Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division Launches Impact Mozambique 2026

Hundreds gathered at the Estrela Vermelha Pavilion in Maputo on November 29, their voices rising in anticipation as the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) officially launched Impact Mozambique 2026. The crowd, spanning generations from enthusiastic youth to seasoned church leaders, welcomed a delegation from SID headquarters who had travelled to mark this momentous occasion. Under the theme “Christ Our Hope,” the campaign promises to bring transformation and spiritual renewal to communities across Mozambique.

SID president Harrington Akombwa explained the urgency behind the Impact campaigns, emphasizing that the division is committed to reaching every corner of its territory. “We are going everywhere because we are living in the last days and the gospel must be preached,” he said. Drawing from Ezekiel 33 and Matthew 24, Akombwa challenged the church to embrace its evangelistic mandate with renewed vigor. “Sitting and not telling the world about Jesus means we are against Him,” he said, his words resonating through the pavilion.

The campaign’s theme carries particular significance for Mozambique, a nation that has endured years of civil unrest. Akombwa acknowledged this reality, offering a message of hope that transcends earthly struggles. “Mozambique has been fighting and going to war,” he noted. “God has prepared a kingdom where there will be no civil war.”

SID Personal Ministries director Dennis Matekenya reinforced the call for total member involvement, emphasizing that the campaign’s success depends on every church member playing their part. “In 2026 there will be no benchwarmers in the church,” he said as he challenged members to move from passive observation to active participation.

Matekenya outlined a bold vision, encouraging each member to personally invite 26 people to attend evangelistic meetings. “Each one of us is encouraged to stand up, be counted, and get involved,” he said.

The campaign will receive additional support from global church leadership, with General Conference president Erton Köhler scheduled to preach at one of the campaign sites.

The launch concluded with a charge from division officers, calling on church members to take the gospel to every village, town, and city across the nation, proclaiming the soon return of Christ.

Mozambique, located on the southeastern coast of Africa, is home to more than 34 million people. The country gained independence from Portugal in 1975 and has faced significant challenges since, including a devastating civil war that lasted from 1977 to 1992 and ongoing insurgency in its northern provinces in recent years. Despite these struggles, Mozambique is a nation rich in cultural diversity, with Portuguese as its official language and a vibrant tapestry of ethnic groups and traditions. The Impact Mozambique 2026 campaign seeks to bring a message of peace and eternal hope to a nation longing for lasting stability, leaders said.