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[[File:Botswana_map.gif|300px|thumb|right|''Botswana. World Factbook, 2005 '']]       [[File:Botswana1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Source: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:LocationBotswana.svg Wikipedia Commons]'']]   [[File:Botswana2.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Source: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:LocationBotswana.svg Wikipedia Commons]'']]     <h3>1990 Article</h3> Botswana was formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland until it gained independence from Great Britain on 30 September 1966. A Mennonite presence began soon after, with the arrival of [[Mennonite Central Committee (International)|Mennonite Central Committee]] (MCC) workers in 1968. Initially emphasis was placed on [[Secondary Education|secondary education]] and teacher training. The MCC program expanded into agriculture and the training of skilled laborers, e.g., mechanics and bricklayers. Later it moved into the area of community development. As MCC workers became more involved in the community they became increasingly aware of African-Initiated Churches (also known as [[African Independent Churches|African Independent Churches]]). Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission (AIMM) began work with these churches in 1975. In 1981 the administration of MCC and AIMM programs was united under Mennonite Ministries in Botswana.
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= 1990 Article =
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Botswana was formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland until it gained independence from Great Britain on 30 September 1966. A Mennonite presence began soon after, with the arrival of [[Mennonite Central Committee (International)|Mennonite Central Committee]] (MCC) workers in 1968. Initially emphasis was placed on [[Secondary Education|secondary education]] and teacher training. The MCC program expanded into agriculture and the training of skilled laborers, e.g., mechanics and bricklayers. Later it moved into the area of community development. As MCC workers became more involved in the community they became increasingly aware of African-Initiated Churches (also known as [[African Independent Churches|African Independent Churches]]). Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission (AIMM) began work with these churches in 1975. In 1981 the administration of MCC and AIMM programs was united under Mennonite Ministries in Botswana.
  
 
In the following years, Mennonite Ministries had personnel working in the areas of Bible teaching among African-Initiated Churches, community development, education, youth ministry, friendship evangelism, teaching and issues related to families, and health, particularly in AIDS education and counseling. Beginning in 1975, six Mennonite denominations had sent workers to Botswana.
 
In the following years, Mennonite Ministries had personnel working in the areas of Bible teaching among African-Initiated Churches, community development, education, youth ministry, friendship evangelism, teaching and issues related to families, and health, particularly in AIDS education and counseling. Beginning in 1975, six Mennonite denominations had sent workers to Botswana.
  
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<h3>2011 Update</h3> Between 2006 and 2009 the following Anabaptist group was active in Botswana:
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= 2013 Update=
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Between 2006 and 2012 the following Anabaptist group was active in Botswana:
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= Bibliography =
 
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Mennonite Mission Network. <em>Botswana</em>. Web. 10 October 2008. [http://www.mennonitemission.net/Work/International/locations.asp http://www.mennonitemission.net/Work/International/locations.asp?L=Botswana].
 
Mennonite Mission Network. <em>Botswana</em>. Web. 10 October 2008. [http://www.mennonitemission.net/Work/International/locations.asp http://www.mennonitemission.net/Work/International/locations.asp?L=Botswana].
  
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Mennonite World Conference. "Mennonite and Brethren in Christ Churches Worldwide, 2006: Africa." Web. 2 March 2011. <span class="link-external">[http://www.mwc-cmm.org/Directory/2006africa.pdf http://www.mwc-cmm.org/Directory/2006africa.pdf]</span>.
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Mennonite World Conference. "Mennonite and Brethren in Christ Churches Worldwide, 2006: Africa." Web. 2 March 2011. http://www.mwc-cmm.org/Directory/2006africa.pdf http://www.mwc-cmm.org/Directory/2006africa.pdf [broken link]
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Mennonite World Conference. "Mennonite and Brethren in Christ Churches Worldwide, 2009: Africa." Web. 2 March 2011. http://www.mwc-cmm.org/en15/files/Members%202009/Africa%20Summary.doc http://www.mwc-cmm.org/en15/files/Members%202009/Africa%20Summary.doc [broken link]
  
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Mennonite World Conference. "Mennonite and Brethren in Christ Churches Worldwide, 2009: Africa." Web. 2 March 2011. <span class="link-external">[http://www.mwc-cmm.org/en15/files/Members%202009/Africa%20Summary.doc http://www.mwc-cmm.org/en15/files/Members%202009/Africa%20Summary.doc]</span>.
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Mennonite World Conference. "World Directory=Directorio mundial=Répertoire mondial 2012." Web. 26 November 2013. http://www.mwc-cmm.org/sites/default/files/website_files/mwc_world_directory_w_links_minus_cover.pdf.
 
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Botswana. World Factbook, 2005
Source: Wikipedia Commons
Source: Wikipedia Commons

1990 Article

Botswana was formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland until it gained independence from Great Britain on 30 September 1966. A Mennonite presence began soon after, with the arrival of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) workers in 1968. Initially emphasis was placed on secondary education and teacher training. The MCC program expanded into agriculture and the training of skilled laborers, e.g., mechanics and bricklayers. Later it moved into the area of community development. As MCC workers became more involved in the community they became increasingly aware of African-Initiated Churches (also known as African Independent Churches). Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission (AIMM) began work with these churches in 1975. In 1981 the administration of MCC and AIMM programs was united under Mennonite Ministries in Botswana.

In the following years, Mennonite Ministries had personnel working in the areas of Bible teaching among African-Initiated Churches, community development, education, youth ministry, friendship evangelism, teaching and issues related to families, and health, particularly in AIDS education and counseling. Beginning in 1975, six Mennonite denominations had sent workers to Botswana.

2013 Update

Between 2006 and 2012 the following Anabaptist group was active in Botswana:

Denominations Congregations
2006		 Membership
2006		 Congregations
2009		 Membership
2009		 Congregations
2012		 Membership
2012
Brethren in Christ Church, Botswana 3 61 5 97 6 177

Bibliography

Mennonite Mission Network. Botswana. Web. 10 October 2008. http://www.mennonitemission.net/Work/International/locations.asp?L=Botswana.

Mennonite World Conference. "Mennonite and Brethren in Christ Churches Worldwide, 2006: Africa." Web. 2 March 2011. http://www.mwc-cmm.org/Directory/2006africa.pdf http://www.mwc-cmm.org/Directory/2006africa.pdf [broken link]

Mennonite World Conference. "Mennonite and Brethren in Christ Churches Worldwide, 2009: Africa." Web. 2 March 2011. http://www.mwc-cmm.org/en15/files/Members%202009/Africa%20Summary.doc http://www.mwc-cmm.org/en15/files/Members%202009/Africa%20Summary.doc [broken link]

Mennonite World Conference. "World Directory=Directorio mundial=Répertoire mondial 2012." Web. 26 November 2013. http://www.mwc-cmm.org/sites/default/files/website_files/mwc_world_directory_w_links_minus_cover.pdf.


Author(s) Ronald D. Sawatzky
Richard D. Thiessen
Date Published March 2011

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Sawatzky, Ronald D. and Richard D. Thiessen. "Botswana." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. March 2011. Web. 16 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Botswana&oldid=115217.

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Sawatzky, Ronald D. and Richard D. Thiessen. (March 2011). Botswana. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 16 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Botswana&oldid=115217.



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Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 5, p. 93. All rights reserved.


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