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African Methodism

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This page presents information and resources on the history of Methodism in Kenya. The cover image is taken from a Methodist Library resource. A timeline describes the major events in the development of Methodism in Kenya. Key terms and people link to research resources, and the books listed at the bottom of the page can be found in the Methodist Library.

Images

Map of eastern Africa, noting English and German colonies. Caption reads:

Map from Joseph Kirsop, Life of Robert Moss Ormerod, Missionary to East Africa, London: Andrew Crombie, 1901, facing pg. 9. The Methodist Library.

Photograph of several women and small children in front of foliage. Caption reads:

Image from A. J. Hopkins, Trail Blazers and Road Makers: A Brief History of the East Africa Mission of the United Methodist Church, London: Henry Hooks, United Methodist Publishing House, 1928, facing pg. 96. The Methodist Library.

Timeline

1860: Missionary committee sent to Kenya, East Africa.

1907: Free Methodist churches became part of the Methodist Church.

1967: The Church became autonomous and known as the Methodist Church of Kenya.

1994: Establishment of United Methodism when Bishop and Mrs. Ndoricimpa of Burundi fled to Kenya.

2006: Bishop Daniel Wandabula was elected to the episcopacy and appointed to East Africa.

2012: Bishop Daniel Wandabula was reelected as UM bishop for life.

Key Terms and People

Hyperlinked text opens a relevant search in ScholarSearch.

Resources

Questions? Need Help? Email reference@drew.edu

Drew University Library, http://www.drew.edu/library