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What is Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe?
In 1962, a few Evangelical Church leaders came together to form what is now known as the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ). Over the years its membership has grown to over 900 member bodies comprising Denominations, Church Bodies, Ministries and Para-Church Organizations. The Fellowship represents over 4.5 million individual members.
Over the years the EFZ has become a strong, growing and unifying platform for preaching the Gospel, equipping church leaders and facilitating fellowship and joint ministry, meeting the needs of vulnerable communities and being a positive influence in nation-building efforts.
Local and International funding partners have played a significant role in assisting the EFZ to fulfil its holistic mandate of being salt and light to the nation; and some of the partners included IOM, Mercy Corps, Higher Life International, Tearfund, Living Water International, World Vision, EU, ISO23, Africare, CCSF and EPOIZ among many others.
Vision
An Alliance of Evangelicals impacting the nation by obeying the Great Commission.
Mission
To mobilize, empower and network Evangelicals for the accomplishment of the Great Commission in Zimbabwe.
Values
Our vision and mission are anchored on the following seven core values, which guide behaviour and conduct:
Missional in orientation
Unity in diversity
Integrity in stewardship
Christo-centric in nature
Biblical in stance
Collaborative in execution
Non-partisan in politics
How We Operate
Our Governance Structure
The Governance and operational structure of the EFZ comprises the following:
- The Annual General Meeting (AGM) convenes annually and is the highest policy making body comprising Heads of Denominations (HoDs), and is responsible for transacting AGM business which includes among other things consideration of reports, ratification of pertinent matters and deliberating on the vision and mission of the fellowship.
- Board - The mandate of the EFZ Board is broadly policy making and governance. Its mandate is to provide proper and efficient governance of the Fellowship and overseeing the effective implementation of its aims and objectives. The Board is Chaired by the President and is comprised of a Vice President, National Treasurer, Secretary and Committee Members. The NCC Chair and the National Women Chairperson also sits on the Board together with the General Secretary. The Board is accountable to the AGM through the President.
- National Advisory Council (NAC) is comprised of Heads of Denomination leaders and/or their nominees or former office bearers within the Fellowship. Their mandate is to advise the President and the Board.
- National Coordinating Committee (NCC) - It is comprised of 10 Provincial Chairpersons, the National Women Chairperson & Secretary, National Youth Chairperson & Secretary, and the General Secretary. They work together with their Provincial Committees and are responsible for decentralized activities of EFZ at the provincial level, including planning, facilitation and coordination of programs. They formulate strategy for funding, administration and effective implementation of programs in their respective areas as well as convening provincial general meetings.
- Executive Management Committee is a secretariat arm led by the General Secretary, comprising the Heads of Programs, Finance and Human Resources and Administration. It is responsible for day-to-day oversight of the secretariat.
Our Goals
Rediscovering Our Identity
Rediscovering Our Voice
Refocusing On Mission
What guides our approach to goals
Strategic Themes
Value addition to member experience
Fellowship in community
Kingdom focused
National impact (voice)
Grassroots mobilization
Lifelong community