Nkosiyabo Zvandasara Zhou

Work Experience

2015-
Present          Dean, Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, Solusi University, Zimbabwe.

2022-
Present          Acting Chaplain of the Solusi University Church, Solusi, Zimbabwe

2022-
Present          Coordinator of MA in Religion Program for Solusi University.

2015-
Present          Coordinator of MA Programs for AUA on the Solusi University Campus.

2019               Ranked Full Professor, 29 March, 2019 by Action of Solusi University Council.

2015-
Present          Adjunct Professor for Mission and Theology, Adventist University of Africa, Kenya.

2009-2014     Chaplain, Empowered Men Ministries, USA.

2008-
Present           Chair, Board of Directors Association of Zimbabweans in North America (AZANA)

2005-2009    President, Converge Prayer Network (CPN), Berrien Springs, USA

2004-2009    Senior Pastor, Zimbabwe Seventh-day Adventist Church, Niles, Michigan, USA

2001-2002     President, African Publishers’ Forum, Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA.

1999-2001     Assistant Professor of Mission, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines.

1998-1999     Assistant Professor of Missions, The SDA Theological Seminary, Andrews University, USA.

1995-1996     President, Pan-African Club, Andrews University, Michigan, USA

1995-1997     Lead Researcher, Andrews University Institute of World Mission, let a team of researchers to create a database for development and re-alignment of conferences relating to spread of Adventism in Africa.

2001-2004     Pastor, Zimbabwe SDA Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA Responsibilities: Planted and Pastored the Zimbabwe SDA Fellowship in Berrien Springs, MI, USA. Led the congregation to purchase a church building and a Pastor’s house

1990-1991     Chaplain, Solusi University, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Responsibilities: provided spiritual leadership to students, faculty, and staff at Solusi University

1990               Ordained to Gospel Ministry in the SDA Church, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

1988-1990     Director, Education/Youth, Central Zimbabwe Conference, Zimbabwe
Responsibilities: Provided leadership and supervised 18 Elementary and High Schools of the Central Zimbabwe Conference and Directed the Youth Department in the Central Zimbabwe Conference

1987-1988     District Pastor, Pastored a 1500-member Mkoba SDA Church in Central Zimbabwe Conference, Zimbabwe

1985-1987     Solusi University, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Student, Fulltime

1982-1985     District Pastor, Nembudzia District, Central Zimbabwe Conference, Zimbabwe
Responsibilities: Provided Pastoral leadership to three churches in the Nembudzia District of the Central Zimbabwe Conference

1982-1985     Pastor, 1700-member Nembudzia District in Central Zimbabwe Conference, Zimbabwe

 

SUMMARY OF OTHER LEADERSHIP FORMATIVE EXPERIENCES

2018               Attended a Meeting in Harare at the invitation of the President of Zimbabwe stressing the need for collaboration between the Government and Universities in Zimbabwe.

2017               Participated in the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) Team that evaluated programs at Helderberg College, South Africa

1991-2015     25 years of International exposure—living and working in Universities in the United States of America and Asia, learning how leadership works in different cultural and socio-economic settings.

2005-2015     Supervisor, American Senior Communities, was managing Health-care Professionals, among them, nurses in the City of South-Bend, Indiana, USA.

2015-17         Re-vamped the BA Religious Studies Program, suspended by ZIMCHE, employed appropriately qualified lecturers.

1991-97         Foreman, Led Professional Painting team while a student at Andrews University, in-charge of repairs and painting University facilities under the University’s plant services.

Publications

(2020) The COVID-19 Pandemic: Exposed to Confusing Optics & Conflicting Narratives, Don’t Miss the Key Subtext, Lesley, Michigan USA, 2020. (No. of pages: 100). Link: https://www.amazon,com/dp/B088VBBWX/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_jp5YEbWC2Z375

Reviewed by:

a) Dr. A. Masarira, Civil Engineering Consultant for SA Government, Adjunct Professor of Steel Structures, Universiry of Cape Town, South Africa.

b) Mr. L Chata, CEO, Namibian Press Agency, Namibia, Former Human Resources Officer of African Union, Ethiopia.

Prescribed Text Book: For the course Principles of Church Growth at Solusi University’s Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

 

2. Beyond the Fog, Embracing & Proclaiming Value Added Salvation, Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA. (2019)  (No. of pages: 560).

