Joshua Maponga Biography: Wife, Age, Profile, Net Worth, Books, Nationality, Lectures, Degrees, Wiki

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Joshua Maponga (born 6 July 1969) is a popular and controversial motivational speaker, social entrepreneur and musician from Zimbabwe.

This famous figure is also a philosopher and a leader. He is passionate about community development and has worked with several large organizations.

He has worked with Visio Design House and South African Entrepreneurial Development.

Joshua Maponga also worked for the UK’s Centre for Global Governance.

He is also a well known television personality, hosting Joshua on DSTV channel 331.

Zimbabwean musician

Joshua Maponga
Joshua Maponga: History, Biography, Photos
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First and last name: Joshua Maponga
Church: Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA)
Born: July 6, 1969 (age 55)
Place of birth: Gauteng, South Africa
Nationality: South Africa
Parents: Do not have
Height: Do not have
Siblings: Do not have
Wife • Husband/wife: Not public
Children: Two
Job: Pastor • Businessman
Net asset value: $500,000-$750,000

Early life

Joshua Maponga was born on July 6, 1969.

He was born in the Gauteng region of South Africa.

He was raised by both his father and mother. His life changed when he dedicated his life to Christ, that is, when he was born again in his youth.

He was greatly influenced by Nelson Mandela after he was affected by the Apartheid regime in South Africa.

Education

An effective communicator, Joshua Maponga holds a degree in Philosophy. He furthered his education after enrolling in the Construction Entrepreneurship Training (CET) Program.

He also holds a BA in Philosophy (Theology) and a MA in Theology.

He earned his degree from Andrews University, a university located in central Michigan.

He also holds certifications from several international organizations and specializes in banking and project management.

Career

Joshua Maponga began his career as a pastor at Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He also has experience with several non-profit organizations.

Joshua Maponga has served as a Christian pastor in both South Africa and other African countries. He has served and pastored in Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Nigeria, Kenya, and Botswana, among others.

He has worked in the corporate, religious and social sectors for many years. Many people call him the Innovator because of his unique and vibrant way of thinking.

Joshua Maponga is the CEO of the Thought Farmers Institute, another job this famous figure holds. In this organization, he nurtures young leaders.

Argumentative

Joshua Maponga was taken to court by several LGBT rights groups in 2018 for making anti-LGBT allegations in January of that year.

He declared “homosexuals are lower than animals.” The bishop was taken to the Port Elizabeth Equalities Court after making the statement.

He admitted that while he may have gone too far with this statement, he saw no need to be hung on the cross and forced to amend the Bible or church regulations, according to his own words.

Joshua Maponga was taken to court by the South African Human Rights Commission for what he said. He said it on January 13 during a service at the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, KwaMagxaki.

According to the Zimbabwean Observer on July 27, 2020, this prominent pastor has been suspended from his ministry by the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA). Joshua Maponga is an advocate of decolonization of the Christian faith.

He claimed that the work depicted a white Jesus and a white society, and that the Christian savior was not a caricature of colonial Christianity.

The church expressed concerns about the content of Pastor Joshua Maponga’s gospel and the way it was communicated in a letter signed by Michael Rugube Ngwaru.

Since then, Joshua Maponga has been banned from attending, speaking, preaching or presiding over any Church activities in South Africa, forcing him to leave the SDA.

Personal life

Joshua Maponga is a father and a husband. He is married and the father of two (2) daughters.

He wrote a book titled Shopping Skills and the birth and development of his children inspired him to write this book.

Social Media

Joshua Maponga is active on Instagram. He has a large fan base and frequently shares Christian quotes.

His account name is @JoshuaMaponga.

Net asset value

Controversial Zimbabwean public speaker and musician Joshua Maponga has an estimated net worth of $500,000 to $750,000.

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