Kapeya urges UCZ to embrace holistic ministry

-


Lusaka businessman Robert Kapeya has urged the United Church of Zambia (UCZ) to embrace a holistic approach to ministry by encouraging church members to participate in agricultural activities and other initiatives that improve their livelihoods.

Mr Kapeya said the church should go beyond worship and preaching to address the spiritual, social and economic needs of its members through initiatives such as agriculture, education and healthcare.

Speaking during the induction of Reverend Mulenga Mulumbwa as UCZ Music Evangelism and Discipleship Coordinator at St Margaret’s Church in Kaunda Square Township, Lusaka, Mr Kapeya said music, evangelism and discipleship were interconnected and essential to the church’s mission.

He said music was a powerful tool for spreading the gospel, touching hearts and reaching more people with the message of salvation.

“Leadership in church is not merely about holding a position or occupying an office, but it is about serving God’s people, nurturing spiritual growth, inspiring others and advancing the mission of our Lord Jesus Christ,” Mr Kapeya said.

He urged Reverend Mulumbwa to develop a coordinated vision that would use music to strengthen evangelism and help believers grow in faith.

Mr Kapeya also encouraged Reverend Mulumbwa to use his passion for gospel music to communicate messages of hope, faith, love and salvation.

And United Church of Zambia Lusaka East Presbytery Bishop Harriet Kaira Kapeya has urged church members to strengthen evangelism by reaching out to people who have lost their faith and those who have not yet embraced Christianity.

Reverend Kapeya, who is Mr Kapeya’s wife, said the church should use music and other forms of evangelism to spread the message of salvation and attract more people to Christianity.

Speaking during the sermon themed “Sent to Seek the Lost” at the induction ceremony, she urged Reverend Mulumbwa to ensure that songs performed in the church were consistent with biblical teachings.

She said music had the power to transform lives, strengthen faith and encourage people to join the church, while calling on congregants to promote love and unity.

And newly inducted Music Evangelism and Discipleship Coordinator Reverend Mulumbwa called on church leadership to invest in musical equipment to improve the quality of gospel music.

Reverend Mulumbwa pledged to raise the standards of church music and use it to evangelize and disciple more people in line with the church’s mission.

ENDS

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Fube accuses some CSOs of being ‘bamushanina ubwali’

-
Image
Patriotic Front (PF) Chilubi Member of Parliament Mulenga Fube has criticized  a section of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), accusing them of aligning themselves with State House for personal gain and describing them as bamushanina ubwali. Mr. Fube said he is disappointed with what he called the current crop of CSOs, arguing that many outspoken activists went silent or shifted positions after the UPND formed government. “I know that after the UPND took over, a lot of CSOs changed. Those who were once vocal have been appointed to various positions   some into commissions and others into different roles,” he said. He cited activist Laura Miti as an example, claiming she now maintains what he described as a “faint voice” after accepting an appointment as commissioner, adding that he believes this has placed her in a conflicting position. “I was shocked that organisations that previously stood firm are now supporting what the state puts forward. Many NGOs that were loud before ...
Read more

Clara's story of pain and survival

-
Image
After leaving her first marriage due to her husband’s infidelity, 33-year-old Clara Katongo of Lusaka ’s Shantumbu area in Chieftainess Nkomesha’s chiefdom met a man she believed was a “heaven-sent husband.” However, she later found herself fighting for her life after suffering severe physical abuse at the hands of her second husband. Clara, who got married at 19, spent more than five years in her first marriage. However, things began to fall apart when her husband proposed to her niece, who had been helping her babysit her child while she worked as a maid. The situation worsened after she discovered that her husband had impregnated her niece, a revelation she received with shock. After informing her mother about the situation, she was advised to keep it a secret in order to protect her husband and the family at large. Later, she decided to confront her husband about why he was sleeping with her niece a claim he vehemently denied despite it being the truth. This left Clara with no opt...
Read more

“Dont abuse your space,” Fube tells Students

-
Image
Picture by Radio Christian Voice Patriotic Front ( PF ) Chilubi Member of Parliament Mulenga Fube has cautioned students against what he termed the abuse of their space . Mr. Fube said this is because the nation depends on their independent thinking and intellectual diversity. Mr. Fube said students play a critical role in shaping national discourse and the country’s economic future, stressing that it is unrealistic and unhealthy for the student population to hold a single, uniform position on complex national matters such as the Constitution or the cost of living. “It is impossible for all students to speak with one voice on any question. Students are expected to be informed in a manner that enables them to interpret situations objectively,” he said. He questioned the state of student unionism , saying past generations of students were known for their vibrancy and engagement on issues affecting the general public. “Where has unionism gone? In the past, students would differ on issu...
Read more