Though founded in the American Midwest, the Zionist church is now a predominately South African congregation which practices spiritual healing and abstinence. Drawing similarities to Pentecostal and Charismatic worshippers, the Zionist church is the largest Christian faith in Africa. In addition to South Africa, the Zion Christian Church has congregations in Lesotho, Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
Given the size of the Zionist movement, the practices and beliefs vary across congregations, though several commonalities exist. You’ll find echoes of the Charismatic movement with the heart of Evangelism – both of which are mixed with traditional African rites.