Kimbanguist Church (DR Congo)
Major African Initiated Church (Église de Jésus-Christ sur la Terre par son envoyé spécial Simon Kimbangu) founded by Simon Kimbangu (1921). Substantial Congolese national presence.
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BITE breakdown
0 — major African Initiated Church; mainstream low-moderate control.
Profile facts
In context
Kimbanguist Church grew from Simon Kimbangu's 1921 prophetic ministry. Belgian colonial authorities arrested Kimbangu in 1921; he died in prison in 1951. The church was legalised in 1959 and is one of the largest African Initiated Churches globally. Mainstream Christian denomination.
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Timeline
- 1921Kimbangu's ministry begins; arrested by Belgian authorities
- 1951Kimbangu dies in prison
- 1959Church legalised
Sources
- Susan Asch academic work search ↗
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