Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT), Headquarters

• Kanisa la Kiinjili la Kilutheri Tanzania (KKKT), Makao Makuu

• ELCT Headquarters Arusha, KKKT HQ Arusha , ELCT Head Office

• Religious Organization

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania was officially established in 1963 through the union of several Lutheran church bodies that were founded by European and American missionaries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Headquartered in Arusha, the Church serves millions of members across Tanzania through dioceses distributed nationwide. The ELCT plays a significant role in spiritual ministry, education, health services, and community development.

The ELCT Headquarters is located in Arusha, a major administrative and diplomatic hub in northern Tanzania.
The Church operates within a diverse cultural environment, serving communities from various ethnic groups across Tanzania. Swahili is the primary language used for communication, alongside English in administration and international relations.

1.Its Constitution and Church policies

2.Lutheran doctrines and teachings

3.National laws governing religious organizations in Tanzania

1.The General Assembly (highest decision-making body)

2.The Office of the Secretary General (based at Headquarters)

3.Various departments such as Mission and Evangelism, Finance, Education, and Health

4. Dioceses led by Bishops across Tanzania

1. Administrative and governance activities

2. Financial and project reports

3. Church programs and mission activities

4. Correspondence and official documents

The ELCT Headquarters in Arusha consists of administrative offices, meeting facilities, and service units that support national-level church operations.

1. Official church records and reports

2. Minutes of meetings and synods

3. Publications and theological materials

4. Archival documents related to church history and mission work

1. Administrative reports, annual reports, and strategic plans of the Church

2. Minutes and proceedings of General Assemblies, Synods, and official meetings

3. Church constitutions, policies, and guidelines

4. Publications related to mission, evangelism, education, and health services

5.Theological publications, pastoral letters, and teaching materials

6. Archival inventories and internal document registers

Monday – Friday: 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Closed on weekends and public holidays

Visitors may be required to make prior appointments

Identification may be required upon entry

Access to certain records may require official permission

Basic accessibility for visitors (confirm for persons with disabilities if needed)

Provides access to church records, reports, and publications upon request

Research permission may be required from administration

Photocopying and scanning services may be available upon request

Reception area

Meeting rooms

Administrative offices

International Standard for Describing Institutions with Archival Holdings (ISDIAH)

General International Standard Archival Description (ISAD(G)

Creation: March 2026

Revision: Add when updated

Deletion: Not applicable

• swahili

• latin

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania official records
ELCT official website (www.elct.or.tz)
Administrative documents from ELCT Headquarters

This description was created for archival and documentation purposes in AtoM. Updates should be made as new institutional information becomes available.