NEW  LIFE  COVENANT  CHURCH  MEMBERSHIP  COURSE    Module  1  Vision  of  NLCC    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRANSFORMING  PEOPLE,  TRANSFORMING  NATIONS  

NLCC  has  a  mandate  to  see  the  Kingdom  of  God  manifested  in  the  entire  world.  We  believe  that  in  these  times,  a  Kingdom  agenda,  which  is  biblically  based,  is  the  solution  to  the  quandaries  the  world  faces.  The  world  needs  help,  and  this  is  most  definitely  accomplished  through  God’s  Grace  and  Love.  Yet  the  change  we  want  to  see  in  the  Earth  has  to  be  taken  step  by  step,  and  can  only  be  accomplished  when  we  all  participate  in  the  transformation  process.    The  Transformation  of  a  nation  does  not  take  place  over  night,  but  through  systematic  steps  that  are  illustrated  below:  

 

The  process  starts  at  the  lowest  denominator,  the  individual  man  or  woman.  The  expectation  of  “taking  nations”  cannot  be  substantiated  if  we  as  individuals  have  not  been  transformed  ourselves.    

Step  1:  Transforming  Individuals  

Every  human  being  has  a  beginning  and  a  pre-­‐ordained  finish.  It  is  our  resolute  belief  at  NLCC  that  God  has  placed  every  person  here  on  the  Earth  with  a  purpose  that  is  to  be  fulfilled.  Yet  being  “here”  is  not  enough,  for  all  have  sinned  and  fallen  short  of  the  glory  of  God.  Phil  1:6  (Msg.)  states  “God  who  started  this  great  work  in  you  would  keep  at  it  and  bring  it  to  a  flourishing  finish…”  

 

Yet,  between  the  start  and  finish  of  every  process  is  the  journey  –  LIFE.  It  is  in  life  that  we  find  ourselves  struggling  towards  our  destiny.  At  NLCC  we  want  to  help  you  through  that  journey.  Romans  12:2  states  that  everyone  must  be  transformed.  The  transformation  approach  at  NLCC  is  holistic:  spirit,  body,  mind  and  heart,  and  our  values,  beliefs  and  culture  reflect  that.  

Step  2:  Transforming  Families  

Once  a  person  undergoes  the  first  step  in  being  transformed  under  NLCC,  they  immediately  will  meet  other  people  that  have  chosen  to  do  the  same  –  fellow  members  of  NLCC.  At  NLCC  we  believe  in  families,  but  not  just  family  by  the  traditional  definition.  We  consider  people  that  make  join  our  church  family  members,  and  newly  part  of  us.  We  encourage  fellowship  and  friendship  that  goes  deeper  than  a  mere  Sunday.  Ecclesiastes  4:19  is  the  basis  for  why  we  encourage  family  growth;  because  when  transformation  begins,  the  process  is  made  “easier”  when  you  have  family  around  you.  A  family  that  stands  in  one  mind  with  one  purpose  is  not  easily  dissuaded  from  their  purpose.  

Step  3:  Transforming  Communities  

At  NLCC,  we  do  not  believe  in  being  satisfied  with  staying  insulated  –  we  reach  out.  The  renewing  power  of  the  Transformation  we  experience  should  be  shared  with  those  in  neighborhoods,  businesses,  schools,  hospitals  and  other  churches.  Jesus  spoke  well  when  He  stated  that  His  purpose  was  not  only  to  His  followers,  but  to  all  that  needed  Him.  And  we  demonstrate  that  by  not  only  evangelizing  people  to  Christ,  but  through  community  programs  such  as  the  annual  Tudor  Bismark  10K  run,  street  cleaning  and  prayers,  cell  ministry,  partnering  with  local  charities,  and  through  the  public  media.  We  understand  our  responsibilities  stretch  further  than  the  comfort  of  a  Sunday  Service,  but  also  service  to  our  community.  

Step  4:  Transforming  Cities  

The  period  between  the  crucifixion  of  Jesus  and  the  day  of  Pentecost  in  Jerusalem  was  50  days.  The  same  city  that  was  calling  for  Jesus’  blood,  was  being  preached  to  about  the  salvation  and  cleansing  power  of  that  same  blood.  The  city’s  people  underwent  a  complete  “180”  in  such  a  short  space  of  time.  And  we  believe  that  it  is  possible.  At  NLCC  we  believe  that  our  cities  need  a  strong  Apostolic  church  to  establish  the  climate  of  the  Kingdom  of  God  to  counter  antagonistic  forces  that  would  breed  chaos.  The  strength  of  the  churches  in  a  city  determines  the  spiritual  barometer  within  a  city.  So  it  is  obligation  to  be  a  strong  city  church,  and  to  be  an  archetype  for  “the  way  church  should  be  done”.  We  exhibit  that  again  from  the  “top-­‐down”  in  our  house  culture  and  behaviors.    

