Out for Christ International is a multifaceted ministry founded by Samuel Tapiwa Manyika in 1987. 31 years after its inception ,the ministry has seen thousands saved, healed and delivered. Through its local church planting arm, the Living Word Churches, many branches have been set up in Zimbabwe, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
The ministry has established its own ministerial training program which trains and grooms pastors, evangelists and other ministry workers.
Annual Conferences where thousands gather to worship and leadership retreat seminars are all part of OFCI activities.
Our motto is “DO NOT MOBILISE, EVANGELIZE”!
It is true that all Christian ministry involves “mobilizing” people for the kingdom. It is however a fact that Jesus did not send us to create mobilization centers of believers who may have been preached to by others. We believe the Lord Jesus wants us to reach the lost with the gospel. Our joy is in seeing those who were bound set free, the sick healed and the solitary set in families. We thank God that instead of structuring a ministry which targets and draws members from other existing ministrys, we have a strong outreach program to the lost. We are also always experiencing the freshness that comes with the testimonies of new believers.
Apostle Samuel Tapiwa Manyika is the Founder and President of Out for Christ Ministries International and the Living Word Churches International. The second born in a family of four, he was born to teacher parents with his father later becoming Zimbabwe’s first ambassador to Yugoslavia and Albania when that country attained independence from Britain. He holds a Bachelor of Biblical Studies, a Diploma in Christian Ministry and a Diploma in Journalism. He received his training in Zimbabwe and Canada. Pastor Manyika has authored several books and booklets. He is also a songwriter and music producer.
Pastor Maureen Manyika is married to Pastor Samuel Manyika and the couple have five beautiful daughters. She is a graduate of the University of Zimbabwe and holds a Bachelor of Business Studies degree. After graduating from the University of Zimbabwe she went on to complete training as a Marketing manager with Air Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwean national airline. She left the airline soon after completing her training and went to Canada with her husband where she studied for a Diploma in Christian leadership at Northwest Christian College in Edmonton Canada. An anointed and gifted teacher of the word, Pastor Maureen is also the president of the Living Word Virtuous Women of the Word Ministries. She oversees all Out for Christ Administrative Structures.