Gist:  This epoch-making book is a major contribution to Christendom because it reveals what makes Adventism unique.  The message of Adventism to the world is that Christ’s death on the cross was a precursor to His ministry in the heavenly sanctuary, where he is serves as our High Priest in the atonement of the sins of all who accept his atoning sacrifice on Calvary.  
Reviewed by:
            a) Pro. Z, Mathema, Former Professor, UAU, Kenya
            b) Dr. S, Ndlovu, Ministerial Secretary, Zimbabwe West Union Conference, Zimbabwe
            c) Prof. H. Sibanda, Dean of Graduate Studies, Solusi University, Zimbabwe
            d) Dr. L. Masuku, Retired Dean of Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, Solusi University.
Prescribed Text Book: For three courses Homiletics I & II and Principles of Church Growth at Solusi University’s Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

3.    Leading the Leader, A Leader’s Practical Guide to Dealing with Manipulative Followers, Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA. (1995) (No. of pages: 149).
In this book, I demonstrate conflict-resolution in incarnational leadership. (Zimbabwe Union Conference ordered 3,000 copies of this book in 1996 for its Pastors)
Reviewed by:

a)  Sir/Dr. Patrick Allen, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica.
b)  Dr. Petr Cincala, Associate Professor of Mission, Andrews University, USA.
c)  Dr. Titus Matemavi, Former President of East Zimbabwe Conference, USA
d)  Mr. L Chata, CEO, Namibian Press Agency, Namibia, Former Human Resources Officer of African Union, Ethiopia.

Prescribed Text Book: For the course Church Leadership & Administration at Solusi University’s Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

4.    Racing Against Time, What to Do When Your or Yours are Facing Life Threatening Illness, Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA. (2000)  (No. of pages: 204).
Reviewed by:

a)  Dr. Bruce Moyer, Professor of Mission, Andrews University, (Also wrote Preface to this Book).
b)  Dr. Saustine Mfune, Associate Youth Director, General Conference, USA.
c)  Dr. Trust Ndlovu (late), Helderberg College, South Africa.

Prescribed Text Book: For the course the Diploma in Chaplaincy Program at Solusi University’s Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

5.    Rwanda, Beyond Wildest Imagination, Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA. (2000)  (No. of pages: 149).
Gist: Miracles of survival during the Rwanda genocide, a story of one survivor.
Reviewed by:

a)  Dr. Daniel Apoku-Boateng, Ministerial Secretary, West Africa Division, Africa.
b)  Mrs. Bissel, Editor, Silang Cavite, AIIAS, Phillipines.
c)  Dr. P. Ndamyumugabe, Former Director of Student Affairs, Rwanda University, Rwanda/Weimer Institute, USA

Resource Book: For the course Introduction to Pastoral Ministry at Solusi University’s Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

6.    Herry Mhando, The Man and His Methods of Church Growth, Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA. (2001)  (No. of pages: 150).
Reviewed by:

a)  Dr. Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church, Andrews University, USA (Also wrote Preface to this Book).
b)  Dr. Jon. L. Dybdahl, Chair, Department of World Missions, Andrews University, USA.
c)  Dr. Pardon Mwansa, Vice-Chancellor, Rusangu University, Zambia

Prescribed Text Book: For the course Principles of Church Growth at Solusi University’s Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

7.    Interruptions, Golden Opportunities to Make a Difference for Eternity, Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA, (2002) (No. of pages: 149).
Gist:  This book shows how Christ made interruptions the centerpiece of His mission methodology and practice of ministry during His packed three-year public ministry on earth. Adventism must mimic Christ’s methodology to make a difference in people’s life.
Prescribed Text Book: For the course Principles of Church Growth at Solusi University’s Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

8.    When Your Road Ends, Move on and Dream Again, Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA, (2006)  (No. of pages: 89).
Gist: Zvandasara discusses the realities people face which amount to deadends. This book shows that defeat or failure must not have the final say in any persons’ life.
Resource Book: For the course Foundation s of Youth Ministry at Solusi University’s Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

