Purpose LifeInternational Ministries
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Who we are

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”

— Matthew 28:19

Mission & vision

From brokenness to restoration.

01

Mission

We exist to make disciples, plant churches, and support people overcoming addiction — bringing people from brokenness to restoration through Jesus Christ.

02

Vision

Lives transformed, communities restored, leaders equipped, and nations reached. No Place Left without a clear witness of Christ — every home, village, prison, and community.

03

The change

Spiritually mature believers, strong churches, and healthier communities. We work to replace addiction with freedom, hopelessness with purpose, and brokenness with faith.

Scripture · Matthew 28:19 · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Luke 4:18

Who we are

A ministry born from a burden for the unreached.

We exist to bring people from brokenness to restoration.

01Pastoral care, chaplaincy, and structured discipleship
02Church planting and leader mentorship
03Addiction recovery for alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco dependence
04Prison ministry and reintegration
05A movement committed to No Place Left

Partners

Churches, networks, and friends walking with us.

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SADC Partner
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SADC Partner
Rev. Iwell Phiri

A word from our founder

Why we keep walking toward brokenness.

When we began this work, we saw villages without a witness, men in prison without hope, and families torn apart by addiction. We could not look away.

Every church planted, every prisoner discipled and every family restored is the work of God through faithful people — volunteers, pastors, partners and intercessors who carry this mission with us.

Thank you for standing with us. There is still so much ground to cover, and we would be honoured to walk it together.

Rev. Iwell Phiri

Co-Founder & President

Leadership

People trust people.

Led from Sinda, Eastern Province — carrying the work together.

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Rev. Iwell Phiri

Rev. Iwell Phiri

Co-Founder / President

Leads the ministry and carries the vision from Sinda, Eastern Province.

Mrs. Idah Jere Phiri

Mrs. Idah Jere Phiri

Women Director & Deputy Director

Leads women’s ministry and supports the president in the day-to-day direction of the work.

Getrude Phiri

Getrude Phiri

Treasurer

Stewards the ministry’s finances with care, accountability, and integrity.

Mrs. Sarah Phiri

Mrs. Sarah Phiri

Secretary

Coordinates records, correspondence, and the administrative life of the ministry.

Pastor Abraham Phiri

Pastor Abraham Phiri

Missions Director

Guides church planting, evangelism, and cross-border mission.

Pastor Adon Khondowe

Pastor Adon Khondowe

Stewardship Director

Teaches faithful giving and the wise stewardship of ministry resources.

Nelson Banda

Nelson Banda

Youth Director

Disciples and equips young people to follow Christ and serve their communities.

Leah Zulu

Children Ministry Director

Leads children’s ministry and helps the next generation grow in the Word.

Dalitso Mumba

Dalitso Mumba

Deputy Children Ministry Director

Supports children’s ministry and the leaders who serve boys and girls.

Elder John Daka

Elder John Daka

Ministry Prayer Director

Leads the ministry in prayer and intercession across every programme.

Timothy Lungu

IT Master Trainer

Builds digital capacity and trains others to use technology for the mission.

Samson Tembo

Samson Tembo

Church Planter

Plants and strengthens local churches so new fellowships can take root.

Our story

From one burden in Sinda to a movement across borders.

Purpose Life International Ministries began on 18 August 2008 in Sinda, Eastern Province, with a simple conviction: no community is too broken or too far for the Gospel. These are the moments that shaped the work.

  1. 2008

    Founded in Sinda

    The ministry is established in Sinda, Eastern Province, to reach the unreached, make disciples and restore lives. The first fellowships meet in homes and under trees.

  2. 2010

    The JESUS film comes to the villages

    Open-air screenings bring the life of Jesus to people in their own language — and follow-up groups grow into new churches.

  3. 2012

    Into the prisons

    Teams begin visiting correctional facilities for Bible study, counselling and baptisms — and follow inmates home after release.

  4. 2015

    Freedom from addiction

    Recovery work begins for people bound by alcohol, marijuana and tobacco, combining counselling, prayer and church support.

