Missions

Rhenish, Finnish and Catholic mission stations, among them Olukonda in Ovamboland where Martin Rautanen worked, and the churches that still stand at Lüderitz, Karibib and Okahandja.

Part of Namibia

127 moments in this segment.

1. 1880 - Eglise rhénane1880 de Walvis Bay. Old Rhenish Mission Church of Walvis Bay.
2. 1906 - Bundesarchiv Bild 105-DSWA0017, Deutsch-Süd-Westafrika, evangelische Mission. Swakopmund (Evang. Mission).
3. 1907 - O Ziegler Dt-SW-Afrika 26. Views of German South-West Africa; circa 17,5 x 23,5 cm.
4. 1911 - Evangelische Kirche in Swakopmund 1911. Lutheran Church in Swakopmund, Namibia; build in 1911.
5. 1936 - Hitlerjugend sings a serenade - Hitlerjugend bringt ein Ständchen - Windhoek - around 1936. The local Hitlerjugend sings a serenade in Windhoek around 1936.
6. 1938 - Mission Church and building - Rheinische Missionsgesellschaft - Swakopmund - 1938. Church and mission building of the Rheinische Missionsgesellschaft, Swakopmund, 1938 with nazi swastika flag. Deutsch: Kirche und Missionsgebäude der Rheinischen Missionsgesellschaft, Swakopmund, 1938 mit Nazi-Hakenkreuzfahne. NB.
7. 1963 - Karibib Christuskirche 1963-11-02. Christuskirche in Karibib (1963).
8. 2002 - Dunst Namibia Oct 2002 slide031. Niederländisch-refomierte Kirche in Keetmanshoop, Namibia, Oktober 2002.
9. 2002 - Dunst Windhoek Oct 2002 slide007 - Christuskirche. Windhoek, Namibia, Oktober 2002.
10. 2002 - Dunst Lüderitz Oct 2002 slide075 - Felsenkirche. Die Felsenkirche in Lüderitz im Oktober 2002.
11. 2002 - Dunst Lüderitz Oct 2002 slide077. Lüderitz im Oktober 2002.
12. 2004 - Christuskirche Windhoek 02. Christus church, Windhoek, Namibia.
13. 2004 - Kirche denkmal nam. Main church in Windhoek, Namibia. Christuskirche in Windhoek, of the German Evangelican-Lutheran Church.
14. 2004 - Kirche Windhuk. Christuskirche, Windhoek, Namibia.
15. 2004 - Windhoek Christuskirche Reiterdenkmal. Deutsches Reiterdenkmal mit Christuskirche in Windhoek/Namibia.
16. 2005 - Kirche denkmal nam3. Veränderte Version von Bild:Kirche denkmal nam2.jpg ( Original text: Reiterdenkmal und Christuskirche in Windhoek ) Weitere Infos dazu: fotografiert von Freddy Weber (für Roger Zenner ) im August 2004 bearbeitete Version von APPER Anmerkungen zur Lizenz: -snip- [10:07:57] ( daS_aSak ) lies ma unter Exzellente Bilder [10:08:12] (daS_aSak) stell dein bild unter die GNU-FDL ^^ [10:08:43] ( mcschreck ) wie gaydn des? [10:09:05] (daS_aSak) schreib unter dein bild [10:09:12] (daS_aSak) "Lizenz: GNU-FDL" ^^ [10:09:24] (mcschreck) statt gemeinfrei? [10:09:27] (daS_aSak) jo, soll ichs in deinem auftrag machen?;) [10:09:35] (mcschreck) jo machs grad [10:09:44] (daS_aSak) kk ich schreib -g- -snip-.
17. 2006 - Namibie Swakopmund 06. Namibie Sesriem Canyon Photographie prise par GIRAUD Patrick.
18. 2006 - Namibie Swakopmund 07. Unserer Lieben Frau vom Rosenkranz/Our Lady of the Rosary, katholische Kirche in Swakopmund, catholic church in Swakopmund Photographie prise par GIRAUD Patrick.
19. 2006 - Christuskirche, Windhuk. Christuskirche in Windhuk.
