Scripture Union of Malawi
Scripture Union of Malawi
The vision of SUM is to see children and young people following Jesus, filled with hope, and transforming Malawi.
Working with children, young people and families, in schools and churches, SUM’s main emphasis is in:
•Encouraging Bible-reading through the production of Bible-reading aids and the distribution of Christian Literature
•Youth and Bible Clubs, and Bible Study Groups
•Training for School-leavers
•AIDS Prevention and Education Programmes
•Youth Camps
•Family Ministries
In the late 1960’s a number of people, both Malawians and expatriates, who knew of Scripture Union’s (SU) ministry in other countries had tried to introduce various aspects of SU work amongst young people, alongside their other responsibilities.
In 1970, they called Ralph and Jane Hanger to come and concentrate on establishing the ministry of Scripture Union in Malawi (SUM).
As there was already a national organisation – Student Christian Organisation of Malawi (SCOM) – doing a good work in the Secondary schools of Malawi, SUM concentrated on working with the young people who had left secondary schools and colleges and had moved to the towns.
Bible study groups were established across denominations for these young people as they were encouraged to be active in their own churches.
After a few years Ralph was given an active role in SCOM, as Literature Secretary, which formed positive links with the schools ministry throughout the country. Bible reading promotion in urban and rural congregations became an important part of the ministry and in the early 1980's a teachers’ Christian Fellowship, mainly for primary school teachers, led to Primary school Bible clubs being established.
The current staff members of SU Malawi
SU Malawi’s National Director, Amon Chanika