Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has attested that the Church of Central African Presbyterian–CCAP and government must continue work together because they are both partners in development.
Chakwera made the remarks today during presiding over the CCAP Church General Assembly Centenary Celebrations at CIVO Stadium in Lilongwe.
Chakwera appreciated the CCAP church for its efforts in providing checks and balances to the government.
Chakwera said the church and government are all in the noble business of leading the people and providing for their needs, hence the need for a partnership.
He advised the church to avoid destroying the country because of politics.
“We are all here to cater to the needs of our people. Continue spreading the gospel,” emphasized the Malawi leader. “As government, we will continue working with you so that we continue providing for the needs of our people and develop our country.”
Chakwera said that since he took office in 2020, he has been meeting CCAP leaders who also provide guidance on governance issues.
He added that the church has worked hard to uplift the lives of people by building infrastructure such as schools and hospitals.
In his remarks, Moderator of Blantyre Synod Reverend Reuben Msowoya, thanked Chakwera for all the support he has been rendering to the church, even before he ascended to the seat of presidency.
He assured the president that the church will continue working hand in hand with the government, to help develop the country.
“The church is very grateful for your support,” said Msowoya. “We are all behind your government.”
In his remarks, CCAP General Assembly Moderator Reverend Bizwick Nkhoma said the church will continue to serve people with unity and dedication.
He said that, apart from spreading the word of God, the church also supports the government in various aspects in order to improve the lives of people.
He said the church would continue investing in education, health and farming in the coming years.
The church has over 2 million members countrywide.
The church was established in 1924, as a result of the work of the Scottish and Dutch Missionaries in the last quarter of the 1800s.
The ceremony brought together all CCAP members in Malawi in all three Synods namely Livingstonia, Blantyre, and Nkhoma.
