The German-speaking Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (known as GELC, GELK, or DELK) is a Lutheran denomination based in Namibia. It was founded in 1960, and has 4,100 members in 2023.

GELC joined the Lutheran World Federation in 1963. It is also a member of the Council of Churches in Namibia.

German-speaking Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia

Along with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia, GELC formed the United Church Council of the Lutheran Churches in Namibia in 2007. The aim of this body is ultimately to achieve church union.

German-speaking Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia

See also

Religion in Namibia

Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia German-speaking church

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia

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1960 establishments in South West Africa

German-Namibian culture

Lutheran denominations established in the 20th century

Lutheran World Federation members

Lutheranism in Namibia

Namibia

Christian organizations established in 1960

German-speaking Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia