1. BARNABAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

VISION

“LAYING A GODLY AND INTELLECTUAL FOUNDATION FOR A CHILD.”

MOTO

“EDUCATION, A MILESTONE TO SUCCESS”

MISSION STATEMENT

A Ministry Of Encouragement And Empowerment To Society Through Deliberate Holistic Educational Strategies.

WHO WE ARE

St. Barnabas Christian Academy is a fast growing Christian school that is registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) in Zambia. The name “Barnabas” means “Son of Encouragement”. This is defined in the Bible as recorded in Acts 4: 36. As the name implies, St. Barnabas Christian Academy is basically a ministry or service to society that uplifts standards of living, encourage the maginalized, and empower the less privileged; providing education, job creation, humanitarian aid, e.t.c. We embrace people / children from different faiths and we don’t discriminate those with different faiths / religious views. The institution is based in Ndola City, Copper-belt Province, Zambia.

HOW WE BEGUN

Dr. Barney Mulenga is the President / Founder of St. Barnabas Christian Academy, which opened its doors on 9^th September, 2012. After 16 years of serving the community and empowering people through a ministry called Bible Way Ministries, which was only focused on spiritual matters, which according to the time was not able to meet the growing needs of society, Dr. Barney embarked on a project that was going to meet the growing needs of the community which were beyond spiritual needs. God gave him a burden to establish an educational institution which eventually would contribute to society in providing employment to the many unemployed youths and other members of the community, teach strong biblical values while providing education from Kindergarten to tertiary level in various disciplines.

In 2012, this vision became a reality as he resolved to start with what was available at the time. The school started from within the Church premises with only 4 children. Currently, Kindergarten to Grade Seven has been established with over 700 children in the institution. Orphans are already benefiting as they are getting free education.

Dr. Barney Mulenga is also the President, Founder, and General Overseer of Bible way Ministries international, a church he founded in 1996 and has been the Senior Pastor up to date. St. Barnabas Christian Academy’s main objective is to uplift standards, encourage the maginalised, empower the less privileged, and to provide quality education.                                We have two campuses and the physical addresses are: Villa Campus: Plot number 4139, Mwanawasa Road, Ndola Villa; and Pamodzi Campus: Plot number 61220, Chifubu / Kawama Road, Pamodzi, Ndola..

The school has created job opportunities and has employed 54 members of staff. This means that 54 families have been impacted positively. St Barnabas Christian Academy is making a positive impact in the community through education, job creation, and humanitarian aid.

WHY WE EXIST

The establishment of St. Barnabas Christin Academy was, on the other hand, prompted by a number of challenges faced by government / public institutions ranging from:

• Inadequate teaching materials
• Inadequate teaching staff
• Inadequate funding,
• Poor infrastructure, and
• Classroom overcrowding.

Despite the great efforts to expand and improve the education system by the government through educational reforms, it has not been possible to meet the steadily rising demand for its services.

Private schools are in a better position to supplement government efforts and provide a solution to this problem. Therefore, St. Barnabas Academy aims at creating a favourable, effective, productive educational atmosphere.

We have a strong desire to positively change lives, society, and the world through education. We have a passion to add value and to meet society’s educational, spiritual, and physical needs. Furthermore, we have a passion to make a difference in the lives of the vulnerable and under privileged through humanitarian aid, i.e. empowerment of widows and the aged, and orphans in terms of entrepreneurship and educational support programs.

EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS

The school has an open policy of exchange programs for teachers and students from across the globe. This allows for an opportunity to provide a rare and much needed student and teacher cross-cultural exchange. For schools that have an interest in sending their students or teachers to experience educational, cultural clout in an African setting, St. Barnabas Christian Academy is the place to be.

BENEFITS OF EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE

• Positive impact on our varying educational systems.
• Practical experience of other educational challenges
• Lifetime experience of the diverse challenges of education
• Exposure to a different world view
• Practical learning while teaching.
• Enhancement of teaching styles.

ANNUAL PROGRAMMES

• Sports Day
• Educational Tours
• Field Trips
• Graduation Ceremony
• End Of Year Party
• Fun Fairs / Colour Festivals
• Careers Day

FUTURE PLANS

We have plans to continue expanding and one of the future expansion projects is to establish a secondary school and a university college. This is in line with another level of our vision to empower society through education. In preparation for this project we are sending our staff to various universities to pursue some studies in different fields so that once they graduate they will become lecturers at our university college in the near future. In this regard, we also looking for possibilities of scholarships for our staff, to enable them to manage the requirements at universities where they be admitted.