Step  5:  Transforming  Nations  

 

Mark  16:15  is  the  Great  Commission  given  by  Jesus  to  his  disciples,  and  is  one  of  the  fundamental  tenets  Christianity.  The  gospel  is  to  be  spoken  to  All  creation  in  All  the  world.  NLCC  believes  that  in  order  to  complete  the  transforming  nations  piece  of  its  mandate,  it  cannot  be  isolated  to  Zimbabwe  alone.  That  is  why,  to  date,  there  are  nine  NLCC  flagship  churches  in  the  United  Kingdom,  South  Africa,  New  Zealand,  Australia,  Netherlands,  and  the  United  States  of  America.  NLCC  is  also  part  of  the  Jabula  New  life  Ministries  International  network  of  churches  (see  brand  explanation)  that  has  more  than  900  churches  of  like-­‐minded  Kingdom  driven  believers  in  29  countries  on  four  continents.  NLCC  understands  we  cannot  go  it  alone;  it’s  a  “big  world”  but  with  the  aid  of  other  churches  around  the  world,  we  can  begin  to  reach  the  nations  of  the  Earth  and  bring  change.  

Values  

We,  as  a  ministry  have  a  set  of  values  which  are  principle  core  beliefs  and  these  are:  

1  The  Kingdom  of  God  (Mat.  6:10;  Mat.  6:33;  Rom.  14:17)  

We  believe  in  the  Kingdom  of  God  as  a  divine  truth  and  fundamental  doctrine  that  Jesus  Christ  

preached  and  taught.  Herewith,  to  be  followed  and  advanced  by  every  believer  who  is  a  part  of  

our  ministry?  We  believe  in  the  infallibility  and  the  eternity  of  the  Kingdom  of  God.  Therefore,  

as   an   apostolic   house,   we   subscribe   to   teaching   and   ministering   the   gospel   and   accurately  

propagating  the  Kingdom.  

2  Family  (Eph.  6:1  –  4;  Mar.  3:25)    

As  a  ministry,  we  firmly  value  the  importance  and  key  fundamental  significance  of  a  family  unit  

and  as  a  ministry;  we  believe  that  we  are  a  great  family.  Family  is  God’s  idea  and  God’s  intent  as  

he  created  Eve  for  Adam  and  blessed  them  to  have  offspring.  The  nation  of  Israel  was  formed  

from  Jacob’s  sons  who  are  part  of  the  12  tribes  of   Israel.  We  strongly  believe  that  strong  and  

healthy  families  make  up  a  strong  and  healthy  nation.  Hence  we  have  and  do  biblical  practices  

as  a  ministry  such  as  marrying,  counselling  and  baby  dedicating  to  the  Lord.    

 

 

3  Intercessory  Prayer  

 

We  believe  New  Life  Covenant  Church  was  founded  by,  built  by  and  is  sustained  by  Intercessory  

Prayer.  Prayer  is  hence  an  integral  part  of  this  church.  We  believe  the  effective  functioning  and  

success  of  New  Life  Covenant  Church   is   in  effective   Intercessory  Prayer,  which   is   the  spiritual  

support   to   everything   we   do   as   a   church.   We   thus,   believe   that   Intercessory   Prayer   is  

fundamental  and  critical   to   the   full   realization  and  success  of  New  Life  Covenant  Church  as  a  

Ministry  hence  we  continue  to  build  a  Prayer  Culture.  

4  Integrity  (Pro.  11:3;  Pro.  20:7;  Psa.  25:21)  

As   a   Church,   we   value   integrity.   We   emphasize   on   strong   moral   values.   Integrity   of   every  

believer  is  essential  for  God  to  bless  and  heal  a  nation  (2  Chronicles7:14).  We  strongly  believe  in  

moral   uprightness,   honesty,   sincerity,   character   as   such   things   are   critical   to   God   for   the  

believer.  As  a  ministry   that  grooms   leaders   in  every  sector  of   society,  we   teach   integrity  as  a  

fundamental  non-­‐negotiable  principle  as  we  select  for  ministry  teaching  individuals,  purely  on  

trust,   gift   and   a   proven   character   track   record.   Paul   emphasizes   to   Titus,   that   a  minister   of  

God’s   word   should   be   blameless   and   hence   we   teach   that   one’s   life   should   be   lived   above  

reproach  for  God  to  reveal  his  preformed  grace  to  the  believer.  

