1-5 December 2025

Join us for the 21st Equip Conference (formerly the Zambia Leadership Conference) — our annual church conference dedicated to equipping believers for faithful Christian living. The conference will take place from December 1-5 at Central Africa Baptist University.

This year’s theme, Empowered by the Spirit, invites believers to explore the personhood, deity and work of the Holy Spirit, the third member of the Trinity. Sessions will address topics such as the purpose and place of tongues, baptism of the Holy Spirit and spiritual warfare — clearing up common misconceptions and equipping you to live in the power of the Spirit.

Enjoy five days of fellowship, worship, prayer and preaching alongside believers from across Africa. This conference is for the entire church — members, chaplains and pastors alike.

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  • Date: 1–5 December 2025
  • Location: 6651 Jambo Drive, Kitwe, Zambia (CABU’s campus)
  • Registration Fee: K350
  • Accommodation Fee: K100 (*On-campus accommodation is only available for guests travelling from outside Kitwe. Spaces are limited and reserved on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Guests not staying on our campus are welcome to organize their own local lodging. View the recommended lodging options here.)

Equip Conference offers three specialized tracks: Equip Track for church members, Pastors Track for church leaders, and Chaplains Track for chaplains. All attendees join together for the general morning and evening sessions, which are open to the public at no cost. To access the full conference experience in your track, register today!

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Tracks

Equip Track

Designed for all church members, this track will equip every believer with a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit and His vital role in the life of the church. Through sessions on topics such as spiritual warfare and the personhood of the Holy Spirit, you will be equipped to address common misconceptions with confidence.

Pastors Track

Pastors will study the book of Jonah, learning what it means to serve the Lord in the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Equip25 will also consider some practical implications of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit for pastoral ministry and church life. These sessions will equip pastors to teach biblical truth about the Holy Spirit and apply it faithfully in their ministries.

Chaplains Track

This year’s Equip25 Chaplains Track focuses on how to study the Bible, equipping chaplains with practical tools and insights for effective Bible study. Ultimately, this track will empower chaplains not only to study Scripture faithfully but also to address the growing confusion and ignorance surrounding the person of the Holy Spirit.

Event Speakers

Tim Challies
Equip Track
Tim Challies serves as an elder at Grace Fellowship Church in Toronto, Canada. He is a blogger and book reviewer, having reviewed hundreds of Christian books. Tim is also an author, with works including Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God, Visual Theology, Do More Better, among others. He is married to Aileen, and together they have two young adult daughters and one son who is waiting for him in heaven.
Sam Horn
Equip Track, Pastors Track
With over 30 years of academic and ministry experience, Dr. Sam Horn has a deep burden for advancing the global gospel. He helped to found Universidad Cristiana de las Américas in Monterrey, Mexico, and Central Africa Baptist University in Zambia. He serves as the senior pastor of Palmetto Baptist Church in Powdersville, South Carolina. He and his wife, Beth, have two children, Robert and Ashton.
Philip Hunt
Equip Track
Dr. Philip Hunt has been dedicated to church planting in Africa since 1992. His passion lies in training the next generation of God-called African leaders, empowering them to plant healthy churches across the continent. He currently serves as Vice Chancellor at Central Africa Baptist University and as the pastor at Kitwe Church. Dr. Hunt and his wife Lori are blessed with seven children and four grandchildren.
Conrad Mbewe
Equip Track, Pastors Track
Pastor Conrad Mbewe has served as Senior Pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church in Lusaka, Zambia, since 1987. He graduated from the University of Zambia, Cape Town Baptist Seminary, and the University of Pretoria in South Africa and holds a PhD in Missions. Pastor Mbewe is also the founding Chancellor of the African Christian University and is an influential voice as a blogger and author. His latest book is God’s Design for the Church (Crossway, 2020). Conrad is married to Felistas, and they have been blessed with five adult children and six grandchildren.
Kenneth Mbugua
Equip Track
Pastor Ken earned his undergraduate degree in Bible from Central Africa Baptist College and became the senior pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya, where he still serves today. He is married to Arlette, and they have three beautiful children.
John Musyimi
Equip Track, Pastors Track
John serves as the lead pastor of North Point Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya. He is the author of A Counterfeit Gospel, which explores his journey away from—and reflection on—the prosperity gospel. He also co‑wrote Love Bila Regrets, a book on Christian dating. John is married to Mumbi, and together they are raising four children. He contributes to TGC Africa and publishes articles on his blog Dear Saint johnmusyimi.com.
Sandala Mwanje
Equip Track
Pastor Sandala Mwanje serves as Executive Deputy Vice Chancellor at Central Africa Baptist University and is an elder at Faith Baptist Church Riverside in Kitwe, Zambia. With a diploma in teaching and a bachelor’s degree in Bible from CABU, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his roles. He is passionate about church planting, missions, preaching, and teaching. Pastor Sandala and his wife, Omega, have four wonderful children: Adabelle, Keziah, Jaden, and Sante.
Chopo Mwanza
Equip Track, Pastors Track
Pastor Chopo is the pastor of Faith Baptist Church Riverside in Kitwe, Zambia. He also serves as Director of Advancement at Central Africa Baptist University and blogs at Deeper Reflections. He is married to Kunda, and together they have three children, Tionge, Yamikani and Tendai.