Eswatini – Kukhany’Okusha Zion Church (KZC)- meaning “new light”- is more than a place of worship:  it is a force for hope and transformation across Eswatini.  With over 36 congregations in Swaziland and South Africa, KZC blends spiritual nurture with deeply rooted social action.  The church runs extensive outreach through Neighborhood Care Points, preschools, feeding programs, health and HIV/AIDS education, and scholarship support for vulnerable youth.  Under its guiding pillars of spiritual growth, expanding fellowship, financial sustainability, and compassionate service, KZC doesn’t just preach love- it lives it, providing material aid, opportunity, dignity, and the chance for brighter tomorrows.

Making Peace Peacefully: Educators and Church Leaders Renew Commitment to Peacebuilding Across Asia Pacific

In January, leaders from Methodist educational institutions across the Asia Pacific region gathered in Manila, Philippines, for the 2026 Asia Pacific Association of Methodist-related Educational Institutions (APAMEI) Conference, themed “Making Peace Peacefully through Education in our Multicultural World.”  The formal program began with worship led by Bishop Emerito Nacpil, whose sermon explored the relationship between grace and peace. Naming the many realities of violence—from poverty and illness to political conflict—he called participants to embody Jesus’ message of peace as a gift to be extended to others.  Throughout the conference, one theme emerged clearly: Methodist education in Asia Pacific plays a vital role in shaping leaders who can build peace peacefully—through justice, dialogue, spirituality, and courageous action. As Dr. Fernandes noted, the challenges are immense, but so is the opportunity. By walking together, APAMEI and its partners can help create a future marked by hope, collaboration, and God’s peace for all.