effectiveness and precision. He has already proved himself to be equal to the task already in his interaction with the associations. Consequently, we wish, as MCG to formally commend and thank Rev Obose for his successful stint as Convener. Having taken over from yet another MCG President who was the Convener before him, Rev Hans, he handled matters of association with a lot of efficiency. It was during this period, with the leadership of both, that the MCG, IYZA, ACCM and UPWF were approved. It was also during their time that the associations held two Imbizo, visited Zimbabwe and Zambia, and most importantly, played significant roles in ensuring that the agenda of associations remain firmly in the General Assembly and Executive Commission space. We thank Rev Obose for his leadership and wish Rev Mshumpela all the best in his new position. It is these events which elevates the importance of this conference. Clearly, all these happenings have brought in a new trajectory in the life and works of the MCG. Yesterday cannot remain tomorrow, but we need to take advantage of the new ideas and surge forward with speed to ensure that the MCG indeed becomes the association of choice. We should use this new environment to move a step ahead, negate the past, and look with vision, a new life, new attitudes, new energy and a new dedication to the growth of our church and our Guild. This is the reason why it was important as the MCG to revise our strategic plan, and develop a new visionary path to the growth and relevance of our Indeed this was necessary given the need for us to rechannel our energies on real critical aspects of our association. The adoption of the MCG, Vision 2017 will ensure that we have a focused Guild, with clear objectives, plans and deliverables, which will enable us to measure progress and success. At the
effectiveness and precision. He has already proved himself to be equal to the task already in his interaction with the associations. Consequently, we wish, as MCG to formally commend and thank Rev Obose for his successful stint as Convener. Having taken over from yet another MCG President who was the Convener before him, Rev Hans, he handled matters of association with a lot of efficiency. It was during this period, with the leadership of both, that the MCG, IYZA, ACCM and UPWF were approved. It was also during their time that the associations held two Imbizo, visited Zimbabwe and Zambia, and most importantly, played significant roles in ensuring that the agenda of associations remain firmly in the General Assembly and Executive Commission space. We thank Rev Obose for his leadership and wish Rev Mshumpela all the best in his new position. It is these events which elevates the importance of this conference. Clearly, all these happenings have brought in a new trajectory in the life and works of the MCG. Yesterday cannot remain tomorrow, but we need to take advantage of the new ideas and surge forward with speed to ensure that the MCG indeed becomes the association of choice. We should use this new environment to move a step ahead, negate the past, and look with vision, a new life, new attitudes, new energy and a new dedication to the growth of our church and our Guild. This is the reason why it was important as the MCG to revise our strategic plan, and develop a new visionary path to the growth and relevance of our Indeed this was necessary given the need for us to rechannel our energies on real critical aspects of our association. The adoption of the MCG, Vision 2017 will ensure that we have a focused Guild, with clear objectives, plans and deliverables, which will enable us to measure progress and success. At the