Greater Things Ministries International

Zambia

Chirundu: A Strategic Gateway for the Gospel

After a three-day journey through Botswana, our ministry team arrived in Chirundu, a border town along the beautiful Zambezi River. Our accommodations for the week—a converted chicken run—offered a surprising level of comfort, though we wouldn’t have known its original purpose if not for our gracious host, Sister Rose. Each night, we drifted off to sleep under netting, serenaded by the sounds of hippos, baboons, and hyenas.

Chirundu is a vital hub for industrial growth and tourism, yet spiritually, the region faces unique challenges. With a rapidly shifting culture and few Bible-preaching churches, traditional animistic beliefs and cultic influences remain strong. During the 45-minute drive from Kafue to Chirundu, we passed five Kingdom Halls, a testament to the region’s spiritual struggle.

Our outreach took place in the heart of the market district, where truck drivers and travelers gather before continuing their journeys. The Gospel reached far beyond the immediate crowd—over 1,200 people gathered in a town of just 5,000, while many more listened from their trucks or nearby homes.

One evening, a young man shared how he had sought healing for his eyes from a witchdoctor, only to experience paralysis in his arm instead. After renouncing the witchdoctor and surrendering his life to Christ, we prayed for him. Instantly, his arm was restored, demonstrating the power of Jesus to set captives free!

Lusaka: A City Ready for Revival

When we arrived in Lusaka, we were met with the coldest winter temperatures in a decade. The freezing winds made it challenging to preach, but God’s faithfulness was evident as hundreds braved the weather to hear His Word.

Lusaka, the cultural and religious hub of Zambia, boasts hundreds of churches, yet in the area where we ministered, there was no established local church. Pastor Matanda, eager to see God move, took on the seemingly impossible task of organizing our event in less than two weeks. Despite the short notice, the hunger for God was undeniable.

In conjunction with the evening outreaches, the host church ran a Vacation Bible School, drawing 60 children daily to learn about Jesus. Each night, I set aside time to minister specifically to them, speaking words of encouragement and blessing each child individually.

Chililabombwe: Breaking Barriers in the Church

Located just 9 miles from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chililabombwe has struggled economically due to declining copper production. However, the town’s greater battle lies in the division among churches.

A pastors’ fellowship invited us to hold an open-air outreach at a local soccer field and a leadership conference at the high school. Upon arriving, God impressed on my heart that our primary mission was to unite and strengthen the pastors. Years of church splits and conflicts had caused deep fractures within the body of Christ—three-fourths of the pastors opposed the meetings simply because they were organized by the other one-fourth.

On the first night of the outreach, just seven words into my sermon, the power went out, plunging half the city into darkness. Without hesitation, I continued preaching by moonlight, while the choir sang unaccompanied. Even without a sound system, hundreds came to Christ that night. The blackout lasted two days, forcing us to run extension cords over a kilometer from the nearest power source. But once again, God proved that His Spirit, not technology, draws people to the Cross.

Chingola: The Miracle Centre

At first, Pastor Kabulaya was hesitant to host our meetings in Chingola. His church, Faith Gospel Church, had just concluded a week-long event with Ladonna Osborn, and he feared another series of meetings would be too much. However, his wife felt strongly that God wanted us there, and ultimately, the doors opened.

Held in a former movie theater, the services lived up to the church’s name: “The Miracle Centre.” Each night, we witnessed hundreds receive healing. For months afterward, I received confirmed testimonies of God’s power:

  • A legally blind girl had her eyesight completely restored.

  • A man suffering from an ulcer was healed.

  • A woman, unable to eat solid food for years, was instantly able to consume a full meal.

One of the most profound moments came during a service focused on God’s peace. As the Holy Spirit moved, several women were delivered from deep fears and spiritual oppression, experiencing true freedom for the first time.

A Mission Accomplished

This was our most ambitious ministry trip to date. We worked with pastors we had never met and ministered in uncharted territories. Our mission was threefold:

  1. Preach the Gospel to the lost and bound.

  2. Edify and equip local pastors and church leaders.

  3. Assess future ministry opportunities in Zambia.

By the grace of God, we achieved all three goals through open-air crusades, revival meetings, leadership conferences, and radio ministry. This trip confirmed that Zambia is ripe for revival and transformation—and we are eager to see what God will do next!