5  Excellence  (Eccl.  9:10;  Col.  3:23)    

We  strongly  value  Excellence  as  an  expectation  of  God  for  our  church  and  Ministry  and  hence  in  

every  ministry  department,  we  have   systems  and  policies   to  ensure  excellence.  Our  God   is   a  

God   of   excellence   and   order.  We   believe   in   excellence   and   hence  we   have   an   orderly   basic  

format   for   our   services   and   events   and   every  ministry   department   submits   periodic   reports,  

budgets   so   as   to   track   our   growth   and   impact   as   a   church.   We   have   adopted   these   best  

practices   so   as   to   emphasize   our   belief   that   God’s   intent   for   every   Christian   is   to   portray  

excellence  in  everything  we  do.  Excellence  is  also,  thus,  a  proven  tool  even  for  evangelism  and  

it  also  attracts  favour  and  grace  from  God.      

 

6  Prosperity  (Psa.  35:27;  Psa.  118:25;  3  John  2)  

 

We  believe  that  it  is  God’s  will  for  all  men  to  prosper.  He  takes  pleasure  in  the  prosperity  of  his  

saints.  Prosperity  is  the  fundamental  plan  of  God  for  his  people  and  we  believe  in  it.  We  believe  

that  one  should  not  just  prosper  materially  as  evidence  of  God’s  blessing  but  also  emotionally  

and   spiritually   as  well   as   physically.  God   says   to   the   prophet  Malachi   that   the   nation   should  

bring   their   tithes   to   him   so   that   there   should   be   meat   in   his   house.   The   word   ‘meat’  

metaphorically  signifies  that  prosperity;  hence  prosperity  is  God’s  intent  for  his  church.  

7  Revelation  and  Truth  (John.  4:24;  Eph.  1:18)  

We   are   a   bible-­‐   believing   church   that   believes   in   the   infallibility   of   the   Scriptures,   the  

sovereignty   of   God   and   the   superiority   of   Jesus   Christ   and   hence,   we   teach,   preach   and  

evangelize  the  key  fundamental  doctrines  of  Christ.  In  a  world  where  heresies  are  rife,  we  strive  

to  align  and  authenticate  everything  we  do  with  the  Word  of  God  so  as  not  to  err  from  God’s  

Will  and  his  way.  Besides  our   regular  Sunday  Morning  worship  services,  we  also  have  regular  

mid-­‐week  services  where  there  is  teaching  to  ground  the  believer  in  Revelation  and  Truth.    

Also,  we  are  an  Apostolic  House   led  by  an  Apostle  with  a  powerful  gift  of  Revelation  and  the  

dominant   gift   of   the  House   is   therefore   Revelation   Knowledge.   The   teaching   in   the   house   is  

predominantly   Apostolic,   Prophetic   and   Expository   as   well   because   that   is   the   particular  

anointing  on  New  Life  Covenant  Church.    

8  Empowerment  (Eph.  4:11–16;  Deut.  8:18;  Eccl.  5:19;  Dan.  11:32b)  

We  value  empowerment  as  a  Ministry  as  the  Apostle  Paul  rightly  states  that  spiritual  gifts  are  

for  the  edification  of  the  Church.  We,  as  a  ministry,  strive  in  the  best  way  we  can,  to  minister  to  

the  whole  person.  We  empower  the  congregation  through  preaching  and  teaching  during  our  

regular  services  and  through  various  other  initiatives  and  programmes.  As  a  church  we  further  

empower  the  vulnerable  in  our  society  as  we  support  orphanages.  We  drill  boreholes  and  have  

a  medical   programme   that   benefits   different   sections   of   our   society.   Spiritual   empowerment  

also  takes  place  in  our  sustained  Regular  Prayer  Meetings.    

We  believe   in  equal  opportunities  to  both  men  and  women  and  even  our  children,  hence  we  

encourage   participation   of   all   groups   across   the   gender   divide   in   the   hosting   of   services,  

 

teaching  and  preaching,  leading  in  various  ministry  activities  as  some  corporate  prayer  sessions  

and  by  delegating  responsibilities.    

