Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti, was a prominent Zimbabwean pastor and the founder and president of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) best known for his ministry that had a significant impact on the growth of Christianity in Zimbabwe and across Africa. Guti's journey in ministry began in the early 1960s when he experienced a divine calling to establish a church that would bring transformation to the lives of people. In 1960, he founded ZAOGA, which grew from humble beginnings to become one of ... moreEzekiel Handinawangu Guti, was a prominent Zimbabwean pastor and the founder and president of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) best known for his ministry that had a significant impact on the growth of Christianity in Zimbabwe and across Africa. Guti's journey in ministry began in the early 1960s when he experienced a divine calling to establish a church that would bring transformation to the lives of people. In 1960, he founded ZAOGA, which grew from humble beginnings to become one of the largest Pentecostal movements in Zimbabwe. Under Guti's leadership, ZAOGA expanded beyond Zimbabwe's borders and established a presence in over 140 countries, with millions of followers worldwide. Guti's vision extended beyond the church. He founded seven Bible colleges named Africa Multi-Nation For Christ College, with three in Zimbabwe, two in Mozambique, one each in Zambia and Ghana. He also founded Forward in Faith Children’s Home, Children's Ministry, Forward in Faith Christian College (Christ for Zimbabwe College secondary school), Africa Christian Business Fellowship, the Gracious Women's Fellowship, along with the Husband's Agape International Fellowship. Guti emphasized the importance of education and was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions, including the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU). He himself was a holder of various degrees, including a PhD in Religion. He also authored more than 50 books through out his lifetime.
Here is the man who lived a century doing God's work the way he knows best, he fought a good fight, a great warrior of faith. A prominent evangelist and cleric, Bishop Guti founded ZAOGA Forward in Faith International Ministries in 1960, growing the ministry over the years to some 57 administrative districts in more than 100 countries. Guti celebrated his centenary birthday on May 5 2023, with President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa in attendance. Guti is credited as the author of over a dozen ... moreHere is the man who lived a century doing God's work the way he knows best, he fought a good fight, a great warrior of faith. A prominent evangelist and cleric, Bishop Guti founded ZAOGA Forward in Faith International Ministries in 1960, growing the ministry over the years to some 57 administrative districts in more than 100 countries. Guti celebrated his centenary birthday on May 5 2023, with President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa in attendance. Guti is credited as the author of over a dozen Christian books and oversaw the construction of the Mbuya Dorcas Hospital in Harare, which opened its doors in 2012. In 2012, he established the Ezekiel Guti University in Bindura, reportedly at a cost of US$100 million. He and his wife, Eunor Guti, were the joint chancellors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh03iChiaJU
Ezekiel Guti's ministry began in the early 1960s, before that he was a member of AFM church but was pushed out by senior pastors who feared that Guti will one day take the assembly and its congregants. He received a divine calling to establish a church that would bring about spiritual revival and transformation and in 1960, he founded ZAOGA in Bindura, Zimbabwe, under a gum tree. The church's core values included a strong emphasis on the power of the Holy Spirit, prayer, holiness, and the study ... moreEzekiel Guti's ministry began in the early 1960s, before that he was a member of AFM church but was pushed out by senior pastors who feared that Guti will one day take the assembly and its congregants. He received a divine calling to establish a church that would bring about spiritual revival and transformation and in 1960, he founded ZAOGA in Bindura, Zimbabwe, under a gum tree. The church's core values included a strong emphasis on the power of the Holy Spirit, prayer, holiness, and the study of God's word. Under Guti's leadership, ZAOGA experienced remarkable growth within Zimbabwe and beyond it's bounders around the world, established in over 164 nations and states, with over 2,000 churches in Southern Africa.This global expansion resulted in a wide-reaching ministry that touched the lives of people from diverse backgrounds. Guti's teachings were centered around faith, personal holiness, strong commitment to prayer, fasting, the study of God's word and the pursuit of spiritual gifts. He believed in the transformative power of prayer and fasting and encouraged his followers to have a vibrant and intimate relationship with God. Guti's ministry was marked by numerous accounts of miracles, signs, and wonders, which he attributed to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. His ministry impacted millions of lives, bringing hope, healing, and spiritual transformation. He passed on at the age of 100 after spending three quarters of his life preaching the word of God all over the world.