9.    No Stone Unturned, How to Make Every Church Ministry Perform Beyond Expectations, Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA. (2006).
Gist: In this book Zvandasara proposes a strategic Stencil of Goals, Methods, Implementation, and Evaluation to re-vitalize every ministry in the local church. Id religiously followed, this  book will boost church member retention and growth.
Reviewed by:

a)      Dr. J.B. Sibanda, Reading Committee of Zimbabwe West Union Conference (ZWUC)
b)      Dr. F. Njini, Reading Committee Member,  Zimbabwe Central  Union Conference (ZCUC)
c)      Dr. H. Ndlovu, Reading Committee Member,  Solusi University
d)      Dr. S. Ndlovu, Reading Committee Member,  Zimbabwe West Union Conference (ZWUC)
e)      Dr. O. Mudzengi, Reading Committee Member,  Zimbabwe East  Union Conference (ZEUC)

Prescribed Text Book: For the course, Church Leadership & Administration at Solusi Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

10. Deaf and Blind, Unstoppable Power to Change the World, Berrien Springs, MI: Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA. (2009)
Gist: This book highlights the selective hearing and seeing any visionary leader must exercise in overcoming obstacles to success. The reader must embrace eclectic hearing and seeing to shift paradigms in leading people with diverse cross-cultural backgrounds and mindsets.
Reviwed by:
Prof. Justus Ogembo, University of New Hampshire, USA
Prescribed Text Book: For the course, Church Leadership & Administration at Solusi Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

11. The Master Key: Unlocking Conflicting Worldviews, So People Can Get Along.
            Berrien Springs, MI: Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA, (2009)  (No. of pages: 149).
Gist: An Analysis of what constitutes worldview and how cultures evolve and survive. This book increases the reader’s appreciation of other people’s culture, thus promoting harmony and facilitates cross-cultural ministry and missions.
Prescribed Text Book: For the course, Church Leadership & Administration at Solusi Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

12. Anchor and Thrive: Four Things That Should Never Kill Your Marriage, Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA. (2010)  (No. of pages: 90).
Gist: Co-authored by Dr. L. Zvandasara and I, this book is about four things that should not ruin marriage relationships.
Reviewed by:

a)       Dr. J.B. Sibanda, Reading Committee of Zimbabwe West Union Conference (ZWUC)
b)      Dr. F. Njini, Reading Committee Member,  Zimbabwe Central  Union Conference (ZCUC)
c)      Dr. H. Ndlovu, Reading Committee Member,  Solusi University
d)        Dr. S. Ndlovu, Reading Committee Member,  Zimbabwe West Union Conference (ZWUC)
e)        Dr. O. Mudzengi, Reading Committee Member,  Zimbabwe East  Union Conference (ZEUC)

Resource Book: For the course, Marriage and Family at Solusi Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy as well as for Marriage and Family Seminars.

13. Effective Boldness: How to Pray Your Way to the Mercy Seat, Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA, (2015).
Gist: This book inculcates a culture of prayer aimed at deepening every Christian’s spirituality.
Reviewed By:

a)    Dr. J.B. Sibanda, Reading Committee of Zimbabwe West Union Conference (ZWUC)
b)    Dr. F. Njini, Reading Committee Member,  Zimbabwe Central  Union Conference (ZCUC)
c)    Dr. H. Ndlovu, Reading Committee Member,  Solusi University
d)    Dr. S. Ndlovu, Reading Committee Member,  Zimbabwe West Union Conference (ZWUC)
e)    Dr. O. Mudzengi, Reading Committee Member,  Zimbabwe East  Union Conference (ZEUC)

Prescribed Text Book: For the course, Homiletics I & II at Solusi Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

14. Preach Well: How to Craft and Deliver Riveting Sermons, Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA, (2017).
Gist: This book allows students of preaching to hone their craft sermonic design and delivery.
Reviewed by:

a)     Dr. J.B. Sibanda, Reading Committee of Zimbabwe West Union Conference (ZWUC)
b)    Dr. F. Njini, Reading Committee Member,  Zimbabwe Central  Union Conference (ZCUC)
c)    Dr. H. Ndlovu, Reading Committee Member,  Solusi University
d)    Dr. S. Ndlovu, Reading Committee Member,  Zimbabwe West Union Conference (ZWUC)
e)    Dr. O. Mudzengi, Reading Committee Member,  Zimbabwe East  Union Conference (ZEUC)

