Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am 58 years old and am a born again Christian who came to the Lord in 1995. I have served as a church deacon in a Pentecostal church in Zimbabwe for about 10 years. After teaching a university course on community mobilization for 3 years I published my first book titled “Community mobilization and stakeholder participation for development” in 2016. In 2017, I received my calling to write Christian books and have to date written 3 such books (2 published;1 pending). Overall I’ve written 4 books.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Template for Leadership. In 2014 I dropped out from a PhD program in Governance and Leadership at the university of Lusaka due to inability to pay the required fees. I also failed to secure a scholarship, so I had no option but to drop out. Since I had already done a lot of research on leadership in preparation for my thesis, I had to pick up the broken pieces in order to write a book on leadership from a Christian perspective after my call to ministry in 2017.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I usually take casual walks during which I pray and do some meditation. During such occasions, I receive some insights or downloads that I then use in my writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Bible is my primary source of inspiration. John Maxwell’ s 5 Levels of Leadership has also been a big influence.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently reading the Bible and some Christian books, while remaining open to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I mainly use social media platforms but I also plan to open a website for promoting my books very soon.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. If ever you fail; try, try again!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When intending to do something don’t be side tracked by what people say.
What are you reading now?
The Bible and other Christian books.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I remain open to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
1) The Bible.
2) Template for Leadership by William Chauke.
3) The 5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell.
4) Poetic Word by William Chauke
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