Joseph Dhlamini is attending “The Base” church in Harare which is affiliated to New Covenant Ministries International. The Base was previously known as Gateway To The Nations. I chatted to Joseph recently in Harare, Zimbabwe about cultural issues in rural communities and on what “grassroots” is all about
M.M: When you did you join the Foundations for Farming team?
J.D: I joined the Foundations for Farming team on a full time basis in 2008 although I was involved with Foundations for Farming way back doing teachings. I am based at Westgate.
M.M: We’ve often heard the term “grassroots” being used. Please can you explain what “grassroots” is?
J.D: Grassroots is a team of Trainer of Trainers who are equipped to take Foundations for Farming principles to the communities. The spiritual aspects that I teach them are on how culture and tradition affect the communities spiritually.
M.M: Interesting. I’d love to hear more. How does the Grassroots Trainer of Trainers (ToT’s) actually impart and impact the communities they go into?
J.D: They model, teach and walk alongside the people in the communities.
M.M: What exactly do you teach the Grassroots Trainer of Trainers?
J.D: Apart from Foundations for Farming principles, I teach basic theology including Life School, Alpha, how to walk alongside communities and how to disciple people.
M.M: How has Operation trumpet call impacted the Mashonaland region of Zimbabwe (Mutare, Harare, Mount Darwin, Kadoma, Chipinge and beyond)?
J.D: From the stories we've heard, many people have turned from traditional farming methods to Foundations for Farming, non-christians are turning to God because of the teachings they are receiving, standards have improved in the fields and people are saying that God has remembered them.
M.M: Excellent. This is so encouraging. Thanks Joseph. I look forward to hearing more on "How Culture affects Communities"
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