Prescribed Text Book: For the course, Homiletics I & II at Solusi Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

15. Re-Wire: How to Lead God’s Church Right, Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA. (2018)  (Forth-coming)
Gist: This book presents an analysis of the various secular leadership which have been co-opted into running the church and their glaring shortcomings.  The incarnational church leadership is identified and touted as the exceptionally biblical paradigm Adventism must re-visit and implement to experience revival and growth.
Prescribed Text Book: For the course, Church Leadership & Administration at Solusi Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

16.  Heartless: Effective Turnaround Leadership for Hopeless Organizations & Entities. Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA. (2020)  (Forth-coming)
Gist: This book proposed effective strategies to resuscitate and organization on life-support.  Future and current visionary leaders must expose themselves to its concepts.
Prescribed Text Book: For the course, Church Leadership & Administration at Solusi Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

17. The Corrective: Why the “How” is Subordinate to the “Why” and “What” of Biblical Preaching,  Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA. (2019) (Forth-coming)
Gist: This book shifts the accent from the mechanics of preaching because nowhere in the bible is this aspect given primacy. Rather, the weight of preaching that’s biblical focusses on the demands of the context and the message.
Prescribed Text Book: For the course, Homiletics I & II at Solusi Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

18. Ultimate Honor: Being Confessed (ekomolego) By Jesus before the Father and Holy Angels, Lesley Books, Berrien Springs MI, USA. (2020) (Forth-coming)
Gist: This book is about the exception reward the saints will receive for having been unashamed representatives of Christ on earth.  The thought of being eternally acknowledged by Christ should propel every Christian for mission.
Prescribed Text Book: For the course, Principles of Church Growth, Solusi Faculty of Theology & Chaplaincy.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS & ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

1. “Implementing The Biblical Spirituality Package for Equipping the Laity for Mission” A presentation to Leaders and Pastors in all countries of the countries in the SID, February 11, 2022.
2. “Applying Christ’s Secret Weapon for Mobilizing Laity for Mission and Ministry”,
3. A presentation to Leaders and Pastors in all countries of the countries in the SID, February 11, 2022.
4. “Leadership & Christian Ethics” A presentation to Pastors in both of the Angolan Unions, January 17, 2022
5. “The Challenge of Meaning in Theological Language”, Solusi Journal of Theology, Vol. 1 Number 1, February, 1991, pp. 49-51.
6. “Mission Strategy: Retrospect and Prospect”, AIIAS Theological Forum 2000: Adventist Mission in non-Christian, August 9-12, 2000, pp.137-145
7. Presented a Paper entitled, “Towards a Theology of Music and Worship in the Southern Indian Ocean Division (SID)” at the First SID Bible Conference held in 2019 at Rusangu University, Zambia, Publishing forthcoming.
8. Presented a seminar based on my book: “Leading the Leader: How to Deal with Manipulative Followers”, to church officers in several local churches in the Central Zimbabwe Conference, 1987-1990.
9. Conducted a seminar on Mission and Leadership to Sanitarium Administrators at the Cagayan Sanitarium in the Philippines in 2001.
10. Presented on Cross-cultural Ministry to Inter-Division Workers during the General Conference Mission Institute in Tagaytay, Philippines in 2000.
11. Presented a paper on Inter-faith Dialogue at Indiana State University, South Bend following the September 11, bombing of the twin towers in the USA, 2003.
12. Conducted a weekend seminar on Doing Mission in Secular Campuses, to a group of University Students from Manila, Philippines. 2000.
13. Conducted a seminar on Conflict Resolution to a divided church in Nembudzia District of the Central Zimbabwe Conference after a church member belonging to a faction of the church became a suspect in the murder of a deaconess.
14. Presented a lecturer on “Meaningful Stones” at the Benton Harbor Baptist Church in commemoration of Black History month in the USA, 2003.
15. Conducted a seminar on Doing Mission in Secular Campuses, to a group of University Students at University of Michigan, 2009.
16. Presented a Seminar on Tribal Harmony (1987) in Mkoba SDA church in Gweru, Zimbabwe after the Gukurahundi genocide in the Matebeleland region of Zimbabwe where 20,000 people were killed.
17. Presented my book research, “interruptions: Golden Opportunities to Make a Difference for Eternity” at the Solusi Faculty Research Forum, 2019.
18. Co-Presented With Dr. L. Zvandasara (my Wife) a series of Marriage and Family Seminars based on our book, “Anchor and Thrive: Four Things That Should Never Kill Your Marriage” between 2003-2015 in:

• Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA
• All Nations Church, Loma Linda, California, USA
• Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
• Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
• Toronto, Canada
• Calgary, Canada
• Alberta, Canada
• Cleveland, Ohio, USA

19. Presented on Principles of Church Growth and Evangelism at the Herry Mhando Evangelistic Campaign in Pretoria, South Africa, 2004.