Below are courses which will be offered at our future University College:

• Teacher Training
• Business courses
• Nursing
• Wood work
• Metal work
• IT training
• Tailoring and Designing

Tourism Opportunities: Travel to Zambia through Fresh Start.

Zambia is a beautiful country endowed with a vast range of natural resources and tourist attractions. We encourage you to travel to Zambia and visit interesting places such as national parks and the mighty Victoria Falls (one of the Seven Wonders of the World located in Livingstone city).

Apart from the Victorial Falls there are other spectacular waterfalls namely Ntumbachushi, Kalambo, Kabwelume, Chishimba, Lumangwe, etc.

Zambia’s National Parks are home to a wide variety of game and bird species. Peradventure we can take our visitors to some of our neighboring countries where they can visit wonderful tourism sites.

Zambia is a peaceful country its governance is based on values of democracy. We shall facilitate your visit in terms of accommodation reservations / bookings and guidance to various tourist attractions.

1. BIBLE WAY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

   PLOT NO. 1982P,

   1. O. BOX 73520,

   PAMODZI, NDOLA;

   ZAMBIA, CENTRAL AFRICA.

   CONTACT

   Biblewayministries001@gmail.com

   +260 967 511 405, +260 979 714 829, +1 (813) 809-1730

   VISION

   “PREPARING THE SAINTS FOR THE SECOND COMING OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST”

   MISSION STATEMENT

   TO PREACH, TEACH, CONDUCT PRAYERS, AND COUNSEL MEN AND WOMEN FROM A BIBLICAL POINT OF VIEW. TO GIVE HOPE TO THE WORLD THROUGH THE BIBLE IN ORDER TO AWAKEN THEM FOR THE SECOND COMING OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. FURTHERMORE, THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH / MINISTRY IS TO CARRY OUT AND FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION SO AS TO REACH THE LOST WITH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, HENCE LEADING THEM TO SALVATION.

   INTRODUCTION

   Bishop Barney Mulenga is the founder of Bible way Ministries International. He received God’s call to ministry in 1992 and he responded by devoting himself to prayer. At about the same time, God gave Bishop Mulenga the vision for Bible way Ministries Int’l. The Ministry was established in 1997.

   This vision was given and confirmed through visions on three different occasions. Ever since the Ministry was established, God has been using Bishop Mulenga to bless and positively impact people’s lives within and beyond the borders of Zambia.

   Bible way Ministries International is a growing Church / Ministry that is fulfilling the Great Commission through evangelistic outreach, training, equipping the saints and providing humanitarian aid to the vulnerable.

   Bible way Ministries was / is established on prayer and the Word of God. The vision for Bible way Ministries International has a wide spectrum that does not only focus on the Local Church but also on the Universal Body of Christ.

   MINISTRY OBLIGATIONS

   1. To be aware of the fact that the Lord Jesus Christ shall appear soon and to prepare the saints for His second coming.
   2. To reach out and educate people about biblical truths concerning life.
   • To acknowledge and maintain that Jesus Christ is the Author and Finisher of the Ministry.
   1. To carry out God’s Mission according to His will.

   DEPARTMENTS

   • Men’s Department
   • Women’s Department
   • Youth Department
   • Children’s Department.
   • Couples’ Department
   • Praise & Worship Department
   • Finance Department
   • Media Department.

   OUR CORE VALUES

   • CHRIST OUR MODEL
   • LOVE
   • BIBLICAL TRUTH
   • PRAYER
   • SERVING
   • INTEGRITY
   • COMPASSION
   • HOLINESS
   • STEWARDSHIP

    

    

   OUTREACH PROGRAM

   Bible way Ministries is a growing Church / Ministry that is fulfilling the Great Commission by training and equipping saints and discipling communities, in readiness for the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, as well as engaging in community transformation, development and revitalization by showing concern over the plight of the vulnerable in society through empowerment and humanitarian aid programs.

