Heather Wells
It was GREAT seeing Mark and Heather Wells again in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. They visited Kezi and have been a delight to fellowship with. Heather has impacted my life so positively. I enjoy being around her and find it so easy to chat to this amazing lady. I caught up with Heather when she and Mark spent the evening at our home in Bulawayo. This is what she said:
M.M: How best would you describe your visit to Zimbabwe this time round?
H.W: Fascinating, tiring, exhilarating. Zimbabwe is such a wonderful place to be and meet up with friends like you Molly. Bulawayo is a land of opportunity and anticipation.
M.M: Thanks Heather! Have you made inroads in the City of Kings - Bulawayo?
H.W: Well, that sounds like a huge question. I hope so. We have met with people who love God and are of influence in the Church and City. The City of Kings is recovering. We have seen that over the last year. It’s more than a recovery though, it’s a journey that will lead to Bulawayo reclaiming that it’s for God and becoming a City of the King. That sounds very profound but there is so much going on with Foundations for Farming, Foundations for Family as well as Operation Trumpet Call.
Mark and Heather WellsM.M: What are you passionate about?
H.W: I am passionate about Education. The process of learning is lifelong and provides the opportunity for people to grow in wisdom, knowledge and skills. Education opens doors that allow children to achieve their potential. For everyone it is empowering and I am sure that Education in its broadest sense is a very, very powerful tool of one we need to develop and use to support communities.
M.M: Brilliant. What are your thoughts on Adult Literacy?
H.W: Education is for everyone. Learning is easier when you are little, BUT, and it’s a big but, everyone can learn. Adult learning is a huge opportunity for people to improve their skills and knowledge. Exciting opportunities are there for everyone to reach their God-given potential. I could go on and on, there is so much to say but……………………………….
M.M: Everyone reaching their God-given potential is what is on my heart and you’ve expressed this so well. When will you and Mark be back in Zimbabwe?
H.W: We are hoping to be back in May this year to continue building relationship and catching up with our friends and all that they are doing.
M.M: As a woman, how you influence people in Rutland County?
H.W: My role in Rutland (County in the middle of the U.K) is an elected member of the County Council. Within the Council, I hold the portfolio for Children and Young People’s Services. That means I am politically responsible for anything to do with children and young people (0 – 19), that includes schools, youth services, special needs, social services and in addition adult learning. So a very broad brief It is a challenge and privilege to be elected to such a role and also very busy. The role requires me to lead on the implementation or strategic legislation or strategic legislation as well as locally driven initiatives such as improving the way in which we support children with special needs and help them to be integrated into main stream schools. I am part of a county council with 26 elected members, within that we have an executive or cabinet and it is on the cabinet that I sit, so it is a real privilege and opportunity to serve. I serve on the cabinet with my husband. It is quite unusual for a husband and wife to both be elected, so that’s fun!
M.M: Truly inspiring talking to you Heather. I really look forward to your next visit.
Interviewed by Molly Manhanga
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