Lesotho Evangelical Church in Southern Africa

The Lesotho Evangelical Church in Southern Africa (LECSA, Sotho: Kereke ea Evangeli Lesotho e Boroa ho Afrika) is one of the oldest Protestant churches in Africa. It was started in 1833 by the Paris Evangelical Missionary Society. The local king supported the church, which helped it grow. The first mission station was in Morija. In 1868, Lesotho became a British protectorate. Over time, the church grew, and in 1964, it became fully independent.

Today, the Lesotho Evangelical Church has around 340,500 members, with 112 parishes and many smaller groups called house fellowships. The church follows the Apostles Creed and Heidelberg Catechism. It is organized in a Presbyterian way, with groups called sessions, consistory, presbyteries, and a General Assembly. The church uses both English and Sesotho in its services. It is part of the larger family of churches, including the World Communion of Reformed Churches and the All Africa Conference of Churches.