AFRICAN

CHURCH HERITAGE &

HISTORY OF SDA IN
ZAMBIA
TEACHING AID
EDITED VERSION 2016

M.G (Deacon) Daniel M. Sicheka’s Teaching Aid

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Kabulonga S.D.A Church.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Church Heritage G.C 1920 Edition
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Hope Magazine

Typed by Twaambo C. Kafula, Kabulonga S.D.A Church

 AFRICAN CHURCH HERITAGE
This is the history of the church in Africa (how it started).

(A) “MACEDONIAN CALL” FROM SOUTH AFRICA 1886

Pieter Wessels a young South African, living in Kimberley began to keep the Sabbath. He
came to the conclusion from Bible Study, that the 7th day was the Sabbath. He thought that he
was the only person in the world keeping the Sabbath-commandment. A month later G.J.
VAN DRUTEN visited him and told him of the miner from U.S.A named WILLIAM HUNT
who was S.D.A. Hunt told Wessels about the S.D.A group in America. Eager to know more
Bible truth, Wessels and Van Druten appealed to the G.C for a Dutch minister to come and
teach them more fully and baptize them. They sent money to assist in the expense of sending
a missionary to South Africa. This was the 1886 “Macedonian call” from South Africa. In
response to this call the G.C sent Elder D.A. Robinson and C.L. Boyd with their wives,
colporteurs and Bible instructors. They landed at the cape in July 1887 (sailed on May 17,
1887). A month later the movement began to spread.

In 1893 Claremont Union College was opened to be the first S.D.A College outside North
America. Today it is called HELDERBERG COLLEGE IN CAPE TOWN.

(B) SOUTHERN RHODESIA (ZIMBABWE)

In 1894, Pieter Wessels and other requested for a piece of land in Southern Rhodesia and
Cecil Rhodes prime minister of the cape colony and chairman of the B.S.A co, instructed Dr.
L.S. JAMESON the administrator in Bulawayo to permit S.D.A representatives to select
whatever land they needed.

In 1895 they opened Matebele Mission which was renamed a few years later as Solusi after a
local chief who had his Kraal nearby and who had assisted in the establishment of the early
mission. It was the first S.D.A mission work for Non-Christian People. This new mission was
headed by G.B. Tripp (he supretendented) other workers were Dr. A.S. CARMICHEAL and
W.H. ANDERSON.

NOTE: In 1916; the first M.V (A.Y) in Africa was introduced at Solusi and in 1959; the first
Pathfinder Club in Africa- Zimbabwe was established.

(C) NORTHERN RHODESIA (ZAMBIA)

In 1903 using Solusi station as base, W.H. ANDERSON, PHILIP MALOMO, JACOB
DETCHA and others set out for Zambia. Chief Monze granted them a plot. In 1905, they
opened a mission station called PEMBA MISSION STATION, but in 1913 the name was
changed to RUSANGU MISSION STATION.

From Rusangu work spread over a large portion in south where the main language used was
Tonga.

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 In 1917, MUSOFU MISSION STATION was opened by S.M. Konigmacher, it is not
far from Ndola Town.
In 1921, CHIPEMPE MISSION STATION was opened in the North East in the region
of the Mweru and Bangweulu Lakes.
In 1925, MWAMI MISSION STATION was opened in Chipata Eastern Province of
Zambia and 2 years later a hospital called MWAMI HOSPITAL was opened, in 1927.
In 1955, another hospital was opened in the Western Province of Zambia called Yuka
Hospital in Kalabo District. Many mission stations were hospitals opened in different
parts of Northern Rhodesia.

(D) ZAMBIA FIELD

As Zambia Union Conference (z.b.u.c), we came from a field status that was set up in 1921
with V.J. WILSON as first president, the HQ were in Lusaka. During two (2) periods, two
(2) sections of Zambia functioned as separate fields; the area surrounding Chipempe Mission
in the current Luapula Zambia Field (1926- 1942) and West Province (1946- 1958)

In 1929, the European and colored constituency of Zambia became part of Rhodesia-
Bechuanaland Conference. In 1946, Western Province was organized as a field. In 1958,
because of improved communication it was once more made part of Zambia field.

Zambia was divided into two (2) section areas: Liumba Hill and Sitoli in Western Province,
each with eight (8) - grade boarding schools. There was also four (4) - grade out schools
numbering four (4), 11 organized churches, 23 companies and a number of branch Sabbath
Schools. In 1945, the HQ of the Zambia Field was moved to Chisekesi- Monze close to
Rusangu Mission Station. Zambia East of the meridian 32 remained parts of Nyasaland
(Malawi).

(E) ZAMBIA UNION

In 1972 Zambia field was organized into Zambia union mission. It was divided into
three (3) field,
i South Zambia field (it included Southern, Eastern Lusaka and Central Provinces; the
first president was late Pastor A.S. Muunyu).
ii West Zambia field (it included North Western and Western Provinces its
administration was attached to Zambia Union)
iii North Zambia field (it included Copperbelt, Northern and Luapula Provinces; the first
president was the late Pastor A.M.C MPAMBA).
In 1972 the membership of the S.D.A Church in Zambia was 24101 from 147 churches.
Today as for 2010 the churches are 1895 and membership is 66,600.
Then another field was added to make the number of fields to 4. This was Central
Zambia Field which changed to a Conference in 1994.

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 PRESIDENTS OF THE ZAMBIA UNION MISSION 1972-2004
1. A Bristrow (A Britol); 1st President, 1972-1978 (He was British).
2. Henry Murray; 2nd President, 1978-1979.
3. Ken Thomas; 3rd President, 1980-1985.
4. Dr. Lassew D. Raelly; 4th President, 1985- 1990. He also served as president of the
former Eastern Africa Division (E.A.D) today S.I.D.
5. L.H. Makeleta; 5th President, 1990- 1993.
6. Dr. Pardon K. Mwansa; 6th President, 1993- 1995. He served as the last president of
E.A.D and he was the First S.I.D president. He was the first Zambian to serve as
Department Secretary (Leader) at the G.C. Today he is one of the Vice Presidents of the
G.C (2005- current).
7. Pastor Webby Mukoma; 7th President, 1995- 1998. He was the first president of the
C.Z.C. On 1st September 1998 while going for work from home his car was involved in a
head- on collision in a car accident at University of Zambia Campus, Great East Road.
He died hours later from internal injuries at U.T.H.
8. Pastor Passmore Hachalinga; 8th President and last president of Zambia Union Mission
(1998- 2004). He was the first Secretary of the C.Z.C, under Pastor W. Mukoma. He was
also the Secretary of Pastor Mukoma at Zambia Union. He served as S.I.D Vice president
from 2005- 2010. He is currently president of Angola Union.

