The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Republic of the Congo

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Republic of the Congo refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members living in the Republic of the Congo. The country was opened to the church's missionaries in 1991.of the Congo-67395 Desertet News Church Almanac, Country Information: Republic of the Congo Since then, as of November 2025, the church has grown to 13,691 members in 37 congregations.

History

The LDS Church's presence began in the 1980s when Congolese members returning from Europe requested missionaries. The first congregation was organized, and baptisms took place in 1991, the same year the church received official government recognition. The country was dedicated for missionary work in 1992. Despite civil unrest between 1997 and 1999, which sometimes led to the temporary withdrawal of missionaries, local members continued to support each other. The first stake was organized in Brazzaville in 2003, and the Republic of the Congo Brazzaville Mission was created in 2014. Stakes

As of August 2026, the following stakes existed in the Republic of the Congo:

Stake/DistrictOrganizedWardsas of May 2026BranchesBrazzaville Republic of the Congo Stake19 Oct 20036Diata Republic of the Congo Stake8 Nov 202052Kintélé Republic of the Congo Stake30 Nov 202561Makelekele Republic of the Congo Stake31 Aug 201482Nkayi Republic of the Congo District19 Apr 20265Pointe-Noire Republic of the Congo Stake19 Jul 201581Other5 The Ouésso 1st Branch, Ouésso 2nd Branch, Owando Branch, Oyo Branch, and the Republic of Congo Brazzaville Dispersed Members Unit are not part of a stake or district. The Republic of the Congo Brazzaville Dispersed Members Unit serves individuals and families not in proximity to a church meetinghouse.

Missions The Republic of the Congo Brazzaville Mission boundaries is the same as the country's boundaries.

Temples The Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple was dedicated on 14 April 2019 by Dale G. Renlund. While not in the Republic of the Congo, this temple is located in proximity to the stakes in the Brazzaville area. On April 3, 2022, church president Russell M. Nelson announced a temple will be built in Brazzaville.

See also

Religion in the Republic of the Congo

References

External links The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Central Africa Area) - Official Site LDS Church - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Congo Newsroom ComeUntoChrist.org Latter-day Saints Visitor site