ConradMbewe @ConradMbewe Twitter profile

Pinned Tweet

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

9 months

A great start to a new year!

Crossway

@crossway

9 months

Download and listen to the ESV Audio Bible read by @ConradMbewe Apple App store: Google Play store:

1

7

34

5

16

140

Last Seen Profiles

@galery_basah10

@thesjt

@Sydthsloth

@JSavageW

@Bugunbildim

@Mirovatiyek

@bbriyanaaa

@hulusiakarmedya

@StemWars

@GuillaumeChoqu5

@karitocaroca

@TheSeasonTicket

@cacekaregister

@bokeplokalmalam

@lafillemouen

@The_ninety8

@ZWilms

@mashkoo

@CelikhanS

@kait_overDress

@k_loovs

@SLAM

@MilesParke79608

@penikmatt_ibu

@wrprch1953708

@KimmieBjrk96336

@MeNameSocks0346

@latinboyz1

@FukuSensei

@mariidsgn

@stw_pdg

@JanettePoncede3

@VeroniqueCayol

@sillylittledeim

@marinewaltz_

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

11 months

Our 32 year old son Mwansa has gone to glory. He breathed his last at 14.40 hours (Zambian time). Thanks for your prayers and support during his few hours of illness. All who knew him can testify that he exemplified the words of the apostle Paul: “For to me, to live is Christ.”

1K

423

8K

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

11 months

Good night, son. See you in the morning!

436

286

5K

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

Yesterday, the remains of our precious son Mwansa were laid to the grave. We want to thank you all for your support. Many friends came from across the country to be with us and to share in our grief. The road ahead is long. Pray for our family and especially for his widow Sonile.

195

146

4K

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

6 months

45 years ago today Jesus saved me from sin. He totally changed my life! The loss of our son Mwansa has been my worst trial thus far. I can still borrow Polycarp's words and say, “45 years have I served him, and he has done me no wrong. How can I blaspheme my King and my Saviour?”

37

167

2K

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

9 months

Joy in the midst of sorrow. Join me in welcoming our granddaughter Eliana Kasonde Thabo into this world. She was born to our daughter Mwape and her husband Ceswa on New Year’s Day. Thabo means joy. This little girl brings our family joy in this time of sorrow. Praise the Lord!

92

59

2K

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

“The king was deeply moved and…wept. He said, ‘O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!’” (2 Sam. 18:33). Standing by my son’s lifeless body, I understood David’s words as never before and cried, “O my son Mwansa…!”

185

74

2K

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

1 year

Soon after I became a Christian, 44 years ago, I was taught to pray this prayer each morning before reading my Bible: "Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law" (Psalm 119:18). Up to today, God still surprises me with fresh insights in his word. Amazing!

20

256

2K

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

I have been warned by those who have walked the path of grief that there will be a number of “firsts” in this journey. The “firsts” have begun! Today, I celebrate my first birthday without my son Mwansa. I will miss the familiar voice with a chuckle saying, “Happy birthday, dad!”

116

52

2K

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

I’ll leave this here for now. Thank you!

53

65

1K

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

Today we clock one month since our son Mwansa went ahead of us to glory. He was pure sunshine! It has been a month of tears and laughter, and of processing deep questions and lessons. As a family, we have been amazingly buoyed along by the prayers of God’s people. Thank you! 🥹

54

47

1K

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

1 month

Today, I clock 37 years as KBC pastor. What shall I say to this? “Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee… Morning by morning new mercies I see: All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!”

42

64

956

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

9 months

Today is exactly 2 months since Mwansa went to glory. On this photo, Mwansa and I were climbing the highest hill on the land where ACU plans to build its campus. I was panting behind him, hence his naughty smile. As you can see, he has maintained his lead even in going to heaven!

25

32

907

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

Today, with overwhelming gratitude (I’m actually shedding tears as I write this), I celebrate 33 years as Kabwata Baptist Church pastor. "Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?” (2 Sam. 7:18). Join me in thanking God for this signal favour.

41

850

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

2 years

I’m grateful for the rare opportunity to spend a whole week with my son Mwindula among a sea of godly men here at the Shepherds Conference. The preaching is powerful, the singing of thousands of male voices who are full of God is indescribable, and the fellowship is heavenly!

14

28

743

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

2 years

Today is our 35th wedding anniversary. I’m on the “wrong” side of the Atlantic Ocean but deeply grateful to God for the wife of my youth. Join me in this celebration of God’s goodness and grace to his wayward son!

