Pastor Jean Pierre Gatera
Former Kakuma refugee now ministering in Minneapolis and across the U.S.
Photos By Tom Albinson/ IAFR
In 1994, during the genocide, I fled from Rwanda.
I passed through different refugee camps, ending in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya—where I stayed for 19 years as a refugee.
My first three years in Kakuma, nobody helped me—except the church.
This is my story.
In 2016, God helped my family resettle to Minneapolis.
Here, I can accomplish a vision God gave me in Kakuma: to reach nations with the gospel from refugee camps.
I joined the International Association For Refugees to continue pursuing this vision. Partner with me today in reaching the nations with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Services
Speaking
Churches, schools and nonprofits across the U.S. have asked me to share my story. Let’s talk about a time that I can share with you.
Book
Stay tuned for news on my upcoming book: a message of God’s faithfulness to the worldwide church, through the ministry of refugees.
Education / Teaching
Diploma in Missions + teaching experience at the Kakuma Interdenominational School of Mission; Bachelors degree in Theology from Global University; Masters degree in Leadership Transformation from Bethel University
Media
Christianity Today feature story, December 2018