(F) ZAMBIA UNION SECRETARIES

1. W. Webster 1st Secretary, 1972- 1976
2. A. Hams 2nd Secretary, 1976- 1978
3. S. Shapa 3rd Secretary, 1978- 1980
4. D. Lufungulo 4th Secretary, 1980- 1985
5. L. Makeleta 5th Secretary, 1985- 1990
6. Dr. F. Chimoga 6th Secretary, 1990- 1995
7. Pastor Webby Mukoma 7th Secretary, 1995- 1year only
8. Passmore Hachalinga 8th Secretary, 1995- 1998
9. Dr. H. Akombwa 9th Secretary, 1998- 2004

(G) Z.B.U.C SECRETARIES

1. Dr. H. Akombwa 1st Secretary, 2004- 2008
2. Pastor B. Ndatoya 2nd Secretary, 2008- current

(H) ZAMBIA UNION CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERS

1. W. Webster 1972- 1975
2. A.E. Harms 1976- 1980
3. Amando Lopez 1981- 1985
4. Ireno Cargil 1986- 1991
5. Davison Mwanahiba 1992- 1995
6. Goodwell Nthani 1996- 2000
7. Rashford Musonda 2001- 2004

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(I) Z.B.U.C CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERS
1. Rashford Musonda 2004- 2008
2. George Siamuzoka 2008- 2012
3. R. Himaambo 2012- 2015

(J) ZAMBIA UNION CONFERENCE (Z.B.U.C)

In 2004 Zambia Union Mission was organized into a Union Conference (Zambia Union
Conference) and the first president was Dr. Cornelius Mulenga Matandiko (late), who died
on 2nd April 2008, when he was still serving as president. He was buried on 6th April 2008, at
old Leopards Hill.

NOTE: On 13th April 2008, 7youths from Lilanda Mission District died in a road accident
while going for a pathfinder camp at Mambulwa Dam in Nangoma Mission District in than
C.Z.C.

The first Secretary was Dr. S.H. Akombwa, who is the second and last president of Z.B.U.C.
The first Chief Financial Officer was Elder R. Musonda. The first Youth Director was Pastor
Joe Lubasi, who died on Friday 20th November 2009 and was buried on Monday 23rd
November 2009, at old Leopards Hill.

Z.B.U.C LAST LEADERS (2009- 2014)

a. Officers
1. Dr. Harrington S. Akombwe President
2. Pastor Bedinical Ndatoya Secretary
3. Elder Robert Himaambo Chief Financial Officer
b. Departmental Directors
1. Pastor Josephat Hamoonga Personal Ministries and Sabbath School
2. Pastor Reuben Muyanda Youth, Communication, Music and Campus Ministries
3. Pastor Nelson Simweemba Publishing and Spirit of Prophecy
4. Beatrice Mwandila Women, Children and Health Ministries
5. Pastor Faxon Shangala Stewardship, Ministerial and Family Life
6. Elder Life Mutaka Education
7. Mercy Sitenga Ulaya HIV Aids Coordinator
Z.B.U.C FIELDS/ CONFERENCE

Z.B.U.C had four (4) fields: EastZambia Field, West Zambia Field, North Zambia Field and
Luapula Zambia Field. It had also four (4) Conferences: C.Z.C, Lusaka Conference, South
Zambia Conference and Copperbelt Conference.

CENTRAL ZAMBIA FIELD HISTORY 1988- 1993

In 1988, Central Zambia Field was organized at Ford Farm, Kabwe, where they held there
first session.

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The first President was Pastor J.M. Sitwala (1988), second President was Pastor Bednical
Ndatoya (1988- 1990) the first Secretary- Treasurer was Pastor B. Mwanahilba. FirstYouth
Director was Pastor Bright Halwiindi. Central Zambia Field had 3 Presidents namely; Pastor
J. M. Sitwala (1988), Pastor B. Ndatoya (1988- 1993), Pastor A. Kambaki (1993). It held 3
session:- (i) 1988- Ford Farm, Kabwe, (ii) 1990- President’s Citizenship College, (iii) 1993-
President’s Citizenship College.

The last leaders of Central Zambia Field were President Pastor A. Kambaki, Secretary-
Treasurer Pastor G. Namele and Youth Pastor Joe Lubasi.

CENTRAL ZAMBIA CONFERENCE 1994- 2012

C.Z.C was organized in 1994 from Central Zambia Field (C.Z.F) at Natural Resource
Development College (N.R.D.C). This became the first session for C.Z.C. the headquarters
are in Kabwe. The first President was Pastor Weddy Mukoma (late) 1994- 1995. The first
Secretary was Pastor Passmore Hachalinga (1994). The first Youth Director was Pastor
Hamilton P. Mulendema (1994- 1995). The second President was Pastor Passmore
Hachalinga (1995). The third President was Mfayabo Mtshiya (1996- 2006) served for 4
terms. Fourth President was Pastor Passmore Mulambo (2006- 2010), President Maxwell
Muvwimi was the last President of C.Z.C and then in 2012 it was realigned into 2
Conferences. C.Z.C had 8 sessions before it was realigned. In 1994, the first session was at
N.R.D.C, 1996 was the second session at Evelyn Hone College, 1999, the third session at
Evelyn Hone College, 2001, the 4th session at David Kaunda School, 2004, the 5th session at
Mulungushi International Conference Centre, 2006, the 6th session at Mulungushi
International Conference Centre, 2009, the 7th session at Mulungushi International
Conference Centre and the last (8th) session in 2012 at Government Complex, Lusaka.

The following are the Youth Directors that served C.Z.C:- Pastor Hamilton P. Mulendema
1994- 1995), Dr. Edwin Shimunzhila (1996- 1998), Reuben Muyunda (1999- 2004), Pastor
Willard Schilima (2004- 2006), Pastor Goliath M. Naini (2006- 2009) and Pastor Burton
Moonga (2009- 2012).

C.Z.C REALIGNS- 2012

C.Z.C realigned into two (2) conferences on the 4th December 2012. The realignment was
effected during its regular and 8th session. The realignment has given birth to two
conferences territories one in the south of the great east and Mumbwa Roads and the other in
the north of the great east and Mumbwa Roads.

The conference north of the great east and Mumbwa Roads retains the name of C.Z.C with
HQ still in Kabwe where the original offices of the former C.Z.C were. The conference south
of the great east and Mumbwa Roads is called the Lusaka Conference with HQ in Lusaka (at
the corner of independence and Burma Roads). Fundamentally all the churches south of the
great east and Mumbwa Roads belong to Lusaka Conferecne while those that are on the north
side make up C.Z.C. The S.I.D President Dr. Ratsara, Secretary Dr. S. Maphosha and Elder

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G. Nthani, Chief Financial Officer, were in attendance at this session to effect the
realignment. The two newly conferences proceeded on to usher new leadership. In 2015
December C.Z.C changed its name to Midlands Zambia Conference.

