Introductory Word From The Bishop

ELCT- North Central Diocese, thank God that in his infinite wisdom, and through His Son Jesus Christ, has united all his believers in the world as one. In this way, we can cooperate together and be compliant with many things.

Our Diocese is involved in various ministries including Mission and Evangelism and Planning, Finance and Administration. These services are being conducted within the diocese through the Congregations,Parishes,Church Districts and Diocese as whole.

This website has broadly explains all the activities of this Diocese and its leadership. We invite you to visit our Website.

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!. Psalms 133:1.

Bishop Dr. Solomon Massangwa.

Head of the ELCT-North Central Diocese

ABOUT US

ELCT NORTH CENTRAL DIOCESE was established in 1973. Formally it was known as Synod in  Arusha Region led by Pastor Mesiaki Kilevo as the first leader of the Synod. It had only 30,000 members, 20 Parishes and 110 Congregations.

The second leader was  Bishop Dr. Thomas Olmorijoi Laiser from 1980 up to 1986. In 1986  the Synod in Arusha Region (SAR)  became a full fledged Diocese .

 Due to the split of Arusha region in 2010 and form another region known as Manyara, Diocese in Arusha Region (DAR) changed its name to ELCT-North Central Diocese under the leadership of Bishop Dr. Thomas Olmorijoi Laiser until his death in 2013. Reverend Solomon Jacob Massangwa succeeded him and became the second Bishop of ELCT-North Central Diocese in 2014 a post he holds up date.

Departments

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

PROJECTS AND ASSETS DEPARTMENT

ARUSHA CORRIDOR SPRINGS HOTEL

ARUSHA LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTRE

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Projects and Assets is responsible for the management of Community and Economic Services projects. Social projects are involved in the betterment of community life.

ECONOMIC PROJECTS

North Central Diocese runs the Arusha Corridor Springs Hotel together with the Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre.

SOCIAL PROJECTS

The Diocese has built more than 145 affordable housing for caretakers and widows on a cheap loan. Ten more houses for said beneficiaries will be built in accordance to receiving the loan.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTION

ELCT North Central Diocese has educational institutions that are divided into three main groups

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Three primary schools, that feature early education, namely Kimandolu, Ilboru and Tetra (Enkarenarok)

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Eight secondary schools namely Kimandolu Tetra, Ngateu, Ekenywa, Enaboishu, Peace House Secondary, Moringe and Maasae Girls’ Secondary

VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES

Two Vocational Centres namely BACHO College of Agriculture, Livestock and Mechanics and Olokii Vocational College

PEACE HOUSE SECONDARY SCHOOL

ENABOISHU SECONDARY SCHOOL

Get to know gender department

This department covers development and all aspects of Women, Men, Youths and Children.

ELCT NORTH CENTRAL DIOCESE MANAGEMENT

Check with us

  • EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
  • NORTH CENTRAL DIOCESE
  • PHONE: +255 272 508 039
  • Fax: +255 272 508 039
  • E-Mail:elctncd@habari.co.tz
  • P.O. Box 519, Arusha, Tanzania