65

20

738

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

22 years ago, on Sunday June 27, 1998, I announced, “Today, we commence a very important study in the book of Romans. This is a series that I have hesitated to take for many years because Romans is a magisterial book...” On Sunday, I'll be preaching my last sermon in this series!

32

719

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

Our church intermediate youth camp (meant primarily for teenagers) started last evening. I’m the main preacher and am handling the theme, “Are good morals enough for salvation?” Your prayers will be greatly appreciated as I proclaim the everlasting gospel to these young people.

29

38

686

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

5 years

Today (30th April, 2019) is 40 years and 1 month since Jesus saved this young man from a life of sin. Yes, this was me in 1979 at the age of 17. ”O what a wonderful, wonderful day Day I will never forget, After I'd wondered in darkness away Jesus my Saviour I met...” Alleluya!

20

41

665

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

The deed is done! Thank you for your prayers. Our daughter, Mwape, is now Mrs Mpandamabula. Felistas and I have returned to an empty nest. But our hearts are full of gratitude to God for his favor upon us, shown in each of our children. What more can a parent ask for? Praise God!

20

672

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

2 years

In 2001, we began to read the Bible consecutively during our morning and evening services at KBC—one chapter per service. Yesterday, we read Revelation chapter 22 in the morning service and got back to Genesis chapter 1 in the evening service. It was full circle after 21 years!

13

45

641

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

3 years

Today, by God's undeserving mercy, I've turned 60. My heart overflows with thanks. What shall I say in response to this? "Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above you heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost." Amen!

66

18

617

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

1 year

Today, 36 years ago, I arrived at Kabwata Baptist Church to become the pastor. I prayed… “O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend; I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side…” —John Ernest Bode, 1869.

21

32

590

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

Thanks, everyone, for the many birthday greetings through various social media platforms. The family also hosted a small birthday dinner to mark the occasion. We were all conscious of “the empty chair”. Those who knew Mwansa personally will notice how I acknowledged his absence!

31

19

585

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

3 years

34 years ago today, on 2 January 1988, Felistas and I got married. We knew very little about marriage but we knew 2 things—that we loved the Lord and we loved each other. Today, we’re empty nesters, but see what the Lord has done! Join us in thanking God. We’re debtors to grace!

24

26

584

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

1 year

Before leaving for France, I had the privilege of welcoming our 7th grandchild into the world. I’m singing, “How sweet to hold a newborn baby, And feel the pride and joy he gives; But greater still the calm assurance: This child can face uncertain days because He Lives!”—BG

30

18

556

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

2 years

One of the greatest privileges I’ve had in life has been to record the Bible—all 1,189 chapters of the Bible—in audio format. It has taken me one and half years. We finished today. Praise the Lord! I’m so happy that I’m hugging everyone and everything in my way—and dancing🕺🏽🎼.

18

49

519

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

3 years

34 years ago today, I arrived at Kabwata Baptist Church to take up the pastorate. I was a 25-year old bachelor. This photo was taken a few years later as our first born son, Mwindula, was watching his dad preparing a sermon. I am sure he now understands what this demands. Pepani!

17

9

480

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

9 months

Kabwata Baptist Church has just lost a missionary pastor in Rwanda. Emmanuel Masengesho was sent in 2022 to plant Covenant Reformed Baptist Church. The work itself began 2 years earlier and now had over 100 members. Pray for the church, and for his wife and 2 little children.

30

45

456

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 months

Two days ago was 6 months since Mwansa went to glory. To say we miss him is a gross understatement. Never wanting to draw attention to himself, he once sneaked out to attend the official opening of a building he participated in designing. He was caught on video. Pure sunshine!

23

14

456

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

Yes, that was Mwansa at the ACU!

ACU

@ACUZambia

10 months

@MbeweMwansa , a cherished colleague, mentor, and friend at ACU. Our hearts are heavy as we reflect on the moments shared with him, but we rejoice in the hope that we share. We will meet again.

6

29

243

2

23

439

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

6 months

My friend Musonda Cheta has married a wife today, Wamuyu Maina, at a colourful wedding at Tiffany’s Canyon, south of Lusaka. Our friendship goes back almost half a century. His joy (written all over his face on this photo) is also mine. May God go before them!