The   Ministry   also   supports   numerous   local   pastors   and   provides   financial,   technical   and  

spiritual  support;   this  clearly  shows  our   firm  belief   in  Empowerment  as  our  value   in  New  Life  

Covenant  Church.  

 

Our  Objectives    

• Apostolic  Government  

• Leadership  development  

• Fellowship  &  Discipleship  

• Evangelism  

• Social  Engagement  

• Economic  Empowerment  

• Intercessory  Prayer  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNDAMENTAL  DOCTRINES  (Why  we  do  what  we  do)    

 

New  Life  Covenant  Church  is  a  Pentecostal,  Charismatic  and  Evangelical  church  with  a  dominant  

gift  and  anointing  of  Revelation  Knowledge.  We  have  and  believe  in  fundamental  doctrines  that  

constitute  our   spiritual  DNA  and  define  us   as  well   as   distinguish  us   as   a  ministry  with   a  God  

given  mandate  and  purpose.  These  are  our  Non-­‐Negotiables.  Below  are  12  truths  that  we  don’t  

compromise  on  as  a  ministry.  Essentially  they  are  at  the  centre  of  everything  we  do,  unite  us  as  

a   ministry   and   of   course,   form   our   identity.   Though,   summarized   these   are   what   we   have  

adopted  as  our  permanent  doctrinal  positions.  

BELIEF  IN  GOD  -­‐  Principally,  We  believe  in  God  as  the  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  our  supreme  

and  only   deity  who   is   the   creator   of  mankind,   giver   of   life   and  one  who   relates   to   us   as  His  

Children  and  Him  being  our  Father.  We  submit  to  his  authority  and  sovereignty.  

WORD  OF  GOD  -­‐  We,  as  a  ministry  subscribe  to  and  submit  to  the  authority  and  infallibility  of  

the  Word  of  God  as  the  intent,  will  and  expression  of  God.  

JESUS  CHRIST  -­‐  We  believe  in  Jesus  Christ  as  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God,  who  was  crucified  

and  died  and  on  the  third  day,  He  rose  again  and  ascended  to  heaven  and  is  seated  at  the  right  

hand  of  the  Father.  We  therefore  believe  in  the  doctrine  of  Christ  as  fundamental  truth.  

HOLY  SPIRIT  -­‐  We  believe  in  the  Holy  Spirit  as  the  Spirit  of  God  given  to  the  believer  to  guide  in  

all   truth   (John   16:   13),   to   empower   the   believer   through   diverse   gifts   (1   Corinthians   12),   to  

comfort  the  believer  as  the  promise  of  God  (John14:16-­‐17).    

THE  GOD  HEAD  -­‐  We  believe  in  the  triune  nature  of  God,  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son  and  God  

the  Holy  Spirit.  We,  thus  believe  in  the  Holy  Trinity  or  Godhead  as  sometimes  referred  to  as  

BLOOD  OF  JESUS  -­‐  We  believe  in  the  Blood  of  Jesus  that  was  shed  at  Calvary  for  the  remission  

of  our  sins,  for  our  justification  and  sanctification  (Rom8:5),  (Eph1:7),  (1John1:7      (Heb13:12)                      

REPENTANCE  -­‐  We  believe  in  the  foundational  doctrine  of  repentance  from  sin  and  dead  works  

as  God’s  principle  in  righteousness  (Heb  6:1)  

BAPTISM   -­‐   We   believe   in   the   doctrine   of   Baptism.   Water   Baptism   by   full   immersion,   and  

baptism  of  the  Spirit  and  Fire.  (Matt  3:11).  

 

SECOND   COMING   OF   CHRIST   -­‐   We   believe   in   The   Second   Coming   of   Christ,   divine   eternal  

judgment.  (John14:2-­‐3),  (Acts1:11),  (1Thess4:16-­‐17)  (Rev1:7)  (Matt13:49-­‐50).  

KINGDOM   OF   GOD   -­‐   We   believe   in   the   Kingdom   of   God   and   preaching,   teaching   and  

ministering   the  Word  of  God  and  the  salvation  of   the  Lost  as  our  divine  mandate(Matt28:19-­‐

20).  

