Who We Are
Imbila Publishers
Publishing Good News for Africa
"Imbila" means "good news" in the Zambian Bemba language
Publishing Good News for Africa
Imbila Publishers is a non-profit startup company registered in Zambia, with the vision to provide affordable, accessible Christian books and ministry resources for the Church in Africa to promote discipleship and growth.
To serve the African church by fostering engagement with resources through relationships and dialogue to promote discipleship and growth, accomplished through the publication of books and materials, as well as hosting seminars and training events.
To provide leaders in Africa with affordable, reliable, accessible, and relevant theological and ministry resources.
Guiding everything we do
Proclaiming the good news through every resource we publish and every relationship we build.
Fostering discipleship and spiritual maturity in the African church through accessible resources.
Remaining steadfastly committed to biblical truth in all our publications and training.
"Publishing Good News for Africa"
"Imbila, your resource partner"
"Imbila, resourcing today's church leader"
Christian books and materials
Quality printing services
Wide distribution network
Christian resource sales
To establish a company that covers expenses, earns an annual profit, and pays a yearly dividend to Central Africa Baptist University (CABU) to train servant leaders in Africa. No director will benefit; all earnings will grow the business and fund the approved non-profit Charity.
Governed by a Board of Directors, served by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and run by a General Manager. The CEO of Imbila and the Chairman of the Board of CABU (or another member appointed by the CABU Board of Directors) serve as permanent members of the Imbila Board.
Provides governance and strategic oversight
Leads the organization
Oversees daily operations
Permanent board representation
How we fulfill our mission
Resourcing leaders with affordable, reliable, accessible, and relevant theological and ministry resources through publishing, seminars, and training, and providing local church training through materials (Bible studies, Issues for Christian living) and training events.
Providing affordable libraries for pastors, encouraging a reading culture among the congregation, and helping the pastor train ministry leaders.
Includes local Imbila Bookshop sales, a network of church-based book-table sales, and supplying local bookshop businesses. Promotion involves videos, social media, an online store, and an annual book fair at CABU.
Working with partners (like Crossway) for strategic giveaways (e.g., One Million Bibles project), and publishing local authors (with a goal of 6 books in 2024).