The Pastorate Podcast Ben Karuhije: From a Rwandan Refugee to a Canadian Church Planter
Jason speaks with Ben Karuhije—a Rwandan-born pastor and church planter in Canada—about faith, leadership, and the power of prayer. From surviving the 1994 genocide to planting a Spirit-led church near Winnipeg, Ben’s story is one of resilience, spiritual hunger, and bold obedience.
They explore the role of spiritual fathering, the call to persistent prayer, and how the Church can respond to injustice with healing, not vengeance.
Key Takeaways:
Ben Karuhije on surviving genocide and responding to God’s call
The importance of mentorship and spiritual authority for young pastors
Church planting rooted in prayer and dependence on the Holy Spirit
A Spirit-led response to racial tension and cultural division
A powerful, Spirit-filled episode that speaks to the heart of leadership, healing, and renewal in the Church.
Biography
Ben Karuhije is the pastor of Cities Church, a local church with a Canada wide mission to plant one hundred churches, in one hundred cities. After a series of direction-defining encounters with Jesus in his late teens, he left university and gave himself wholly to reaching as many people as possible with the reality of Who Jesus is and the life-changing potential of His power and love. He is married to his beautiful wife Sarah, and they live in Brandon, Manitoba.
Partners
Briercrest College and Seminary has been committed to raising up and developing Christians leaders for the last 85 years. With a goal to serve and bless the local church, Briercrest’s programs help the leaders of the future develop a biblical worldview, and hone the practical skills needed to succeed in the world of church leadership and nonprofit management. Every year hundreds of young adults choose Briercrest and experience an intentional discipleship community that helps them deepen their faith in such a formative time in their journey. If you know someone who could benefit from an education that focuses on spiritual formation, Biblical learning, and the practical skills needed to succeed as a leader, Briercrest is the place for them.
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Show Notes