New Disciples
Posted by: Erin Kambenja on December 15, 2011 | Staff Blog
“This morning I was just talking to my children about how the most important things in life are God and people, and now we are talking about this subject. Now I know God was talking to me…” This is what one woman, from my weekly bible study in Chidabi, said to me after we discussed the importance of fellowship with other believers.
Most of the people in the bible study are new Christians and are very excited to learn more about the word of God. Each week that we meet, the people share their gratefulness for being taught the word of God. It is so wonderful to see how hungry they are to learn more. Many of the people from the New Apostolic Church in the village, including the pastor and other leadership, attend the bible study. The New Apostolic Church is a cultic church that believes the only way to heaven is through their church and that we are saved through our works, not by grace alone. Although they attend this church they are so hungry for the truth of the gospel and they carry this truth back to the other members of their church. The pastor is bringing a new refreshing message of grace back to his congregation and is growing in the things of the true God. There are also testimonies of two ladies being healed from the pains in their bodies so that they are able to work in the fields again. One of the women told me she did not want to be prayed for at first, but she knew she needed it and now she is healed! Praise God for the things he is doing in these people’s lives and the chance for me to disciple them. It is truly an honor!
About Erin Kambenja
Job Title: LIFE Community Coordinator/Social Worker
Location: Livingstone, Zambia
Spouse: Watson Kambenja
Bio:
Erin grew up in South Lake Tahoe, California. God put a passion for missions and Africa in her heart from the beginning of her relationship with him. She studied social work in college and received a BSW and an MSW in order to use it on the mission field.
She first traveled to Africa in 2005 on a short-term mission trip and after finishing her Bachelor’s degree, returned to Africa to live in Zambia for a year. She worked with another organization organizing a child sponsorship program and volunteering in the community of Livingstone. After returning to the U.S. for one year to complete her MSW, she came back to Zambia and worked with a small orphanage which eventually led her to the Overland Missions and the LIFE Project where a social worker was needed. Erin has been volunteering with the LIFE Project since 2010. She attended AMT in May 2010 and is now very happy to be part of the staff.
She is married to Watson, a Zambian nurse, and they are very excited to spend their life in Zambia serving those in need of hope.
