Simon Vuragu serves as the pastor of the Chief Shepherd Baptist Church in Chikombedzi, Zimbabwe.

August 2025 Update

The Chief Shepherd Baptist Church

Ministry Report

When we look back over the past months we are encouraged and humbled by what our Lord Jesus has done in and through this church and its partner churches. We are grateful to the Lord for His sustaining power in us and this ministry as we continue to strive to reflect Jesus to our church and also in our community. Thank you for your prayers for us and our ministries over the past months.

April Outreach Team

The Lord in His providence has sent us two Outreach teams to work alongside of us this year. The first team visited us in April this year. They spent a week with us where they not only preached the Word every night, but were also involved in visitation, street evangelism, a visit to the local orphanage. We were also blessed to have some special teaching for the men in the church and also the young adults.

Chief Shepherd Bible College

We praise the Lord for the continued faithfulness of our students. Please continue to pray for the students and their families, the lecturers, and the Bible College. Pray that the Lord will continue to provide for the needs of the students, and for the daily administration needs, as well as for the need to complete the building of the education block and renovation of the student accommodation.

Easter services at Shavani Baptist Church (Makhanani)

We had a wonderful time together celebrating our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ at the Easter conference. A group of about 30 from Chikombedzi joined us in Shavani. We praise the Lord for the way that this church is growing in their knowledge and love for the Lord.

Christ Seminary Zimbabwe Alumni Conference

We had a wonderful time together as Alumni of Christ Seminary. We were joined by 40 men, both graduates and current students. We were blessed to have Pastor Charlie Rampfumedzi from Christ Seminary in Polokwane join us for this conference.

July Outreach Team

We were once again blessed to have a team join us in ministry in July, this time it was a group of 10 men! William and Sharyn brought the team to Chikombedzi for their 10 day outreach. The team were involved in visitation, street evangelism, evening services, a special day of ministry for the children of the church and also the children at the orphanage, and also a day of ministry in Shavani. We are grateful to this team for the way that they have ministered alongside our church, we are all very encouraged by the time that we spent together.

Update

Unfortunately, we need to amend our previous information regarding Tusa. Tusa Takawira has made the decision not to join our ministry, he was offered a teaching opportunity nearer to his home and so he made the decision that he felt was best for his family. Please join us in praying for Tusa and his family as they continue in ministry in their area. We continue to pray for men to assist the ministry here in Chikombedzi, and we praise the Lord for the men that are being raised up right here in our Bible College. We look forward to seeing how our Heavenly Father is going to work things out for our need for teachers at the Bible College.

Praise Reports

• We praise the Lord for the wonderful wonderful ministry opportunities that He has given us over the past 5 months!
• For the church’s desire to be involved in the 2 outreaches that we have had.
• For the blessed time that we had as Christ Seminary alumni.
• That the Bible College students continue to apply themselves to their studies and ministry opportunities.

Prayer Requests

• That the Lord will continue to give us much wisdom as we serve the local church, the church plant in Shavani, and also the community. Pray that we will remain steadfast and committed to the work of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
• That our church will continue to grow in their love and knowledge of their Saviour.
• That the Lord will meet all the needs of The Chief Shepherd Bible College, the building requirements, and our students.

Thank You

As always, I would like to thank you for your continued prayers, support and interest in our ministry. We are able to accomplish so much more due to your generous support. You are a true encouragement.

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Simon Vuragu

For The Chief Shepherd Baptist Church