United Family International Church
United Family International Church is a Nondenominational megachurch and a church network. The headquarters is located in Harare, Zimbabwe. Its leader is Emmanuel Makandiwa.
| United Family International Church | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Evangelicalism |
| Theology | Nondenominational |
| Headquarters | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Founder | Emmanuel Makandiwa |
| Origin | 2008 |
| Official website | ufiministries |
History
The church started with a prayer group in 2008 in Harare with Pastor Emmanuel Makandiwa.[1] The official founding of the church took place in 1985.[2] In 2011, the church began construction of a 30,000-seat temple in Chitungwiza.[3][4][5][6] The building was inaugurated in 2022.[7] In 2023, it would have an attendance of 35,000 people.[8]
Beliefs
The denomination has a charismatic confession of faith.[9]
References
- Lovemore Togarasei, Aspects of Pentecostal Christianity in Zimbabwe, Springer, USA, 2018, p. 41
- Veronica Gwaze, UFIC marks 10th anniversary, sundaymail.co.zw, Zimbabwe, June 24, 2018
- Chengetai Zvauya, Makandiwa wins temporary reprieve over church, nehandaradio.com, Zimbabwe, November 5, 2011
- Nyashadzashe Chamwaura, UFIC construction resumes, herald.co.zw, Zimbabwe, January 28, 2015
- Fatima Bulla, Prophet Makandiwa’s dream for Chitungwiza, sundaymail.co.zw, Zimbabwe, March 22, 2015
- Veronica Gwaze, UFIC marks 10th anniversary, sundaymail.co.zw, Zimbabwe, 24 June 2018
- Bulawayo24, “Makandiwa Invited Mnangagwa To Witness New UFIC Church Building”, news.pindula.co.zw, Zimbabwe, April 18, 2022
- Warren Bird, World Megachurches, leadnet.org, USA, retrieved February 20, 2023.
- Lovemore Togarasei, Aspects of Pentecostal Christianity in Zimbabwe, Springer, USA, 2018, p. 41
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