May 12, 2026
By Mark Rowan
Some testimonies remind you that the Gospel is not just theory. It is power.
In this episode of the 2,000 Cubit Rule podcast, Mark Rowan sat down with Benard Oguti, founder of Ripefields Global Ministries, for a conversation about salvation, spiritual warfare, missions, and the transforming power of Jesus Christ.
Benard’s story begins in rural Uganda, surrounded by deep spiritual darkness, poverty, and brokenness. Yet through God’s grace, mentorship, and the power of salvation, his life was radically redirected toward the mission field.
Benard openly shared that his grandfather practiced witchcraft and intended for him to inherit that legacy.
For many Western listeners, stories like this may seem distant or symbolic. In many parts of Africa, however, witchcraft and spiritual oppression are viewed as very real parts of daily life. Benard described growing up in an environment where fear, spiritual bondage, and broken family structures were common realities.
His parents divorced before he was born, and much of his early life was marked by instability and rejection. At one point, after being falsely accused of theft as a child, he spent three days hiding in the bush before a relative arrived and took him to the city to begin a completely different path.
That moment became one of the first major turning points in his life.
Though Benard grew up around Christianity, he said his true personal encounter with God came in 2015.
He described going through intense spiritual battles and seasons of deliverance as he fully surrendered his life to Christ. Through prayer, fasting, discipleship, and mentorship, God began breaking chains from generations of darkness.
One of the most powerful parts of the conversation was hearing how deeply mentorship shaped his life. Again and again, God brought people alongside him to teach, guide, encourage, and disciple him.
Benard reflected on how nearly every major stage of his growth involved someone investing in him spiritually.
That pattern eventually shaped the vision behind his ministry.
As Benard continued growing in his faith, he developed a deep passion for evangelism and missionary work. He often found himself preaching in empty fields, practicing sermons to trees and grass long before he ever preached to crowds.
Over time, God clarified the calling.
Drawing inspiration from John 4:35, “Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest,” Benard launched Ripefields Global Ministries with a vision to mobilize believers for evangelism, discipleship, and missions in unreached regions.
The ministry focuses heavily on:
Rather than focusing only on large cities, Benard believes God is calling believers into overlooked places where the Gospel has not fully reached.
Another major theme of the conversation was education.
Benard now works alongside Christian schools in Uganda, helping strengthen leadership and expand access to Christ-centered education.
Coming from a background where education was not prioritized, he understands firsthand how learning can completely transform a person’s future.
But for Benard, education is not simply about economic advancement.
It is about discipleship.
It is about helping children encounter Jesus while equipping them with the tools to flourish in life and leadership.
That heart for discipleship strongly connects with the broader mission of SheepFeast and the vision of seeing lives transformed through both spiritual and practical equipping.
One of the strongest moments in the interview came when Benard spoke about confronting witchcraft directly during evangelism outreaches in Uganda.
He shared stories of witch doctors opposing crusades, threatening believers, and openly challenging Christian missionaries.
Yet through prayer and boldness, many people still came to Christ.
Benard reminded listeners that while spiritual darkness may manifest differently around the world, believers everywhere are called to stand firm and demonstrate the power of God.
His message was simple but important:
“Show up.”
Whether the battle is witchcraft, addiction, pornography, fear, materialism, or deception, Christians are called to bring light into darkness through the Gospel.
Today, Benard is helping mobilize hundreds of missionaries and church leaders across Uganda for evangelism crusades and discipleship efforts.
His vision is not to build a personal platform.
It is to raise up laborers for the harvest.
That burden for the next generation runs throughout the entire conversation. Benard repeatedly emphasized the need for young believers to ask God why they are here and what role they are meant to play in the Great Commission.
His story is a powerful reminder that God can take someone from extreme darkness and use them to impact nations.
The testimony of Benard Oguti is ultimately a story about redemption, purpose, and obedience.
God rescued him from spiritual darkness, surrounded him with mentors, strengthened him through discipleship, and called him into the mission field to preach Christ boldly.
And that same Gospel is still transforming lives today.
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