20. In 2017 conducted Seminars on Preaching and Christian Witnessing focusing on sermon construction, exegesis, and soul-winning in the East Zimbabwe Conference in the following districts during four separate 3-day weekends:

a)    Chiremba East District, Harare
b)    City of Mutare, Mutare
c)    Rusape District, Rusape
d)    Waterfalls District, Harare

21. Conducted a Seminar on Transformative Leadership to 190 School Heads in the Bulilima and Mangwe Districts in Plumtree, Zimbabwe.

CONSULTANCY: BOOK WRITING COUCHING, EDITING, AND PUBLISHING
As President of the African Writer’s Association in North America, I have provided consultation book writing and publishing services to the following:
1.    Dr. R. Ruthven (Jamaica)
2.    Dr. Ron Dupree (South Africa/USA)
3.    Dr. P. Ndamyumugabe (Rwanda/USA)
4.    Pastor Jon. Bilima (Malawi/USA)
5.    Dr. J.B. Sibanda (Zimbabwe)
6.    Drs. E.O. Eregare, I. C. Ekpendu, and A.S. Adesina (West Africa)
7.    Pastor P. Kazini (Zimbabwe)
8.    Pastor T. Zhou (Zimbabwe)
9.    Dr. J. Manyakara (Zimbabwe)
10. Pastor Mashereni (Zimbabwe)
11. Dr. E. Masuku (Zimbabwe)
12. Dr. L. Masuku (Zimbabwe)
13. Pastor E. Tapera (Zimbabwe)
14. Dr. P. Gavaza (Zimbabwe)
15. Pastor S. Silas (South Africa)
16. Pastor S. Okelo (Kenya/USA)
17. Dr. Jaspine Bilima (Malawi/USA)
18. Pastor S. Mpofu, (Zimbabwe)
19. Pastor S. Mpofu (Zimbabwe)
20. Pastor P. Kazini (Zimbabwe)

TEACHING AND INSTRUCTION
Records from the Pro-Vice Chancellor’s  Office of Solusi University can confirm my proficiency in teaching and instruction, based on students’ assessments.

2015-Present: Teaching Dean, Faculty of Theology, Solusi University, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Teach the following courses to undergraduate theology students:

a)    Church leadership and administration,
b)    Homiletics,
c)     Music & Worship,
d)    Christian Theology,
e)    African Traditional Religion
f)     Stewardship and Self-Reliance
g)    Hermeneutics,
h)    Church Growth

1998-1999     Assistant Professor of Missions, Andrews University, Michigan, USA
Taught the following courses:

a)     Cultural Anthropology,
b)    Anthropology for Mission and Ministry,
c)     Principles and Practice of Mission,
d)    Theology of Mission,
e)    History of Missions,
f)     World Religions

Participated in re-designing the New Master of Divinity delivery system

2015-Present: Adjunct Professor, Missions Africa University (AUA), Nairobi, Kenya
Taught the following Courses:

a)    Cross-Cultural Leadership,
b)    African Traditional Religions
c)    Supervised Masters students in dissertation writing

2005-2015:     Adjunct Professor, Church Administration, Andrews University, USA
Taught the following course:

a)    Church leadership and administration, to Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry Students at the SDA Theological Seminary, Andrews University, USA.

2001-2005:     Adjunct Professor, Department of Philosophy at Indiana University, South Bend, USA
Taught the following course:

a)     Religions of the West-Christianity, Judaism, and Islam

1999-2001:     Assistant Professor of Missions, AIIAS, Silang, Philippines
Taught the following courses:

a)    Cultural Anthropology,
b)    Anthropology for Mission and Ministry,
c)     Principles and Practice of Mission,
d)    Theology of Mission, History of Missions, and World Religions

1995-1998:     Research Assistant, Institute of World Mission, Andrews University, MI, USA
Responsibilities: Participated in the formulation and setting-up of a database for Mission Research for the growth of Adventism in Africa

1995-1998:     Adjunct Instructor, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Andrews University, USA
Taught the following course:

a)     Biblical Preaching at Master of Divinity level.

