Proclamation Institute Zambia is making a difference…
in Zambia and beyond.

About Proclamation Institute Zambia

Zambia is a nation in south central Africa, one of whose official languages is English. Proclamation Institute Zambia is a Christian ministry focused on providing theological and biblical training for those who have been called to pastoral ministry or Christian service. To that end, a theological college, Proclamation Institute Zambia (PIZ) was established in 2016 near the city of Kitwe in central Zambia. As of January 2024, the college has trained nearly 130 students, many of whom have gone on to pastor churches, as well as serve in various ways within churches in Zambia and beyond. Some have also gone on to further theological studies elsewhere.

Friends of Proclamation Institute Zambia is a North American organization formed to raise awareness, prayer, and financial support for Proclamation Institute Zambia.  

A support organization for Proclamation Institute Zambia is also operating in the United Kingdom.

Our Purpose

Friends of Proclamation Institute Zambia, is investing in the next generation of preachers and teachers. Our desire is to help raise up spiritual leaders in the church. When the preaching and teaching are right and in line with the Word of God, the wider church is built up and strengthened in the faith.

“The vision for Proclamation Zambia is not only a vision for Zambia, but it is a vision for Africa.  Training men and women for ministry is the most strategic endeavour that we can ever venture into. There are many churches that are being planted, but very few trained men and women to help grow those churches.”
– Dr Lazarus Phiri

Classes offered to students are:

  • Bible Overview

  • Basic Christian Doctrine

  • Christian Ministry

  • The Church and its Mission

  • African Church History

  • Engaging with the World

  • Practical Expository Ministry

  • Bible Handling

An annual preaching conference at Proclamation Institute Zambia models biblical expository preaching.

Graduating Class of 2024

Our Current Challenge and Opportunity

The government of Zambia is now requiring that PIZ transition from a one year institution to one providing two years of instruction for its students. This will benefit students by providing additional course offerings. Since students must support themselves financially following graduation, the additional year will provide courses to equip them to be “tent makers” or self-supporting, while doing ministry.

This change requires expansion of facilities and adds cost to a student’s education.

You can support Proclamation Institute Zambia in two ways:

  • Prayer for students, teachers, work staff, and all aspects of this ministry

  • Financial giving for the support of students, or to help cover the costs of expanding PIZ facilities

Students’ costs per year include:

  • $1764 - Tuition

  • $2520 - Lodging

  • $1764 - Meals

  • $ 756 - Teaching materials

    $6804 - Total

Infrastructure needs include:

  • Finishing the College Hall used for teaching space and conferences

  • Housing for college work staff

  • Expanding the solar electricity capacity of PIZ

SUPPORT PIZ FINANCIALLY:

Friends of Proclamation Institute Zambia is a 501 (c)(3) organization, and all donations through Friends of PIZ are tax deductible.

Donations for this ministry may also be made by check to Friends of PIZ.

Our address is

Friends of PIZ
P. O. Box 6322
Siloam Springs, AR 72761

(Donations made by check avoid the service fee charged by credit card companies and other payment organizations.)

Friends of Proclamation Institute Zambia Board of Directors

Ms. Dyness Kasungami

Ms. Andrea Williams

Breck Castleman

Rev. Breck Castleman

Ms. Amanda Sorenson

Dr. James Cooke