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 began in 1833 with help from the Paris Evangelical Missionary Society. The local king helped the church, and it grew. The first mission station was in Morija. In 1868, Lesotho became a British protectorate. The church kept growing, and in 1964, it became fully independent.

Today, the Lesotho Evangelical Church has many members, with 112 parishes and 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 a larger group of churches, including the World Communion of Reformed Churches and the All Africa Conference of Churches.