20. 2006 - Windhoek (2006) 03. Handicrafts for sale; in the Background, Christus Church. Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
21. 2006 - Windhuk, Christuskirche. Parlamentsgärten und Christuskirche.
22. 2006 - Luderitz,Stadt mit Felsenkirche. Lüderitz, Stadt mit Felsenkirche.
23. 2006 - Namibie Luderitz 01. Namibie Luderitz Photographie prise par GIRAUD Patrick.
24. 2007 - Kirche in Berseba. Lutheran Eben-haEzer Church in Berseba, Namibia.
25. 2007 - Windhuk Christuskirche 1910. Lutheran Christuskirche in Windhoek, Namibia; build in 1910.
26. 2007 - Kirchenschiff mit Altar der Kath Kirche Windhuk. Nave of the Roman-Catholic in Windhoek, Namibia; build in 1908.
27. 2007 - Hererokirche in Okahandja. Rhenish Mission Church in Okahandja, built 1870.
28. 2007 - Kirche von Okahandja erbaut 1870. Lutheran Church in Okahandja, Namibia; build in 1870 (Rhenish Mission Church).
29. 2007 - St. Barbara Church - Tsumeb. St. Barbara Church in Tsumeb, Namibia.
30. 2008 - Parlamentsgärten, Windhoek. Parliament Gardens, Windhoek.
31. 2008 - St. Marien-Kathedrale Windhoek. Römisch-katholische St. Marien-Kathedrale Windhoek.
32. 2009 - Windhoek Catholic Church. Catholic St. Mary's Cathedral, Windhoek, Namibia.
33. 2010-05-08 - Walking Together - Namibia and New Jersey Lutherans 3. Namibian parishes with partner congregations in New Jersey are shown as part of the 2006 trip of NJ Lutherans to support their companions in Namibia.
34. 2010 - German Evangelical Lutheran Church. In Swakopmund, Namibia (October 2010).
35. 2010 - Lukaskirche Windhoek Namibia April 2010. Luke Church at Windhoek, Namibia.
36. 2010 - Christuskirche alter. Altarbereich der Christuskirche.
37. 2010 - Fenster christuskirche-windhoek. Fenster in der Christuskirche (Windhoek).
38. 2010 - Windhoek christuskirche. Christuskirche, Windhoek, a noted landmark in Windhoek. This Lutheran church that looks over the city centre was dedicated in 1910.
39. 2011 - NA Swakopmund Luteran Church. Nabimia, Swakopmund. Old Luteran Church, Swakopmund.
40. 2011 - Swakopmund ev-luth Kirche 1. The evangelical lutheran Church in Swakopmund/Namibia.
41. 2011 - Windhuk Christuskirche by anagoria. Christ Church in Windhoek, Namibia.
42. 2011 - Evangelical Lutheran Church Nkarapamwe. Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) in Nkarapamwe Services: Sundays 7:30 English, 9:00 RuKwangali -17.914578,19.772348.
43. 2011 - ELCIN Church Ongwediva. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) church in Ongwediva, Namibia.
44. 2011 - Nkarapamwe ELCIN Church. The tree was cut in late 2011.
45. 2011 - 2011-02-17 084 Tsumeb katholische Kirche 1913. Roman Catholic St. Barbara Church in Tsumeb, Namibia (constructed 1907, foto from 1913).
46. 2012 - Rheinische missionskirche innen otjimbingwe namibia. Rhenish Missionary Church (architect: Eduard Hälbich, foundation in 1865 by missionary Hugo Hahn, Inauguration 1867) in Otjimbingwe Namibia, national Monument.
47. 2013 - Otjiwarongo Church 2013. The church of Otjiwarongo in October 2013.
48. 2013 - Windhoek Christuskirche. Christ Church Windhoek, information board, Namibia.
49. 2013 - Bethesda church Witvlei. Bethesda church, Apostolic Faith Mission of Namibia, Witvlei, Namibia.
50. 2014 - Litfaßsäule und Katholische Kirche Swakopmund. Advertising column and Catholic Church Swakopmund.
