At the 20th anniversary of the Zambia Leadership Conference, we celebrate and remind ourselves of God’s design to carry out his plans and purposes through the church. God saves us from the plunges of darkness and adds us to his flock, the church, the body of Christ. He commands his flock to gather so they grow in grace and be transformed from one glory to another glory. All this while holding on to the glorious guarantee of victory. This year’s theme is the Church: A people gathered, growing and glorious. We will take time to reflect on the nature, mission and goal of the Church of Jesus Christ.

2-6 December 2024

Registration for the conference is open, so please register and pay in advance to reserve your spot. The registration fee is K350 per person (no discounts available). The fee includes lunch Tuesday through Friday and conference material. Lunch is not provided on Monday. Supper will only be for those lodging on campus.

Accommodation is available for guests outside of Kitwe but will only be reserved upon payment of the K100 accommodation fee per person. The deadline for reservation is Monday, 18 November. No accommodations will be reserved after the deadline. 

Registration is open until the first day of class. The evening sessions, which are free of charge from Monday to Thursday from 18:30 to 20:00, are open to everyone.

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Tracks

Equip Track

Elevate your Christian journey at the 2024 Leadership Conference's Equip Track! Designed for all believers in the local church, this transformative experience will arm you with God's Word and essential tools for your Christian life. Engage with a lineup of speakers, including Conrad Mbewe, Ronald Kalifungwa, Ken Mbugua, Lawrence Lama, and Philip Hunt, as they address practical topics crucial to understanding the nature, mission, and ministry of Christ's church. Explore compelling questions like "What is the Mission of the Church?", "Why does the Church gather?" and delve into subjects such as giving in the church and the importance of creeds and confessions. This track aims to fortify your commitment to the local church and amplify our collective confidence in God's design for His people. Join us as we celebrate "The Church: Gathered, Growing and Glorious" – and discover your vital role in this divine plan!

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Lifelong Learning for Pastors Track

Discover "The Growing and Enduring Pastor" at the 2024 Leadership Conference's Pastors Track. Delve into an expositional study of 2 Corinthians while addressing practical aspects of pastoral life and ministry. Co-taught by Sam Horn, Conrad Mbewe, and Ken Mbugua, this track offers valuable insights for personal and professional growth. Join us to strengthen your biblical understanding, refine your skills, and connect with fellow pastors committed to thriving in their calling.

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Chaplains Track

Join the Chaplains Track at the 2024 Leadership Conference, featuring "The Chaplain and the Home" course led by Pius Chanda. This insightful session explores the biblical perspective of the Christian family within an African context. Part of a comprehensive program offering nine intensive 1-week block courses, the track is designed for chaplains from various government defense departments and private sectors. Open to both men and women, this program equips chaplains with essential skills and understanding to effectively serve in diverse settings.

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Event Speakers

Rodgers Atwebembeire
Uganda
Rev. Rodgers Atwebembeire serves as the Regional Director for Eastern Africa at the Africa Centre for Apologetics Research (ACFAR). He equips believers in faith defense, biblical discernment, and cult evangelism. A founding elder of the Reformation Church in East Africa (RCEA), he lectures on African Church History, Apologetics, and New Religious Movements at various theological institutions. Rev. Atwebembeire holds a Master's in Organizational Leadership and Management. His passion lies in exposing error, expounding Scripture, and developing discerning disciples. He serves on several para-church organization boards and is married with five children.
Pius Chanda
Zambia
Pius Chanda holds a degree in Bible from CABC and a Master's Degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution, specializing in Human Rights, Governance, and Peace Building. With over 21 years of experience in church planting and pastoral ministry, Pius Chanda currently serves as an elder at Faith Baptist Church in Riverside. Married for 30 years to Bridget, they are proud parents of five children. Additionally, he is a businessman and the proprietor of SABSTEP PRINTPRESS LTD.
Saidi Chishimba
Zambia
Saidi Francis Chishimba holds a degree in Bible from Central Africa Baptist College and brings over 23 years of experience in pastoral ministry, particularly as a youth pastor. He has faithfully pastored two churches over the last 15 years. Pastor Saidi and his wife, Maureen, have been married for 23 years and are blessed with three daughters. Together, they co-founded and serve as counselors for Everything Family Ministry. Currently, Pastor Saidi serves as adjunct faculty for the Chaplain’s Track at CABU and holds the position of General Manager at Imbila Publishers.
Philip Hunt
Zambia
Philip Hunt has been church planting in Africa since 1992. His passion is to train the next generation of God-called African leaders who will catch the vision for planting healthy churches across the continent. In 2006 Central Africa Baptist University began in Kitwe where Philip Hunt currently serves as Vice-Chancellor (President). He also serves as pastor for preaching and vision at Kitwe Church. Philip Hunt and his wife Lori are the parents of seven children.
Sam Horn
USA
Sam Horn is a husband to Beth and a father to Robert and Aston. Dr. Horn has served in academic and pastoral roles throughout his 30+ years of ministry. He has a deep burden for gospel advancement worldwide. He has been privileged to participate on the founding teams for Universidad Cristiana de Las Americas in Monterrey, Mexico, and Central Africa Baptist University in Zambia, Africa. He is a regular speaker at our annual Leadership Conference. He is the senior pastor of Palmetto Baptist Church in Powdersville, South Carolina, in the US.
Ronald Kalifungwa
Zambia
Ronald Kalifungwa has been in pastoral ministry for 36 years and is currently the pastor of Lusaka Baptist Church. In addition to his pastoral work, he serves as a faculty member at African Christian University and as the principal of Lusaka Ministerial College. He is also a conference speaker and is married to Sarah, with whom he has five children: three biological children, two fostered children and four grandchildren.
Lawrence Lama
Zambia
Lawrence Lama has been serving as pastor at Ndola Baptist Church since 2018. His previous pastoral ministries in Zambia were at Mansa Central Baptist Church (2000-2005) and Bethel Baptist Church in Kabwe (2009-2018). From 2005 to 2009, he served as General Secretary for Zambia Baptist Association. Mr. Lama is married to Elizabeth, and they have four children, two boys and two girls.
Conrad Mbewe
Zambia
Conrad Mbewe has served as pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church since 1987. He is a graduate of the University of Zambia, the Cape Town Baptist Seminary, and the University of Pretoria in South Africa. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Missions. He is the founding Chancellor of the African Christian University. He is a blogger and an author. His latest book is God’s Design for the Church (Crossway, 2020). He is also the editor of the Reformation Zambia magazine. He is married to Felistas and they have 6 adult children, and 6 grandchildren.
Ken Mbugua
Kenya
Ken Mbugua serves as Senior Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya. He received an undergraduate degree in Bible from Central Africa Baptist College in Kitwe, Zambia. He is passionate about missions, expository preaching, and Christ’s Church.
Sandala Mwanje
Zambia
Sandala Mwanje is the Executive Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Central Africa Baptist University and an elder at Faith Baptist Church, Riverside, in Kitwe. He holds a diploma in teaching and a bachelor's degree in Bible from Central Africa Baptist College. He is passionate about church planting, missions, preaching, and teaching. He is married to Omega, and they are blessed with two daughters (Adabelle and Keziah) and two sons (Jaden and Sante).