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Several church founders and business leaders attended Impact Training Institute’s (ITI) colourful graduation ceremony conducted last Saturday at Hellenic Sports Club.
Sixty graduands who underwent training in various courses that include Biblical and Pastoral Studies, Supervision and Management, Events Planning and Management, Ministry Studies, Church Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Office Administration as well as Monitoring and Evaluation graduated.
Graduates from as far as South Africa, Chipinge, Chiredzi, Bulawayo, Gokwe and Beitbridge attended the ceremony after successfully completing the courses online while others had face to face interactions.
Of these, 50 attained Diplomas while 10 graduated with Certificates from the various programmes offered by ITI.
Twenty-two leaders were ordained as ministers of the gospel after attaining certificates of Ministerial Ordination.
Harare opthalmologist Dr Tendai Mutungamiri who was guest of honour urged graduates to implement the knowledge they acquired during their studies for the correction of the country’s declining social fabric.
“You have often heard people say knowledge is power. Knowledge is not power, but implementation of knowledge is power. You may have knowledge but have failure in implementing it. There are many people who attained knowledge in our nation but have not put it to good use,” he said.
He further called on the graduates to be agents of change that correct the ills of society.
“We are called to be change makers. We are called to make impact, to change the very fabric of society. To change and impact culture, that’s what we are called to do. Take this training to go and change the culture and social fabric of our nation.
“We are living in a nation where a lot is happening in the communities. That needs people who implement the knowledge they have acquired to bring change in our nation and move our nation forward. Knowledge in leadership, theology, strategic management and evaluation should be put to use. May we arise and build the walls of our nation Zimbabwe. You play a big part in what God wants to do in rebuilding our nation,” he said.
ITI president Dr Elias Chakabwata urged ordained leaders to respect their leaders and do God’s work with humility and servitude.
He also warned that they would get their certificates annulled if they defaulted from their mandate by tarnishing the institute’s reputation.
“I charge you today to go and transform the world that is before you, to be a true ambassador of the gospel without favouratism but preaching the word of God.
“Respect the leadership of the churches you minister and remain submitted and accountable to them. For the record we are not training deviants at ITI. If we hear any form of deviance, we will withdraw our certificates.
“Maintain a heart of humility and servitude and serve the God of Christ,” he said.
Norman Murahwa (82), Elton Dube (70) and Nyaradzo Musvari (64) were the eldest among the graduates.
They all challenged the younger generations that it was never too late to start upgrading their careers through academics, further emphasing that age was not a barrier at all.
Zvishavane-based gospel artist and minister Attilia Nsingo Parehwa serenaded guests with her hit songs as she also graduated with a Diploma in Biblical and Pastoral Studies.
She was also ordained as a minister of the gospel.
Mrs Tendai Zvinodavanhu graduated with a special qualification in Wedding Planning and Management becoming the first graduate to do this special course at ITI.
ITI is a fast-rising Harare-based training institute specialising in training, equipping, moulding and nurturing leaders for maximum positive impact in their spheres of influence.
Their courses ranging from three to six months are suitable for both individuals and corporate leaders. Nhau/Indaba
