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Today on UnSung Hero’s we Celebrate the Legacy of a Faithful Servant
Today, we celebrate the life and service of Reverend Nicholas Chirwa, a respected figure in the Church of the Nazarene in Zambia. Rev. Chirwa officially retired on December 13th, 2020 after faithfully serving for 55 years as the Senior Pastor of Kalimansenga Church of the Nazarene.
But his story doesn’t begin there.
A Journey That Began in 1965
Reverend Chirwa’s journey with the Church of the Nazarene began in 1965, when he joined the congregation at Chilenje Church.
In 1971, he answered the call to ministry and enrolled in Bible college in Malawi graduating in 1973. His first pastoral assignment came in 1974 at Chikumbi Church and just a year later he returned to serve as pastor at Chilenje Church.
A Pioneer Leader in the Church
In 1976, Rev. Chirwa became the first Indinginus District Superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene in Zambia. He led the district for 10 years, serving until 1986.
In 1990, he founded Kalimansenga Church of the Nazarene, which he led until his retirement in 2020—marking a total of 55 years of service to the church and to God’s people.
A Life of Impact
Reverend Chirwa’s ministry shaped many lives, trained new leaders, and strengthened churches across the nation. His retirement marked not just the end of a role, but the beginning of a new season of rest and reflection. Today, he resides on his farm in Kalimansenga, surrounded by the peace and fruit of his labor.
The Growth of the Church of the Nazarene in Zambia
Since entering Zambia in 1961, the Church of the Nazarene has seen remarkable growth. Today, Zambia is among the top 10 largest Nazarene communities in Africa, with:
- 388 local churches
- 67,264 total members
Let us continue to celebrate the legacy of faithful leaders like Rev. Nicholas Chirwa and the exciting growth of the Church of the Nazarene in Zambia.
Stay blessed. Until next time.