APOSTOLIC  TEACHING  -­‐  We  believe  in  and  subscribe  to  apostolic  teaching  and  that  we  are  an  

Apostolic   House   with   a   Prophetic   Emphasis.   We   have   adopted   and   believe   in   the   Apostolic  

Creed.  

FELLOWSHIP  AND  COMMUNION   -­‐  We  believe   in  Fellowship  and  Communion  as  and  with  the  

rest  of  the  Body  of  Christ.  

The  NLCC  Culture  

Culture,  Dr  Chand  says,  “It’s  the  personality  of  any  organisation  which  reflects  on  the  integrity  

and  competence  of  its  top  leader.”  Top  leaders  are  responsible  for  creating  a  healthy  culture  for  

the   organisations   they   lead,   which   translates   into   an   environment  where   by   team  members  

work.  

“In  a  creative,  supportive  environment  without   feeling  threatened  by  their  own  mistakes  and  

by  the  failure  of  others”  (Chand,  2011  p9)  

A   good   culture   acts   as   an   accelerant   for   an   organization’s   vision   and   mission.   Thus,  

“Organisations  should  significantly  and  systematically   invest   in  creating  and  building  a  healthy  

culture”  (Chand  2011  p23)  

As  a  growing  ministry  we  have  a  culture  or  systematic  way  of  doing  things.  The  wisdom  of  God  

demands  that  people  be  distinct  and  walk  a  certain  way.  The  Apostle  Paul  states  clearly  in  his  

epistle   to   the  Ephesian  church   in  Ephesians  5:8   that  we  are   to  walk  as  Children  of   Light.  Our  

culture  is  seen  in  our  principles  and  values  as  a  Ministry  and  the  aggregate  of  such  values  then  

distinctly  become  our  general  traits  and  behaviour.  

 

1. Discipline,   Order   and   Protocol   –   As   a   house   we   are   uncompromising   in   the   area   of  

discipline  and  we  believe  in  courtesy,  etiquette,  high  morals  and  accountability.  We  are  

disciplined   in   our   approach   to   things   such   as   designated   events,   their   duration   or  

frequency.  We  have  service  schedules  with  allotted  times  to  guide  ministers  of  the  word  

as  we  respect  time.    

2. We  schedule  events  and  consistent  programmes  as  part  of  our  discipline  such  as  daily  

prayer   meetings   including   a   24   Hour   Prayer   Facility,   regular   services   (Sundays   and  

Wednesdays),   bible   school,   etc.   we   also   have   in   place   a   code   of   ethics   to   guide   and  

correct  undisciplined  members  that  are  service  personnel  or  volunteers.  

3. Diversity   –   As   a  Ministry,  we   accommodate   diverse   groups   of   people   in   society   from  

different  races.  We  embrace  the  diversities  and  ethnicities  among  congregants  and  are  

not   strict   on   race,   colour   or   creed   as  we   believe  we   are   all   God’s   people   and   should  

worship  the  lord  together.  

4. Prayer   –  Our   very   core  as   a  Ministry   is   prayer.  Besides  being  our   thorough  emphasis,  

prayer   is   what   essentially   our   ministry   is   founded   on   and   the   life   blood   of   New   Life  

Covenant  Church.  We  are  a  praying  church  hence  we  have  many  prayer  activities  under  

a  Prayer  and  Intercession  Ministry.    

We   have   daily   morning   and   lunchtime   prayer   meetings   every   weekday,   monthly   all-­‐

night   prayer   meetings,   24   Hour   Prayer   and   ladies   prayer   meetings.   We   believe   that  

NLCC  is  indeed  a  house  of  prayer.  

5. Excellence  –  We  thoroughly  believe  and  maintain  excellence  as  our  culture.  We  believe  

and  emphasise  on  excellence  in  every  ministry  department.  We  believe  that  Excellence  

is  manifest   in  Our   Services.  We  do  not   tolerate   sub-­‐standard   service   in  any  matter  or  

facet   of   this   Ministry.   All   Ministry   departments   are   to   exhibit   the   highest   attainable  

levels  of  excellence  possible.  

 

6. Revelatory   Anointing   –   Given   by   God’s   will   is   our   dominant   Revelatory   Grace   and  

Anointing   on   our   ministry.   We   believe   in   proper   interpretation   of   scripture   and  

communication  of  the  Gospel.    