  5. 2018

    GROW FREE and GROW STRONG

    Bible-story-based recovery and resilience groups, led by trained local coaches, spread through villages, schools and prisons.

  6. 2022

    GROW HOPE trauma healing

    Small healing groups help people carrying grief, abuse and loss bring their pain to God — and then help others heal.

  7. Today

    A multiplying movement

    More than 400 churches planted, over 10,000 leaders and disciples trained, and fourteen former inmates now pastoring — across Zambia, Mozambique and Malawi.

Our values

Convictions we will not trade.

These values decide how we plant churches, sit with inmates, and walk with people in recovery.

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Christ-Centered Transformation

True change comes through the Gospel — spiritual renewal, healing, and restored purpose.

02

Discipleship

We make disciples who grow in faith, character, and obedience to Christ.

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Evangelism

Every home, village, and prison should hear the message of salvation.

04

Leadership Development

We equip leaders with biblical integrity, compassion, and skill.

05

Community Restoration

We rebuild families, strengthen communities, and bring hope where there is brokenness.

06

Compassion

We serve the poor, addicted, imprisoned, and vulnerable with the love of Christ.

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Integrity

Honesty, accountability, and transparency in every ministry activity.

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No Place Left

We keep going until no community, prison, or family remains unreached.

How we work

Local leaders reaching their own communities.

Disciples who make disciples — until there is no place left.

01Simple, reproducible tools anyone can learn and pass on
02Local leaders trained from the very first day
03Churches that meet in homes and under trees
04Follow-up that continues long after a decision — or a release from prison
05Partnerships with churches across Zambia, Mozambique and Malawi

What we believe

The convictions beneath everything we do.

We are a Christ-centred, Bible-believing ministry. Partner churches and supporters can see plainly what we hold to.

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The Scriptures

The Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God and our guide for faith and life.

2 Timothy 3:16–17

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One God

There is one God, eternally existing as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Matthew 28:19

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Jesus Christ

Jesus is fully God and fully man. He died for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, and will return.

1 Corinthians 15:3–4

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Salvation by grace

Salvation is a gift of grace received through faith in Christ alone — not earned by works.

Ephesians 2:8–9

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The Holy Spirit

The Spirit lives in every believer, empowering transformation, holy living and bold witness.

Acts 1:8

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The Church on mission

The Church is sent to make disciples of all nations, serve the poor and the prisoner, and proclaim restoration in Christ.

Matthew 28:19–20; Luke 4:18

Questions

Questions people often ask.

If your question isn’t here, we’d love to hear from you.

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Are you a church?

We are a non-profit, faith-based ministry. We plant and strengthen local churches and work alongside existing congregations.

Where do you work?

Our base is Sinda in Eastern Province, Zambia. Teams serve across Zambia — in villages, towns and correctional facilities — and with partners in Mozambique and Malawi.

Who do you work with?

We use proven tools from wider movements — No Place Left, the JESUS film, GROW (Global Resilience Oral Workshops) and BREATHE FREE — and partner with local churches and the Zambia Correctional Service.

What happens after someone comes to faith?

We gather them into a discipleship group within days, baptise new believers, and connect them with a local church — or help start one in their village.

Can I visit the work?

Yes. Partners and teams are welcome to visit Sinda and our field locations — contact us to plan a visit.

How do I give from outside Zambia?

Use the Give page for mobile money, or contact us for international bank-transfer details.

How are gifts used?

Gifts for a programme fund that programme; general gifts go where the need is greatest. See our accountability section for more.

Accountability & stewardship

Every gift handled as a trust.

Integrity is one of our core values. This is how we look after what partners place in our hands.

See financial information

Gifts go where they are given

Gifts for a specific programme fund that programme. General gifts go where the need is greatest.

Clear records

Every receipt and payment is recorded, and accounts are prepared every year.

Reports you can read

Annual and project reports show what was done, where, and with whom.

Shared oversight

Decisions about funds are never made by one person alone.

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