Japhet Ndhlovu

Background

About Japhet Ndhlovu

As a seasoned faith leader with over 36 years of experience, I am passionate about driving transformative change and promoting social justice. As the Executive Minister for the Church in Mission Unit at the United Church of Canada's head office in Toronto, I provide strategic leadership to advance the church's Global work and support its justice, faith formation, and outreach initiatives.With a strong background in ecclesiastical, academic, ecumenical, and organizational development, I've held various senior leadership positions, including General Secretary for the Council of Churches in Zambia and Executive staff at the All-Africa Conference of Churches.As a transformative agent and facilitator, I'm committed to building bridges that liberate and unite voices of sacred defiance. I believe in living the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus by actively engaging in transforming history and working to end oppression.Key aspects of my role include:Strategic leadership and visioning for the Church in Mission UnitOverseeing justice, outreach, and global partnership initiativesSupporting faith formation and education programsFostering global and ecumenical relationsManaging staff, budgets, and resourcesCommunicating the importance of mission work and advocating for systemic changeI hold a PhD and two master's degrees, and I'm excited to leverage my experience and expertise to drive meaningful change and promote a more just and compassionate world.my personal vision is to be a transformative agent and a facilitator by building bridges that liberate and unite voices of sacred defiance. While transforming history, I seek to live the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus by actively getting engaged in transforming history and working to end oppression by instigating, inspiring, and I believe in life before death