The ministry of evangelism is at its best when it occurs in and through the local church, experienced by members at the local church level. Through the local church, Christians learn to discern the voice of the Good Shepherd, and when they they know the voice of the Good Shepherd, they easily run away from following the false prophets, false spiritual healers, and other strange voices.
Labouring Side by Side The Local Church as the Most Significant Arena for Disciple-Making
African local churches are the best arenas for converts to make their commitment to Jesus Christ and to be nurtured and guided toward Christian maturity when the pastor labours side by side with the members of the congregation—enabling the laity to learn what their clergy know about evangelism.
The Africa Ministry Series is an offering of Discipleship Resources: International (DRI) for the church in Africa. Written by African pastors and lecturers, this series contributes useful resources, refreshing perspectives, and informed up-to-date information for strengthening the vitality of the African church in the 21st century.
Dr. John Wesley Zwomunondiita Kurewa
Dr. John Wesley Zwomunondiita Kurewa, the founding Vice Chancellor of Africa University (AU), now serves as the E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at AU. Dr. John Wesley Zwomunondiita Kurewa, a member of the Zimbabwe Area, is a prolific writer and is dedicated to the vitality of the United Methodist Church in Africa. He is married to Gertrude Rufaro and they have two children and three grandchildren.