ONE MILLION MEMBERSHIP MARK

24th April 2015, was a Historical day in the S.D.A church in Zambia, because we celebrated
the attainment of One Million Membership Mark! The celebrations were held at the Lusaka
National Heroes Stadium, under the theme: “One Million Membership: Celebrating God’s
Goodness.” The guest of honour was the Republican President of Zambia, His Excellency,
Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu, accompanied by the first lady, Madam Esther Lungu, Honourable
Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Given Lubinda and Several other government
officials.

The S.D.A church was established in Zambia in 1905 by William Harry Anderson and some
9 natives who were coming from Solusi Mission (in present day Zimbwe). They settled on
the 12,000 acre piece of land acquired from Chief Monze. And that small beginning of 10
members today the S.D.A has a membership of 1,037,000 as of June 2015- making it the
largest national church membership in the S.D.A church world wide for now. To God be the
Glory.

Z.B.U.C RE-ALIGNMENT 2015

Z.B.U.C Re-alignment into two (2) New Union Conferences, on 22 September 2015, at
Government Complex Lusaka, under the theme: To God Be The Glory. The rapid growth is
what brought about the realignment of our country Union Conference into two (2) Unions;
Southern Zambia Union Conference (S.Z.B.U.C) and Northern Zamia Union Conference
(N.Z.B.U.C)

A. SOUTHERN ZAMBIA UNION CONFERENCE (S.Z.B.U.C)

Southern Zambia Union Conference has 2 fields: West Zambia Filed and East Zambia
Filed, it has also 2 Conferences: South Zambia Conference and Lusaka Conference. The
Headquarters are in Lusaka, Ibex Hill not far from the new American Embassy. The plot
belonged to the form C.Z.C. Z.B.U.C moved or relocated the new offices on 19th May
2014. They become S.Z.B.U.C offices now. Lusaka Conference purchased the Z.B.U.C
offices at Lusaka Central Church, but does t yet include the residential housing.
SOUTHERN ZAMBIA UNION CONFERENCE (S.Z.B.U.C) 2015- 2020
1. Dr. Harrington S. Akombwe President
2. Dr. Vanny Munyumbwe Executive Secretary
3. Elder Robert Himaambo Chief Financial Officer (C.F.O)

Departmental Directors

1. Pastor Josephat Hamoonga Personal Ministries and Sabbath School

2. Pastor Faxon Shangala Ministerial/ Stewardship and Family Life

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 3. Pastor Nelson Simweemba Publishing and Spirit of Prophecy
4. Sr Beatrice Mwandila Bondo Women and Children Ministries
5. Dr. Mutinta Mudenda Health Ministries
6. Elder Life Mutaka Education
7. Pastor Webster Silungwe Communication, Youth and Chaplaincy

FIELDS IN S.Z.B.U.C

1. EAST ZAMBIA FIELD- H.Q Chipata

i. Dr. John Shumba President/ Family Life
ii. Elder Tinto Ngulube Secretary/ C.F.O/ Religious Liberty

Departmental Directors
i. Pastor Benard Mbawa Personal Ministries and Sabbath School/ Global
Mission/ Stewardship and Church Development
ii. Pastor Hichibala U. Kaima Ministerial/ V.O.P and Music
iii. Mrs Thole Education
iv. Sr Judy Aug Women and Children Ministries
v. Dr. Ronilo Aug Health Ministries
vi. Pastor Richard Chazingwa Youth and Chaplaincy

2. WEST ZAMBIA FIELD- H.Q Mongu

i. Pastor Ndala Kayongo President
ii. Elder Muttl Kangungu Executive Secretary/ C.F.O

Departmental Directors
i. Pastor David Mundia
ii. Pastor B.N. Makuwa
iii. Sr Ngula Mildred
iv. Pastor Munukayumba Situmbaeto
Personal Ministries and Sabbath School
Education/ Ministrial/ Stewardship and Church
Development
Women, Children and Health Ministries
Publishing/ S.O.P/ Youth and Chaplaincy

CONFERENCES IN S.Z.B.U.C
1. SOUTH ZAMBIA CONFERENCE 2015- 2018
It was organized in 2005, it was South Zambia Filed. The H.Q is in Monze, Rusangu
Mission Station in Southern Province of Zambia. South Zambia Conference’s 5th Session
was held on 4th December 2015.
Officers
i. Pastor Maxwell Muvwimi President
ii. Pastor Clive Kashweka Executive Secretary
iii. Elder Chondwe Nkulukusa Chief Financial Officer

Departmental Directors
i. Pastor Banji Personal Ministries and Sabbath School

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 ii. Pastor Johan Siachibila Stewardship and Church Development
iii. Pastor Happison Nsanzya Publishing and Spirit Of Prophecy
iv. Elder Mweene Health Ministries
v. Sr Annah Buumba Women and Children Ministries
vi. Pastor Jato Stephanos Communication/ Youth and Chaplaincy

2. LUSAKA CONFERENCE 2015- 2018

The H.Q is in Lusaka, 500m from Civic Centre. The Executive was ushered in December
2015; it will run up to December 2018.
Officers
i. Dr. Edwin Shimunzhila President
ii. Pastor Goliath Naini Executive Secretary
iii. Elder Jowitt Mudenda Chief Financial Officer (C.F.O)

Departmental Directors
i. Pastor Johnnie Namwako
Sabbath School
ii. Pastor Clement Imolo
iii. Pastor George Mwansa
iv. Pastor Abinary Mukwakwa
v. Pastor Rabson Chiyangaya
vi. Sr Charity Ngondo
vii. Pastor Highten Hamweene
Adventist Mission/ Personal Ministries and
Stewardship
Communication/ Education and Music
Publishing and Spirit of Prophecy
Ministerial and Family Life
Women/ Children and Health Ministries
Church Development/ Youth and Chaplaincy

NOTE: Term of office for Fields and Conferences is 3 years, while for Unions (Union
Conferences), Divisions and General Conference is 5 years, which is called a
QUINQUENNIUM. (A Quinquennium is a 5 years Interval.)

ADDRESSES

S.Z.B.U.C LUSAKA CONFERENCE S.Z.C

P.O. Box 31309 P.O. Box 37155 P.O. Box 660013
Lusaka, Zambia. Burma Rd/ Ind. Ave Monze, Zambia.
Lusaka, Zambia.

W.Z.F E.Z.F
P.O. Box P.O. Box
Mongu, Zambia. Chipata, Zambia.

