16/11/2025
*Stronger For Longer Series* (15/11/25)
*Bishop Collin Munemo ordained Fig’s 7th Bishop*
By: DP Patricia Edwin
BULAWAYO — Faith In God Ministries International (Fig) has expanded its senior leadership following the ordination of Apostle Collin Munemo into the Bishopric at the just-ended Equipping the Saints Conference in Bulawayo.
Apostle Munemo becomes the seventh Bishop in the ministry, after being consecrated by Archbishop Dr. Asa Gurupira, Founder and Visionary of FIG. The appointment marks a significant milestone in both the life of the new Bishop and the global outlook of the ministry.
Bishop Munemo said he felt deeply honoured by the elevation, describing it as a humbling recognition of long-standing service. “I feel honoured and humbled to be trusted with such a higher office, as you know I have done nothing to deserve this,” he said.
A local Pastor at House of Bread FIG Mabvuku Assembly, Bishop Collin is expected to vacate the role of overseeing Tabernacle of Grace Province (Harare East) as he takes charge of Region 7 as its Bishop.
Tracing his footprint in ministry which spans 22 years, it all was marked by sacrifice, service and steadfast commitment. He recalled the challenges of his first deployment. “I remember my first deployment in Mhondoro in the rural area. Imagine from a town life adjusting to a rural life. It wasn’t easy, but by God’s grace we managed,” he confided. In 2006 he was appointed Overseer of Mashonaland West Province, overseeing urban assemblies while based in a rural setting, an experience he described as stretching yet formative.
Munemo was later transferred to Chinhoyi to pioneer an assembly from scratch. “By God’s grace we forged ahead and established the work,” he remembered. In 2015, he was deployed to Harare East Province, taking over Mabvuku assembly and provincial leadership responsibilities. He said the journey shaped his leadership character. “Loyalty, obedience, perseverance and maturity are the key things that have helped us to be where we are. In all this journey we never complained. We kept focused on our assignment.”
Stepping into the Bishopric, Munemo said he is committed to expanding the work of the ministry through church planting, establishing districts, and ensuring effective ex*****on of the FIG vision. “My greatest assignment is to work beyond duty, giving it all to kingdom business. Nothing else but kingdom business,” he said. To upcoming ministers, he urged diligence and focus. “Be vigilant, stay on your line, don’t drag your feet. Move away from expecting to be paid but focus on your assignment and do it to the dot, for your reward is from heaven.”
The Archbishop described the ordination of bishops as essential for strengthening FIG’s leadership base and ensuring that ministry expansion is effectively supported. He said ordination affirms a leader’s capacity to refine, develop and advance the work of God. “Ordination into the bishopric is very, very important because it brings an awareness to the individual that he is material to the work of God at that level and so should expand the work. He is given a cradle, but he has to develop it,” he said.
He added that expanding leadership roles ensures that the growing church remains structurally sound. “When you are doing God’s work, if you don’t refine the net, you will lose the sheep. If we do not refine and increase leadership platforms, the fish comes and slips off,” he said.
The Archbishop said Bishop Munemo was chosen based on longstanding qualities demonstrated consistently over decades. “The first one is the issue of persistence and consistency in the work of God — remaining standing for a long time. He has been with us almost from the beginning,” he said. He highlighted Munemo’s pioneering work in Mhondoro and Chinhoyi as examples of apostolic strength. “He did break fallow ground in a number of areas. That is apostleship.”
He also emphasized the importance of a stable marriage. “You can’t lead people at that level with your marriage in tatters,” he noted. Munemo’s ability to manage leaders without creating division was another factor. “We have noticed that he is able to handle leaders under him without making them fight or getting into unnecessary contentions,” he said. His consistency in character, preaching and conduct further solidified his suitability.
The Archbishop said the ordination aligns with FIG’s global vision. “Our eyes are now on the globe, and we are spreading leadership at the highest level so that we can manage the continents well,” he said. Bishop Munemo will also assume international responsibilities. “He is adding hands at the international platform, and FIG grows that way.”
The Archbishop encouraged pastors and leaders to adopt a global mindset. “We have just passed the transition. We are turning the corner, going into nations of the world,” he said. He reminded the ministry of its core mission: “We are a go-ye church, and our fundamental principle is souls, souls, souls.”
