Birthing the Global Methodist Church in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Annual Conference started out small, but the Lord has heard the prayers and faithfulness of his people and is multiplying efforts across the nation. 

The first meeting of Global Methodists in Zimbabwe occurred in July of 2024. There was no pastor, only about 50 eager and faithful members gathering in the name of Christ. In about a year’s time, Zimbabwe officially joined the world-wide movement of the Global Methodist Church after a convening annual conference in August. 

From that fledgling group of 50, membership has grown to reach over 4,000 people. In less than a year and a half, 50 clergy members have joined the GMC from Zimbabwe and there are now 97 churches.

The Church is making significant impacts in the community. Chikuhwa primary and secondary schools, along with a clinic, were given to the annual conference by the rural council, forming the first GMC Mission Center in Zimbabwe.  The conference is now responsible for the schools and clinic. In addition, considerable land areas have been offered to the GMC, adding up to nearly 250 hactres, equivalent to about 25,000 acres.



The annual conference has seen revivals throughout the year, from Easter services to a retreat for young people. In August, the conference held a five day revival at a Nyamburi campsite with more than 4,000 members in attendance. 

According to Conference Superintendent, Rev. Forbes Matonga, These meaningful blessings and gifts are “confirmation of Jesus on our side.”

Join us in praying for this new conference, that the Gospel would spread throughout Zimbabwe and that more leaders and members would rise up to meet the needs of their communities in the name of Jesus.