From Humble Beginnings
Kibidula’s 4,776 acres were donated to the Seventh-day Adventist church in 1961. Early attempts at conventional farming efforts struggled against the local climate and soil. Then, in 1989, a small team from Riverside Farm in Zambia was invited to establish a similar mission on the property of Kibidula.
What God began through that small team has grown into three schools, a publishing and printing ministry, a thriving avocado farm, and many other outreach ministries. Today, Kibidula equips and sends workers who are sharing the hope of Jesus with communities throughout Tanzania and beyond.
“True education means more than the pursual of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being, and with the whole period of existence possible to man.“
Education – pg 17
Education
Our three schools combine biblical instruction with practical, hands-on education that prepares students for lives of purpose and service. Guided by Scripture, we seek to develop wisdom, integrity, faithful stewardship, and strong character while equipping students with the knowledge and practical skills needed for true education, meaningful work, and service in their communities.
Agriculture
Agriculture is integrated into all three of our schools, where students gain practical, hands-on experience while learning regenerative farming methods and biblical principles of stewardship. Beyond the classroom, Kibidula Farm Limited operates more than 600 acres of avocado orchards and is testing apples and other promising crops suited to the region.
The farm exists for more than agricultural production. Its primary purpose is to help sustain Kibidula’s ministry while serving as a model of responsible land stewardship and regenerative agriculture. Rather than creating dependence, we seek to equip local farmers with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed. Through seminars, practical training, and ongoing technical support, they learn to cultivate their own land more productively and sustainably. We also partner with local farmers by purchasing their avocados and exporting them to international markets, giving them access to markets they could not otherwise reach, increasing the value of their harvests, and strengthening their livelihoods.
Mission
Through practical health training, we equip both our School of Evangelism students and our Bible workers to use healthy lifestyle principles in the communities they serve. As they meet practical needs and help people improve their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, they build genuine friendships and, as God opens doors, share the hope of Jesus Christ.