   As we journey on this life pathway, we see sign posts we cannot ignore – a widow in a pensive mood, an orphan without hope for the future; a single mother full of regret, a person living with HIV / AIDS contemplating suicide, and a malnourished child hanging on to dear life.

   We are compelled to stop and ask ourselves, what can we do? Indeed what can you, as a part of human society, do? As a Church / Ministry we strive to serve and achieve the following objectives:

   • Making disciples / preparing the saints for the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ through teaching and preaching the Word of God.
   • Strengthening Kingdom service through a holistic approach.
   • The social and spiritual transformation of society.
   • Being agents of change and hope for the underprivileged.
   • Being compassionate and Christ –centered; having sympathy, being merciful and being interested in the needs of others.

   COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

   1. Care of orphans and children in distress in terms of social and educational support. This includes street children and children with disabilities.
   2. Support to widows and divorcees in difficult circumstances. We give economic empowerment through micro financing.
   3. Provision of holistic care to HIV infected people: medical, nursing care, psychosocial / pastoral counseling, and welfare support.
   4. Support to single mothers through pastoral counseling, social support, and economic empowerment by way of micro financing.
   5. Provision of educational support to youths by establishing linkages with Christian colleges and universities abroad with the aim of facilitating scholarship schemes to cater for deserving students.
   6. Establishing a skills training initiative with the capacity to absorb youths roaming the streets.

   BENEFICIERIES

   ORPHANS

   Orphans are one category of children living in especially difficult conditions due to the impact of the AIDS pandemic upon the adult population.

   It is estimated that there are more than 25, 000 orphans in the City of Ndola. Country wide (in Zambia) there are more than 1, 000, 000 orphans, with more being at risk.

   As a Church we have an obligation to address the problem of orphans and homeless children, and also children with disabilities. We have more than 200 orphans enlisted on the project; all these are in dire need.

   WIDOWS

   The death of a husband is a great tragedy. In societies like ours in particular, it is a disaster given the prevailing economic crisis in the country.

   In most cases, while men are alive and earning some income, they are unable to save or invest for the future due to insufficient emoluments. It is usually difficult to save under hand to mouth situation. As a result, women and children become destitute overnight when men die.

   We have enlisted more than100 widows in desperate situations within our community.

   SINGLE MOTHERS

   Single mothers, like divorcees and widows are one category of people found at the crossroads of social disorder and economic dysfunction. The problem of teenage pregnancies often lead to young unmarried girls being involved in acts of abortion, baby dumping, especially when the person responsible for their pregnancy denies responsibility. The fear of rejection by the family further places them in a precarious position of desperation and vulnerability to further exploitation and a life of regret.

   PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV / AIDS

   Single mothers, divorcees, and widows are also found in this category of PLWHA. Apart from being single, divorced, widowed, some women have also to contend with the issue of living with HIV / AIDS. For fear of being stigmatized and discriminated against, many would rather not disclose their status preferring to remain incognito. We have 30 PLWHA in our project. Some are already experiencing the debilitating effects of AIDS in its advanced stage.

   WOMEN IN DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES

   The problem of women in difficult circumstances cannot be overstated. As prices of commodities like fuel, continue escalating and pushing the cost of living higher, more and more women are resorting to degrading practices like transactional sex as a means of survival. Often this done at the risk of contracting HIV.

   OUR COMMITMENT AS BIBLE WAY MINISTRIES

   1. COMMITED TO THE BIBLE AND PRAYER

   The Bible, God’s Word, is fundamental to our relationship with God and all that we do.

   2. COMMITED TO THE GOSPEL

   We affirm that the Gospel of Jesus Christ demonstrates concern for spiritual, physical, social, mental, economic, and emotional wellbeing of people. We shall work towards holistic change in our community.

   3. COMMITED TO WORKING WITH THE UNDER-PRIVILEGED

   We affirm the work of each individual, especially those men and women, girls and boys who live in impoverished conditions whatever their gender, ethnicity, race, religion, or social status.

   We shall respect, listen, learn from, serve and empower the needy to meet their basic needs, to overcome injustice and to help them to maximise their God given potential so that they fulfill God’s purpose for their life.

   4. COMMITED TO LEARNING AND SHARING

   We are committed to learning from others, sharing with them and making appropriate changes.

