Reverend Dr. Christopher M’kandawire is the Senior Pastor at David Livingstone Memorial Presbyterian Church for the past 20 years. He is the past moderator of the General Assembly of the Uniting Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa (UPCSA) which is all Presbyterian churches in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe (about 3,000 congregations).
He is the immediate past Moderator for the Munali Presbytery and the Business Convener of the General Assembly. He is an Executive Director for Rock of Africa Mission (Zambia), a trustee member of the Pastor’s Fellowship of Livingstone and the Chairperson of the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ).
Dr. Mkandawire holds a Doctor of Divinity Degree from Louisiana Baptist University, a Bachelor of Theology degree from the University of Western Cape, diploma in Theology from UCZ Theological College, Certificate in Computer Studies, Tutor’s Certificate (TEEZ) and a Certificate in Bee Keeping.
Pastor Chris, as he is known by many friends, is kind, wise and passionate about mission which glorifies God. He is widely known for his inspirational teaching and highly sought after as a speaker and advisor.
He has enjoyed 20 years of marriage to Rhoda and together they are raising 3 children after also raising several nieces and nephews.