B. NORTHERN ZAMBIA UNION CONFERENCE (N.Z.B.U.C)

Northern Zambia Union Conference has 1 Field; North Zambia Field and has 3
Conference; Midlands Zambia Conference, Copperbelt Conference and Luspula Zambia
Conference.
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 NORTHERN ZAMBIA UNION CONFERENCE (N.Z.B.U.C) 2015- 2020
1. Pastor Samuel Sinyangwe President
2. Pastor Mundia Liywali Executive Secretary
3. Pastor Musa Ngwira Chief Financial Officer

Departmental Directors
1. Pastor Humphrey K. Nshindo
2. Pastor Webster Chabe
3. Pastor Elvis Chimbo
4. Sr Rita Tumasi
5. Pastor Ephraim
Personal Ministries and Sabbath School
Stewardship and Church Development
Publishing and Spirit of Prophecy
Children/ Women Ministries
Youth and Chaplaincy

* Headquarter- Kitwe

FIELD IN N.Z.B.U.C
NORTH ZAMBIA FIELD- H.Q Kasama
1. Pastor James Chapi President
2. Elder Peter Tembo Secretary/ C.F.O

Departmental Directors
1. Pastor Godwin Kafuta
2. Pastor Brighton Mwenya
3. Pastor Kennedy Sinkala
4. (Not Yet)
Youth/ Ministerial/ Personal Ministries and
Sabbath School
Education/ Stewardship and Church
Development
Publishing and Spirit of Prophecy
Women/ Children and Health

CONFERENCES IN N.Z.B.U.C
1. COPPERBELT CONFERENCE- H.Q Ndola
Organized into a Conference in 2014 from Copperbelt Zambia Field (22-24 January)
i. Pastor Moses P. Muyunda President
ii. Pastor Justine Chapuswike Executive Secretary
iii. Elder Eliude Masamba Chief Financial Officer

Departmental Directors
i. Pastor Kalaba Kapambwe
ii. Pastor Jonathan Chinyama
iii. Pastor Abia Jishinda
iv. Sr Catherine Kaoma
v. (Not Yet)
vi. Pastor Christopher Mwampokota
Personal Ministries and Sabbath School
Stewardship/ Church Development/ Trust
Service
Adventist Aids International Ministries/
Ministry of hope, Love and Compassion
Publishing and Spirit of Prophecy
Women/ Children and Health Ministries
Youth/ Chaplaincy/ Education

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2. MIDLANDS ZAMBIA CONFERENCE- H.Q Kabwe
Changed from C.Z.C to Midlands Zambia Conference in 2015 December
i. Dr. Tommy Susiku Namitonda President
ii. Pastor Moses Ziela Executive Secretary/ Global Mission
iii. Elder Daniel C. Mwansa Chief Financial Officer/ Trust Services

Departmental Directors
i. Pastor Abitana Hachamba Personal Ministries and Sabbath School/ V.O.P/
Communication
ii. Pastor Francis Chabi Publishing and Spirit of Prophecy
iii. Pastor Mayboy Muchabwe Stewardship and Church Development
iv. Pastor Partmos M. Shimukonka Ministerial and Family Life
v. Sr Mary Munyanga Women/ Children/ Health Ministries
vi. Pastor Victory Banda Youth/ Chaplaincy/ Education

3. LUAPULA ZAMBIA CONFERENCE- H.Q Mansa

Organized into a conference on 20 – 22 January 2016, from Luapula Zambia Field.
i. Pastor Silas Chabala
ii. Pastor Mwenya Chanda
iii. Sr Ruth Mweo Changwe
Departmental
i. Pastor Teddy Kaunda
ii. Pastor Joseph Chimba
iii. Pastor Benard Chilufya
iv. Pastor Chanda Mwenya
v. (Not Yet)
President
Executive Secretary
Chief Financial Officer
Personal Ministries/ Sabbath Shool/ Ministerial/
Music/ Youth
Stewardship and Church Development
Publishing and Spirit of Prophecy
Education
Women/ Children/ Health

ADDRESSES

N.Z.B.U.C MIDLANDS ZAMBIA CONFERENCE C.B.C

P.O. Box P.O. Box 81253 P.O. Box 70708
Kitwe, Zambia. Kabwe, Zambia. Ndola, Zambia.

L.Z.C N.Z.F
P.O. Box P.O. Box
Mansa, Zambia. Kasama, Zambia.

S.D.A INSTITUTIONS IN ZAMBIA

1. Mwami Adventist Hospital- 30 km from Chipata town, Eastern Province (East Zambia
Field) there is also a nursing school. Private bag 5.
2. Yuka Adventist Hospital- 7 km Kalabo, Western Province (West Zambia Field)
3. Lusaka Adventist Clinic- 500 m from Civic Centre, situated along Independence Avenue.

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4. Lusaka eye Hospital- Located Eastern end of Makeni and lies along Chipwenupwenu
Road that divides Makeni from Chawama. 8 km from Lusaka’s Kafue round about.
Lusaka dental services found at the same place where the eye hospital is.
5. Zambia Adventist Press (Z.A.P)- The church printing press in Chipongwe area 8 km from
Chilanga off Great North Road on the way to Kafue. HQ is at Anchor house on the fourth
(4th) floor adjacent to Shoprite in Cairo Road. Products includes: books, magazines, news
letters, booklets, receipt books, posters and cards for all occasions, business cards and
stationary, run by both SZBUC and NZBUC.
6. Adventist Book Centre (A.B.C)- is the official outlet of all books for moral
enlightenment to the church and the world. It stokes Bibles, hymnals, books on health,
family life devotions and Ellen White Writings which is run by both SZBUC and
NZBUC.
7. Radio Maranatha- Kabwe run by SZBUC and NZBUC (both) broadcasting the
everlasting gospel in Lenje, Tonga, Bemba and English. For now the radio station covers
a radius of about 70- 100 km, plans for growth are under way. The radio station will soon
be a unique force to reckon with.
8. Emmanuel Adventist High School- Chisamba, run by C.Z.C.
9. Rusangu Adventist University- Monze, Rusangu, Southern Province 5 km from the main
road, run by both SZBUC and NZBUC.
10. Adventist Development and Relief Agency (A.D.R.A- Zambia) purpose- providing
development, relief and humanitarian assistance to vulnerable individuals and
communities. It is registered as an N.G.O it is involved in the implementation of food
security, emergency, primary health care, HIV/ AIDS, economic development and casic
education related projects. Run by both SZBUC and NZBUC
11. Hope Channel Zambia- TV Channel run by both SZBUC and NZBUC

HEADS OF Z.B.U.C BOARDS

1. A.D.R.A Country (Zambia) Director Sr. Tembekile Musvosvi

2. Radio Maranatha Station (R.M) Directtor Elder Nalumino Nalumino
3. Adventist Book Centre (A.B.C) Manager Sr. Ethel Mukabila
4. Zambia Adventist Press (Z.A.P) Director Elder Baldwin Kabanda
5. Voice of Prophecy (V.O.P) Director/ Speaker Pastor Pitman Siamaundu
V.O.P runs the bible correspondence school and the telecasts program. The telecast
program comes every Sunday from 06:30hrs am to 06:55hrs am.

SOME INSTITUTION IN Z.B.U.C

1. Riverside Farm Institute Executive Director Meiring Pretorius

Human Resource/ Publishing Director Dean Luyt

It is in Kafue- situated on the banks of the Kafue River 65 km south of Lusaka. It is a self-
supporting S.D.A ministry. Established in the 1970s by pioneers from wildwood in the USA,
Riverside is the grandchild of the original Madison Farm which was established by
Sutherland and Magan in the 1800’s.
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Courses offered are Missionary Training/ Evangelism, Tailoring and Scientific Gardening.

