https://www.gfiafrica.org/blog-1 daily 0.75 2020-01-23 https://www.gfiafrica.org/blog-1/roger-7jhyp monthly 0.5 2019-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce82d5d7cff9a0001025c64/1565805995594-KDNI0YKWQU3ZBRC26PCY/20160125-A05A0708.jpg Blog - Roger's Story https://www.gfiafrica.org/updates daily 0.75 2026-08-25 https://www.gfiafrica.org/updates/empower-summit-2024 monthly 0.5 2026-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2306edfb3e614a44175c17/e753b92b-3569-4324-8990-0e2347771d24/JPEG+image-4537-A2E8-11-0.jpeg Updates - GFI Hosts Inaugural Empower Summit 2024 - Make it stand out GFI Co-Founder, Bishop Professor Joshua H.K. Banda, pictured alongside notable speakers and distinguished guests at the Empower Summit. From left to right: Dr. Sunny Zulu | Mr. Dumisani Ncube | [Name] | Lady Norena Chiteba | Bishop Prof. Joshua H.K. Banda | Dr. Abu Baku | Hon. 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Banda, PhD, is Overseer/Senior Pastor of Northmead Assembly of God in Lusaka, Zambia, Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAOG), Zambia, and President of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Africa (PAOA). He oversees more than 4,000 congregations across 10 countries and serves on the continental board of the Africa Forum on Religion and Governance (AFREG). Dr. Banda is a distinguished Professor of Practice (Social Sciences) at The Thames International University, Paris, France, and is highly respected as a moral and spiritual leader of integrity by successive Zambian Governments. A diligent Bible expositor, he has initiated high-level peace-building and reconciliation processes among key political leaders to foster national unity. He is passionate about social cohesion and justice and speaks boldly on cross-cutting contemporary issues both locally and globally. He leads the Advocacy, Conflict Resolution and Peace-building Sub-Committee of the Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) and serves as Co-Chair of the African Union (AU) Inter-Faith Dialogue Forum – Southern Africa Regional Platform. With 42 years of multifaceted Christian ministry experience, Dr. Banda’s areas of study and professional interest include Theology, Leadership, Mission and Development Practice, and Social Policy. He holds a PhD from the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies/Middlesex University, UK. Dr. Banda remains actively engaged in the health and education sectors as Chairman of the Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) - Zambia. Senator at Lusaka Apex Medical University and Chancellor of the City University of Science and Technology (CUST). He also contributes annually as an Adjunct Lecturer to the Oxford Centre for Religion and Public Life and Stellenbosch University Joint PhD Programme, teaching Research that Measures Impact. His longstanding commitment to humanitarian service has also extends to the international community, having been credentialed as a Civil Humanitarian Diplomat with Jethro International, an organization committed to advancing humanitarian principles and social impact across nations. In this role, Bishop Banda draws on his experience in Christian leadership, community development, and humanitarian service to promote dignity, humanity, and positive transformation among vulnerable communities. Bishop Banda has been married to Pastor Gladys for 39 years. Together, they have four adult children aged 36, 33, 30, and 23-years-old—and three grandchildren. Their family has also been blessed with a daughter-in-law through the marriage of their oldest son, and a son, through the marriage of their older daughter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2306edfb3e614a44175c17/db5b8d15-9b2a-460d-9f23-04e5bbf0875e/IMAGE+2020-01-18+15%3A43%3A53.jpg Home - Pastor Gladys ZM Banda Pastor Gladys ZM Banda has over 31 years of experience in Christian leadership, with a primary focus on Women’s Ministry and Community Outreach. In addition to her extensive church ministry experience, she brings a strong background in accounting, business management, and administration, spanning over 19 years in senior management and leadership roles, with particular expertise in Human Resources Management. She undertook studies in Accounting and Business at Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, USA, earned a Diploma in Project Management with Merit from the Zambia Institute of Accountancy Studies (ZICAS University) in Lusaka, Zambia, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration – Leadership from Atlantic International University, USA. In 1999, she initiated a “soup kitchen” feeding program for street-connected children, which grew from serving 20 to more than 300 boys each month. The success of this initiative led to the co-founding of a donor-funded humanitarian project known as the Lazarus Project. Serving as Director for 11 years, Pastor Gladys faithfully led a team in rescuing and rehabilitating more than 1,000 vulnerable and orphaned children, providing them with access to education and life skills. These efforts ultimately led to the establishment of the Lazarus Christian Community School, which provides education to more than 400 boys and girls from disadvantaged households. Pastor Gladys ZM Banda currently leads the Pearls of Grace Women’s Ministry at Northmead Assembly of God Church, which seeks to foster sisterhood, empowerment, and spiritual growth among women in the church. As the ministry continues to grow, her heart remains focuses on equipping young women, strengthening familial bonds between mothers and daughters, and contributing to the overall growth and development of the church. Her longstanding commitment to humanitarian service has also extends to the international community, having been credentialed as a Civil Humanitarian Diplomat with Jethro International, an organization committed to advancing humanitarian principles and social impact across nations. In this role, she draws on her experience in Christian leadership, community development, and humanitarian service to promote dignity, humanity, and positive transformation among vulnerable communities. 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