About The Mission
Our
Story
HVCM is one of the great mission stories in the history of the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. The mission was founded in 1956 by John and Marge Pemberton along with Dr. Dennis and Lucy Pruett. John was a prisoner of war during WWII and made a vow to God that should he get home, he would serve HIM the rest of his life. 6 months later he came home. Once home, he and his family moved to Grayson, KY to attend Bible College and prepare for whatever God had planned for him. While there, he met another WWII vet who had made a similar promise. John and Dennis became lifelong friends and partners in this great mission. Dennis went on after Bible college to receive a medical degree.
The mission began with the simple philosophy of reaching the whole person for Christ; the body, mind and soul: The body through healthcare, the mind through education and the soul through the gospel message of Jesus and His church.
More than 60 years later, those simple promises made, and kept, have resulted in thousands of lives changed for eternity!
Our
Purpose
Our mission in Zimbabwe began with the philosophy that we must reaching the whole person for Christ. We aim to reach the body, mind and soul through healthcare, schools and the Church. For nearly 70 years we have been doing just that, and as a result Christ has the lives of thousands for eternity
Our
Programs
CHURCH PLANTING/EVANGELISM
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Dozens of churches have been planted across the low-veld of Zimbabwe through HVCM and there are 16 full-time Preachers/Evangelist who work directly with these churches.
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In addition, we have several church plants in the neighboring country of Mozambique.
PREACHER AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING.
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Central Africa Christian College where preachers, Patrons, Youth and Church leaders are trained, inspired and equipped along with several annual seminars and conferences.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
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Twenty nine mission schools, where over 20,000 students receive a top-notch education that includes Bible-based, Christ-centered curriculum.
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Schools are directly linked to local churches and experience repeated evangelistic revivals with hundreds of baptisms each year.
LIVING PROOF
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2,500 of our 21,000 mission school children are enrolled in our Living Proof child sponsorship program. LP clubs meet after school and the children learn songs, memorize Bible verses and are taught great Bible lessons.
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The Living Proof children receive a tee shirt, a new School uniform every year from their U.S. sponsor as well as enjoy the annual LP Christmas party and College Days event! We are raising up a future army of leaders through this LP program!
ORPHAN MINISTRY
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The Chiredzi Christian Children’s Village has raised more than 100 children since we began in 2000. We currently have between 45 precious children in our care.