The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) is a Presbyterian denomination which consists of five synods: one in Zambia (Zambia Synod), one in Zimbabwe (Harare Synod) and three in Malawi (Livingstonia, Nkhoma, and Blantyre Synods).
The Synod of Zambia was formed in 1984, out of its partner, Livingstonia Synod, in Malawi. At that time, the church had only four ordained ministers and 16 congregations. It has grown steadily to become a national church with a membership of over 85,000. The Zambia Synod has many departments to carry out its mission of service through holistic ministry as well as a seminary.
The Outreach Foundation has had a relationship with the CCAP Zambia Synod, for a number of years – supporting their very effective community schools programs, church construction, and theological education.
However, simply sustaining life in their communities under the current pandemic is a real hardship. Rev. Sevatt Kabaghe is the General Secretary of the Church of Central Africa, Synod of Zambia—he and his family are seen in the photo, above, wearing the masks which they were able to purchase with Outreach funds. He wrote the following in a request for help:
“It is, indeed, a hard time which we are in and a lot of things have come to a halt. We are badly affected and the fellowship of believers has been restricted, which poses a big challenge. The closure of the mines, loss of jobs, business coming to a halt is a big blow to the nation of Zambia. The church is the last hope, but with the current structure of CCAP Synod of Zambia, we cannot afford to even pay the ministers as we don't have a central system. If it can be possible to have monthly sustenance for ministers and synod workers for about six months, it will be highly appreciated.”
Because of generous gifts to the Covid-19 Appeal, The Outreach Foundation was pleased to be able to respond with $5,000 in support, to help sustain the lives of their pastors during this COVID pandemic. Here is Rev. Kabaghe’s gracious acknowledgment:
“COVID-19 has brought so many challenges to Zambian society and the Church. Expectations are high for the church to be helping throughout the community. Yet, these COVID times are very hard for us. We are staying home, as are other countries, but without food or necessary things it becomes so difficult to survive…The help from Outreach was a big relief to many families. Pastors who never got anything for two months got something this month…Thank you for your heart to assist the church in this worrying time and a very difficult moment for the world.”
Click here to learn more about Outreach’s COVID-10 Emergency Appeal
Thank you!
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