7. Technology   –   Whilst   there   is   a   debate   in   to   what   extent   the   church   can   adopt  

technology,  we   believe   there   is   nothing  wrong  with   the   church   becoming   up   to   date  

with  modern   trends  and   technological   advances  as   long  as   they  propagate   the  gospel  

and  not  affect  the  doctrinal  foundation  of  the  word  of  God.  

8. Empowerment  –  We  believe  strongly  in  Empowerment  of  the  believer  and  the  ordinary  

congregant  as  our  way  of  life  and  hence  we  design  all  our  programmes  and  events  with  

the   subtle   theme  of   Empowerment,   spiritually,   financially,   physically   and   emotionally.  

We  believe  in  leadership  training  and  development  as  an  empowerment  strategy.  

9. Hospitality  –  We  are  a  hospitable  people  that  love,  embrace  and  welcomes  visitors  and  

guests.  We  have  a  due  process  of  inducting  members  into  our  ministry  through  warmly  

welcome   and   deliberate   gestures   by   service   hosts   to  make   our   visitors   and   guests   as  

comfortable  as  possible.  We  generally,  embrace  all  people  across  the  gender  divide.  

10. Support   –   We   have   a   culture   of   Care,   Compassion   and   Love   as   evidenced   as   the  

existence   of   a   particular   ministry   and   intervention   in   our   house   called   Compassion  

Ministry.  This  ministry  serves  to  reach  out  to  the  ordinary  member  so  we  can  be  there  in  

memorable  and  crisis  moments  of  our  members.  We  offer  very  limited  financial  support  

to  congregants  or  members  but  moral  and  sometimes  technical  support.  

11.  The  Principle  Of  Sowing  –  We  believe  in  Giving  as  a  Kingdom  Principle.  We  also  believe  

in   engaging   the   Word,   Declarations   and   Receiving   the   Anointing   ministered   through  

exchange  what  we   possess   or   can   serve  with.  We   sow  money,   gifts,   services   etc.  We  

have  Prosperity  teachings  in  each  service  to  teach  our  congregants  biblical  methods  of  

prosperity.  We  do  not  believe   that  people   should  be  manipulated  or   coerced   to   give.  

Giving  much  entirety  at  ones  volition  but  special  appeals  can  be  made  in  an  encouraging  

and   not   condescending  manner   for   giving   towards   special   needs   such   as   Conference  

 

Registration,  our  Kingdom  Cathedral  Building  Programme.  NLCC  also  sows  and  tithes  as  

a  church  to  our  Apostolic  Covering.  

12. Honour  –  As  a  House,  we  strongly  believe  the  greatest  seed,  a  person  can  ever  sow  is  

the   seed   of   Honour.   We   believe   in   honouring   our   leaders   above   us   e.g.   Civil   and  

Governmental  leaders.  Paul  instructs  in  Romans  13:1  that  we  are  to  be  subject  to  higher  

powers.  We  thus  do  not  preach  or  teach  against  our  civil  or  political  leaders  as  a  matter  

of  principle.  We  can  however  criticise  actions  that  may  contradict  fundamental  biblical  

beliefs   but   never   the   person   or   office.   We   also   honour   our   Apostolic   Covering   and  

leaders  of  the  Body  of  Christ  in  Zimbabwe  and  do  not  speak  against  them.  

   

 

 

HISTORY  OF  NLCC  

New  Life  Covenant  Church  was  originally  founded  in  the  late  1970s  in  Harare  (then  Salisbury)  by  missionaries  from  the  United  States  of  America.  It  was  originally  known  as  New  Life  Temple.  New  Life  Temple  had  its  home  in  the  Eastlea  area,  and  the  building  was  dedicated  in  November  of  1980.  In  that  same  week,  Tudor  Bismark  was  ordained  as  a  minister  of  the  gospel  on  8  November  1980.  Bishop  Tudor  Bismark  became  the  Senior  Pastor  of  New  Life  Temple  in  1984,  and  has  been  the  Senior  Pastor  ever  since.  

IN  1997,  New  Life  underwent  a  change;  leaving  the  Eastlea  building  that  had  been  its  home  for  17  years  and  changing  its  name  to  New  Life  Covenant  Church.  IN  that  time  since  1997,  New  Life  has  grown  numerically,  evolving  and  maturing  into  a  national  voice  for  what  the  Kingdom  of  God  and  survived  through  some  of  the  toughest  times  Zimbabwe  has  seen.    