51. 2014 - Christuskirche NeuesDenkmal Windhoek. Neue Ansicht Christuskirche mit Denkmal von Sam Nujoma, Windhoek, Namibia.
52. 2015 - Deutsche Evangelisch-Luthericsche Church 2015. The Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische Church in the centre of Swakopmund, Namibia.
53. 2015 - Foto der Zeichnung "Christuskirche in Windhoek" (drawing by Elke le Roux). Auktionsstück für den Launch der 21. Felsgrafitti am 23.11.2015 im Goethe-Zentrum Windhoek.
54. 2015 - Felsenkirche. The Felsenkirche (1912) or "church on the rocks" overlooking Luderitz, Namibia, is one of the oldest Lutheran churches in Africa.
55. 2015 - Luderitz Railway. In 1908 a railway opened from Keetmanshoop to Luderitz, seen here. The tracks are currently being upgraded.
56. 2015-10-03 - October 2015 World Report: The Remote Church in Swakopmund. The Church flourishes in an unlikely and remote region of Namibia along the Atlantic Coast of Africa.
57. 2015-10-03 - October 2015 World Report: Namibia Saints Stand for Religious Freedom. Latter-day Saints in the African continent of Namibia rise above religious intolerance to affirm their faith.
58. 2016 - Swakopmund-Eglise luthérienne allemande (1). Eglise luthérienne allemande de Swakopmund (Namibie). Construite en 1911.
59. 2016 - Swakopmund-Eglise luthérienne allemande (3). Intérieur de l'église luthérienne allemande de Swakopmund (Namibie).
60. 2016 - Swakopmund-Eglise luthérienne allemande (4). Annexe (presbytère ?) del'église luthérienne allemande de Swakopmund (Namibie). Construite en 1911.
61. 2016 - Swakopmund-Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. Swakopmund (Namibia): Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church.
62. 2016 - 03 Windhoek (7) Kristusova cerkev. Wndhoek, Christ Church and Namibian History Museum.
63. 2016 - Christuskirche am Parliament Garden, Windhoek. In der Nähe des Parliament Gardens befindet sich die sehenswerte Christuskirche.
64. 2016 - Eglise luthérienne de Windhoek (1). Christuskirche: église luthérienne de Windhoek (Namibie).
65. 2016 - Lutheran Church Luderotz. Felsenkirche, a Lutheran church built in 1912 in Lüderitz.
66. 2016 - Lüderitz Felsenkirche In Lüderitzbucht Namibia. 500px provided description: Lüderitz Felsenkirche In Lüderitzbucht Namibia [#sunrise,#sea,#beach,#travel,#ocean,#rocks,#sand,#africa,#desert,#namibia,#Karas Region,#L?deritz,#L?deritzbucht].
67. 2016 - Lüderitz. Is a harbour town [3] in southwest Namibia, lying on one of the least hospitable coasts in Africa.
68. 2016-08-31 - Martti Rautanen. Video Software we use: Ad-free videos.
69. 2016-11-16 - Pastor Vongai Mudimba (Namibia) EXCELLING ABOVE ALL. A record of Pastor Vongai Mudimba (Namibia) EXCELLING ABOVE ALL.
70. 2017-01-10 - Bishop Shekutaamba Nambala welcomes delegates to Namibia
71. 2017-01-28 - [Wikipedia] Matias Shikondomboro. Matias Shikondomboro (born in Kavango, Namibia) was the first Kavango local to be ordained a Lutheran pastor. Shikondomboro came to the Finnish mission station of Nkurenkuru in early 1930 to work as an assistant in the mission kitchen under the leadership of Aatu Järvineva. He converted to Christianity a few years later, and in 1935 he was sent to the seminary in Oniipa, Ovamboland.
72. 2017-03-04 - Community church hosts 8km prayer walk in Windhoek-NBC. Community church hosts 8km prayer walk in Windhoek.
73. 2017-05-11 - Address of LWF President Bishop Dr Munib Younan. The Twelfth Assembly, 10-16 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia Once every six years, delegates from 145 member churches of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) gather to convene an Assembly, and set the vision and priorities of the communion. This is our highest decision-making body.
