The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe is the result of British Methodist mission work in Southern Rhodesia. In 1980, the church gained independence from the Methodist Church in Britain. Since then The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe has actively sought to increase its membership. Currently the growth of the church is proving to be a heavy strain on church leadership. The church is also faced with a high death rate from HIV/AIDS and many orphans in immense need. To address the rapidly increasing needs of the Church’s member great emphasis has been placed on training. Approximately 90 percent of The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe clergy have received training. At present there are 116 ordained clergy including 14 women and 79 student ministers.

The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe runs 11 primary and nine secondary schools. In addition to this the church runs four multipurpose community centres, used for work among women, youth and non-church groups. The schools and centres are used ecumenically.

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