Makondesa, Patrick

The Church History of Providence Industrial Mission 1900-1940

This study explores the historical realities of the religious and political activities of John Chilembwe and the Providence Industrial Mission (PIM). It covers the early period of the mission; the approach to conversion and expansion; membership of the PIM church; PIM?s Ministry of Justice; the ?dark period? of the PIM Ministry ? post 1915; and the mission?s legacy for national liberation discourses.