74. 2017 - Swakopmund Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche 1. Evangelical Lutheran Church, Swakopmund, Region of Erongo, Namibia.
75. 2017 - Swakopmund Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche Fassade 1. Facade of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Swakopmund, Region of Erongo, Namibia.
76. 2017 - Swakopmund Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche Innen Chor. Choir of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Swakopmund, Region of Erongo, Namibia.
77. 2017 - Swakopmund Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche Innen Chorfenster 1. Choir Window of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Swakopmund, Region of Erongo, Namibia.
78. 2017 - Swakopmund Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche Innen Langhaus Ost 1. Nave of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Swakopmund, Region of Erongo, Namibia.
79. 2017 - Windhuk Christuskirche Chor 1. Choir of the Christ Church, Windhoek, Region of Khomas, Namibia.
80. 2017 - Windhuk Christuskirche Fassade 1. Facade of the Christ Church, Windhoek, Region of Khomas, Namibia.
81. 2017 - Windhuk Christuskirche Nordseite 6. North Side oif the Christ Church, Windhoek, Region of Khomas, Namibia.
82. 2017 - Windhuk Christuskirche Nordseite 1. North Side of the Christ Church, Windhoek, Region of Khomas, Namibia.
83. 2017 - Windhuk Christuskirche Südseite 1. South Side of the Christ Church, Windhoek, Region of Khomas, Namibia.
84. 2017 - Windhuk Cathedral St. Mary Fassade 1. Facade of the Cathoic Cathedral St. Mary, Windhoek, Region of Khomas, Namibia.
85. 2017 - Felsenkirche Lüderitz, Namibia (2017). Felsenkirche in Lüderitz, Namibia (2017).
86. 2017 - Lüderitz Diamantberg 3. Diamantberg/Diamond Mountain, Lüderitz, Region of Karas, Namibia.
87. 2017 - Lüderitz Diamantberg Blick auf die Felsenkirche. View from the Diamantberg/Diamond Mountain to the Felsenkirche/Rock Church, Lüderitz, Region of Karas, Namibia.
88. 2017 - Lüderitz Felsenkirche 4. View from the Diamantberg/Diamond Mountain to the Felsenkirche/Rock Church, Lüderitz, Region of Hardap, Namibia.
89. 2017 - Lüderitz Felsenkirche Chor 1. Choir of the Felsenkirche/Rock Church, Lüderitz, Region of Hardap, Namibia.
90. 2017 - Lüderitz Felsenkirche Fassade 1. Facade of the Felsenkirche/Rock Church, Lüderitz, Region of Hardap, Namibia.
91. 2017 - Lüderitz Kirchstraße 2. Kirch Street (Church Street), Lüderitz, Region of Hardap, Namibia.
92. 2018 - 2018.06 Namibië GKOkahandja Preekstoel-1. Preekstoel / kansel van die Gereformeerde Kerk Okahandja.
93. 2018 - Die Gereformeerde Kerk Okahandja, 2018. Die Gereformeerde Kerk Okahandja, kerkgebou vooraansig soos op 26 Junie 2018.
94. 2018 - Iglesia de Cristo, Windhoek, Namibia, 2018-08-04, DD 01. Christ church, Windhoek, Namibia.
95. 2018 - Iglesia de Cristo, Windhoek, Namibia, 2018-08-04, DD 02. Christ church or Christuskirche, Windhoek, Namibia. The church, built beween 1907-1910 and designed by architect Gottlieb Redecker, was originally known as the Church of Peace as it was built following the wars between the Germans and the Khoikhoi, Herero, and Owambo. It was constructed from quartz sandstone mined from the vicinity and has a mixture of neo-Romanesque, Art Nouveau and Gothic revival influences.
96. 2019 - Christuskirche (Windhoek). Église Christuskirche de nuit.
97. 2020-11-03 - Support the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus!. The International Congregation of the MSC Sisters includes seven provinces: Namibia, Korea, Latina; Germany; Australia; Papua New Guinea; and the United States.