16

12

441

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

5 years

Today is our 32nd wedding anniversary. God has been good to Felistas and me. This is what 32 years in marriage looks like when God is gracious to two undeserving sinners in Christ (1 Cor. 15:10a). We trust that it looks good on us. Praise God with us today. Soli Deo Gloria!

27

18

441

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

Jesus saves us from the hell to which our sins take us & from the sins that take us there. He does the former by his substitutionary death & the latter by his Spirit's transforming power. Thus, we hate sin & love holiness. This transformation is what proves we're saved from hell!

5

79

425

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

7 months

Tomorrow will mark 4 months since our son Mwansa Ndemi breathed his last and went to glory. Today, being my day off, I visited the place where his remains are interred to lay a bouquet of flowers and to once again thank God for the gift he gave to us as a family in this son.

23

12

435

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

6 years

31 years ago, Felistas quit her nursing job to join me in marriage. I had also recently quit my engineering job to pastor a small church-plant meeting in a hall in Kabwata. What the Lord has since done for us, we cannot tell it all. Join us today in singing, “Soli Deo gloria!”

12

27

425

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

5 years

Worth meditating on! —- Sovereign Ruler of the skies! Ever gracious, ever wise! All my times are in Thy hand, All events at Thy command. Plagues and deaths around me fly, Till He bids I cannot die: Not a single shaft can hit Till the God of love thinks fit. (John Ryland, 1777)

7

142

430

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

My preaching is done at the KBC intermediate youth camp. Thank you for praying. Here is a sample of their enthusiastic youthful singing. The seed has been sown. May God use the word that’s been preached to save those who are still outside Christ. This is my cry. O for a harvest!

15

45

424

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

9 months

Today, here in Kigali, Rwanda, we bury the remains of Emmanuel Masengesho. From the testimonies I have heard over the last few days, he was truly a soldier of the cross who has gone to his reward. What amazing testimonies of a young pastor who spent and was spent for the gospel!

12

47

423

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

9 months

Although we are smiling, this is a journey to Rwanda to participate in the funeral of our missionary Emmanuel Masengesho. We expect to minister tomorrow to a distraught family and flock. Burial is set for Tuesday. Your ardent prayers for this journey will be greatly appreciated.

22

16

425

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

3 years

Prayers greatly appreciated as I undertake a 3-week preaching trip to the USA in the midst of Covid-19 times. It has been a long time since I last did this. May the Lord be pleased to give me safe passage and own my labours for the good of his people and to the glory of his name!

21

8

412

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

2 years

DAY ZERO: Praise God with me for enabling me to pastor Kabwata Baptist Church for the last 35 years. I’m nothing but a sinner saved by grace. “Oh, to grace how great a debtor, Daily I’m constrained to be! Let that grace, Lord, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee.”

15

35

405

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

I’m in Abuja, Nigeria, this weekend preaching at a Bible Conference hosted by our church plant there. Yesterday, I preached at the pastors’ conference together with a great friend, Pastor Osinachi Nwoko. Today, it will be open to all. The theme is, “The church of the living God.”

17

31

404

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

9 months

Tonight, I leave for the USA for a preaching trip. With the sense of loss of two younger preachers whom I dearly loved, my prayer is… “My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread thro' all the earth abroad the honors of your name.” —Charles Wesley (1739)

15

28

402

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

6 years

Yesterday, Kabwata Baptist Church voted overwhelmingly to send our former intern, Joe Shoko, as our next missionary—to plant a Reformed Baptist Church in Harare, Zimbabwe. Pray for us as we embark on our 5th church plant in an African capital city outside Zambia.

12

33

391

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

5 years

If you’d told me 12 years ago that within a year or two Kabwata Baptist Church, together with its sister churches, would start a university to take its discipling of the nations to the next level, I’d have thought you were joking. Well..., here’s the African Christian University!

11

25

396

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

Let’s face it, Christians become more committed, effective & fruitful not by hearing one-off “anointed” sermons on commitment but by steadily growing in godliness through a regular spiritual diet of the whole counsel of God & the unsearchable riches of Christ. Pastors, take note!

6

72

370

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

As a dad, I escorted this young lady across continents a few years ago. God willing, in four days, I’ll be escorting her again into the next phase of her life. In giving me this daughter, God has been good to me beyond measure. What an emotional roller coaster ride this week is!

6

5

374

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

1 month

The Zambia Reformed Conference was in its third day yesterday. Apart from the impact of the preaching of God’s word and the refreshing fellowship of the saints, the singing has just been heavenly. I thought of sharing a snippet of it here with you. Enjoy!

