Anglican Diocese of Eastern Zambia

Ministries

The work of the Diocese

Three flagship programmes carry the ministry of the Church into the parishes and communities of the Eastern Province.

Programmes

Mission, development and enterprise

Diocesan team meeting a rural community during outreach

01

Missions and Church Growth

Evangelism and church planting, catechesis, and the preparation of candidates for baptism and confirmation. In the year reported, 954 candidates were confirmed and 346 baptisms were administered across the Diocese.

Tree planting with a parish community group

02

Church Social Development

Community programmes in health, education, agriculture and environmental care, including tree planting with parish groups and support for vulnerable households.

Members of an enterprise group with their cookstove products

03

Financial Enterprise Development

Enterprise training and income-generating projects, including cookstove production, that build the self-reliance of parishes and the households they serve.

Reported results

Figures reported in the 2025 ADEZ Annual Report.

954
Candidates confirmed
346
Baptisms administered
24
Active parishes
16
Parishes at the previous count

Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

Matthew 25:40

Partner with the Diocese

Churches, institutions and individuals who wish to work with our programmes are welcome to write to the diocesan office.