How about a church that began with a mere handful of faithful members and blossomed into one of Europe’s largest Pentecostal churches? That’s the story of Ruach City Church. Ruach City Church started from humble beginnings. It has rapidly grown since its inception in December 1992.
Ruach City Church’s vision is clear. It seeks to reach people and make a real difference. The church is committed to sharing Christ’s love with everyone. It desires to equip people to become successful Christians. It also wants to build emotionally stable members of society. The church strengthens the spiritual lives of its partners. It enables them to develop spiritually. Ruach City Church also educates men and women for ministry. It fulfills Christ’s great commission.
Ruach City Church aims to reach its local community. It wants to meet all areas of need. The vision is to be a church of different backgrounds. It unites nationalities with a desire to worship God. They also want to love one another. Ruach City Church impacts London the UK and the world. It does this with the presence and power of God. The church develops Spirit-Filled Growth. It releases people into their gifts. It facilitates good relationships. Ruach City Church provides effective teaching. It preaches and encourages good stewardship. It builds a spirit of excellence. The church develops integral and competent leadership.
Ruach City Church has several locations. You can find them in Brixton, Kilburn, and Walthamstow in London. There is also a location in Birmingham and even Philadelphia USA. The church seeks to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in its communities. It also wants to reach the world. Ruach City Church partners with agencies like the Metropolitan Police. They work to bring about change in their communities. Ruach City Church provides teaching. It preaches the Word. It develops people to reach their purpose. The church provides relevant courses. It also offers educational development programs. Ruach City Church offers practical help. This includes outreach programs providing food for those in need. It supports people’s well-being. This helps them deal with life circumstances. The church wants the love of Jesus Christ to touch everyone’s lives. It wants people to fulfill all they are in Jesus Christ.
Ruach City Church hosts interdenominational events. These events promote greater unity. In 2006, Ruach Ministries, as it was then known, hosted British Prime Minister Tony Blair. This was at the ‘Power of One’ Conference. It was a pioneering initiative. It encouraged voters to register. Other prominent figures have visited Ruach City Church. These include Baroness Valerie Amos and Rev Jesse Jackson. Ken Livingston and Boris Johnson also visited.
Each year, Ruach City Church hosts a special service. It is called ‘Prayer for the Nation’. Officers from the Metropolitan Police attend. Political office-holders also attend. Members of Parliament and local civic officials are also present. In December 1996, Ruach City Church bought its first building. It was a former warehouse in Brixton. In December 2007, Ruach City Church purchased the Gaumont State Theatre in Kilburn. In December 2010, the church purchased its Walthamstow location. In March 2014, it opened a location in Philadelphia USA. In September 2011, Ruach City Church purchased land in Norbury.
Ruach City Church Television Broadcast ‘Order My Steps’ can be seen worldwide. It is broadcast on Christian cable and satellite TV. Its audience is millions.
Ruach City Church has received numerous awards. Bishop John Francis founded the Inspirational Choir. He brought gospel music to the British public. He is one of the leading pioneers of gospel music in Britain.
Ruach City Church stands as a testament to faith community and unwavering commitment.