By CHARLES MUSONDA
BIBLE Gospel Church in Africa (BIGOCA) Archbishop Dr. Peter Ndhlovu has been appointed as continental Bishop for the International Coalition of Fellowship (ICOF) Africa. This is after Dr. Ndhlovu met spiritual requirements and standards according to the rules and policy of ICOF- Ministers Association International (MAI).
This is according to a letter addressed to Dr. Ndhlovu by ICOF-MAI vice president Professor Charles Mwape dated October 26, 2021. Prof. Mwape said he had been directed by the College of Bishops, a supreme organ of ICOF, to inform Dr. Ndhlovu that the college has approved his appointment following recommendations for ICOF chapter for appointment. Commenting on Dr. Ndhlovu’s appointment, BIGOCA deputy secretary general Bishop Lazarus Shumba said the church is delighted that ICOF has recognized Dr. Peter Ndhlovu as continental Bishop and father.
In an interview in Lusaka yesterday, Bishop Shumba said the appointment has come with great joy because the church can see that people the world over are able to recognize contributions Dr. Ndhlovu has made to spread the gospel. “This is not about BIGOCA, it is about the body of Christ.
People are able to appreciate the impact that he has provided over the years and his influence. People are saying here is the man we can look up to as a father and able to provide oversight in a number of issues pertaining to the faith in the body of Christ.
“As a church, we are excited. This appointment entails that we are a church that is on the move, we are making an impact and we are doing the right thing of preaching the gospel without compromise and we are touching lives.
BIGOCA will continue making an impact in the lives of the people around the world and preaching the gospel will remain paramount. We will continue so that we help lives that are perishing,” Bishop Shumba said. And Dr. Ndhlovu said ICOF is in 53 countries in Africa and has 53 universities whose vice chancellor is based in Zambia
