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THE HISTORICAL REFLECTION OF THE INTEGRATION OF THE MINORITY GROUPS WITHIN THE ADVENTIST CHURCH IN ZIMBABWE BETWEEN 1985 AND 1994 by Jonathan Tapera Nzuma Advisor: Kenley Hall ABSTRACT OF GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH DissertationOF GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH Dissertation Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary Title: THE HISTORICAL REFLECTION OF THE INTEGRATION OF THE MINORITY GROUPS WITHIN THE ADVENTIST CHURCH IN ZIMBABWE BETWEEN 1985 AND 1994. Name of researcher: Jonathan Tapera Nzuma Name and degree o f faculty adviser: Kenley Hall, DMin Date completed: August 2010 Problem The integration of minority groups into the mainstream o f the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Zimbabwe has been resisted. In the power struggle that ensued, rooted in complex issues o f multi-ethnicity and multiculturalism, the church has gone through a schism. Little reflective thought has been given to how this schism may have been avoided and how to address similar issues in the future, as well as seeking to embrace wounded members back into the larger Adventist Church. The Method A theological foundation was laid for this project by examining the biblical doctrine o f unity in diversity as portrayed in both the Old and New Testament and the writings o f Ellen G. White. Documents pertaining to organizational structures that supported racism in the church pre and post independence, and how they impacted on the decision making process by leadership, were examined. Conflict resolution methods were also considered in the context of racial reconciliation. Committee and session minutes that relate to minority integration were also explored. Five questionnaires were distributed: two to current members o f the Sabbath Keepers Adventists and three to current members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The purpose o f the questionnaires was to gain insights from those who personally went through the schism. Two interviews were also conducted with a current member of the SKA and an individual who has rejoined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The gathered information was analyzed to determine emergent themes. Reflective thought was given to how this schism may have been avoided, how to address similar issues in the future, and how to bring former members back into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This research project will follow the lines o f a qualitative paradigm. Results While a small group of minorities were integrated into the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the majority left to form their own organization. The reflective study has confirmed that the reason for this schism was a power struggle rooted in the complexities o f racism and ethnocentrism. It also revealed the mistakes that were made on both sides that contributed to the ongoing conflict. Conclusions Ultimately recommendations were drawn from this reflective study to address similar situations in the future and to reach out the former Seventh-day Adventist and draw them back into the church. Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary THE HISTORICAL REFLECTION OF THE INTEGRATION OF THE MINORITY GROUPS WITHIN THE ADVENTIST CHURCH IN ZIMBABWE BETWEEN 1985 AND 1994. A Project Report Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor o f Ministry by Jonathan Tapera Nzuma August 2010 © Copyright by Jonathan Tapera Nzuma 2010 All Rights Reserved THE HISTORICAL REFLECTION OF THE INTEGRATION OF THE MINORITY GROUPS WITHIN THE ADVENTIST CHURCH IN ZIMBABWE BETWEEN 1985 AND 1994 A project presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Ministry by Jonathan Tapera Nzuma APPROVAL BY THE COMMITTEE: D irectoraf DMin Program, Skip Bell <1 f ?A Dean, SDA Theological Seminary, Denis Fortin David Penno a. rcX, cf'j t $ -& ! i Date approved TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract of Graduate Student Research i TABLE OF CONTENTSi ACKNOWLEDGMENTS v CHAPTER 1

The Historical Reflection of the Integration of the Minority Groups Within the Adventist Church in Zimbabwe Between 1985 and 1994