Bulawayo Church

Jan 6, 2019Jan 12, 2019 / abrokenpastor / Leave a comment

It is great to hear the music, the sound of a few simple instruments and the beauty of the singing.

Lessons in Being a Tourist in Africa (Part 3)

Jan 5, 2019Jan 5, 2025 / abrokenpastor / Leave a comment

Lesson 16: Paying a bride is part of the way of life. Lesson 17: Get away from the tourist areas. Lesson 18: Learn from the locals. Lesson 19: Take a safari and prepare to see nothing but look out for everything.

Lessons in Being a Tourist in Africa (Part 2)

Jan 4, 2019Jan 12, 2019 / abrokenpastor / 1 Comment

Lesson 8: Be prepared to wait. Lesson 9: Experience the Victoria Falls. Lesson 10: Crocodile tastes like chicken. Lesson 11: Don't feed the monkeys. Lesson 12:

Lessons in Being a Tourist in Africa (Part 1)

Jan 3, 2019Jan 12, 2019 / abrokenpastor / Leave a comment

Lesson 1: Don't be an arse! Lesson 2: Respect and honour. Lesson 3: Wear Sunscreen! Lesson 4: Don't frighten the wildlife. Lesson 5: Be prepared for rain. Lesson 6: Observe the sky. Lesson 7: Expect surprises.

My Senses Fly

Jan 2, 2019Jan 12, 2019 / abrokenpastor / Leave a comment

The first thing is the heat. Followed by the smells. Breathing in the African air, the warmth and depth of a myriad of harmoniously clashing scents. It feels like coming home.

Mapfupa Angu Achapfuka

Jan 2, 2019Jan 26, 2019 / abrokenpastor / Leave a comment

Zimbabwe has a rich and complicated history, but as Chigumadzi writes, there is an opportunity to listen to the ancestors, that these bones will rise again. There is hope for Zimbabwe, it nearly died, it has been close to death, but my hope and prayer is that a day is coming when its health will return and a resurrected Zimbabwe will emerge.

Lessons in Hand Washing

Jan 1, 2019Jan 26, 2019 / abrokenpastor / Leave a comment

As I travel I am more than aware of my privilege as a white male with a British passport. I hope I learn some lessons and meet some people that will allow me to make a difference. I hope I am able to use my undeserved privilege for something worthwhile for others.

Zimbabwe

Dec 31, 2018Jan 26, 2019 / abrokenpastor / Leave a comment

I am off to Zimbabwe. I will be with a team travelling around visiting churches, a university and meeting various folk. I don't know what to expect. I meet the team I travel with a few hours before we fly and I have to trust we'll get on, that all the plans are made and … Continue reading Zimbabwe