98. 2021-02-27 - Old Christian Church in Windhoek, Namibia. The Christ Church (or Christuskirche) is a historic landmark and Lutheran church in Windhoek, Namibia, designed by architect Gottlieb Redecker. The church was built following the wars between the Germans and the Khoikhoi, Herero, and Owambo. The foundation stone was laid on 11 August 1907, while on 16 October 1910 the church was officially dedicated. It was originally known as the Church of Peace.
99. 2021-02-27 - Old Christian Church in Windhoek, Namibia. The Christ Church (or Christuskirche) is a historic landmark and Lutheran church in Windhoek, Namibia, designed by architect Gottlieb Redecker. The church was built following the wars between the Germans and the Khoikhoi, Herero, and Owambo. The foundation stone was laid on 11 August 1907, while on 16 October 1910 the church was officially dedicated. It was originally known as the Church of Peace.
100. 2021-05-16 - EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH NAMIBIA - KARIBIB. Karibib 15 may 2021 The Lutheran Church in Namibia is one of the oldest and has a long and deep history in the country. This church played a big role in the liberation struggle of Namibia and is still the preferred church to the majority of Namibians. Operating as far back as during the Colonial German rule to date. This denomination is widely followed by many Namibians.
101. 2021 - Christuskirche - Landmark church in Windhoek, Namibia. Christuskirche in Windhoek, Namibia.
102. 2021-07-02 - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia. Sunday Church services. An account of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia.
103. 2021-09-21 - THE COMMITMENT AND RESOLUTION OF A GODLY LEADER by Pastor Paul Rika. Coverage of THE COMMITMENT AND RESOLUTION OF A GODLY LEADER by Pastor Paul Rika.
104. 2021-09-27 - No Copyright Videos - Namibia - Beautiful Video Sunrise Video Footage in Namibia No Copyright Zone. Namibia, a country in southwest Africa, is distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast. The country is home to diverse wildlife.
105. 2021-11-20 - Voices from the Land, The Pastoral Areas. The Namibian Land Conference, 1991. Two films were made for the conference to inform delegates about land issues, using the voices of the people living on the land. During the German and South African occupations of Namibia, many people were forced off the land they had historically farmed and used. Colonialism introduced the concept of land ownership where land had previously been communally owned and regulated by traditional law.
106. 2022-03-30 - Christian association supports NAMPOL's approach on 'fake churches'. Over 100 Namibian Christian Apostles and Prophet Association ( NACAPA) leaders from as far as Rundu, Kamanjab and Sesfontain held an urgent meeting in the capital following reports of some churches and pastors involved in fraud and illegal activities and practices. - Watch live Mondays through Fridays at only on One Africa TV. One Africa TV is available on DStv channel 284.
107. 2022-03-30 - Christian association supports NAMPOL's approach on 'fake churches'. Over 100 Namibian Christian Apostles and Prophet Association ( NACAPA) leaders from as far as Rundu, Kamanjab and Sesfontain held an urgent meeting in the capital following reports of some churches and pastors involved in fraud and illegal activities and practices. - Watch live Mondays through Fridays at only on One Africa TV. One Africa TV is available on DStv channel 284.
108. 2022-10-01 - Afrika Akademie vom 10. April 2020: Johann Keetman ist unvergessen.. Video statt Treffen: Afrika Akademie zu Johann Keetman und Keetmanshoop im heutigen Namibia.
109. 2022-11-15 - Church History and Apostasy (Evangelist Jeffrey Haoseb). In this Bible study lesson with Evangelist Jeffrey Haoseb we are taking a trip down memory lane to see how the New Testament church of Christ began in (Acts:2) 2000yrs ago and how in later times believers over the years have fallen away from the New Testament church of the Bible with regards to it's government and leadership.
110. 2023 - Onelombo Roman Catholic Church. The picture shows a structure of a catholic church found in Onelombo village in Omusati region.
111. 2023-06-22 - Okahandja Ongeyama Trip - Boys Leadership Camp SODA NAMIBIA, Evangelist Jeffrey Haoseb. Coverage of Okahandja Ongeyama Trip - Boys Leadership Camp SODA NAMIBIA, Evangelist Jeffrey Haoseb.
