Archbishop Manasseh Gahima outlines five priorities for strengthening Anglican Church unity and addressing societal challenges in Rwanda

Archbishop Manasseh Gahima has outlined his vision for the Anglican Church of Rwanda, emphasizing unity, financial sustainability, and a broader role in addressing societal challenges. Installed as the fifth bishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda (EAR) and third bishop of the Diocese of Gasabo, Gahima took office on October 25, 2026, succeeding Laurent Mbanda after an eight-year tenure.

Gahima’s leadership priorities include fostering a church rooted in Christ, united in fellowship, and accountable in governance. He emphasized the importance of reverence for God, hard work, transparency, and collective decision-making. His approach is guided by the example of Jesus Christ, with a focus on servant leadership and developing a clear vision to address the church’s challenges.

The new archbishop identified five key goals for his tenure: restoring fellowship among Christians to encourage spiritual revival, strengthening unity, building the capacity of church workers, improving financial sustainability and accountability, and transforming the lives of young people and the wider population. He stressed the need for collective efforts to solve challenges, while also engaging external partners when necessary.

Gahima reiterated the importance of taking ownership of the church’s work and relying on cooperation and faith in God to achieve its goals. He pledged to strengthen relations among bishops, pastors, church workers, and Christians, as well as foster cooperation between the Anglican Church, other religious institutions, and the government.

The church will continue its collaboration with the government in areas of shared responsibility, particularly in promoting peace and prosperity in Rwanda and improving citizens’ welfare. Gahima highlighted the shared responsibility of building the country among the Anglican Church of Rwanda, other faith organizations, the Catholic Church, and the government.

A consultative meeting is planned to establish a shared vision for the church, building on the progress made under his predecessor. Gahima praised Mbanda’s contributions and expressed confidence in the church’s future.

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