Sunday, March 7, 2010

Meet Pastor Kaumba


Like many of the pastors currently enrolled in the Action Bible Institute, Bruce Kaumba was raised as a Catholic but wandered from his faith as a young man.  He fell into a rough crowd for many years, but the Lord brought a Christian friend into his life during High School.  Bruce came to know Christ as a result of this relationship, and he has been pursuing the Lord ever since.

Pastor Kaumba met his wife Cristobel while they were both attending a three year bible school.  In the six years following graduation they were married and served in various ministry roles as they started their family. They now live in a compound called Makeni-Simpson, which is located to the Southwest of Lusaka.



Nearly three years ago Bruce planted Sanctuary of Grace Church in Makeni-Simpson, and Bruce and Cristobel now run a small Christian school from their rented home.  They now have 30 students!  Bruce is also heavily involved in a local seminary in Kanyama, where he trains pastors to teach the scriptures faithfully.  Truly a teacher at heart, Bruce is always interested in passing on what he has learned himself.  His attitude is rare in Zambia, where knowledge is often used to maintain power rather than to raise up the next generation of leaders.  Please be praying for Pastor Kaumba as he works hard to provide for his family and to faithfully shepherd his flock for Jesus!


Here is a quick video of Pastor Bruce introducing himself: if you are getting this update via email you may need to click here to watch.  Thanks!