Zvishavane came alive last Friday as Good Shepherd Ministries International hosted an all-night prayer under the theme: Overcoming spiritual strongholds, a gathering expected to merge worship, creative expression, and faith-driven art.
The prayer meeting, which ran from 9pm to 5am at the Seventh Day Adventist church hall near Nil Shops, was not just a spiritual event, but a celebration of artistic ministry — from powerful gospel music to dramatic worship performances that express hope, healing and revival.
Headlining the night virtually from South Africa was Apostle Saidi Kasupe , the visionary behind the Good Shepherd Ministries International, alongside an ensemble of local vibrant ministers including Pastor Tuweni Ncube, Baba Kahwema, Elder Shava, DC Hwicho, and Pastor Mujongondi.
Organisers said the all-night prayer went beyond preaching and intercession, incorporating live gospel performances, spoken word segments, and testimonies — elements that have increasingly become central to Zimbabwe’s faith-based creative movement.
“We believe art and worship are one language — they both reach the heart,” said Apostle Kasupe.
“The night brought together preachers and believers to express their faith creatively while breaking spiritual barriers.”
The event drew inspiration from 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, which speaks of pulling down strongholds through divine power.
Zvishavane, long known for its mining heritage, has in recent years also become a hub for vibrant gospel artistry and youth-driven worship movements.
The all-night prayer attracted believers from across the Midlands province and beyond, uniting them through prayer and deliverance.
“It was more than just a vigil — it was a night of sound, spirit and creativity,” Apostle Kasupe.
With music playing a major role, the event underscored how Zimbabwean churches continue to harness artistic expression — from praise choreography to gospel compositions — as a tool for community building and spiritual revival.