ACU alumna Wankumbu Moonga, Client Portfolio Officer, together with Pauline Mushili, Client Portfolio Manager at ABC Asset Management, discuss what financial fitness truly means, why it matters, and how individuals can begin their journey towards financial stability today.

Drawing from their professional experience, they share practical insights on managing finances wisely, building sustainable habits, and planning for the future.

The African Christian University, founded by the Reformed Baptist Church Association of Zambia, aims to glorify God in the pursuit of truth. Through this mission, they inspire students to use their talents and education to transform their communities and foster cultural renewal in Africa.

Rev. Dr. Paul Kayumba’s sermon from Mark 2:1–12 focused on “The Power to Heal and Forgive,” showing that Jesus heals both the body and the soul and that His authority reveals divine power and mercy, reminding us that forgiveness is our deepest need.

The context of the passage shows Jesus’ authority being established, the beginning of conflict narratives, and the truth that forgiveness belongs to God alone (Isaiah 43:25). The big idea was that Jesus does what can be seen to confirm what cannot be seen.

First, we see a desperate faith when four unnamed friends refused to be blocked by the crowd and brought the paralysed man to Jesus, showing that faith overcomes obstacles and sometimes looks like borrowed legs, reminding us that we can help carry others who are weak or have given up.

Jesus saw their faith, teaching that even if we are not recognised, what we do is not insignificant, and challenging us to ask whether our lifestyles act as barriers preventing others from reaching Christ.

Second, Jesus made a shocking declaration when He said, “Son, your sins are forgiven,” addressing the man’s deepest need rather than just his visible condition, showing that the most obvious problem is not always the most serious one, as Jesus deals with the root before the symptoms and calls us to examine our standing before God.

Third, Jesus asked a crucial question, “Which is easier to say?” highlighting that forgiveness is invisible while healing requires public proof.

Finally, the visible miracle, when the man rose, took his mat, and walked, served as public verification of God’s forgiveness, showing that the miracle was not the goal but a sign of the forgiveness of sins. The irony of the gospel is that healing costs power, and forgiveness costs the blood of the Son of God, pointing to the cross behind the miracle.

The man entered paralysed and left forgiven, reminding us that our deepest need is forgiveness before God, that we should remove every barrier so grace may enter, and that Jesus still makes the invisible visible, forgiveness still walks into rooms, and nothing remains the same.

Pastor Francis Kaunda’s sermon from Mark 1:14–20 focused on “The Call to Follow Christ,” emphasising that Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him and that the kingdom of God demands repentance and faith. He stressed that before talking about Christianity, one must first be a Christian, as there are non-negotiables to following Christ, beginning with knowing Jesus personally and having a real relationship with Him.

The sermon reminded us of who Jesus is and His saving purpose, showing that His coming fulfills what was spoken in Luke 4 and reveals God’s clear agenda for humanity, which is salvation through knowing Christ. Because Jesus is King, the proper response is to repent and believe, turning away from sin and stopping reliance on oneself. Christ’s call is deeply personal, and it is impossible to follow Him without knowing Him; when He calls, He also promises to make His followers fishers of people, sending them out as seen in John 20:21.

Pastor Kaunda noted that keeping Christ central may not result in a large church, but it will produce true followers of Jesus Christ. The call of the gospel is not an invitation to improve one’s life, but a call to submit fully to Christ and follow Him, recognising that discipleship begins with grace and is never cheap, and that Christ continues to call ordinary people today.

The first chapel of the term focused on the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 1:1–13, under the theme “Jesus, the Son of God, enters human history.” Pastor Collins Sakalunda explained that the gospel is not the beginning of a religion but God’s good news, and that this good news begins with a person—Jesus. 

Mark opens his gospel by showing that this message has a divine origin and that it inaugurates a new timeline in history. The gospel, as Mark presents it, is a royal proclamation; in his day the word gospel was used for imperial announcements, not good advice or simply a way to go to heaven. By using this language, Mark is intentionally confronting Rome and declaring that Jesus, not Caesar, is King, making the gospel a cosmic inversion. 

