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Appreciation of Pastor Choolwe Mwetwa's Ministry



I've appreciated Pastor Choolwe Mwetwa's ministry both from the preaching and pastoral aspect from the late 80's. I've heard Pastor Mwetwa preaching at SU, ZAFES and in many churches. Pastor Mwetwa's preaching is unique in that he can take the most unlikely of biblical texts and make it come alive to you. He has a unique way of illustrating biblical truth that makes his preaching very clear. He has also been able to come in just handy at very critical times in our nation e.g. his sermon at the Cathedral of the Holy Crossheight of the 3rd term debate and his message on Proud to be Zambian at a Civil Society meeting. And who can forget his controversial yet very clear articles in the local media on various issues be it civil, ecclesiastical and domestic? 



As a pastor, Pastor Mwetwa has always found time to shepherd his flock by regularly visiting them. At one time when his church, Central Baptist was overseeing Trinity Baptist Church in Kitwe, he found time to visit the flock and provide oversight. In brief I'd say Pastor Mwetwa is an avid reader, profilic writer, passionate preacher, wise counselor, loving husband and father and a great friend who has been of much blessing to the cause of the Evangelical and Reformed Faith. May God richly bless him!

(Note: I wrote this brief article in 2008 on the occasion of Choolwe's Mwetwa's 20th Anniversary in pastoral ministry in 2009).
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