Handre De Jongh, Managing Director of Crown Solutions, recently returned from Rwanda and shared an encouraging update. Crown was invited by Bosco Ruhinda from Trinitas Ltd to present the Restoration Path and The Bible on Money seminar to the Kingdom Business Networks in Kigali on August 9 and 10.
The Kingdom Business Networks, a partner of Global Alliance, comprises businessmen and women representing various spheres of the business world, including representatives from Compassion International and Sinapis. The group also included a few pastors who are also involved in business. The group consisted of 20 highly accomplished leaders, with an average age of around 35 years, reflecting a young and dynamic leadership ready to expand the Kingdom of God.
Curtis Anderson introduced this group to Crown’s latest program, Restoration Path. The presentation resonated deeply with the audience, and the group collectively decided to participate in the 10-week Restoration Path experience with Curtis via Zoom. After experiencing the transformative power of Restoration Path, Curtis plans to travel to Rwanda to conduct a live facilitators training. The group is eager to bring this experience to as many people in their networks as possible.
The Bible on Money Seminar was met with a standing ovation, and participants expressed a strong determination to use the materials within their networks, businesses, and churches. Each attendee received the seminar notes and Bible studies. However, the group believes that this material should be considered as a second step, following the Restoration Path program.
Curtis, Bosco, and Handre had the privilege of meeting with Blaise and Fabrice on the Land of Goshen. It was a meaningful experience to walk the property’s border and pray together on the land. Bosco was so impressed that he entered into a discussion with Blaise regarding training. Bosco owns 30 hectares just 10 minutes from the new international airport, near the lake. His organization serves a village of 800 people, and he requested that the B2R Farms team train the village leaders on his land, where they will be farming for the community. Currently, their maize yield is 600 kg/ha, and this training could be transformative for the village.
They also had the honor of taking Blaise, his three children, Bosco, and Rosine to dinner. During dinner, Rosine recognized the need for the Restoration Path program. This program could potentially be added to the current training offered at the Land of Goshen, helping to address questions of identity, purpose, inventory, and management. While it won’t be part of the current farming training, it could be an additional course for the farmers and community, depending on the availability of time and human resources. Continued discussions with Crown partners, B2R Farms and Foundations for Farming International, will determine how this program might benefit the existing structure.
Their short time in Kigali was a wonderful blessing, as they spent time with people passionate about expanding the Kingdom of God, even in the face of a government crackdown on churches. During their stay in Rwanda, 800 churches were closed by the government due to new regulations, which were implemented without clear communication with pastors. Some closures were due to pastors lacking formal education, which, while a legitimate concern, also highlighted issues like the spread of strange theologies, including the prosperity gospel. Other closures were due to issues like soundproofing and lack of AC systems, reasons that seemed to be driven by forces difficult for many pastors to understand. Their prayers are with all legitimate pastors and churches. On August 11, the day of President Kagame’s inauguration, the pastors are praying that he will review the legislation implemented before his inauguration. Their prayers remain with the faithful pastors of Rwanda.