A landlocked country located in southern Africa. While Zambia, in contrast to her neighbours, has only known peace, the country has failed economically and has run up large foreign debts. The work of David Livingstone, Fred Arnot and many other pioneering missionaries in the 19th century has been followed-up in the 20th century, so that Zambia has been Christianised and even declared a Christian country by the current President. However, many who would call themselves Christians continue to hold onto and mix traditional animist beliefs with Biblical truth.
Present Work
There are about 115 brethren missionaries in the country who concentrate their work in three main areas: North-West Province, Luapula Province and the Copperbelt Province. Newer work is based in Northern and Eastern Provinces.
North-West Province: Mission station based work with hospitals/clinics (Kalene, Chitokoloki, Loloma, Chavuma, Dipalata), schools work and work with local assemblies being the core activities. Bible School (Nyangombe) and missionaries’ children’s school (Sakeji) in the Mwinilunga area.
Luapula Province: Some mission based work, though much has been handed over to Zambians. Medical (Mambilima) and schools work, Bible School at Samfya, church teaching and evangelism.
Copperbelt: Support of missionaries in rural areas. Large printing/publishing establishment near Chingola. Itinerant preaching and teaching in Copperbelt assemblies.
Needs
Northern Province:
Long-term Bible teachers/trainers to help new churches. Language learning is necessary.
People skilled in development work, ie. Agriculture, fishing, carpentry, tailoring, small-scale business in rural communities. Ability to work within local culture and mindset essential.
Luapula Province:
Those skilled in accounts/business management to help mission institutions run by Zambians
Medical personnel (Mambilima/Lwela)
Helpers at Mambilima school for handicapped
Copperbelt:
Itinerant Bible teachers. Language learning necessary
North-Western Province:
Bible teachers for Nyangombe Bible School. Also a carpentry teacher, maintenance supervisor, nurse, primary school teacher
Doctors, nurses, medical technicians for hospitals (Chavuma, Chitokoloki, Loloma and Kalene)
Teachers for Sakeji School
Diesel and petrol mechanics to assist in maintenance of facilities and teach Zambians
Bible teachers. Language learning necessary
General:
People to teach RE in schools
Medical worker to support and relieve
Statistics
Population 8,781,000
Principal cities Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe
Languages English, Bemba, Nyanja, total 70
% Evangelical 12.5%
Assemblies 1,100