Riverside has also a Lifestyle Centre which is called Riverview Wellness Centre which offers
the benefits of natural treatment of most lifestyle related diseases. These include Immune
system revitalization programs, the treatment of Diabetes, high blood pressure etc.

2. Mwami Hospital Administrator Elder Enoch Chitakwa

3. Lusaka Eye Hospital Director Jane Yoo
4. Rusangu University Chancellor Dr H.S. Akombwa
Vice Chancellor Dr. Pardon K. Mwansa
Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Jacob R.S. Malungo
Public Relations Officer Fizgerald Muchindu.

HISTORY OF RUSANGU UNIVERSITY

Rusangu University trace its historical roots in the missionary endeavour of an American
Missionary named William Harry Anderson who until 1903 was the Principal of Solusi
Mission in Zimbabwe. He crossed over into Zambia in the company of several African
Adventist workers namely: Jacob Detcha, Philip Malomo, Jack Mahlatini Mpofu and
Andrew Nyakana and established Rusangu Mission in 1905.

He began work at Rusangu by establishing a school system which has since seen the
current presence of church owned primary and secondary school and a university on the
mission land.

In 1975 Rusangu Ministerial School was opened to provide pastoral training. It was the sole
institution in the country that provided ministerial training to most of the pastors serving the
Zambian Adventist Territory. It later had its name changed to Zambia Adventist Seminary to
broaden the scope for theological training that was being offered. In December 1993, a
decision was made to relocate it to Musofu in Chief Chitina’s area in Mkushi. However in
1994, the institution was closed so as to have adequate time to plan for its re-organization
and upgrading.

In 1997, the institution’s name was again changed to Zambia Adventist College due to its
intended mission of incorporating other academic and professional disciplines. In 200, the
college re-opened and began to run in service Theological Programs at Riverside Farm
Institute in Kafue in collaboration with Solusi University (Z.A.U). and it became Licensed
and registered as a private University by the Government on Zambia in 2005. In December
2011, the name Zambia Adventist University was changed to Rusangu University and this
name has come to stay.

Rusangu University has 5 schools namely: School of Business, School of Education, School
of Humanities and Sciences, School of Science and Technology and School of Theology.

Rusangu has a new academic building which was officially opened by his Excellency the
President of the Republic of Zambia Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata through the minister of
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Education Dr. John Phiri on 13th march 2012. Rusangu University is now ranked among the
top 5 universities in Zambia.

OTHER S.D.A INSTITUTIONS IN AFRICA

1. University of Eastern Africa Baraton Eldoret, Kenya

2. Bugema University Kampala, Uganda
3. Solusi University Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
4. Kanye College and Hospital Botswana
5. Helderberg College Cape Town, South Africa
6. Bethel College Cape Town, South Africa
7. Maluti Mission Hospital Lesotho
8. Ethiopia Adventist College Shashamane, Ethiopia
9. Malamulo Press Malawi

HISTORY OF S.I.D

In 1919, African Division was organized and W.H. Branson was named president. This
comprised Southern and Eastern Africa. Later it changed to Southern Africa Division and
Elder Robert H. Pierson was elected president. This division included also countries in the
Central of Africa. The HQ was moved from Cape Town to Harare, Zimbabwe. In 1968, a
Trans- Africa Division was formed. In 1983 there were 2 divisions: Trans- Africa (T.A.D)
and Eastern Africa (E.A.D). E.A.D covered countries like Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya,
Uganda, Somalia, Djibouti and Ethiopia, and their first black president was Elder Bekele
Heye. T.A.D covered South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and
Zimbabwe. Elder Kenneth Mitteider was president.

In 1983 both divisions were merged forming a new division with the name EASTERN
AFRICA DIVISION with its HQ in Harare, Zimbabwe. The new division started its
operations in 1984, 1st January.

Pastor Bekele Heye (late) who had been president of the old E.A.D was elected president of
the new E.D.A; the second president was Dr. Lassew D. Raelly 1991- 2000. Dr. Pardon
Mwansa, the third and last president of E.A.D (2000- 2003) until the time it changed to S.I.D
in 2003 and he became the first president of S.I.D (2003- 2005). The new E.A.D consisted of
countries like Botswana, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya and Malawi. Somalia, Tanzania,
Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, South Africa remained as a conference administrated
directly from the G.C because of political tensions (internal problems) in the country at the
time.

In 2003 a total restricting of most of Africa brought in the new divisions like East-
Central Africa and Southern Africa- Indian Ocean Division, e.t.c.
a. East- Central Africa Division (E.C.D) includes countries like Ethiopia, Djibouti,
Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and D.R of Congo.

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 b. S.I.D includes countries like Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Comoros,
Madagascar, Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion, St. Helena, with other small Islands of
the South Atlantic and South Indian Oceans, Swaziland, Namibia, South Africa,
Zambia and Zimbabwe.
S.I.D organized from E.A.D in 2003. The HQ of S.I.D was transferred from Harare,
Zimbabwe to Pretoria South Africa on 14th December 2006.

CURRENT S.I.D LEADERS (2015- 2020)

a. OFFICERS
1. Dr. Paul S. Ratsara (Madagascar) President
2. Dr. Solomon Maphosa (Zimbabwe) Secretary
3. Elder Goodwell Nthani (Zambia) Chief Financial Officer

S.I.D VICE PRESIDENTS

1) Dr. H. Bonya and, 2) Dr. Paminus Machamire (Botswana)

b. DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS
1. Pastor Ngwaru Personal Ministries and Sabbath School
2. Pastor Passmore Mulambo (Zambia) Ministerial
3. Dr. K. Rakwena Family Life
Dr. B. Rakwena Associate Family Life
4. Dr. Bani Sakwi Health Ministries
Sr Rhoda Nthani (Zambia) Associate Health Ministries
5. Pastor Supper Moesi Publishing and Spirit of Prophecy (S.O.P)
6. Sr Caroline Chola (Zambia) Women Ministries
7. Paul Charles (South Africa) Communication
8. Dr. Ellah Kawendo Education
Dr. Costa Munyengwe Associate Education (Former Deputy Vice
Chancellor of Rusangu University)
9. Pastor Busi Khumalo Youth and Chaplaincy
10. Pastor Eric Barbe Stewardship and Church Development

H.Q Pretoria, South Africa Address

S.I.D
P.O. BOX 22,
Somerset West, 7129
Pretoria, South Africa
NOTE:
1. Dr. Pardon K. Mwansa (Zambia) Former President
2. Dr. Eugene Fransch (Zambia) Former Youth Director
3. Pastor Passmore Hachalinga (Zambia) President, North East Angola Union
4. Elder George Siamuzoka C.F.O South Angola Union

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 WORLD DIVISIONS

There are 13 Divisions in the S.D.A Church. The reason to have Divisions in the church is to
make the work easy. Divisions were organized as early as 1916. Since that time there have
been various restructurings of these entities as new countries emerged and new political
situations made cause for changes.

