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TRAINING CHURCH PLENTERS, BELIEVERS WITH SIMPLE TOOLS THAT MAKE HEALTHY CHURCHES AND HEALTHY LEADERS

At a glance

The work at a glance.

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Who we serve
Who this programme serves.
Where
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Fruit so far
Key achievements so far.

How we do it

The path of transformation.

01

Reach

Take the Gospel where hope feels distant.

  • Evangelism
  • Jesus Film
  • Community outreach
02

Disciple

Walk with people toward rooted, lived faith.

  • Bible study
  • Mentorship
  • GROW FREE
03

Restore

Create pathways from brokenness into freedom.

  • Addiction recovery
  • Prison ministry
  • Family support
04

Equip

Prepare local leaders to serve with courage.

  • Leadership development
  • Training
  • Coaching
05

Multiply

Release disciples to reach the next community.

  • Church planting
  • New leaders
  • New communities

Stories

Lives changed through this work.

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Addiction Recovery

From losing hope to finding freedom

Emmanuel struggled with alcohol and tobacco and was beginning to lose hope. Through Breathe Free, Grow Free and Trauma Healing lessons, he encountered the message of God’s love and healing. He accepted Jesus Christ, stopped drinking and smoking, was baptized, and joined the Baptist Church. Today, Emmanuel describes himself as free and committed to following Christ.

GROW FREE

From addiction to freedom

For many years, Peter struggled with marijuana and alcohol, affecting his family, health and spiritual life. Through Grow Free and Trauma Healing sessions, he discovered healing and the freedom that comes through Jesus Christ. He found the courage to leave marijuana and alcohol behind, was baptized, and became part of the Baptist Church family.

Addiction Recovery

A fresh start

Mary struggled with alcohol addiction and felt that her life lacked peace. Through Breathe Free and Trauma Healing lessons, she learned about God’s ability to heal broken hearts and restore lives. She surrendered her life to Jesus and found strength to overcome alcohol. Today, she describes herself as a new person in Christ, and after being baptized she joined the Baptist Church.

Addiction Recovery

From emptiness to a Christ-centred life

Richard was trapped in smoking and alcohol abuse and felt empty and discouraged. Through Breathe Free, Grow Free and Trauma Healing lessons, he encountered God’s love and forgiveness and the value of a healthy, Christ-centred life. He stopped smoking and drinking, was baptized and joined the Baptist Church. Today, Richard is grateful for the transformation he has experienced.

GROW FREE

Leaving the old life behind

Jessica had used marijuana and tobacco for several years and felt separated from God. Through the Grow Free and Trauma Healing lessons, she learned about God’s healing power and His plan for her life. She accepted Jesus Christ, left her old lifestyle behind, and is now free from marijuana and tobacco. After being baptized, she became part of the Baptist Church community.

Addiction Recovery

Finding purpose again

Before attending the programme, Lameck struggled with alcohol and lived without direction. Through Breathe Free and Trauma Healing, he learned that God can heal emotional wounds and give new purpose. He chose to follow Christ and quit alcohol completely. Today, his life is marked by peace, hope and fellowship with other believers, and after his baptism he joined the Baptist Church.

Prison Ministry

A life restored behind bars

John had lost hope after years of incarceration. Through Bible study and GROW discipleship he found conviction, healing, and a new calling — and now leads other inmates in prayer and the Word.

Church Planting

A community revived

A handful of believers met under a tree with no building and no trained leader. Leadership training and pastoral coaching grew that fellowship into an established church with active ministries.

Youth Empowerment

A future redirected

Mary joined youth mentorship and GROW FREE coaching carrying low self-esteem and little direction. She now leads a group of girls and teaches the same lessons that changed her life.

Cross-Border Missions

Hope across nations

A cross-border team shared the GROW curriculum and trained leaders in a community that lacked discipleship materials. Youth groups formed, prayer increased, and the work spread to surrounding villages.

Discipleship

From new believer to mentor

Chanda came to faith with almost no biblical foundation. Weekly mentorship and leadership coaching shaped her into a small-group leader who now walks with other new believers.

Addiction Recovery

Freedom after years of addiction

James spent years trapped in addiction and shame. Through recovery ministry, prayer, and accountable community he found lasting freedom and now helps others take the same path.

Jesus Film

A village watches and responds

When the Jesus Film was screened outdoors, families stayed late into the night. Follow-up visits planted a fellowship that continues meeting for prayer and the Word.

Church Planting

A church under a mango tree

Mwansa began gathering neighbours under a mango tree after evangelism outreach. With training and coaching the gathering became a church that serves the surrounding farms.

Prison Ministry

Baptised in prison, now a village pastor

Lameck entered prison believing his future was hopeless. Through Bible studies, discipleship and counselling from the Purpose Life team he gave his life to Christ and was baptised inside the prison. After his release the team kept discipling him — and today he pastors the church planted in his village.

Prison Ministry

The joy of a baptism behind bars

Kondwani carried guilt, shame and fear into prison and thought God could never forgive him. Through Bible studies he met Jesus, was baptised in prison and found peace for the first time in years. Today he pastors a church planted in his village.

Prison Ministry

From rejected to shepherd

Saulo entered prison feeling worthless and rejected. At a prison fellowship meeting he heard that Jesus loved him and died for him. After his release, Purpose Life helped him reconnect with his community and start a fellowship that has grown into a church he now pastors.

