United Family International Church
| United Family International Church | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Evangelicalism |
| Theology | Nondenominational |
| Headquarters | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Founder | Emmanuel Makandiwa |
| Origin | 17 August 2008 |
| Official website | ufiministries |
United Family International Church are a Nondenominational megachurch and a church network. The headquarters is located in Harare, Zimbabwe, with branches in Botswana, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Australia and Zambia.[1] The church is led by Emmanuel Makandiwa.
History
The church started with a prayer service on 17 August 2008 at the Anglican Cathedral in Harare, which was led by Emmanuel Makandiwa.[1] In 2011, the church began construction of a 30,000 seat auditorium in Chitungwiza,[2] but construction was stopped in 2013 for 18 months due to investigations by regulators; however, the church was allowed to resume construction by the Environmental Management Agency in February 2015.[3] The auditorium was opened in 2022.[4] In 2013, the church launched Christ TV, which broadcasts sermons and church services.[5]
Beliefs
The association has a charismatic confession of faith.[6]
References
- 1 2 Gwaze, Veronica (24 June 2018). "UFIC marks 10th anniversary". Zimbabwe: sundaymail.co.zw.
- ↑ Zvauya, Chengetai (5 November 2011). "Makandiwa wins temporary reprieve over church". Zimbabwe: nehandaradio.com.
- ↑ Chamwaura, Nyashadzashe (28 January 2015). "UFIC construction resumes". Zimbabwe: herald.co.zw.
- ↑ Bulawayo24 (18 April 2022). "Makandiwa Invited Mnangagwa To Witness New UFIC Church Building". Zimbabwe: news.pindula.co.zw.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ chibaya25 (21 October 2013). "Makandiwa launches television station - Religion in Zimbabwe". Retrieved 4 June 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Lovemore Togarasei, Aspects of Pentecostal Christianity in Zimbabwe, Springer, USA, 2018, p. 41
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