1. SOUTHERN AFRICA- INDIAN OCEAN (S.I.D) HQ. Pretori, South Africa-

Countries like Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros,
Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion, St. Helena, with other small Islands of the South Atlantic
and South Indian Oceans, Swaziland, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
2. EAST- CENTRAL AFRICA DIVISION (E.C.D) HQ. Nairobi, Kenya- Countries like
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and
D.R of Congo.
3. WEST- CENTRAL AFRICA DIVISION (W.A.D) HQ. Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire-
Countries like Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central Africa Republic,
Chad, Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea
Bissau, Liberia, Mail, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
4. EURO- AFRICA DIVISION (E.U.D) HQ. Berne, Switzerland- Countries like France,
Iran, Czech, Germany, Portugal, Algeria, Afghanistan, Morocco, Libya, Italy and
Romania.
Membership increased greatly in Romania after the fall of communism.
5. TRANS- EUROPEAN DIVISION (T.E.D) HQ. Albans, England- Countries like
Greece, Egypt, Denmark, Croatia, Norway, Holland, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, British Isles,
Scandinavia, Poland, Sudan, Middle East and Pakistan.
6. EURO- ASIA DIVISION (E.S.D) was organized in 1990, HQ. Moscow, Russia-
Countries like Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan Armenia and Moldova.
7. SOUTHERN ASIA DIVISION (S.U.D) HQ. India, Hosur, and Tamil Nadu-
Countries like Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives.
William Lenker and A.T. Stroup, 2 Literature Evangelist were the first to bring the
message to India back in 1893. 2 years later the first full- time missionary a lady by the
name of Georgia Burros arrived.
8. NORTHERN ASIA- PACIFIC DIVISON (N.S.D) HQ. Kayang City, Republic of
Korea- Countries like Japan, Chine, Taiwan, Macua, Mongolia. Organized in 1919 as
FAR EASTERN DIVISION and renamed ASIA- PACIFIC DIVISION in 1995.
9. SOUTHERN ASIA PACIFIC (S.S.D) HQ. Philippines- Countries like Laos, Sri
Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
10. SOUTH PACIFIC DIVISION (S.P.D) HQ. Australia- Countries like New Zealand,
Papua, New Guinea and Solomon Islands e.t.c.
11. SOUTH AMERICAN DIVISION (S.A.D) was organized in 1916, HQ. Brasilia,
Brazil- Countries like Austral, Bolivian, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Argentina, Peru,
Paraguay, Falkland Islands, Fiji Island e.t.c.
12. NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION (N.A.D). The HQ of the S.D.A is in this Division.
HQ. Columbia Pike Washington D.C Silver Spring, Maryland- Territory Canada

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 Bermuda, the French possession of St. Pierre and Miquelon, the United States of
America, Johnson Island and all other Islands of the Pacific. This division is divided into
9 Unions.
The President, Secretary, Treasurer, three (3) Vice Presidents and Department Directors
who oversee the work of the Division. The three (3) top officers also serve as associates
in the G.C. No other division has this arrangement.
13. INTER- AMERICAN DIVISION (I.A.D) it is the only Division with its HQ outside of
the Division territory (Minami Florida). Countries like North America from Mexico
(Costa Rico) to Panama the South American countries of Colombia, Venezuela and three
(3) “Guiana’s” and the Caribbean Islands (Tobago, Trinidad, Jamaica and Haiti, Virgin
Islands e.t.c.) Membership is the lowest if all Divisions in ratio 1:13, in Spite high
population densities. It is the largest Division.

S.D.A WORLD LEADERS (G.C) 2015- 2020

1. President Dr. Ted N.C. Wilson

First President (was) John Byington
Former President Dr. Jan Paulsen
2. Executive Secretary Dr. G.T. Ng
First Secretary (was) Uriah Smith
Former Secretary Dr. Matthews Bediako
3. Chief Financial Officer Dr. Juan Prestol- Puesan
First Chief Financial Officer (was) E.S. Walker
Former Chief Financial Officer Dr. Robert E. Lemon

G.C VICE PRESIDENTS

 The number of Vice Presidents at the G.C was reduced from the usual 9 to 6 at the 60th
Session of the G.C (2015).
1. Geoffrey G. Mbwana 2. Ella S. Simons 3. Artur A. Stelle

4. Guillermo E. Biaggi 5. Thomas L. Lemon 6. Abner De Los Santos

G.C DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS

1. Mario E. Ceballos Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries

2. Duane Mckey Personal Ministries and Sabbath School
3. Erika Puni Stewardship and Church Development
4. Alimir Mauricio Marroni Publishing and Spirit of Prophecy (S.O.P)
5. Ganoune Diop Public Affairs and Religious Liberty
6. Jerry N. Page Ministerial Association
7. Willie Oliver Family Life Ministries
8. Peter N. Landless Health Ministries
9. Linda Mei Lin Koh Children’s Ministries
Dr. Saustin K. Mfune Associate Children’s Ministries
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10. Heather- Dawn Small Women’s Ministries
11. Lisa M. Beardsley- Hardy Education
12. Williams S. Costa Jr. Communication
13. Gilbert R. Cangy Youth Ministries
Pastor Pako Edson Makgwane Associate Youth Director (Former Botswana
Union Youth Director). He is the first youngest
Associate to serve in the youth office at the G.C.
M.E Kern First Youth Director
Laurence Skinner First Parthfinder Director
14. Paul H. Douglas G.C Auditing Service
15. Shawn Boonstra Voice of Prophecy (V.O.P) Director/ Speaker)

HQ. (Organized in 1863) Washington D.C, U.S.A

G.C
Box 12501, Old Colombia Pike,
Silver Spring Maryland 20904- 6600
Washington D.C, U.S.A
Neal C. Wilson farther to current S.D.A World Church President Dr. Ted Wilson slept in
the Lord on the 12th of December 2010. He served the church as President from 1979-
1990.
Baraka G. Muganda from E.A.D Tanzania becomes the World Youth Director, the first
Black African to hold this Position (1995- 2010).
At the last G.C session at Atlanta Georgis U.S.A approved a Prayer Initiative known as
“7.77” and voted to be adopted by the World Church. This Initiative calls for 7th- Day
Adventists praying 7 days a week at 7 O’clock (am or pm) daily, without ceasing until
Jesus comes. This Initiative should be a lifestyle of praying for the outpouring of the Holy
Spirit in search for Revival and Reformation among the church members and get
empowerment to witness for Jesus.
The membership of the S.D.A Church is about 17 million in 2010. The church operates in
202 out of 230 countries and areas recognized by the U.N.

