Abstract
Baptists in South Africa have developed along lines similar to other denominations of their day (e.g. the Dutch Reformed Church). However, there are six distinct waves of development within Baptist history in South Africa (including an emerging wave) that showcase the growth, development, digressions, limitations and transformation that has taken place in the Baptist denomination in South Africa. These waves are a tremendous help to the Baptist Union of Southern Africa (BUSA) as they seek to be faithful witnesses in the 21st century and beyond. It has become clear: If BUSA is to succeed within the emerging wave of mission and development, it will need a new, updated map to guide them where many have not been before � or BUSA could simply fade into irrelevance in South Africa, impacting other movements and denominations in turn.
Highlights
Understanding a denomination’s history is an important undertaking by its members and theologians
Baptists in South Africa have developed along similar lines to other denominations of their day but have always remained secondary in growth and numerical significance when compared to their counterparts
The author has developed a way of looking at South African Baptist history in terms of six distinct waves of development that showcase the growth, development, digressions, limitations and transformation that has taken place in the Baptist denomination
Summary
Understanding a denomination’s history is an important undertaking by its members and theologians. Years of reflection: There were two important developments that occurred in this era: the withdrawal of the South African Baptist Alliance (SABA) from BUSA and the establishment of the Cape Town Baptist Seminary (CTBS).
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