112. 2023-09-07 - Martti Rautanen was a pioneer of the Finnish mission in Namibia (1868-1926). ).
113. 2024-01-08 - JP Archer, Series: Past, Present & Eternity - Part 1. Thank you for watching. Prayer: We'd love to pray with You. Send any prayer requests to *** Testimonies: Do you have a testimony to share with us that happened over the lockdown period.
114. 2024-04-23 - Landmark in Windhoek - 1910 Christuskirche (Christ Church) in Namibia, southern Africa. Aerial and interior video tour of 1910 historical Christ Church in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, southern Africa. The Christuskirche - Christ Church, is a historic landmark and Lutheran church in Windhoek, Namibia, belonging to the German-speaking Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia. It was designed by architect Gottlieb Redecker. The church was built as a symbol of peace following the wars between the Germans.
115. 2024-06-08 - A Namibian of Stature: Bishop Peter Tanyengenge Kalangula Biography on the horizon.. Bishop Peter Tanyengenge Kalangula was a Politician, Religious Leader, and a successful farmer in Namibia (Formerly known as South West Africa). He started as an interpreter at Oshikango and left the administration later to further his studies in religion, and he would later play part in starting their own Owambo Independent Church.
116. 2024 - Reformed Evangelical Anglican of Namibia. We see the gathering of a Reformed Anglican Church, accordingly starting with the bishops, priests, deacons, deaconesses and the congregants.
117. 2024 - Felsenkirche, Luderitz. Felsenkirche -- a Lutheran Church built in 1912 in the German-founded town of Luderitz in Namibia, Africa.
118. 2024-08-25 - The Legacy and Controversies of Peter Tanyangenge Kalangula, Africa Speaks. In this video we sat down with the author of "A Namibian of Stature," the compelling biography of Bishop Peter Kalangula, a key figure in Namibia's struggle for independence.
119. 2025-01-07 - Karl Holz, 15 December. An account of Karl Holz, 15 December. Shofar Swakopmund Thank you for watching. Prayer: We'd love to pray with You. Send any prayer requests to *** Testimonies: Do you have a testimony to share with us that happened over the lockdown period.
120. 2025 - Bishop wife's. The bishop showing their wife's to the congregation.
121. 2025 - Consecration of the bishop. The reformed Evangelical Anglican church way of consecrating their bishops during the consecration of Nelson Ndakevondjo as suffragan bishop of REACH-Namibia on 29 June 2025.
122. 2025 - Happy pastors. Chanting to their favourite song.
123. 2025 - Christuskirche Windhoek. Known as the Christ Church. Built between 1907 and 1910 during the German colonial period, the church was designed by architect Gottlieb Redecker. The church was built as a symbol of peace after the wars between the German colonial forces and the local OvaHerero and Nama people. It is a symbol of Windhoek's history.
124. 2025-07-17 - Namibia: Land of the Brave - Missionaries, Traders and the Nama People. Travel with us to the 1800's and learn what happened in this beautiful country.
125. 2025-12-04 - What to See in Windhoek, Christuskirche and Independence Museum. If you have a spare day in Windhoek before taking the road to the wild countryside, make a trip to Christuskirche (Christ Church) and Independence Museum. These two landmarks are must-visits in Namibia's capital if you want to know more about the country's rich history.
126. 2026-05-04 - ELCIN MARKS 100 YEARS OF MISSIONARY WORK IN KAVANGO - nbc. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) marked 100 years of missionary work in the Kavango Regions.
127. 2026-08-15 - AME CHURCH IN NAMIBIA MARKS 80 YEARS OF SERVICE - nbc. The African Methodist Episcopal Church in Namibia marks eight decades of existence, faith and service to the community. NBC News sat down with veteran clergyman Andreas Biwa, who reflected on the church journey. The AME Church in Namibia was birthed in Keetmanshoop during the colonial period, which, among others, restricted opportunities for local evangelists to receive religious training and become pastors.