Bishop Joshua Banda, Zambia

School: Oxford Centre for Mission Studies; Class of: 2011 

Focus of Studies: Bishop Banda’s work focuses on the HIV/AIDS crisis, a field in which he has done considerable work. His previous experience includes the founding of the Hope Clinic, which provides anti-retroviral drugs to more than 800 AIDS patients each month.

About Joshua: Bishop Banda arrived in the UK this September to begin his PhD at OMCS. He is a pastor, bishop, and educator with national responsibilities in the Assemblies of God denomination in Zambia. In addition, he is a key leader in the church’s efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in the region, currently leading a multi-denominational group in conjunction with World Vision, Children AIDS Fund and others.

Family: Joshua and his wife, Gladys, have four children.  

Prayer Request: Joshua will spend time in the UK and in Africa during his studies. The months in England will mean separation from his family. He asks for prayer for them—and for the ministries while he is away.

Email: jhkbanda@zamnet.zm