 

2020               Developed two Referred Modules for E-Learning at Solusi University for the following courses:
                        a)  RELP 122 Homiletics II (3 Credits)
                        b)  RELP 400 Church Leadership & Administration (3 Credits)

POST GRADUATE RESEARCH SUPERVISION
Supervised the following post-graduate student in their MA Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation writing:
1.    Dr. Tumalon, PhD Dissertation in Missions, AIIAS, Philippines
2.    Dr. Daniel Okpuko-Boateng, DPTh Dissertation in Missions, AIIAS, Philippines
3.    Dr. S. Chakrapawira, DMin Dissertation in Missions, AIIAS, Philippines
4.    Pastor Rudatinya Mwangachuchu, MA Thesis in Theology, AIIAS, Philippines
5.    Pastor Etwell Tapera, MA Thesis in Religion, Solusi University, Zimbabwe
6.    Pastor Takura Carlo Rukuni, MA Thesis in Religion, Solusi University, Zimbabwe
7.    Pastor Maroyi, MA Thesis in Religion, Solusi University, Zimbabwe
8.    Pastor Mandla Sibanda, MA Thesis in Religion, Solusi University, Zimbabwe
9.    Pastor Thadeus Nkanyezi, MA Thesis in Theology, AUA, Kenya
10. Pastor Gaamangwe A.Serole, MA Thesis in Theology, AUA, Kenya
11. Pastor Jimmy Kajjura, MA Thesis in Missions, AUA, Kenya.
12. In addition, I have served on multiple Doctoral Dissertations and Masters defense panels as an examiner.

AWARDS RECEIVED
2016               Teacher of the Year Award, Solusi University, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
2016               Guest Speaker, Week of Prayer, Appreciation Award, Rusangu University, Zambia.
2017               Guest Speaker, Week of Prayer, Appreciation Award, Solusi Adventist High School, Zimbabwe.
2017               Guest Speaker Award, Transformative Leadership Seminar, School Heads of Bulilima and Mangwe Disctricts, Plumtree, Zimbabwe.
2018               Seminar Presenter Award, Marriage and Family Seminar, Lowell SDA Church, Boston, USA

ADMINISTRATION/RESPONSIBILITY
A.   As Dean of the Faculty of Theology and Chaplaincy at Solusi University (2015-Present), responsible for all the administrative functions that go with being dean of the Faculty of Theology such as chairing the Faculty Board, being a member of various academic committees and subcommittees such as the Deans Council, Finance Committee, among others. During my 5-year tenure as Dean at Solusi, I have spearheaded the following:

1.    Implemented E-Learning in 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic because in-person learning has been disrupted.

a) Supervised the production of Modules by lecturers to post on Moodle
b) Trained lecturers on how to upload their instructional material on the Moodle platform
c) Trained lecturers oh how to design and record audio lecturers on WhatsApp for students unable to access Moodle.
d) Administered on-line examinations on Moodle with much success
e) Harmonized all our learning modalities of Regular, Block Release, and Bimester into one as all students in the Faculty of Theology and the rest of Solusi University switch to e-learning.

2.    Launched two initial cohorts of BA Theology programs in Bulawayo in 2018 and Harare in 2019 and the two Solusi Centers now boasts of over 100 students in enrolment.
3.    Launched the Chaplaincy Diploma program in the following specialties: Police, Military, Hospital, Schools, Funeral Homes, and Humanitarian Homes Chaplains.
4.    Re-started the BA Religious Studies program that had been suspended due to non-compliance prior to my arrival at Solusi University. The program had been suspended by the Zimbabwe Council of Higher Education (ZIMCHE).
5.    Serve as Sponsor of the Ministerial Association of the theology students at Solusi University.

B.   As Dean of the Faculty of Theology and Chaplaincy at Solusi University (2015-Present), serving also as co-coordinator of the MA in Religion Program catering for 86 students from Angola and Zimbabwe. 

