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Dr. Stanley Ushe currently serves as the Field Strategy Coordinator (FSC) for the Africa East Field (formerly Horn of Africa) Field in the Church of the Nazarene.
He officially assumed this leadership role on January 1, 2023 following his appointment on November 14, 2022 by Global Missions Director Verne Ward upon the recommendation of Africa Regional Director Daniel Gomis and in consultation with Jurisdictional General Superintendent Eugénio Duarte. Dr. Ushe succeeds Dr. Musa Kunene.
With a ministry spanning over three decades across multiple countries and districts Dr. Ushe brings a wealth of pastoral administrative and missionary experience.
He is known for his effectiveness in evangelism, church planting, children’s ministry and leadership development as well as his ability to lead in cross-cultural and complex contexts.
Early Life and Call to Ministry
- Birthplace: Zimbabwe
- Conversion: Accepted Christ at age 17 during an Easter camp
- Call to Ministry: Felt called to pastoral ministry at age 21
Educational Background
- Zimbabwe Nazarene Bible College: Theological training
- Additional Studies: Children’s Ministry, Business Management and Human Resources
- Rev. Grace Ushe: Holds a Bachelor of Theology degree from Nazarene Theological College, South Africa
Pastoral and Leadership Ministry
- 1992–1996: Pastor, Kwekwe Church of the Nazarene, Zimbabwe
- 1996–2003: Moved to South Africa; planted and pastored New Creation Church of the Nazarene on the RSA Eastern District for 7 years
- 2003: Appointed District Superintendent (DS) Highveld District
- 2004–2022: Appointed District Superintendent RSA KwaZulu Natal District serving for 18 years
- Also served as:
- DS for Lesotho (2 years concurrently)
- Chair Board of Trustees Nazarene Theological College (South Africa)
- General Board Member Church of the Nazarene
- National Board Member South Africa
Rev Stanley and Grace Ushe are both ordained elders in the Church of the Nazarene. And served in a cross-cultural context and demonstrated great conflict management and leadership skills. Both are passionate for evangelism, church planting, children’s ministry and leadership development.
Missionary Calling and Current Role
- Missionary Call: Felt called to missionary service in 2010
- Preparation: Underwent preparation and formation over the years for cross-cultural ministry
- Current Role:
- Field Strategy Coordinator, Africa East Field (formerly Horn of Africa), effective January 1, 2023
- Base of Service: Kenya
- Core Passions:
- Evangelism
- Church Planting
- Children’s Ministry
- Leadership Development
- Strengths: Proven skills in conflict resolution and cross-cultural leadership
Rev. Grace Ushe: Ministry Partner and Leader
- Ordained Elder, Church of the Nazarene
- Conversion: Saved at age 13
- Education: Bachelor of Theology, Nazarene Theological College (South Africa)
- Ministry Involvement:
- Worked extensively with women’s ministries at local and district levels
- Served on Credentials Board and Ministerial Studies Board
- Member of the Women’s Extravaganza Team, South Africa
- Core Ministry Passions:
- Children’s Ministry
- Evangelism
- Church Leadership and Development
Family Life
- Marriage: Stanley is married to Rev. Grace Ushe
- Children: The couple has two children
- Grandchildren: granddaughter
- Shared Commitment: Both are ordained elders and serve side by side in ministry with a joint passion for reaching others with the gospel and nurturing the Church of the Nazarene across Africa
