The Visionary
Meet Apostle Dr. Paul M. Gitwaza
Apostle Dr. Paul M. Gitwaza
A key leader among religious leaders in Rwanda and East Africa, Apostle Dr. Paul M. Gitwaza is rooted in the Word of God. He is a seasoned preacher, motivator, talented, and anointed to bring revival, deliverance and national transformation. His deep insight and keen eyesight have brought him to become a leader and advisor to many national leaders, religious leaders and different organizations. He is a man not only known for serving God but also for the passion and drive that he brings to everything he commits to do in life.
Authentic Word Ministries
He is the Founder of Authentic Word Ministries, which has contributed as a key factor in birthing a move of transformation and reconciliation that is taking place in Rwanda in the aftermath of the Rwandan Genocide against Tutsi in 1994. Authentic Word Ministries focuses on raising authentic disciples, value-based, no-excuse leaders of integrity. Leaders with exceptional organizational skills, ready to transform their families, organizations, communities, and nations to the highest level of excellency, performance, and achievement.
Authentic Word Ministries has planted more than 130 Zion Temple Celebration Center Churches across the globe. You will find Zion Temple Celebration Centers in Africa (Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda...), Europe (UK, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, France, Italy.), North America (Canada and USA), Asia (Israel) and in Australia & New Zealand.
Leadership & Service
Besides leading Authentic Word Ministries, Apostle Dr. Gitwaza served as President of the Alliance of Evangelical Churches in Rwanda from 2009 - 2023 (53 denominations and Ministries), an active member and a Convener of the International Coalition of Apostles in Dallas Texas and he has co-founded the Theological University in Rwanda, Rwanda Institute of Evangelical Theology (RIET) where he served as the President of the board.
Apostle Dr. Paul M. Gitwaza holds a Doctorate of Ministry from International Graduate School of Ministry. At different times, he served as President and advisor to other international organizations such as the Church Council of World Relief and Peace Plan Rwanda.
Education
Doctorate of Ministry
International Graduate School of Ministry
Personal Life
Apostle Dr. Paul M. Gitwaza is married to Pastor Angelique Gitwaza and together they have three grown sons.
Learn More
Discover more about the vision and leadership that drives Africa Arise and Shine Initiative.