SOME WORLD S.D.A INSTITUTIONS

1. Adventist World Radio- found in 1971, broadcasting in 77 major Languages covering

80% of the world’s population.
2. The Hope Channel- is the church’s official television channel. It started to operate in
2003 and can be watched via satellite on every Inhabited Continent. Hope Channel is a 24
hours broadcaster on many satellites and cable networks around the world. It is also
available for live Internet streaming from the website.
3. Review and Herald, and Pacific Press North America (there are the Main print
media)
4. Sign Publishing Company Australia (1886)
5. Stanborough Press England (1889)

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6. Hamburg Publishing House Germany (1889)
7. Sanitarium Health Food Company Australia
8. Avondale College Australia (found by Ellen G. Whirte)
1897
9. Fulton College Fiji
10. Newbold College England
11. Loma Linda California, U.S.A
12. Andrews University Michigan, U.S.A
13. Oakwood College Hunstshille, Alabama
14. Spicer Memorial College India
15. Central American Adventist University Alajuela, Costa Rica
16. Carribbean Union College Trinidad, West Indies
17. Walla Walla College Washington D.C, U.S.A
18. South Western Adventist University Keene, Texas, U.S.A
19. Southern Adventist University Collegedale, Tennessee, U.S.A
20. Pacific Union College Angwin, California, U.S.A
21. Montemorelos University Mexico
22. Florida Hospital College Lake Drive, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A
23. Dominican Adventist University Republica Dominicana
24. Columbia Unio College Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S.A
25. Carmel College Australia

MAGAZINES

1. Adventist Echo (Outlook Magazine) S.I.D

2. Exploits Z.B.U.C
3. Hope Magazine C.Z.C
4. New Dawn Lusaka Conference
5. Adventist World (it was known as Present Truth, then Review and Herald, then Adventist
Review) S.D.A Church paper. 1849.
6. Youth’s Instructor today called Insight Magazine (started by James White in 1852). The
first Sabbath School Lessons Appealed in the Youth’s Instructor.

MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FIELD OF WORK

A Missionary is a person who takes the work of the God to another Country. A Pioneer
worker is one who opens a Mission Station and stays there to develop it.

a. NON S.D.A MISSIONARIES TO AFRICA

1. David Livingstone opened Africa for Christianity
2. Robert Moffat pioneer work in Africa
b. S.D.A MISSIONARIES TO AFRICA
1. Elder D.A. Robinson and C.L. Boyd First S.D.A Missionary to Africa, South Africa
2. W.H. Anderson Zambia, Botswana
3. G.B. Tripp Zimbabwe, (Central Africa)
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4. E.L. Sanford West Africa
c. NON- S.D.A MISSIONARIES AND THIER FIELD OF WORK
1. William Carey First Missionary to India. He was the
father of Modern Missions
2. Joseph Wolff Known as Missionary to the world
3. David Livingstone Opened Africa for Christianity
4. Robert Moffat Pioneer worker in Africa
5. Robert Morrison China
6. John Williams The messenger of peace in South Pacific
7. John G. Paton South Pacific Islands
8. Adoniram Judson Burma
9. H. Heintz- Peter Holland
10. Manuel de Lacunza Chile, South America
11. Edward Irving British Isles
12. Johann A. Bengel Germany
13. J.D. Dakar Angola
14. D.E. Delhore Zaire
15. Child Preachers (Erik Walbon and Ole Boquist) Sweden
16. Henry Drummond England
17. Robert Winter England
18. Horatius Bonar and George Muller Britain
19. Louis Gaussen France
20. Hazen Foss Poland
21. William Foy Boston
d. S.D.A MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FIELD OF WORK
1. Michael Czechowski was the first unofficial S.D.A
Missionary, he went to Italy
2. J.N. Andrews was sent to Switzerland in 1874 as our
first church official S.D.A Missionary
3. Frederick Wheeler the first minister to accept the Sabbath
Truth, Washington
4. Elder D.A. Robinson and C.L. Boyd first S.D.A Missionaries to Africa (South
Africa) 1887
5. Abram La Rue first S.D.A Missionary to China (Hong
Kong) 1888
6. William Lenker and A.T. Stroup (first 2 Literature Evangelist) in India
7. Georgia Burrus Pioneer worker (S.D.A) India
8. James E. Fulton Fiji (a school is named after him Fulton
College)
9. S.N. Haskell (1885) and A.G. Daniells (1886) New Zealand/ Australia
10. John Corlliss and William Arnold Australia/ West Indies
11. James Erzbarger Germany
12. John I. Tay Pacific Islands, Polynesia
13. John G. Matteson Scandinavia (1877)
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14. J.N. Loughborough/ William Ines (1878) England
15. F.A. Stahil South America (apostle to the Indians in
the South America
16. R.A. Caldwell Phillippine
17. W.E. Howell Greece
18. D.T. Bourdeau France
19. Philipp Reiswig Russia (uneducated and with a speech
impediment)
20. C.H. Parker New Hebrides
21. G.F. Jones Solomons Islands
22. John Tausen Denmark
23. F.J. Hutchins Central America
24. F.H. Westphal South America
25. D.T. Jones Mixico
26. Edward Hare New Zealand
27. David Osthund Iceland
28. R.S. Anthony and Baharian Turkey
29. Pastor Carr Papua New Guinea
30. R.H. Tutty Bougainville
31. A.C. Bourdeau Worked in Germany, France,
Switzerland and Romania (a Brother of
D.T. Bourdean)

NOTE:

Fulton went to Fiji in 1896. There he printed a monthly magazine called RAMARA
meaning “Light”. He stayed there for 10 years. For this reason he has been called the
Adventist Apostle in Fiji. Today Fulton College is named after him.
G.F. Jones a sea Captain- was converted by picking up a copy of an Adventist Magazine
he found on the deck of his ship.
John Tray in the dark South Pacific Islands work began with a desire by Tay to visit
Pitcairn Island in 1886. His work on the Island was rewarded when all the people living
there decide to be S.D.A. In 1890, a mission ship called the “Pitcairn” was built with the
first Sabbath School Offering and sailed fir Pitcairn.
Michael B. Czechowski a converted Catholic Priest, had travelled out on his own under
self sponsorship as unofficial missionary in Italy. He started a small company of Sabbath-
Keepers in the Waldensian Valley at Torre Peilice.
Abram La Rue went to Hong Kong as a self supporting colporteur. He was a humble man
who worked alone until help arrived 14 years later.

