Ezekiel Guti
Ezekiel Guti | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti 5 May 1923 |
| Occupation(s) | Pastor, Apostle, Archbishop |
| Years active | 1960–Present |
Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti (born 5 May 1923) is the founder of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA),[1] a Pentecostal Christian church that broke away from a South African Pentecostal church, the Apostolic Faith Mission, in 1959.[2] ZAOGA is also known internationally as Forward in Faith Ministries International and is headquartered in Waterfalls, Harare, Zimbabwe. In 2018 Guti was listed as the 9th-richest person in Zimbabwe, with an estimated wealth of $130 million.[3]
A gifted evangelist, Prof E.H. Guti has distinguished himself as a leading personality in the Pentecostal world.
Early years
Guti was born in Ngaone, Chipinge, Manicaland Province, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).
The church is established in over 143 nations, with over 2,000 churches in Southern Africa.[citation needed] Guti has ministered for over 50 years and spoken in several countries. He has founded seven Bible colleges named Africa MultiNation For Christ College, with three in Zimbabwe, two in Mozambique, one each in Zambia and Ghana. He has also founded various ministries including Forward in Faith Children’s Home, Children's Ministry, Africa Christian Business Fellowship, the Gracious Women's Fellowship, along with the Husband's Agape International Fellowship.[citation needed] He has written over 69 books on his teachings.[citation needed]
Church ministry
The ministry was begun under a gum tree on 12 May 1960 in Bindura, Zimbabwe.
On the international arena, Guti has accepted invitations to preach in several African nations as well as in Europe, the United States, Asia-Pacific countries, and the Bahamas, and has spoken in Bible schools, colleges, universities, and on television and radio programmes.[citation needed]
Education
Guti's academic credentials include BA; MA; DD; D.Min and a Ph.D in Religion.[citation needed] He holds a Bachelor of Christian Education and a Doctorate from Northgate Graduate School and Zoe College, U.S.A.[citation needed]
He initiated the building of Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University in Bindura-Zimbabwe (for which there was some controversy regarding land acquisition),[4] and the Mbuya Dorcas Hospital in Waterfalls-Harare. He oversees over five thousand pastors and evangelists worldwide.[citation needed]
Personal life and family
Guti is married to archbishop and prophetess Eunor Guti. Their son, Ezekiel, who suffered from speech impairment and physical disabilities, drowned in a swimming pool in December 2017.[5]
Books
- Two Ways of Knowing God
- Effective Preaching that Draws People to God
- Foundations: Exploration of Bible Doctrinal Study (Protection Against Hearsay)
About
- African Apostle by Gayle Erwin
- The Remained Unspoken of the African Apostle by Robert Takavarasha
- African Gifts of the Spirit by David Maxwell
References
- ^ Jestice, Phyllis G (2004). Holy people of the world: a cross-cultural encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 1-57607-355-6. ISBN 9781576073551.
- ^ Glazier, Stephen D (2001). Encyclopedia of African and African-American religions. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9780415922456.
- ^ Daily Records
- ^ Radio: Mugabe's Dirty Deal with Ezekiel Guti
- ^ Radio: ZAOGO plunged into mourning
- http://www.fifmi.org - Forward in Faith Ministries International official website.
- Erwin, Gayle D. African Apostle. Servant Quarters. Cathedral City, CA. 1985.
- Maxwell, David. African Gifts of the Spirit. Ohio University Press. Athens, Ohio. 2006
- Maxwell, David. Wise man.Ohio University Press. Athens, Ohio. 2006