   5. COMMITED TO ACCOUNTABILITY AND EFFICIENCY.

   We are accountable to God, to our supporters, partners, and to the under-privileged. We are committed to being honest and transparent in all we do. We are committed to making what we do consistent with what we say. We work towards establishing effective management structures and efficient use of resources.

   TERMS AND REFERENCES

             Bible way Ministries commits itself to the following terms:

   • Bible way Ministries strives to consolidate, provide, leverage, and enhance Kingdom service that embraces a holistic approach.
   • Bible way Ministries collaborates with the local Church to identify areas of need, mobilise the Church and community to address the needs so identified.
   • Bible way is not an independent resource allocation institution or a funding agency, but will endeavor through partnership to mobilise resources, funds, and materials for Church and community programs.
   • Bible way Ministries holds cardinal the principle of accountability as regards the utilization of resources entrusted to the Church / Ministry.
   • The resources entrusted to bible way Ministries will be entirely utilized for the intended purpose in terms of beneficiary selection criteria and budgetary restrictions.
   • That all programs will be undertaken with the sole aim of enriching God’s Kingdom through Gospel proclamation, soul wining, spiritual growth, etc, and attending to the physical needs of the underprivileged.
   • That Bible way Ministries will exercise transparency and fairness in the selection of beneficiaries by giving to deserving recipients.

1. DISTINGUISHEDYOUTHS

   (DANIEL 6: 3)

   VISION

   TO REACH YOUNG PEOPLE AND SHARE THE WORD AND HELP ONE ANOTHER TO OVERCOME THE ISSUES WE FACE AS YOUNG PEOPLE.

   MOTTO

   REACHING OUT TO FELLOW YOUTHS FOR POSITIVE IMPACT ACROSS DENOMINATION, NATIONS, AND THE WORLD.

    

   INTRODUCTION

   THE DISTINGUISHED YOUTHS PROGRAM WAS FOUNDED BY DR. BARNEY MULENGA, WHO IS ALSO THE FOUNDER AND OVERSEER OF BIBLE WAY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, NDOLA, ZAMBIA. THE DISTINGUISHED YOUTHS GROUP IS A MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT & EMPOWERMENT.

   THE TERM “DISTINGUISHED YOUTH GROUP” COMES FROM THE BIBLE IN DANIEL 6: 3.

   “NOW DANIEL SO DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF AMONG THE ADMINISTRATORS AND SATRAPS, BECAUSE AN EXCELLENT SPIRIT WAS IN HIM, THAT THE KING WAS OF THE THOUGHT TO SET HIM OVER THE WHOLE KINGDOM.”

   TO BE DISTINGUISHED IS:

   • TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO SERVE.
   • TO BE RESPECTED AND VERY SUCCESSFUL.
   • TO BE OUTSTANDING AMONG OTHERS.
   • TO BE EXCELLENT TO DO SO WELL THAT PEOPLE NOTICE AND ADMIRE YOURLIFE

   THE DISTINGUISHED YOUTH GROUP CARTERS FOR ALL YOUTHS WITHIN THE AGE RANGES FROM 15 TO 35 YEARS. THE GROUP ENGAGES IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:

   • Annual National Meetings (Youth Rallies)
   • Debates (fortnightly)
   • Quizzes
   • Sports
   • Educational Tours

    

   THESE PROGRAMS / ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY DON’T JUST PROMOTE AND ENHANCE SPIRITUAL GROWTH, BUT ALSO DEVELOP THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS IN THE LIFE OF YOUTHS.

   DISTINGUISHED YOUTHS SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEY CULTIVATE A WORD BASED LIFESTYLE. THEIR ATTITUDE / CONDUCT SHOULD BE SHAPED BY BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES. A MEMBER OF THE DISTINGUISHED YOUTHS SHOULD BE A GENUINELY BORN AGAIN BELIEVER.

    

   THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES SHOULD BE EVIDENT IN THEIR LIVES:

   1. Kingdom minded
   2. Faithfulness
   3. Ability to build Capacity in other youths.
   4. Good character
   5. Competence
   6. Good communication skills
   7. Confidence
   8. Able to absorb negatives

   CORE VALUES

   1. Love: Should be driven by love
   2. Integrity
   3. Accountability
   4. Consistency
   5. Confidentiality
   6. Loyalty
   7. Humility
   8. Prayer