LIVINGSTONE – HILLCREST TECHNICAL SECONDARY SCHOOL: 25/04/2026-“Let us normalize being rich” the call echoed strongly on Day Two as delegates confronted faith, mindset, and real life challenges at the United Church of Zambia Sunday School Teachers’ National Conference.
Proceedings continued with impactful presentations addressing critical issues affecting both teachers and the children they mentor, with speakers urging participants to adopt holistic approaches to ministry and personal growth.
Delivering a presentation on “Dealing with Mental Health & Stress of Life,” Dr. John Kasanga encouraged participants to focus on their potential rather than their current struggles.
“Learn to appreciate who you are. It does not matter how you begin; the end is what matters,” he said, referencing Ecclesiastes to emphasize that the end of a matter is better than its beginning.
He further urged teachers to raise children who are resilient, with minds capable of withstanding life’s challenges.
Meanwhile, Rev. Andrew Chulu, speaking on “Overcoming Fear and Insecurity,” noted that the complexities of modern life have contributed to growing levels of insecurity.
“The world we are living in is complicated. Most often, the genesis of insecurities comes from childhood trauma,” he said, calling on teachers to play a deliberate role in nurturing confident and secure children.
In another session, Rev. Bishop Dr. Melvin Mubanga, Southern Presbytery Bishop, addressed the topic “Sexual Purity and the Missing Relationship Dimensions for Strong Marriages.”
He urged single individuals to remain patient and uphold purity, especially as mentors entrusted with guiding young minds.
“Do not engage in sexual impurity because you are entrusted with innocent children who you need to mentor and nurture,” he said.
He further advised married couples to uphold submission, noting that lack of it is a major source of conflict in marriages.
However, it was Dumisani Ncube’s presentation on “Mindsets for Wealth Creation and Increased Household Income” that sparked widespread reflection and discussion among delegates.
“As a child of God, it is okay to be rich. Let us not embrace poverty,” he said, challenging the notion that holiness is tied to lack.
He emphasized that while the love of money is condemned, money itself is not, adding that many biblical figures, including Abraham and Isaac, were wealthy and influential.
“Do not comfort yourself in poverty… there is no respect in poverty,” he stated, urging participants to adopt a mindset that embraces economic empowerment while remaining grounded in faith.
The Day Two sessions highlighted the conference’s commitment to equipping Sunday School teachers not only spiritually, but also mentally, socially, and economically, as they continue shaping the next generation.