Dr. Thomas Lambie, a missionary of the United Presbyterian Church, begun work in the western part of the country. During the Italian occupation, missionaries were forced to leave, but the Bethel Evangelical Church was founded with native believers. It became an independent church in 1947.
Dr. Thomas Lambie, a missionary from the United Presbyterian Church, began his work in the western region of the country. During the Italian occupation, missionaries were expelled, but the Bethel Evangelical Church was established by local believers. This church became self-governing in 1947.