C.   As Education Director of the Central Zimbabwe Conference (1988-1990), I supervised 18 Primary School and was responsible for teacher staffing and ensuring that integration of faith and learning was upheld in all our Seventh-day Adventist Schools.

D.   During the same period of 1988-1990, I also served as Youth Director of the Central Zimbabwe Conference. I was in charge of coordinating youth ministries in the 35 Districts of the Central Zimbabwe Conference.

E.   Apart from my academic engagements, the bulk of my professional life over the years has been in pastoral ministry caring for local churches in Zimbabwe and in the USA. I have had the opportunity to lead both large and small churches in rural and urban settings belong to diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.

F.    My administrative responsibilities have seen me plant a church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, serve as a President of the African Writer’s Forum in North America, and President of the Prayer Conventions in North America.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (Just a few provided here)
1.    Conducted Field School of Evangelism with Solusi Theology Students in Mount Pleasant, Harare in 2016 where 120 people were baptized.
2.    Conducted Field School of Evangelism with Solusi Theology Students in Gaborone, Botswana in 2017 where 223 people were baptized.
3.    Conducted Field School of Evangelism with Solusi Theology Students in Zvishavane, Zimbabwe in 2018 where 190 people were baptized.
4.    Conducted Field School of Evangelism with Solusi Theology Students in Vendaland, South Africa in 2019 where 213 people were baptized.
5.    In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Faculty of Theology and Chaplaincy have had to conduct its Field school of Evangelism virtually with students conducting evangelistic preaching on Zoom, Facebook, and WhatsApp platforms.
6.    Led theology students in the re-build of a house burnt down by a fire that killed three children in the Tshabanda District of the South Zimbabwe Conference in 2018.
7.    Led community ministry classes in assessing and identifying felt needs of communities surrounding the Solusi University Campus. In addition to giving hope through prayer and bible study, I have equipped the students to practically assist in building repair, gardening, and farming projects in the neighboring communities.
8.    Has co-lead a group of students and faculty with clothes and food supplies to Chimanimani after the devastating CYCLONE IDAI had ravaged the region, leaving many people dead or homeless. Counseling of the Cyclone survivors was also conducted.

CAMPMEETING MAIN GUEST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
1.    Nembudziya Campmeeting, Zimbabwe, 1983
2.    Sanyathi Campmeeting, Zimbabwe, 1984
3.    Chiredzi Campmeeting, Zimbabwe, 1984
4.    Masvingo Campmeeting Zimbabwe, 1984
5.    Nigerian Campmeeting,Prince Willian Park, Virginia, USA, 2003
6.    Loma Linda African Campmeeting, California, USA, 2003
7.    Indiana African Campmeeting, Indiana, USA, 2004
8.    Minnesota African Campmeeting, USA, 2014
9.    Kleksdorp Campmeeting, South Africa , 2016
10. South Zimbabwe Campmeeting, Zimbabwe, 2016
11. West Zimbabwe Campmeeting Zimbabwe,2016
12. West Zimbabwe Conference English Speaking Campmeeting, Zimbabwe, 2017
13. Central Zimbabwe Pastors Families Campmeeting, Zimbabwe, 2018

WEEK OF SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS GUEST SPEAKER
Over the years, I have had the honor of being invited to speak at several week of prayer events, mostly is schools at all levels. These preaching events normal span seven days from Sunday to Saturday,
1.    Lower Gweru Secondary School, Zimbabwe, 1988
2.    Dorset Primary School, Zimbabwe, 1989
3.    Solusi Adventist High School, Zimbabwe, 2017
4.    Solusi University Zimbabwe, 2016
5.    Rusangu University, Zambia, 2016

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
1.    Published over 100 Low Content Book on Amazon (kdp) that address current issues triggered by the COVID-19 Pandemic and global social justice in the wake of police brutality in the United States of America, 2020.
2.    Composed over 1000 Gospel Songs in English, Shona and Isindebele between 2011-2015 a few of which are featured on youtube under the name; Pastor Zvandasara.  Youtube carries the following of my songs: Wanderings, Phesheya, and Hanganwa Uroyi from my first Album.
3.    In 2007, produced several pieces of Abstract Art, mainly for family consumption.