Archbishop Andby Makururu, leader of Johanne the Fifth of Africa, has urged church leaders in Zimbabwe to enroll at the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology to better understand the nation’s history.
Speaking to congregants in Mutare, Makururu emphasized that while many pastors and bishops are well-versed in scripture, some lack knowledge of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle and political heritage.
The Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology, a ZANU PF institution, trains party cadres and leaders deployed in government, parastatals, and key national institutions.
Its mission includes raising political and ideological awareness among citizens.
“Some church leaders can recite the Bible from cover to cover but do not understand Zimbabwe’s history,” Makururu said.
“Those who inherited churches from their fathers should also appreciate the country’s past, just as they know scripture.”
He added that church leaders should “identify as Zimbabweans” and show gratitude to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for promoting religious freedom.
“Indigenous churches are now recognized, and President Mnangagwa has visited numerous congregations—a historic development,” Makururu said.
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“We must repay him by praying for the nation. Today, many bishops have direct access to the President, something unprecedented.”
