Anglican bishop John Rucyahana  was elected Bishop of the Shyira diocese of Rwanda in 1997. During his term, John often escaped death, even as many pastors, friends and family members were killed in the ongoing genocide. John works tirelessly for reconciliation in Rwanda: having founded the Sonrise orphanage for children orphaned in the genocide, and ministering in prisons to its perpetrators. He is the author of The Bishop of Rwanda: Finding Forgiveness Amidst a Pile of Bones. He and his wife, Harriet, have five children.

Reconciliation for All, Not only Rwanda

No matter how big or small the difficulties, God can bring about reconciliation in all of our lives.  In telling the story of genocide in Rwanda, Bishop John shares about how Rwandans are “finding forgiveness amidst a pile of bones”.  He shows how a loving God transforms even the darkest nights of horror into a new day of hope and reconciliation.

Learning from the Sages

Spend 90 minutes with our sages, Bishop John Rucyahana, Ben Patterson and Calvin Miller as they share about what they have learned over their years that would help pastors position themselves for the long-haul in ministry.  Hear them talk about ministry, the church, spiritual formation and what has helped them sustain and grow their relationship with God.  These sages have a collective wisdom that will position pastors well as they continue to minister in the future.

Interview with Krista Tippett, Bishop John Rucyahana and Bishop N.T. Wright on Challenges Facing the Global Church