Lazarus Chilenje

About the Author

Lazarus Chilenje is a distinguished Zambian theologian and scholar whose work bridges biblical interpretation with contemporary ecclesiastical challenges in African Christianity. With a deep-rooted commitment to the Copperbelt Christian community, he explores the intersections of scripture, gender dynamics, and church leadership, advocating for inclusive practices within the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP). His seminal publication, Paul's Gender Theology and the Ordained Women's Ministry in the CCAP in Zambia (Mzuni Books), offers a rigorous analysis of Pauline texts and their implications for women's ordination, drawing on historical, cultural, and theological perspectives to foster dialogue on equality and ministry. Chilenje's scholarship continues to influence theological education and policy in Zambia and beyond, promoting a vision of faith that empowers marginalized voices.