Featured Work
Black Male Christian
How must I then breathe?
A thoughtful exploration of identity at the intersection of race, faith, and manhood.
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Through the themes of being, belonging, and believing, Lotan Matewere reflects on what it means to live as a Christian Black Man and a Child of God in a world full of pressure, labels, and tension.
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Rooted in faith and lived experience, this book invites readers to consider who they are, where they belong, and what truths will guide their lives.
Watch Lotan introduce the book
Explore the themes of identity and faith in this intimate conversation on what it means to belong.
About Lotan
Lotan Matewere is a pastor, children and young people’s worker, basketball coach, and writer with over 20 years of experience serving across Africa and the West. His work has been shaped by years of practical leadership, community engagement, mentoring, and faith-based service in diverse cultural settings. Through these experiences, he has developed a deep understanding of people, purpose, and the challenges facing individuals and communities in a rapidly changing world.
His writing explores themes of identity, faith, youth development, resilience, and church belonging. With a thoughtful and honest voice, he reflects on the personal and social pressures that shape how people see themselves and how they find meaning, direction, and connection. He is particularly interested in the complexities of personal identity and spiritual growth, especially within modern societies increasingly influenced by forces that can confuse, distort, and misdirect a healthy sense of self.
Drawing from lived experience, theological reflection, and years of working alongside young people and families, Lotan writes with a commitment to fostering purpose, hope, and resilience. His perspective seeks not only to analyse challenges, but also to offer pathways toward wholeness, clarity, and grounded living.
Alongside his ministry and writing, Lotan has also been actively involved in sport, using basketball as a tool for mentoring, discipline, leadership, and youth empowerment.
Lotan Matewere holds qualifications in Biblical Studies, Working for Children and Young People, and Sports Coaching.
Speaking
Identity & Faith
Navigating the complexities of who we are in a fractured world. Exploring how faith informs our sense of self.
Youth Development
Empowering the next generation with purpose and belonging through over 20 years of youth work experience.
Global Citizenship
How to live and breathe truth across borders and cultures, navigating faith in a rapidly changing landscape.
Other Books & Publications
It’s a Small-Small World
It's a Small-Small World is an inspiring children’s book that shows how technology can open doors to learning, friendship, and opportunity. Through Mada’s journey from Malawi, readers see how an iPad, coding, and online connections help him explore the world, solve problems, and build friendships across cultures. A positive story about using technology wisely to dream big and make a difference.
Remastering the Footprints of Livingstone
Remastering the Footprints of Dr David Livingstone is an upcoming and thought-provoking book that revisits the journeys, legacy, and enduring influence of David Livingstone across Africa. Blending history, reflection, and fresh perspective, it explores his travels, encounters, anti-slavery efforts, and the lasting footprints he left on the continent. Coming soon.
Start the Conversation
Available for church events, youth workshops, and speaking engagements on identity, faith, and belonging.