Prison Ministry

Prison was not the end of his story

Tito thought prison was the end of his story. Through the gospel shared by Purpose Life he found a new beginning, was baptised in prison and was mentored after release. Today he shepherds a church in his village.

Prison Ministry

Fourteen prisoners. Fourteen pastors.

Fourteen men met Jesus in Zambian prisons through the Purpose Life prison ministry. Each was baptised behind bars, discipled after release and now pastors a church planted in his own village. In their own words, this is what changed.

Discipleship

Discipled after release, trained to lead

Laban came to Christ in prison through Purpose Life’s prison ministry. After his release he kept growing through discipleship and leadership training — and now shepherds a church planted in his village.

Discipleship

A disciple who makes disciples

Through Four Fields training, David learned that every disciple is called to make disciples. Since accepting Christ he has shared the gospel with friends and relatives — and found a mission for his life.

Church Planting

A home that became a church

John’s family followed traditional beliefs and had no assurance of salvation. When the No Place Left team came to their village, John trusted Christ — and soon his wife and children did too. Today their house is a house church where neighbours gather to worship.

Church Planting

Ten family members, one new church

Many in Rosemary’s family had never personally trusted Jesus. Through Discovery Bible Studies and the Commands of Christ, ten of her family members came to faith one by one — and together they now support the new church in their village.

Church Planting

Neighbours gather in Solomon’s home

Solomon’s family studied the Commands of Christ and the Church Circle together and came to faith as a household. Their home is now a house church where neighbours gather for prayer, Bible study and worship.

Church Planting

New believers, new village churches

Through No Place Left outreach, men and women across rural Zambia heard the gospel clearly for the first time — and now worship in churches planted in their own villages. Here are some of their voices.

Evangelism

Fifteen relatives came to faith with him

When the No Place Left team visited Mark’s community, he and fifteen members of his extended family put their faith in Jesus. Family conflicts have decreased, prayer has increased — and their homes are now open for worship and outreach.

Evangelism

Four sisters, one Saviour

Mary found Jesus at a Discovery Bible Study led by local believers. Her sisters Ruth, Esther and Grace followed — each through a different No Place Left lesson. Today all four serve in the church planted in their village.

Jesus Film

The night Sarah understood

Sarah had heard about Jesus but never understood who He was. Watching the JESUS film in her village — especially Jesus praying for those who crucified Him — she surrendered her life to Christ that night. Today she serves in the women’s ministry of the new church in her village.

Jesus Film

Watching Jesus forgive changed him

Shadrick struggled with anger and bitterness for years. Seeing Jesus forgive His enemies in the JESUS film changed him completely. He received Christ, has reconciled with many people and now worships in his village church.

Jesus Film

One of the first members of a new church

Abramu had many questions about God. The JESUS film answered them by showing him the life and teachings of Jesus. He became one of the first members of the church planted in his village and now invites others to hear the gospel.

Jesus Film

Fifteen who watched and believed

Many villagers we serve cannot read, but they can watch. Through JESUS film outreaches, these fifteen men and women saw the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in their own language — and now worship in newly planted churches.

GROW FREE

Free from alcohol, serving in a new church

For years, alcohol controlled Jessy’s life and her family suffered. Through GROW FREE and GROW STRONG meetings she found freedom in Christ. She has been free from alcohol for months, her family is restored, and she serves in the church planted in her village.

GROW FREE

A marriage restored

Alcohol nearly destroyed Saimon’s marriage. Through GROW FREE classes he learned to surrender his struggles to Christ. Today his home is filled with peace, and his family goes to church together.

GROW FREE

Showing young people a different road

Marijuana controlled much of Sido’s youth, wasting his time, money and opportunities. Through GROW STRONG discipleship he learned to depend on God’s strength. Today he uses his story to help young people avoid destructive choices.

GROW FREE

Free indeed

Fanuel, Sekelani and Malingose each found freedom from alcohol or drugs through GROW FREE and GROW STRONG. Today they serve in their churches and help others find the same freedom.

Addiction Recovery

He thought he could never stop smoking

Nicotine controlled Robert’s life for years and he believed he could never quit. Through BREATHE FREE, prayer and support from church leaders he stopped completely. Today he enjoys better health and encourages others who struggle with addiction.

Addiction Recovery

Breathing easier

Timo and Phacksani both wanted to quit tobacco for years but could not do it alone. BREATHE FREE gave them practical steps, prayer support and biblical encouragement — and both are now completely free.

Trauma Healing

From hidden pain to helping others heal

Deep emotional wounds left Ruth relying on unhealthy ways of coping. Through GROW HOPE Trauma Healing she learned how God heals broken hearts and found peace. Today she helps other women find hope and healing.

Trauma Healing

Anger gave way to peace

Trauma from Lovemore’s past fuelled anger, bitterness and unhealthy habits. Through GROW HOPE Trauma Healing he discovered God’s forgiveness and healing. Jesus restored his joy, and he now helps others with emotional wounds.

Trauma Healing

Not forgotten

Emotional pain and disappointment left Susan feeling alone and forgotten. GROW HOPE Trauma Healing helped her see that God had not abandoned her. Today she is full of hope and serves joyfully in her church.

Team

People carrying this programme.

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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.

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