‘I will have life in abundance’

Bishop Ben Kiengei, founder of Jesus Christ Compassion Ministries (JCM), embraced his 39th birthday with a prayer for prosperity as the special day coincidentally fell during his 21 days of fasting.

In a post shared on his TikTok account on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the pastor revealed that his birthday had landed on the 10th day of his fast—a coincidence he said left him profoundly grateful.

To commemorate the occasion, Bishop Kiengei shared a poster featuring his photo, proclaiming that his “grace period” had officially begun with his milestone birthday.

Accompanying the post was a heartfelt caption, the bishop expressed gratitude to God for the journey so far and for the blessings yet to come.

The pastor, who recently made headlines after offering a gig to Pritty Vishy following a public spat, reflected on the challenges of the past years, acknowledging that reaching 39 was a milestone worthy of celebration.

He called on God to intervene in his life and grant him an abundance of blessings.

“Day 10 of 21 days of prayer and fasting. I will have life in abundance. Bishop Ben @39. Happy birthday to JCM 001. Haijawa rahisi lakini Mungu ametuwezesha. All the glory and honour to Jesus Christ,” he wrote.

Overflowing birthday wishes

The bishop, renowned for his vibrant TikTok presence and occasional controversies, was showered with a flood of heartfelt birthday wishes on his post.

Congregants and fans, particularly those from his church, expressed their admiration and sent him warm birthday messages, while others asked if he planned to host a celebration.

Some followers noted they shared the same birthday and declared they were tapping into his blessings, while a playful crowd humorously requested him to share money in honour of the occasion.

Bishop Kiengei’s birthdays have historically been marked by grand gestures that captivate the internet, and many speculated this year would follow suit.

Unique birthday traditions

In previous years, Bishop Kiengei’s birthday celebrations have featured memorable moments, such as in 2024, when he shed tears before surprising his congregation.

On that day, he invited those who shared the same birthday to come forward, offering to pray for them and extend the blessings he believed had been bestowed upon him.

He prayed fervently for the group before asking them to tap a plate at the front of the church, symbolically claiming blessings for their lives.

The day culminated in the cutting of two cakes—one for the bishop and another for a church member named James. The cakes were then shared with the entire congregation in a heartwarming display of unity and joy.