Where Paraclete comes into this

Operation Zimbabwe commenced in Summer 1996 when PCNI a vision was established for a Christian Training Centre in Kuwadzana, a high density urban suburb of Harare, In the next 2 years training began, a reading room was housed in a local Church and plans were drawn up for a school building. Land was then purchased, the site prepared , funds raised and a building was erected, much of this done by local people. The site was officially opened in September 2001. Since then there have been other developments on site including the construction of a community hall, a pre school, a dormitory to house people coming in for training from the rural areas and most recently a water facility provided through our own bore hole and water storage tank to service the needs of the centre .

Kuwadzana Christian Training School

Currently a wide range of activities take place in the Training centre including the following:

A Christian Training School offering Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Courses in Christian Education and Training, a Teacher Training Course and English Language classes

A reading room/library for all in the community

A preschool for the youngest children in the community

An HIV/Aids orphans feeding programme

A small school offering education up to O level meeting 5 days a week

A brick molding and welding project

A catering project servicing those hiring the community hall (for weddings, parties, church purposes etc)

Sewing and agricultural classes for people coming in from the rural areas

This site is now a wonderful asset in a very poor, rundown urban community and is well managed maintaining high standards in all respects. However due to the situation in the country PCNI is facing increasing financial pressures to maintain the centre and continue with its vision for on-going development and expansion.

The Courses:

Currently there are 9 modules, offering courses at 3 levels - introductory, intermediate and advanced. Students may simply complete individual courses or work towards KCTS Certificate of Ministry (10 courses) or Diploma of Ministry (15 courses).

Foundational Modules:

Christian Discipleship & Personal Spiritual Development.

Biblical Studies

What Christians Believe (Christian Doctrine)

Optional Modules:

Practical Evangelism

Pastoral Care in the Community

Preaching & Communication

Christian Leadership

Sunday School Teaching

Ministry among women

The Leadership Team

Rev Jonah Masaka - Director of KCTS, Minister of Kuwadzana Presbyterian Church. Mr James Ndhlovu - Co-coordinator and Lecturer Rev. Lynda Hulcoop - Director of Studies, Executive Director PCNI, Minister SCCC