By Agatha Kadzinje

Blantyre, November 13, Mana: Christos Ambassadors Students Ministry (CASM) has organized a Blantyre Universities and Colleges Conference (BUCC) on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Malawi College of Accountancy (Blantyre Campus).

Pastor Kennie Mulinde, Founder of CASM, told Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Wednesday that the conference aims at providing both spiritual and academic guidance to university students.

“Most university students lack direction in their spiritual and academic lives. Many students are unsure how to manage their studies effectively. They often get involved in activities that distract them from their academic goals.

“At this conference, we will provide practical techniques to help the students excel in their studies,” he said.

Mulinde who will also be the guest speaker at BUCC, added that the conference aims at equipping the youth with knowledge to help shape their future.

“When you’re in university, it’s easy to think that youthfulness last forever. But the reality is that we all grow older each year, so it’s important to shape our future now to avoid problems later. Even in our youth, we must prepare for the future because the more we know God, the more we understand our lives,” he said.

Mulinde, however, expressed hope that after the conference, every student will feel a renewed purpose to live for and serve God.

“The activities at the conference will help attendees realize that they are here for a God-given purpose, which they should actively pursue,” he said.

Mulinde also shared CASM’s long-term goal to reach university students not only in Blantyre but across the country.

CASM’s Head of Administration, Chawezi Gondwe told Mana in a separate interview that the conference will include interactive programmes, worship experiences, music and arts performances and teachings from the Bible.

Gondwe added that many university students think that serving the Lord might hinder their success in college.

“This mindset often discourages the youth from engaging in church activities on campus. BUCC will help change this perception by showing students how they can balance their academic and spiritual lives. Success in academics can be achieved when God is involved,” he said.

He added that BUCC is the beginning of what will become an annual event for university students and CASM’s conferences were mainly targeted at secondary schools.

Gondwe shared CASM dream to expand its campus ministries to both public and private universities across Malawi and eventually, internationally to spread the gospel among students.

He, therefore, encouraged all university students to attend the conference, describing it as a life-changing experience.

The conference will be held from 01:00 p.m to 04:30 p.m. Christos Ambassadors Students Ministry (CASM) is an interdenominational, campus-based ministry and a branch of Christos Ambassadors Ministries International, founded on February 3, 2023.