Background
Chirisa, Farai Jonah was born on May 29, 1940 in Chivhu, Zimbabwe.
Chirisa, Farai Jonah was born on May 29, 1940 in Chivhu, Zimbabwe.
Student, Mutare Teachers College, 1962. Diploma in theology, United Theological College, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1967. Bachelor in Theological, Hartley Victoria University, Manchester, England, 1977.
Circuit minister, Methodist Church, Norton, England, 1968-1970;
circuit minister, Methodist Church, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 1971-1974;
circuit minister, Methodist Church, Harare, Zimbabwe, since 1974;
bishop, Methodist Church, since 1986. Secretary conference Methodist Church, Harare, 1983-1986. Vice principal United Theological College, Harare, 1985-1986.
Member Executive Committee Zimbabwe Christian Council, since 1986.
Member World Methodist Council, World Council Churches (executive committee).
Married Gladys Pazuichaenda, August 19, 1972. Children: Shingirai, Tapiwa, Chipo, Ngoni.