Department of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Assistant Director Godfrey Kaoma has challenged Christians in the country to ensure their faith reflects in their behavior, beyond the Christian nation declaration.
He has noted that despite Zambia having been declared a Christian Nation, moral vices such as hate speech and decisive behaviour have continued among some sections of society.
Mr Kaoma has stressed that it is therefore important for Christians in Zambia to not only read but also reflect on the word of God, allowing it to transform their lives for the better.
The Director said this during an Interdenominational Bible Reading Marathon, at the United Church of Zambia (UCZ) Saint Paul’s congregation in Lusaka.
“My dear fellow Christians, as we read the Bible in the next three days, we are all challenged to let the word of God transform us, so that that declaration of the Christian nation can make sense”, he emphasised.
Speaking in an interview with ZANIS, on the sidelines of the event, Salvation Army Church Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life Development, Brenda Critch commended the government for actively participating in the Bible Reading Marathon.
Lieutenant Colonel Critch added that it is impressive to see a country dedicate three days to reading the Bible and encouraging its people to get back to the word of God.
And in a separate interview, Seventh Day Adventist Church Southern Zambia Union Conference Ministerial Secretary, Silas Chabala emphasised the importance of having a leadership, guided by the Bible in order to promote integrity in the country.
“If we are going to have a people and nation of integrity, we need to have a leadership well vested in the word of God to guide all plans, strategies and policies. This marathon should serve as a precursor to what should be obtained in the nation daily”, Dr Chabala said.
The National Bible Reading Marathon was launched on October 7, 2025 and officially kicked off by Vice President, Mutale Nalumango.
