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=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''==
=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Zambia''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/anglican+church+zambia/@-15.334243,24.9991837,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Zambia''']
===Historical Background===  
===Historical Background===  
The first Anglican missionary to the area arrived in 1861, although the first Anglican mission was not established until 1911. Anglicanism has a smaller influence in Zambia compared to other African nations. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Church of the Province of Central Africa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Province_of_Central_Africa, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Christianity in Zambia," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Zambia, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>
The first Anglican missionary to the area arrived in 1861, although the first Anglican mission was not established until 1911. Anglicanism has a smaller influence in Zambia compared to other African nations. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Church of the Province of Central Africa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Province_of_Central_Africa, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Christianity in Zambia," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Zambia, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>
== '''Branhamite Church Records''' ==
== '''Branhamite Church Records''' ==
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[  '''Google Maps search results for Branhamite churches in Zambia''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Branham+Tabernacle+chingola/@-12.5270255,27.8703533,14z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sbranhamite+church+zambia!3m4!1s0x196da87ac5cb44d9:0x31a645a000f95c98!8m2!3d-12.5270255!4d27.8878628 '''Google Maps search results for Branhamite churches in Zambia''']
Branhamism was developed by William M. Branham in the mid-1900s. Branham was a minister, faith healer, and follower of Pentecostalism who initiated a healing revival in the 1940s. His campaigns led him throughout the United States and the world. In 1952, he held a revival meeting in South Africa. After his death, the followers of Branham continued to establish and expand missions on every continent. By 2000, there were growing missions throughout Africa.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "William M. Branham," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_M._Branham, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>
Branhamism was developed by William M. Branham in the mid-1900s. Branham was a minister, faith healer, and follower of Pentecostalism who initiated a healing revival in the 1940s. His campaigns led him throughout the United States and the world. In 1952, he held a revival meeting in South Africa. After his death, the followers of Branham continued to establish and expand missions on every continent. By 2000, there were growing missions throughout Africa.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "William M. Branham," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_M._Branham, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>
=='''Dutch Reformed Church Records'''==
=='''Dutch Reformed Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Dutch Reformed churches in Zambia''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/reformed+church+zambia/@-15.4311394,28.2994735,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Dutch Reformed churches in Zambia''']
=== Historical Background ===
=== Historical Background ===
The Dutch Reformed Church reached South Africa at the end of the 19th century and soon after entered Zambia. The first congregation was established in Lusaka and expanded rapidly.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Reformed Church in Zambia," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformed_Church_in_Zambia, accessed 7 Feb 2019.</ref>  
The Dutch Reformed Church reached South Africa at the end of the 19th century and soon after entered Zambia. The first congregation was established in Lusaka and expanded rapidly.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Reformed Church in Zambia," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformed_Church_in_Zambia, accessed 7 Feb 2019.</ref>  
== '''Evangelical Records''' ==
== '''Evangelical Records''' ==
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Evangelical churches in Zambia''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/evangelical+church+zambia/@-15.4311277,28.2467275,12z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Evangelical churches in Zambia''']
===Historical Background===
===Historical Background===
Evangelical Protestantism reached South Africa in 1834; the movement began to grow and expand beginning in 1859. East Africa experienced a revival during the 1920s and 1930s.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelicalism," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelicalism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>  
Evangelical Protestantism reached South Africa in 1834; the movement began to grow and expand beginning in 1859. East Africa experienced a revival during the 1920s and 1930s.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelicalism," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelicalism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>  
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=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''==
=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Zambia''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/jehovah's+witnesses+church+zambia/@-15.4111487,28.1021633,11z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Zambia''']
===Historical Background===
===Historical Background===
=='''Lutheran Church Records'''==
=='''Lutheran Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
*[  '''Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Zambia''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/lutheran+church+zambia/@-15.4110609,28.1014756,11z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Zambia''']
===Historical Background===
===Historical Background===
Lutheranism was brought to Africa by European traders in the 17th century. During the early-1800s, missionary activities expanded throughout Africa.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Lutheranism," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheranism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>
Lutheranism was brought to Africa by European traders in the 17th century. During the early-1800s, missionary activities expanded throughout Africa.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Lutheranism," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheranism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>
== '''New Apostolic Records''' ==
== '''New Apostolic Records''' ==
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/new+apostolic+church+zambia/@-15.4109732,28.100788,11z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for New Apostolic churches in Zambia''']
===Historical Records===
===Historical Records===
The New Apostolic Church has a significant presence in Zambia.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "New Apostolic Church," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Apostolic_Church, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>
The New Apostolic Church has a significant presence in Zambia.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "New Apostolic Church," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Apostolic_Church, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>
=='''Pentecostal Church Records'''==
=='''Pentecostal Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Zambia''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Zambia''']
===Historical Records===
===Historical Records===
Pentecostalism entered Africa in the early-1900s. The movement was established in South Africa in 1908 and then spread throughout South Africa and southern Africa.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "African Pentecostalism," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Pentecostalism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Pentecostalism in South Africa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentecostalism_in_South_Africa, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolic_Faith_Mission_of_South_Africa, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>
 
=='''Presbyterian Church Records'''==
=='''Presbyterian Church Records'''==


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