The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe is the fruit of British Methodist mission activity in former Southern Rhodesia which began in 1891. The church gained its autonomy from the Methodist Church in Britain in 1977. Since independence in 1980, The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe has been making strong efforts to build up its membership. One of its major problems at present is growth which is placing heavy demands on the church leadership. Another major problem is the high death rate from HIV/AIDS and the many orphans who are in great need. In order to cope with the growing needs of the members there has been a great emphasis on training and about 90 percent of The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe clergy have been trained. Currently there are 116 ordained clergy of whom 14 are women and 79 student ministers including 11 women.

The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe has eleven primary and nine secondary schools. There are also four multipurpose community centres which are used for work among women, youth and non-church groups. The schools and centres are used ecumenically.