UNITED FAMILY INTERNATIONAL CHURCH – UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT UFIC ZIMBABWE

United Family International Church Complete Profile & Latest Information

All important details about United Family International Church. UFI is a nondenominational International network of churches, headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe. The UFIC Family continues to grow; transforming lives and impacting generations. The presiding pastor over the church is Pastor Emmanuel Makandiwa.

United Family International Church Harare

This write-up is a complete profile of the United Family International Church (UFIC), a non-denominational international network of churches headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe. It covers the history of the church, its founder, Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa, and his wife, Ruth Makandiwa, who is a remarkable woman of faith and the co-founder of Christtv.co.

The article also provides statistics on the church, including its estimated membership of 35,000 people, its headquarters, and over 100 branches and zones in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States of America.

Furthermore, it lists the church’s programs and events calendar, including Sunday and Tuesday services, Greater Life Revival, Judgment Night, and Passover Conference. Finally, the write-up highlights the church’s vision and mission statements, which aim to unite the body of Christ and reach out to the lost, poor, less privileged, widows, orphans, and the broken-hearted, ultimately impacting revelation knowledge of Jesus Christ and fellowshipping with one another.

History of United Family International Church

Who is the founder of United Family International Church?

The United Family International Church (UFIC) was established as an interdenominational ministry in Harare, Zimbabwe in late August 2008, initially as a lunch hour prayer group. The group utilized the Anglican Cathedral Hall along Nelson Mandela Avenue, but due to overwhelming response, moved to the State Lottery Hall at the corner of Rezende Street and Robert G. Mugabe Way in Harare. Even this larger hall became too small, with people overflowing and following proceedings from under the footbridge that crosses over Julius Nyerere Way linking L. Takawira and Innez Terez streets. Consequently, the ministry was relocated to the City Sports Center, which remains the main place of worship for UFIC. Pastor Emmanuel Makandiwa, who had been a pastor in the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM), founded the church and is regarded as a highly charismatic young pastor.

In 2011, the church commenced construction of a 30,000-seat temple in Chitungwiza, which was inaugurated in 2022 and is expected to have an attendance of 35,000 people in 2023. Some of the miracles attributed to Prophet Makandiwa, including raising the dead and enabling a barren woman to conceive and deliver within three days, have been controversial. Additionally, reports have surfaced that gold and diamonds miraculously appeared in congregants’ pockets and handbags, while miracle money was deposited in bank accounts and pockets of followers attending service. While the authenticity of these “miracles” and “prophecies” remains a topic of debate among Zimbabweans, it is apparent that prophets like Makandiwa consider their functions and mandates to be biblically authenticated.

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United Family International Church Statistics

FOUNDING DAY: United Family International Church was founded in the year 2008.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS: United Family International Church has an estimated membership of 35,ooo people
HEADQUARTERS: The corporate headquarters for United Family International Church is located at 211 Fife Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe
BRANCHES: United Family International Church has over 100 branches and zones in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, United Kingdom, Australia and the United States of America.
FOUNDER: The founder of United Family International Church is Pastor Emmanuel Makandiwa
CURRENT LEADERS: The current leaders of United Family International Church is still the founder Pastor Emmanuel Makandiwa

United Family International Church Leadership

Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa

Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa was born into a family of small farmers in December 1977. His parents are respected elders in the Apostolic Faith Mission Church in Muzarabani district, Mashonaland Central Province. In August 2008, Prophet Makandiwa founded the United Family Interdenominational Ministries. Initially a lunch hour fellowship, members would gather at an Anglican Cathedral. From the very first day, the hall was filled to its 600-person capacity and by the following day, overflow crowds were forming. This trend has continued to this day, with people flocking to The City Sports Centre (the current venue) as early as 6:00 am for the service, which begins at 10:00 am.

Ruth

Ruth Makandiwa is a remarkable woman of faith and the wife of Emmanuel Makandiwa, the President and Founder of the United Family International Church. She is a valuable asset to her husband’s ministry, providing vision, guidance, and support. Ruth Makandiwa has a deep passion for women and strives to encourage and empower them, regardless of their background. She leads the Women’s Ministry, known as ‘Victorious Ladies,’ where she mentors and equips women spiritually and economically.

As co-founders of the popular television channel, Christtv.co, and co-authors of the Ministry’s Daily Devotional, ‘Life Lighter,’ she and her husband work tirelessly to spread the gospel. Ruth Makandiwa is a gifted teacher and prophetic voice, with a heart full of love and compassion for people in need. She reaches out to the lost and brokenhearted, offering hope and support. She is also the patron and founder of the UFIC Charity Arm.

United Family International Church Programmes / Events Calendar

Stay- up-to-date with United Family International Church events and programmes calendar for this year.

Sunday Services
Tuesday Service
Greater Life Revival
Judgment Night
Passover Conference

How to be a Member of United Family International Church?

To be a part of the United Family International Church, you can start by reaching out to the church leadership through her social media handles and contact details. The church is one big Family. To register your membership, kindly visit the Church nearest to you, or locate the headquarters in Harare Zimbabwe.

United Family International Church Vision and Mission Statements

Vision

Building a God Society of all people, of all nations.

Mission Statement

To unite the body of Christ; that is the church through reaching out to the lost, poor, less privileged members of the society, widows, orphans and the broken hearted, ultimately impacting revelation knowledge of Jesus Christ and fellowshiping with God the Father, the Son and God the Holy Spirit

Values