Arise and Build!

Above: The Main Entrance

We believe that in our life time, God has entrusted us with a project to build Him a House of worship, a structure that will reflect His beauty and glory.

By the grace of God the building project has passed the half way stage. We are almost there, having completed the foundation, the first floor slab concrete and the columns.

God is inviting you to partner with Him to build the Blessing Centre. By so doing God is giving you an opportunity to be blessed.
I believe when you sow in this fertile ground, God will build your life, marriage, employment, business, ministry, education and finances.

God is no man’s debtor, when you take care of His business, He will take care of your business. God is giving you an opportunity to be blessed. Go for it, be a part of what God is doing in Zambia. Sow a seed and reap a harvest. By so doing you will be investing in the kingdom of God.  Mathew 6:19-21.

Shalom! 

Above: Bishop Joe and Pastor Bernadette Imakando

Over the past ten years to date, the membership of Bread of Life Church International (BLCI) has grown exponentially from time to time in order to accommodate the increasing membership.

In view of the rapid growth, it became necessary for the church to acquire a larger extent of land for the purpose of constructing a building with a greater capacity that can accommodate the growing numbers.
It was desired that the new church building be a multi-purpose facility that would meet the functional and operational requirements of church members with diverse social and spiritual needs that will extend to the benefits of the general community.

Left: Elder Anderson Malumo - Projects Manager

As a result, the church purchased a 5 acre plot of land in Emmasdale situated at the corner of Vubu and Lumumba Road and construction works are in progress.

It has been planned that the development should be undertaken and completed within 16 months to enable the church move into the new premises.

Whilst the church could have financed the project in full, it is necessary however, to avoid a prolonged construction period which may result in cost overruns and congestion of the current premises which have become inadequate to accommodate the growth in membership.

Once the building is constructed, beneficiaries will emanate from all social levels of our society such as individuals and groups of people or communities, private and public organizations and non-governmental organizations. Further, it is expected that benefits of this infrastructure, will also be expected to the local municipality and the government in general.

Your giving to the building project will greatly accelerate it implementation and physical completion. BLCI is therefore asking for your financial support so that together we can complete a multi-purpose building complex which is currently under construction.

Your giving to this building project will bless others and you in turn will be blessed beyond measures.
God richly bless you as you faithfully give!

The church history

Bread of Life Church International (BLCI) was born from a prophetic word on 13th September 1992 from a small Baptist Church with 120 members situated at plot number Chinyunyu Road in Emmasdale, Zambia.
The prophetic word ‘Iam giving you thousands, you will possess the land and feed the people with the Bread of life’ was later transformed to ‘Bringing thousands into the Kingdom’ which was in line with the church’s vision.

The prophetic word has proved to be the power of God behind Bishop Imakando’s work as the church keeps on growing rapidly over the years from 120 to 9,500 members, whose composition includes people of different classes.  

The church cuts across different cultures, creed and colour embracing nationalities from various countries in line with its international status.

To date, the church has established 85 mission churches in Zambia with 4 based in foreign countries. Apart from that, Bread of Life also runs a weekly television ministry called ‘Hour of Blessing’.

Bread of Life is also composed of various ministries, Primary and Basic Schools, School of ministry etc.

Due to increase in the number of people, the church has embarked on building the Blessing Centre complex that will house over 10,000 people in the main auditorium. It will stand to be the largest single auditorium in the nation of Zambia.

The Blessing Centre Complex:

Auditorium
A new auditorium will be a modern facility with a capacity of 10,000 people. It’s designed to service conferences, meetings, forums, musical festivals and many more.

Special events Halls
A 1000 seater and two 500 seater halls form part of the complex designed to cater for social functions and seminars.

Business Centre
This facility will service the needs of members and the community in requiring internet, telephone and other secretarial services.

Chapel
This special facility will cater for baptisms, weddings, small funerals and services as need arise.
Day Care and Primary School
This will provide love, care and education to children in a Christian environment.

Administrative Offices
This will house the head office and provide a one stop shop for servicing the needs of people in an effective conducive environment.

Radio and TV Studios
This facility will provide for professional audio and digital recordings. Plans are underway to broadcast the word of God through the air waves to those who may be far away from the worshipping centre.

School of Ministry
This will be an in-house Bible school aimed at equipping men and women for effective ministry.

Gymnasium
Apart from providing spiritual, human development and moral guidance to its members, the church will also have a gymnasium which will serve as a fitness centre and physical education.

Restaurant
This will double as a coffee shop and a place of eating in a Christian environment. It will be a place of fellowship and building relationship.

Clinic
A pilot project to service the medical needs of members and the community for outpatient and observations.

The Blessing Centre: Work in Progress

Balcony overlooking the main entrance	Site workers trying to beat the deadline
Ablution block	Staircase leading to the first floor
The first floor	The reception
	Left: The main auditorium