Rhema Feast: Pastor Ng’ang’a moves thousands with testimony of prison to pulpit
By Steve Ireri, September 5, 2025Thousands of worshippers erupted in applause as Pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a, head of Neno Evangelism, delivered a stirring testimony at the grand finale of the gospel concert Rhema Feast on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Uhuru Park.
Despite having no formal education, Pastor Ng’ang’a recounted how he has been favoured by God throughout his life and ministry, emphasising that divine guidance, not human learning, defines true success.
“Haleluyah! What God can do, no man can do. I thank the Lord because of this revival that has come. We were here at Uhuru Park during the last bomb blast, and as the minister said, revival has come to Kenya. Let me give you my testimony: I am not learned, but I have Jesus,” he said.
He shared his personal journey, recalling his time in prison between 1989 and 1992 and explaining that even without academic qualifications, he remained steadfast in faith.
Pastor Ng’ang’a described how he started ministry work shortly after leaving prison and relied solely on his trust in God to overcome obstacles and achieve spiritual growth.
He attributed every blessing, including the ongoing revival in Kenya, to divine intervention rather than formal schooling.
“I experienced prison in 1989 and came out in 1992. Here, I was doing crusades. I left school in 1965 with no certificates, but I am with Jesus. Today, all of you who have come here will leave with miracles,” he added.
During his address, Pastor Ng’ang’a also referenced his family, noting that his wife, whom he touted as being a Gen Z member, continues to support his ministry and remains youthful and active in her faith.
He stressed that God’s standard is not measured by human abilities or credentials, asserting that prayer, obedience, and faith are the true measures of spiritual maturity.
“The preacher said Jesus is near to come, and I pray He does not come quickly, because I have other crusades. Also, my wife has not grown old; she is Gen Z too.”
Rhema Feast, convened by Ruach Ministries founder Reverend Julian Kyula, has attracted thousands of believers from across Kenya and beyond, who cheered as Pastor Ng’ang’a emphasised the transformative power of faith and urged believers to remain committed even in the face of societal pressures or personal limitations.
Pastor T Mwangi of Life Church International, Limuru, was among the other headliners, adding further inspiration to the five-day event alongside prominent preachers, including Lady Bishop Funke Felix Adejumo of Nigeria, South Africa-based Felix Okoh, Lady Bishop Kathy Kiuna, Bishop J.B. Masinde, and Apostle Joshua Selman.