12

40

374

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

5 years

This final question often leaves me in tears. Why? Why? Why? —- “Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer; But this I know with all my heart, His wounds have paid my ransom.” —Stuart Townend.

8

76

348

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

2 years

If you ever doubted the beauty that God has put into the bird kingdom, look at the Rainbow Lorikeet. It will cure you of all doubts. It competes favorably with the lilies of the field. “I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” (Matt. 6:29).

3

39

353

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

5 years

"How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure, That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure." —Stuart Townend (1995) Let's just leave this thought there for now... (Feeling quite emotional about this)

7

41

349

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

3 years

I owe an incalculable debt to Bill and Tom Ascol. When they came to preach in Zambia about 20 years ago, they found me depressed and ready to resign due to the worst difficulties ever at KBC. These brothers lovingly poured biblical counsel into my soul. Thus, I never resigned!

5

20

341

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

400 years ago (on Sept. 16, 1620), the Mayflower started its historic journey across the Atlantic carrying the Pilgrims from religious bondage in England to freedom in America. 40 years ago (1980), to commemorate my newfound salvation in Christ, I named our home, “The Mayflower.”

2

35

326

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

6 years

As 2019 starts, let's remember that God's kingdom will not be built by some super hero saint. It is as each believer takes seriously the fact that he or she has been gifted by God "for such a time as this". Let us all arise and build!

6

78

324

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

9 months

I can’t describe my sense of privilege to be part of this project. I’ve been preaching the gospel for 40 years (36 of them as pastor of KBC). Added to this now is being heard reading the whole Bible—GOD’S WORD—to all who understand English anywhere in the world. Thank you, God!

14

23

309

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

7 years

"It is okay for a canoe to be in water; but when water enters the canoe it is a disaster. So also, it is okay for the church to be in the world; but when the world enters the church it is a disaster." —Pastor Oswald Sichula, Crossway Baptist Church, Lusaka.

4

102

297

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

7 months

Spotted yesterday while being driven back to my temporary Memphis residence. For a split second I thought, “Wait a minute…, I think I know that guy!” Of course I do. If you also do, please whisper a prayer for him. Preaching begins tonight and ends on Sunday. O for God’s grace!

13

10

307

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

2 years

The Shepherds Conference in Los Angeles ended last night with Dr MacArthur preaching. Thank you for praying for me as I preached in the penultimate session. God helped! Today, I move on to Charlottesville VA where I preach tomorrow at Jefferson Park Baptist Church. Keep praying!

8

19

302

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

Last Saturday, I clocked 59 years since I first saw the light of day. The family spoilt me with a delicious cake after an outing with the wife of my youth. Add to this, the hundreds of birthday messages on social media, I truly felt loved. Now it’s the race to the 60-year mark!

21

5

300

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

Today is the final day of ministry at the Kabwata Baptist Church teens camp. I’ll be preaching twice today to these youths on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Will you not pause and whisper a prayer that God will bless his word to these young hearts? Thank you!

14

13

301

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

6 months

Yesterday, I preached during the final chapel of the term at the African Christian University. Our students are going into a 10-day study break before their exams. I handled the last chapter of Galatians. It was good to meet Dr Voddie Baucham’s mom on her first visit to Africa!

9

14

291

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

2 years

Today is my spiritual birthday. 44 years ago (on Friday 30 March 1979), I came to Jesus in repentance and faith. My prayer continues to be (1 Tim. 1:12): “My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad, The honors of Thy name.” Amen!

14

12

289

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

My work in Nigeria is done. I head back today to be with my family in Zambia. Thank you for your prayers. The conferences (pastors’ and general) and the 5th anniversary service of our church plant went well. The brethren took time to share in our family loss. I’m most grateful.

5

14

285

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

5 years

Today is a most glorious day. I’ve married off a son—the son of one of my closest friends on the planet, Ronald Kalifungwa and his wife Sarah. Lennox and Simbi, God bless your marriage!

5

10

275

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

7 months

The need is huge in Africa. Too much of so-called preaching is nothing more than reprocessed motivational speaking bereft of true biblical and gospel content. This is why at ACU we have sought one of God’s most gifted expositors in our day to help us train preachers. Apply today!