SOME G.C SESSIONS FROM 1970 (Time of the Quinquennial)

1. 1970 51st Session; (First Quinquennial Period) held in Atlantic City, Jew Jersey
2. 1975 52nd Session; Vienna, Austria (First G.C Session held outside U.S.A)

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3. 1980 53rd Session; Dallas Texas, U.S.A
4. 1985 54th Session
5. 1990 55th Session
6. 1995 56th Session
7. 2000 57th Session; Toronto, Canada
8. 2005 58th Session; Atlanta Georgis, U.S.A
9. 2010 59th Session; Atlanta Georgis, U.S.A
10. 2015 60th Session; San Antonio- Texas, U.S.A (2nd July)

SOME ADVENTIST IN PARLIAMENT (DARE TO BE A DANIEL)

1. Greyford Monde M.P Itezhi Tezhi

2. Doris Mwinga Clerk of the National Assembly
3. K. Simbao M.P Senga Hill
4. Patrick Ngoma M.P Feira
5. Chitotela M.P Pambashe
6. Mwenya Musenge M.P Chimwemwe
7. Maxas Bweupe M.P Kaputa
8. Hihvie Hamududu M.P Bweengwa
9. Boyd Hamusonde M.P Nangoma
10. Moses Chishimba M.P Kamfinsa
11. Request Muntanga M.P Kalomo Central
12. Njeulu Poniso M.P Shangombo
13. Austin Milambo M.P Mwembeshi
14. Garry Nkombo M.P Mazabuka Central
15. Mwamba Imenda M.P Luena
16. Richwell Siamunene M.P Sinazongwe
17. K. Zimba M.P Kapiri Mposhi
18. Malama Mwimba M.P Mfuwe
19. Likando M.P Senanga
20. Edgar Singombe M.P Dundumwezi
21. Oliver Mulomba M.P Magoye
22. Antonio Carios Jose M.P Kaoma Central
23. Lawrence Sichalwe M.P Chawama

THE FOLLOW THE BIBLE CAMPIEN- the large black copy of the Bible written in 66
languages. It began touring the world from Manila Philipines in October 2008. It arrived in
Lusaka, Zambia from Malawi on 15th of May 2009 and remained in the country for a week
before it was handed over to South Africa.

CURRENT EVENTS

1. The S.I.D Camporee was held in Zambia, Livingstone at High Hill Cest School from 13th
to 19th April 2014. The Speaker was the G.C Associate Youth Director/ G.C Pathfinder
Director Jonatan Tejel. The Theme was “Not Ashamed”.
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2. G.C President Dr. Ted N.C. Wilson comes to Zambia, 12th March 2012.
3. G.C Executive Secretary Dr. G.T. Ng visits Zambia, 22nd June 2012.
4. Marie Denise Ratsara- The wife of Dr. Paul Ratsara- the S.D.A Church President for
S.I.D dies on 13th October 2013 in Mauritius.
5. The S.I.D President Dr. Paul Ratsara marries again to Joanna Davies on 16th November
2014, in New Zealand.
6. The 60th G.C Session was held on July 2-11, 2015, San Antonio- Texas U.S.A under the
theme: “Arise! Shine! Jesus is coming.”
7. Robert Folkenberg former G.C President died at 74 years, 24 December 2015. He used
Innovation and share him, to tell the story of Jesus. He felt that the Adventists had an
exciting message to share and the internet was a great work, to expand the church’s
reach. He believed that the church could use the internet to provide information training
and experiences that better demonstrated the global aspect of its mission. He pushed he
church forward with new technology during his tenure as G.C President from 1990- 1999
and brought Compuserve, a precursor to the world wide web, into use such technology.
Elder Robert Folkenberg was filled creative and innovative ideas regarding church work
and evangelism. He strongly nurtured the media aspect of outreach for church activities
and evangelism as well as pioneered the use of internet for communication within the
church structure. He helped start the global mission initiative which has been responsible
for establishing thousands of New Congregations around the world. (Michael L. Ryan the
first Director of Global Mission. He is also a former Vice President of the G.C.)
Elder Robert Folkenberg promoted the New Evangelism Series with Mark Finley and
Dwight Nelson and worked to get the Hope channel started.

OUTLINE OF DENOMINATIONAL ORGANIZATION

The 5 levels of the church, (page-29, Church Manual)

1. LOCAL CHURCH- A group of members in a defined location that has been granted by
the Constituency of a Conference in session, official status as a church.
2. LOCAL CONFERENCE- A group of local churches within a defined geographical area,
that has been granted by action of a Division Executive Committee at Midyear, Year-end
or Division Council Meeting, official status as a S.D.A Local Conference/ Mission/ Field
and Subsequently accepted at a Union Constituency Meeting into the sisterhood of
Conference/ Missions.
A District is part of the Local Field or Conference. It is not a level; it is just there for
Administration purpose.
3. UNION OF CHURCHES- A group of churches within a defied geographical area that
has been granted by a General Conference in session, official status as a Union of
Churches with either Conferences or Mission status.
4. UNION CONFERENCE/ MISSION- A group of Conferences within a defined
geographical area that has been granted by a General Conference in session, official
status as a Union Conference/ Mission.

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 5. GENEREAL CONFERENCE AND ITS DIVISIONS- the G.C represents the worldwide
expression of the church. To facilitate its worldwide activity, the G.C has established
regional offices known as Divisions of the G.C, which have been assigned by action of
the G.C Executive Committee at Annual Councils, general administrative oversight for
designated group of Unions and other church units within specific geographical areas.

THE 6 DOCTRINES OF THE S.D.A CHURCH

a. The Doctrine of God

b. The Doctrine of Man
c. The Doctrine of Salvation
d. The Doctrine of the Church
e. The Doctrine of the Christian Life
f. The Doctrine of Last Things
There are 28 Fundamental Beliefs of S.D.A Church, which are Divided into 6 Doctrines;
A. THE DOCTRINE OF GOD
1. The word of God
2. The Godhead
3. God the Father
4. God the Son
5. God the Holy Spirit
B. THE DOCTRINE OF MAN
6. Creation
7. The Nature of Man
C. THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION
8. The Great Controversy
9. The Life, Death and Resurrection of Christ
10. The Experience of Salvation
11. Growing in Christ
D. THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH
12. The Church
13. The Remnant and its Mission
14. Unity in the Body of Christ
15. Baptism
16. The Lord’s Supper
17. Spiritual Gifts and Ministries
18. The Gift of Prophecy
E. THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
19. The Law of God
20. The Sabbath
21. Stewardship
22. Christian Behaviour
23. Marriage and the Family
F. THE DOCTRINE OF LAST THINGS
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24. Christ’s Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary
25. The Second Coming of Christ
26. Death and Resurrection
27. The Millennium and the end of Sin
28. The New Earth

In 1872 the church published “Synopsis” of our faith in 25 propositions. This document
was slightly revised and expanded to 28 sections in 1889; but the first statement of 22
Fundamental Beliefs was first printed in 1931, it stood until 1980, G.C session were it was
replaced with a similar but more Comprehensive Summary in 27 paragraphs. In 2005 the
G.C session, in St. Louis Missouri, U.S.A, a Fundamental was added which is GROWING
IN CHRIST, which is number 11. Since than we have 28 Fundamental Believes.

GOD BLESS YOU!

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