New  Life  Covenant  Church  in  Harare  has  become  a  model  for  our  affiliated  churches  around  the  world  that  carry  the  same  name.  Cities  include  Johannesburg,  South  Africa;  Leister,  Oxford,  Birmingham,  London,  U.K.;  Sydney  Australia;  Connecticut,  USA;  Amsterdam  and  Almere,  Netherlands.  

BRANDING  

 

Question:  So  what  is  the  difference  between  New  Life  Covenant  Church  and  Jabula?  Are  we  a  Jabula  church?  What  is  CAA?  I  thought  it  was  Jabula10K,  now  it’s  Kingdom  Cathedral?  

People  have  posited  all  the  above  questions  without  clear  lines  drawn  to  provide  clarity.  Here  is  a  brief  explanation  of  the  difference  in  the  brands  that  you  may  come  across:  

 

 

 

 

New  Life  Covenant  Church:              

             

HISTORY  OF  NLCC  

New  Life  Covenant  Church  was  originally  founded  in  the  late  1970s  in  Harare  (then  Salisbury)  by  missionaries  from  the  United  States  of  America.  It  was  originally  known  as  New  Life  Temple.  New  Life  Temple  had  its  home  in  the  Eastlea  area,  and  the  building  was  dedicated  in  November  of  1980.  In  that  same  week,  Tudor  Bismark  was  ordained  as  a  minister  of  the  gospel  on  8  November  1980.  Bishop  Tudor  Bismark  became  the  Senior  Pastor  of  New  Life  Temple  in  1984,  and  has  been  the  Senior  Pastor  ever  since.  

IN  1997,  New  Life  underwent  a  change;  leaving  the  Eastlea  building  that  had  been  its  home  for  17  years  and  changing  its  name  to  New  Life  Covenant  Church.  IN  that  time  since  1997,  New  Life  has  grown  numerically,  evolving  and  maturing  into  a  national  voice  for  what  the  Kingdom  of  God  and  survived  through  some  of  the  toughest  times  Zimbabwe  has  seen.    

New  Life  Covenant  Church  in  Harare  has  become  a  model  for  our  affiliated  churches  around  the  world  that  carry  the  same  name.  Cities  include  Johannesburg,  South  Africa;  Leister,  Oxford,  Birmingham,  London,  U.K.;  Sydney  Australia;  Connecticut,  USA;  Amsterdam  and  Almere,  Netherlands.  

Jabula  New  Life  Ministries  International  (Jabula  or  JNLMI):  

 

Jabula,  which  means  rejoice  in  Swahili,  is  a  global  network  of  churches  that  spans  29  countries  on  four  continents.  Jabula  was  founded  by  Bishop  Tudor  Bismark  and  Pastor  Chichi  Bismark  in  1989,  and  was  originally  established  to  bring  together  churches  that  had  never  before  had  a  platform  under  which  to  fellowship  together.    

 Today,  the  network  comprises  of  more  than  900  churches  that  are  of  like  spirit,  like  mind  and  like  heart,  and  have  a  collective  agenda  to  preach  the  Kingdom  of  God  in  all  the  Earth.  Jabula  has  an  apostolic  emphasis  that  is  led  by  apostolic  teams  functioning  under  the  five-­‐fold  ministry  (Apostle,  Prophet,  Evangelist,  Pastor  and  Teacher).  Jabula  emphasizes  governmental  reforms,  

 

establishing  spiritual  and  physical  infrastructure,  and  leadership  and  development  empowerment.    

Bishop  Tudor  Bismark  is  the  current  Chairman  and  President  with  Bishop  Melvin  Brooks  as  CEO  of  JNLMI.  

 

 

 

Tudor  Bismark  Ministries:  

 

TBM  is  a  formal  company  that  handles  all  of  Bishop  Tudor  Bismark’s  personal  ministry  engagements,  product  development  and  businesses.  The  company  was  formed  in  order  to  manage  the  busy  and  prolific  nature  of  Bishop’s  “world”.  This  company  has  its  headquarters  in  Cedar  Hill  ,Texas  under  the  management  of  Brian  and  Sabrina  Holmes.    

Kingdom  Cathedral:  

 

 

Kingdom  cathedral,  formerly  known  as  Jabula  10K,  will  be  the  super-­‐mega  church  home  of  New  Life  Covenant  Church.  It  will  be  the  “home”  NLCC  has  been  looking  forward  to  many  years  (see  history  of  NLCC),  and  will  also  act  as  the  international  headquarters  for  TBM  and  Jabula  once  completed.