The Sunday Mail
Desire Ncube recently in Chatsworth
YOUNG people should lead exemplary lives and not be influenced by modern fads to depart from the norms, values and beliefs they have been taught, Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe national youth leader Dr Clever Gomba has said. Dr Gomba said this on the sidelines of the AFM in Zimbabwe Annual National Youth Conference at Rufaro Conference Centre in Chatsworth, Masvingo last week.
The conference was themed “Heavenly mandate in a worldly generation” and drew over 68 000 youth from all over Zimbabwe. The conference —punctuated with music, sermons and teachings – focused on the well-being and grooming of young people.
“Technology has brought positive and negative effects to its users, not all technology brings positivity. If misused it can harm society and again the church is not spared,” said Dr Gomba.
“Youths should stay away from the destructive misuse of technology, and instead take advantage of it to bring dynamic changes and progressive development for both the country and church.
“When youths are careful in applying their technological skills towards positive things, they can assist the nation towards developing the religion and the strengthening of religious faith.
These characteristics are nurtured by preserving the true Apostolic faith which were laid down years ago by our forefathers.”
Dr Gomba said the attendance of thousands of youths was clear demonstration of their appreciation of the importance of strengthening their faith and transforming fellow youths across Zimbabwe.
The conference saw the church’s national youth department honouring more than 200 students who excelled in the 2015 Zimsec examinations with 8 As and above at O-Level and at least 13 points at A-Level.
AFM in Zimbabwe’s youth department accommodates people aged between 14 and 40.