The subject of this message is Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is both divine and the long-awaited Messiah, a truth that becomes clear as the gospel unfolds and reaches a turning point in Mark 8:29. If the Messiah is the Son of God, then God truly dwelt among us. Practically and ethically, this calls us to faith and intellectual submission, reminding us that if Jesus is truly the anointed King, then He is Lord over every part of life, including the academic institution, affirming that all truth is God’s truth.

The final CSW session features three women discussing Kuperian Homemaking. Abigail Kilian, the first speaker, addresses the high calling of homemaking and the joy women should have in doing it. Faith Madsen, the second speaker, continues the discussion by explaining the beauty of homemaking and the lies of feminism. Simbi Kalifungwa, the last speaker, closes by explaining God's design of the family and home, and how every woman can do homemaking wherever they are.

The African Christian University, founded by the Reformed Baptist Church Association of Zambia, aims to glorify God in the pursuit of truth. Through this mission, they inspire students to use their talents and education to transform their communities and foster cultural renewal in Africa.

In the eighth CSW session, Dr. Isaac Madsen discusses the significance of Christian education and stewardship, emphasizing the creation attitude in stewardship.

The African Christian University, founded by the Reformed Baptist Church Association of Zambia, aims to glorify God in the pursuit of truth. Through this mission, they inspire students to use their talents and education to transform their communities and foster cultural renewal in Africa.

In the seventh CSW session, Dr. Isaac Madsen discusses Calvinism and work. He discusses the Theology the Reformers had towards work. He highlights Biblical Theology's significance on work and how our knowledge of God affects how we do work.

The African Christian University, founded by the Reformed Baptist Church Association of Zambia, aims to glorify God in the pursuit of truth. Through this mission, they inspire students to use their talents and education to transform their communities and foster cultural renewal in Africa.

Dr. Conrad Mbewe, preaching from Proverbs 31:10–31 under the theme “A Woman Who Fears the Lord,” concluded the final Chapel session of the year by highlighting the beauty and strength of godly womanhood. Throughout Proverbs, women are mentioned, but the book closes by celebrating the excellent woman—one who fears the Lord and brings honour to her household. Dr. Mbewe explained that this passage focuses greatly on her industrious nature: she works hard, thinks wisely, plans for the long term, and approaches labour as an act of worship to God. Her diligence and intelligence make her both productive and dependable. He also noted that she is generous and caring, extending her hands to the poor while faithfully caring for her family. She supports her husband, manages her home with wisdom and kindness, and ensures her household is secure in both the present and the future. Her children call her blessed, and her husband praises her because her godly character enriches everyone around her. Dr. Mbewe concluded by reminding men to seek women who fear the Lord, and women to seek the Lord above all else, for it is Christ who gives both men and women the wisdom and priorities needed to live a godly life.

The African Christian University, founded by the Reformed Baptist Church Association of Zambia, aims to glorify God in the pursuit of truth. Through this mission, they inspire students to use their talents and education to transform their communities and foster cultural renewal in Africa.

In the sixth CSW session, Dr. Voddie Baucham discusses the church's role in society. He discusses some of the church creeds and confessions and the sections that deal with state affairs. He highlights their significance in the role the church should play in society.

Pastor Mwindula Mbewe, preaching from Proverbs 15:1–4 under the theme “Godly Speech – The Power of Words to Build or Destroy,” reminded the congregation that while the world teaches us to “speak things into existence,” only God has the true power to do so. Quoting Isaiah 46:9–11, he emphasised that believing otherwise borders on blasphemy, as it assumes divine authority. He explained that the power of the tongue is natural, not supernatural—our words carry real consequences that can shape relationships, families, and communities. Like a steering wheel, words direct the course of our lives. Pastor Mbewe highlighted three key truths: first, words have the power to ease tension, as a gentle answer can calm anger and bring peace; second, words have the power to enlighten when used to speak truth with wisdom and humility; and third, words have the power to inspire, serving as a tree of life that builds others up and even saves lives through the gospel. He concluded by urging believers to examine their speech, reminding them that “from the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.”

The African Christian University, founded by the Reformed Baptist Church Association of Zambia, aims to glorify God in the pursuit of truth. Through this mission, they inspire students to use their talents and education to transform their communities and foster cultural renewal in Africa.