PASTOR JOSH KAYS WITH KEEGAN CHIPATO

1. Pastor Josh you are one of the greatest male gospel artists in Zimbabwe, your vast credentials are clearly shown in your work as an awardwinning Gospel artist, how much has your past contributed to the person you are today?

My past is not something I am proud of, but it made me have an edge and drive to push for what God has called me to become. I grew up in an environment that didn’t allow me to be a Christian or a follower of Christ but when I got born again, I had to change the environment and move to Harare where I began my career as a Gospel Artiste.

2. In Zimbabwe we have a lot of genres, why did you choose gospel music as your genre?

To me, singing gospel music is a calling. I did not choose to be a gospel musician, but God found me worthy, and called me to be part of people that he is using in this generation.

3. You ministered on big stages around the world, you ministered at Heartfelt International Church, AFM(Rufaro), you also performed in Kenya, Uganda, South Africa. You shared the stage and collaborated with other artists such as Dr Shirena Underson (USA), Takesure Zamah Ncube, Zim praise, Pastor G, to maintain but a few, would you mind sharing your experiences with us and how they influenced your life?

Sharing the stage with fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord is great and it is always an honour for me to share the stage with them. I always learn from them. When I had an opportunity to work with Dr shirena Underson and my big brother Takesure, I learned that you need to be dedicated and take this ministry seriously because we are not just singing but we are ministering to souls and that’s something God is interested in. We shouldn’t take that lightly because the minutes you are given to minister on stage can destroy someone’s life if you are not led and directed by the Holy Spirit to do what He wants on stage. We cannot joke about ministry.

4. Besides being a gospel artist, you are an author, a husband to Lady Lynn Kays who is also a musician, you are a father and a Praise and Worship leader at Global Worship, how do you manage your time with all the pressure associated with your work?

It’s an honour to be a husband to a wonderful and understanding wife, a father to 2 beautiful children. It is also an honour to serve in the House of the Lord... managing these is not easy but with God’s grace I manage everything well, the grace of God helps us to manage all these roles effectively.

5. In every great career there are challenges and good moments as well, what have been some of your best moments in the music industry.

Winning an Award was one of the great moments of my life but one of the greatest moments ever was hearing someone say, I received Christ when I heard your music, that is and will always be the greatest joy ever in my ministry.

6. Being influential can be very tempting at times especially having to maintain a good name, how has it been possible for you to continuously stay humble despite the influence you have?

Knowing that I’m not the greatest musician neither am I the greatest vocalist in the land, but it is all grace. I have nothing of mine here. That knowledge keeps me humble. If God lifts up His grace over my life, then I will be finished.

7. Both the young and the old look to you for inspiration, what advice would you want to give to those following in your footsteps?

Be humble and learn every day. Don’t be under pressure to sell your gift so that you can be famous overnight because you will regret it later. Wait for your time and when it comes everything will fall into place for you and will pave a way for you to flourish without competition.

8. What are your plans going forward?

Our plan will always be to keep winning souls for the Kingdom of God until we go to be with our Lord and saviour, Jesus Christ.