17

46

272

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

"A lustful look is the beginning of most sins. It was an unguarded look which led to the fall of Achan into covetousness, and David into adultery. A covetous glance soon leads to covetous thoughts, which soon lead to covetous plans, which soon lead to covetous actions." —BBH

5

54

265

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

1 year

I woke up this morning to this sight of the Indian Ocean from our balcony in Mombasa, Kenya. The sound of the ocean waves mingled with that of the birds is music to my ears. Coming from landlocked Zambia, this is truly refreshing. May God bless the preaching of his word today!

16

18

272

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

7 years

Today...39 years ago, I knelt in my bedroom as a 17 year-old lad and called upon Christ to save me. "O what a wonderful, wonderful day...!"

10

21

263

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

When your granddaughter smiles at you like this while bringing you a gift, you really thank God for family. Today marks 4 months of being at home without travelling out of town. That smile must be saying, “Well done, grandpa!” Again, why didn’t anyone tell me what I was missing?

11

7

266

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

11 months

"So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife...and she bore a son...He was the father of Jesse, the father of David" (Ruth 4:13,17). Naomi had lost her husband and sons. Now, through Ruth, she was to be a grandmother of Israel's greatest king. Never underestimate what God can do!

3

29

266

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

5 years

It is great to be back in my new-look office at Kabwata Baptist Church after a month of absence. I arrived back in Zambia 2 weeks ago but because 4 individuals on the flight had COVID-19, I was put on self-quarantine at home for 14 days. By God’s grace, I was cleared 2 days ago.

9

5

267

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

1 year

This book will soon be published by Evergreen Publishers under the project. As its title states, it deals with the Christian family and is based on the instructions of Paul to the Colossians (3:18–4:1). Praise God with me and spread the word across Africa!

9

34

259

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

9 months

I arrived safely in New York yesterday. I was picked up at the airport by Gary Wolfe, a friend from my first preaching trip to the USA 28 years ago. When we first met, we were both young men in our mid-thirties. Gary lost his sister to cancer last year, so we consoled each other.

6

266

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

One of the loudest calls in the last few years has been that of so-called faith healers who have claimed to have the power to miraculously heal the sick “in the name of Jesus”. In comes COVID-19, and they have all gone deathly quiet. That is not right!

18

88

250

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

True Christian growth happens when you make every effort to grow in knowledge, virtue, self-control, steadfastness & godliness, which manifests itself as you relate to others in growing brotherly affection & love. We need mature Christians, especially in these desperate days!

1

56

253

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

9 months

We finally laid Pastor Emmanuel Masengesho’s remains to the grave yesterday in Kigali. Beatrice his wife gave a glowing tribute to her loving husband. We had pastors present not only from Zambia but also from Kenya and Uganda. I preached on the words defying death (1 Cor. 15:55).

8

19

255

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

8 months

Though dead, my son still speaks 🥹

The Gospel Coalition Africa

@TGC_Africa

8 months

Read the article here 👉🏾

0

4

18

6

14

254

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

8 months

Sing with me: “Jesus! what a Help in sorrow! While the billows over me roll, Even when my heart is breaking, He, my Comfort, helps my soul. Hallelujah! what a Savior! Hallelujah! what a Friend! Saving, helping, keeping, loving; He is with me to the end.” —J Wilbur Chapman (1910)

3

31

252

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

Exactly 400 years ago today! “After a grueling 10 weeks at sea, the Mayflower, with 102 passengers and a crew of about 30, reached America, dropping anchor near the tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on November 21, 1620.” (Wikipedia) That’s how the Puritans found freedom—at last!

6

44

251

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

Yesterday, I spent time at the African Christian University farm. I had not been there for some time. Since we had a visiting partner, it was a good excuse to go and see the yellow and red peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, cabbages, eggplants, etc. that are growing there. Wow!

5

2

252

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

3 years

After completing recording the New Testament audio Bible—all 260 chapters—last August, today I have begun recording the Old Testament Scriptures. It’s a great joy for me to do so for the sake of posterity. Your prayers are greatly appreciated as I begin this 929 chapters journey!

7

8

245

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

5 months

Yesterday, Felistas and I went to bid farewell to Ambuya Jasmine (“Jasmine’s grandmother” or Voddie’s mom). She leaves for the USA tomorrow in the company of her son and grandson. Pray for them as they travel and for Dr Voddie Baucham’s ministry in the USA for the next few days!

