Youth Coordinator Assistant Dean

CURRICULUM VITAE

Email: ************@*****.*** Cell: +260********* / +260*********

Highly Motivated and Competent Minister of Word and Sacrament with Extensive Church Planting Skills. PERSONAL DETAILS

Names: Benny Mvula, Rev

Date of Birth: October 25, 1972

Nationality: Zambian

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Widowed (with three kids)

NRC: 225392/64/1

Denomination: Reformed Church in Zambia

PROFILE SUMMARY

I am a highly motivated and competent Minister of Word and Sacrament with extensive Missions and Church planting ministry skills. With over 17 years of experience in ministry, I have served in various roles, including Assistant Dean of Students, Minister of Word and Sacrament, Presbytery Clerk, Presbytery Youth Coordinator, and Community Worker. Holding a Master of Divinity from Torch Trinity Graduate University and a Bachelor of Theology from Justo Mwale Theological College, I possess strong leadership, teaching, and facilitation skills. I am passionate about preaching, teaching, and community development, with achievements including establishing kindergarten schools, initiating partnership projects, and advocating for human rights. My expertise includes church planting, missions, child protection, and leadership training, with certifications from renowned institutions.

WORK HISTORY

Jan 2008 – to date Minister of Word and Sacrament - Reformed Church in Zambia May 2023 – to date Assistant Dean/Lecture - Rafiki Institute of Classical Education June 2022 – Dec 2024 Adjunct Lecturer, Jerusalem Bible College May 2016 – Dec 2017 Community Worker - USAID/ ERC

Dec 2014 – Nov 2017 Presbytery Youth Coordinator - RCZ Kafue Presbytery May 2012 – Nov 2014 Presbytery Secretary - RCZ Nsadzu Presbytery April 2008 – Oct 2010 Presbytery Youth Coordinator - RCZ Kamoto Presbytery Mar 2009 – Oct 2010 Assistant Community Worker - Jesus Cares Ministries Inc. Mar 1998 – Dec 2003 Field Facilitator - Swedish Support Program EDUCATION

2024 – Post-Graduate Diploma in Teaching Methodology – In Progress 2019 – 2021 Master of Divinity Torch Trinity Graduate University (South Korea) 2004 – 2007 Bachelor of Theology Justo Mwale Theological College (Zambia) 1989 – 1991 Secondary School Certificate Kabundi Secondary school 1987 – 1988 Junior High School Certificate Chikola Secondary School 1980 – 1986 Primary School Certificate Twatasha Primary School SHORT COURSE ACHIEVED

2023 - 2024 Certificate in Ministry- Safe Child Sexual Abuse Awareness – Texas, Dept. of Health Services

Advocating safe place for children

Gate-keeper, Peers and Abuser Identification

Prevention and Policy Management

2021 Certificate - Church Planting and Missions - Kairos

Training and Facilitation of short- and long-term mission courses 2016 Certificate in Child Care and Protection - USAID /Expanded Church Response

Community mobilization in relation to girl child protection

Facilitation in behavior change communication and peer education

Risk assessment and confidentiality ethics.

2014 – 2015 Certificate in Leadership Training - Timothy Leadership Institute

Rural Participatory and Community Appraisal

2006 Certificate in Computer Basics - University of Zambia

Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Editing 2006 Certificate in Leadership Skills - Council of Churches in Zambia

Trained in leadership and developmental change

Gender Based Violence Protection

COMPETENCIES

Able to teach, lecture and facilitate Classical Education tailored programs

Able to offer spiritual and moral support to people in needy

Ability to facilitate and guide focus group discussions on topics related to gender and HIV and AIDS.

Ability to model, promote and support positive behavior with youths

Perform duties with accuracy, commitment and a proven record of meeting tight deadlines under minimum supervision.

Ability to effectively work in a multi-task environment.

Demonstrated people management skills and valuable team player.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong character both in church and community.

Impartiality

Compassion for struggles and concerns of others

Ability to communicate clearly- Church planting and leadership

Online ministry and community building

Seminar lectures and public speaking

PASTORAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Preaching and teaching the Word of God.

Administration Holy Sacraments and Officiating Marriages, Council Meetings.

Home visitation of church members.

Planning and executing evangelism programs.

Providing leadership to both local and regional executive committees.

Mobilizing and executing fundraising projects.

Spearheading strategic plans for the local and regional congregations.

Providing motivation talks among the youths and men fellowships.

Conducting officiating marriage and funeral ceremonies.

Advocating and implementation of human rights

Providing health awareness to communities around my catchment area

Overseeing church financial matters

CONTRIBUTIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS

Education and Teaching

Assistant Dean, Rafiki Institute of Classical Education

Provides leadership and oversight in curriculum development and implementation Adjunct Lecturer, Jerusalem Bible College

Taught courses on biblical studies and Christian leadership, equipping students for ministry and service

Presenter, Lausanne Movement of Asia

Presented five seminar lectures in conjunction with Lausanne Movement of Asia, sharing expertise and insights on modern trends in missiology. Missions and Church Planting Leadership

Church Planting Mobilizer, Mpika, Zambia

Established Two Prayer House through strategic mobilization and community engagement Online Ministry

Online Church Initiator, South Korea

- Initiated and developed two online churches in South Korea, reaching a wider audience and nurturing community growth

- Introduced PowerPoint presentations in during Covid 19 which helped church services. Mission and Prayer Network

Leader, Mission Prayer Network of South Korea

- Current leads a network of prayer leaders and intercessors, promoting spiritual growth and mission-focused prayer

Un Published Works

Lenses Of The Indigenous In Mission field – Article in Series, 2024

Greater Is He In The Face Of Ethnic Barriers, 2023

The Message Of The Crying Voice Amidst Migrants: We Love Because They Loved Us, 2024 REFEREES

THE SYNOD MODERATOR REV. PROF. BANDA LAMECK

Reformed Church in Zambia Justo Mwale University

Plot 3695, Mwaleshi Road, Olympia Park Chamba Valley LUSAKA P.O.BOX 310199

ZAMBIA LUSAKA - ZAMBIA

Cell: +260********* Email: **********@****.***

Cell: +260*********

MR. MWILA KAPAYA

Provincial Regional Coordinator

Expanded Church Response to HIV and AIDS Trust

Lusaka, Zambia

Email: ********@*****.***

Cell +260-*********

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