Vision statement of the Konde Diocese: “Good news and better life for all people without discrimination of any kind.”
Mission Statement: “To serve humankind holistically, spiritually, physically and mentally.”
With over 6.5 million members, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) is one of the largest Lutheran church bodies in Africa. It is led by Presiding Bishop the Rev. Dr. Alex Malasusa and twenty-seven diocesan bishops.
To learn more about the ELCT, follow this link.
Bishop Mwakihaba and Bishop Herr reaffirmed the Covenant Relationship between the Lower Susquehanna Synod and the Konde Diocese on Sunday, October 12 at St. Paul, Springettsbury Avenue, York.
Lower Susquehanna Synod Konde Diocese Travel Grant Application
In order to encourage relationships, the Konde Committee invites members of congregations of the Lower Susquehanna Synod to apply for travel grants for financial assistance to travel to the Konde Diocese.
On a recent trip to the Konde Diocese Pastor Cliff Eshbach managed to get together five of the eight Gettysburg Seminary graduates for this photo. From right to left they are:
Rev. George Mwakanyamale – class of 2017
Rev. Amani Mwaijande- class of 2013
Rev. Kumbuka Mwasanguti – class of 2011
Rev. Melkizedeck Mbilinyi – class of 2007
Rev. Bishop Ambele Mwaipopo – class of 1995
Absent from the photo are the Rev. John Mwasakilali,- class of 2015, and the Rev. Imani Chibona, class of 2009. Remembered with affection is the late Rev. Erasto Mwaipopo – class of 2005.