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Reflecting on Conrad Mbewe's 30th Anniversary as Pastor

Dr. Conrad Mbewe, one of the pastors of Kabwata Baptist Church early this month celebrated 30 years of pastoral ministry at Kabwata Baptist Church where I have been a member since 2004. In this blog, I reflect on Conrad Mbewe's love for the Bible, love for reading sound literature, love for the family, love for his flock, love for writing and love for Reformed Theology. 


Firstly, Pastor Mbewe's love for God's word. Pastor Mbewe is committed to the reading and study of God's word. He applies the teaching of God's word to his personal and family life. He also applies what God's word says to Church Government and also to the preaching ministry. In a day when many preachers are feeding their congregations on a cocktail of personal stories, motivational talks, prosperity gospel and faith-healing, we are grateful that in Conrad Mbewe we have a pastor who is committed to the word of God in his personal life and in his preaching.

Secondly, Pastor Mbewe's love for reading sound literature. From his early days as a Christian especially when he came to a discovery of Reformed doctrine, Pastor Mbewe has been an avid reader of sound Christian literature. In his early days as a Christian and even when he became pastor, he has bought sound Christian books published by the Banner of Truth Trust and Evangelical Press among many others. He has encouraged Christians at KBC and beyond to read sound Christian literature. We are privileged to have such a man as pastor in a day when some who started with a love for sound Christian literature have turned to self-help books and motivational books. 



Thirdly, his love for the family. Those that have been close to Pastor Mbewe will not miss that he loves his wife and his children. He is a family man, who despite his busy schedules has made time for his family. He and the wife have raised children, some of whom have started their own homes after being bathed by their parents love, prayers and care. As church members we can learn much on how to balance our busy work and business schedules, ministry at church and taking care of our families from Pastor Mbewe. 

Fourthly, his love for the flock at KBC. Pastor Mbewe has been committed to the flock at KBC for the past 30 years since he first answered the call to pastor the church as a single 25 year old young man. It has been quite a journey. Like any pastor will testify, pastoral ministry has its' high and low moments. Pastor Mbewe has been committed to the church at KBC. With his international preaching ministry, it is very likely that he has had offers to pastor elsewhere, but I believe for his commitment to the flock at KBC, he has continued to be pastor of the church.

Fifthly, his love for Christian writing. Pastor Mbewe has been committed to writing of Christian writing. He has written several books that are useful for Christians and non-Christians. How someone who is so busy as a pastor, husband, father, preacher etc can find time to write books is amazing. Pastor Mbewe has been involved as editor of Reformation Zambia, a periodical with a purpose of enhancing fellowship among Christians in Zambia whose doctrinal convictions are represented in the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith. Pastor Mbewe also blogs regularly on www.conradmbewe.com where he provides a peep into AFrica through the eyes of an African Reformed Baptist pastor.

Sixthly, his love for Reformed theology. Pastor Mbewe has been a firm believer in Reformed doctrine as it is summed up in the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith. One of the things in the early days of his pastoral ministry is to preach on a series on the doctrines in the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith which were supported by weekly Bible Studies. In our home fellowship groups we are about to start studies on the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith. In a day when some who held on to sound Christian doctrine and have now gone to Charismatic teaching and other strange doctrines, we can be grateful that Pastor Mbewe has remained committed to sound biblical doctrine. 

Gabriel Konayuma


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