FIFMI RSA Deeperlife Zone One

14/05/2026

History of ZAOGA Forward In Faith Ministries International (FIFMI)

ZAOGA FIFMI is one of the fastest-growing Pentecostal movements to come out of Africa. Here’s how it started and grew:

The Calling of Apostle Ezekiel Guti
Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti was born 5 May 1923 in Ngaone, Chipinge, Zimbabwe.
His journey began in the 1930s with a supernatural encounter in the forest where God told him “Fear not, sin not”.
He preached for 75 years non-stop, from 1948 until his death on 5 July 2023.

Humble Beginnings – 12 May 1960
ZAOGA was founded under a gum tree in Bindura, Zimbabwe.
At first it was called AOGA, later ZAOGA Forward in Faith, and now known worldwide as Forward In Faith Ministries International (FIFMI).
In 1963, while praying in Bindura caves, God told him to learn English and preach in English “because you shall go to many countries with my Word”.

Growth and Expansion
From that small beginning, the ministry grew rapidly and is now in over 179 nations and states.
It operates under different names in different regions:
- Forward In Faith Church International
- Assembleia De Deus Africana (ADA) in Mozambique and Portuguese-speaking nations.
The vision is a self-supporting, self-administrating, self-propagating church. 62bd2356

Training & Institutions
To train leaders, Archbishop Guti founded Africa Multi-Nation For Christ College (AMFCC) in 1977 after carrying the vision for 10 years.
There are now 7 AMFCC Bible colleges across Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, and Ghana.
Over 10,000 pastors have been trained and sent out.

Other Ministries
He also established:
Forward in Faith Children’s Home, Children’s Ministry
Gracious Women’s Fellowship, Husband’s Agape International Fellowship
Africa Christian Business Fellowship
Schools, colleges, a hospital, and a university.
He authored over 113 books.

After Archbishop Guti’s homegoing in July 2023:
The ministry is led by Archbishop Dr Joseph Joe Guti and Apostle Miriam NyashaGuti.
Senior Archbishop Dr Eunor Guti serves in an advisory role.
In May 2025, ZAOGA FIFMI celebrated its 65th anniversary, and in May 2026 marked 66 years.

The Heart of It: It started with one man obeying God’s voice under a tree in Bindura, and became a global movement reaching millions with the gospel of Jesus Christ

08/05/2026

07/05/2026

Ezekiel Guti Convention Centre, located at:

30 Premier Road, Clayville Ext 3, Olifantsfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 🇿🇦

It’s the FIFMI headquarters in South Africa and a world-class 8000-seater facility that was officially dedicated to the Lord in March 2025. The centre has hosted major events including the Zone 1 Deeper Life Conference

As God promised his servant go and teach my people my word and I will prosper them
We are witnessing the results of his faithfulness

07/05/2026

Anniversary season
66 years of Gods Grace

05/05/2026

He walked for health. He walked for God. Now WE walk for the legacy

Before he ever stood behind the pulpit, Apostle Ezekiel Guti made it a point to walk — building both spiritual and physical strength.

Today we WALK ON
Join us as we continue the legacy through the Walkathon, Aerobics, Marathon, Relay, Praise, KMD Tambourine, Spiritual Dances… all in one place!

04/05/2026

Extracted from: Guidance and Example Of A Praying Church:

"It is easy to preach to people who pray, they receive the Word easily. When you preach to people who do not pray, they will look at you and say in their hearts, "Can you move my heart and bless me with your preaching?" But when you preach to people who pray, they will quickly receive the Word because they have been prepared in their hearts through prayer.

It is prayer that makes people want to receive the Word of God.
When you have the knowledge of God only, but you do not pray, nothing will happen. There will be no anointing because you only have the knowledge without prayer.

03/05/2026

Greater Gauteng FORWARD IN FAITH family showed up BIG for Apostle Ezekiel Guti!

Members from across the Gauteng came together to celebrate the life and legacy of the legend — Walkathon, Aerobics, Marathon, Relay, Praise, KMD Tambourine, Spiritual Dances… it was ALL in one place!
And of course, the Word was preached!

The spirit was HIGH. The energy was UNSTOPPABLE.

02/05/2026

Celebrating the Great Legendary - 75years non stop preaching the undiluted gospel of Jesus Christ from Bindura under a gum tree in 1960 to 177 nations.

01/05/2026

02 May 2026 – Ezekiel H. Guti Day

Tomorrow we celebrate a global icon, Archbishop Prof. Ezekiel H. Guti, whose apostolic calling and unwavering faith impacted lives across continents.

Through FIFMI and ZAOGA Forward In Faith, generations have been saved, healed, and empowered for Christ.

We remember. We rejoice. We run with the vision.
The Legacy Continues. The Legacy Lives On.