6

12

250

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

2 years

"And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing; Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin. "Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art!" —Stuart K. Hine

4

46

243

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

Anyone who studies the life of Jesus in the four Gospels soon learns the undeniable fact that God's kingdom is about grace and giving, and not about greed and getting. Those who think Christianity is a means of gaining fame or fortune need to wake up. They are in the wrong place!

3

50

240

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

5 years

The 2020 Shepherds Conference ended with Dr MacArthur descending from the pulpit last night after pleading for church unity that results in joyful churches and pastors. Bob Kauflin led us in Scripture-saturated worship. I’m grateful for the opportunity I also had to preach there!

5

21

239

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

3 years

In Africa, you don’t visit a village without a courtesy call on the village headman. That’s just not proper manners. Well…, we couldn’t visit Jacksonville without linking up with H B Charles Jr. It was powerful to meet and pray with him today before my labors start tonight.

2

5

233

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

After 7 months on the ground, it finally had to happen—COVID-19 or not. I’m off to the USA to preach at a conference on missions in Sacramento, California. International travel has changed since I last travelled in March this year. I feel as if I’m entering a nuclear substation!

17

10

236

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

2 years

The 2023 Shepherds Conference has just begun. Dr Steve Lawson has opened the conference with an exposition of Romans 9 on God’s remnant chosen by grace. Before that we listened to the Master’s Seminary choir singing “Soldiers of Christ arise!” What a start to this annual feast!

6

19

234

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

Wedding bells have rung again today at KBC. Mubanga Mwenya wedded Kuzanga Kapambala. I officiated at the wedding of both parents in May & July 1993 i.e. 27 years ago. I retrieved the sermon I preached at the Kapambala’s May 1993 wedding out of the archives & re-preached it today!

8

5

231

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

4 years

Our salvation is realised when God the Holy Spirit regenerates us. This is based on the price paid for us on the cross by God the Son. This in turn is based on the fact that we were elected to this end by God the Father. What an amazing display of love this is by our triune God!

2

55

230

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

3 years

Yesterday, Covid-19 claimed a second life from KBC. This time it was Miss Bupe Kaonga. She had been a member for 30 years (since May 1991) and she chaired the board of our church-run school. Pray for her daughter Kate, her wider family, and KBC as we grapple with this sore loss.

18

10

233

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

3 years

One aspect of the African Christian University (ACU) that I love is the emphasis on aesthetics. We take seriously the transcendentals—truth, beauty, and goodness! This is the corridor and my office at the School of Divinity. Wouldn’t you like to work in a place like this? I do!😀

13

8

232

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

2 months

It is said that by the 2nd half of this century, one-third of the world’s population of Christians will be on the African continent. So, the need to train leaders for the African church cannot be greater. I’m glad to be a part of this through the training I conducted in Ethiopia!

11

12

229

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

10 months

A successful year has come to an end at the African Christian University. Rehearsals are in full swing for tomorrow’s graduation ceremony. The excitement in the room is contagious. The future is bright for Zambia. I can hardly wait to see all these in graduation gowns tomorrow!

5

7

231

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

5 years

Nothing causes spiritual declension and apathy more than an insatiable appetite for fame and fortune. Little wonder the Bible warns, “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him” (1 Jn 2:15). Be on your guard!

4

47

227

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

3 months

The African Christian University is in its annual Christian Scholars Week. The theme is “Sphere sovereignty,” especially looking at how Abraham Kuyper understood this biblical teaching. So far Dr Baucham and I have taught. Others will be coming in to handle breakout sessions.

3

21

226

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

6 years

Listening to my favorite preacher on earth—David Miller. This man does his Bible reading at the start of his sermon from memory. Today it was John 17:1–19. Amazing! Then his points are in unforgettable and unforced alliterations. When I grow up I want to preach like this man!

13

38

224

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

9 months

Today, Pastor Sibale and I had a farewell meal with our 2023 pastoral interns. They leave next week to return to their homes. If you want to support church planting in Africa, consider these men. We expect nine new interns from across Zambia and other parts of Africa next week.

8

11

228

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

2 years

Last evening, H B Charles Jr preached at the Shepherds Conference on the suffering of the remnant from Psalm 11. It was vintage H B Charles Jr! Pray for me as I preach at this conference today on the strengthening of the remnant from Revelation 3. May God be glorified!

6

15

220

ConradMbewe

@ConradMbewe

6 years

What shall we say then? God is good! My daughter, Mwila, leaves to become someone’s wife.

8

3

224