The funeral of Pastor Leonard Baruti Kasongo was a moving and significant moment for the religious community of Kinshasa. This man of the Church, founder of the Baruti Tabernacle Church, marked generations with his dedication and spiritual service.
The Tata Raphael stadium saw a crowd of faithful and relatives flock to pay their last respects to Pastor Baruti. During the ceremony, the emotion was palpable, while the presidential couple joined their voices with those of the faithful to salute the memory of this religious leader.
Pastor Baruti left behind a profound spiritual legacy, having devoted nearly 50 years of his life to ministry, including 34 years as pastor of Prophet William Marrion Branham’s end-time message in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His inspiring preaching and his commitment to his community left an indelible mark on the hearts of his faithful.
Before his death on June 1 in Montreal, Pastor Baruti had prepared his community for his succession, by designating his son Carlos to take the reins of the church. This transition was expected, and Pastor Baruti had clearly expressed his confidence in his son to continue his work.
These moments of transition in religious institutions are often delicate, but in the case of the Baruti Tabernacle Church, Pastor Baruti knew how to prepare the ground to ensure a harmonious succession. His message of unity and continuity was conveyed to his community in a video shared widely on social media.
The succession of Pastor Leonard Baruti Kasongo by his son Carlos represents a new stage for the Church, but also an opportunity to perpetuate the spiritual heritage and values that he embodied. His message of faith and commitment to the community will remain engraved in the memories of those who knew and followed him.
Pastor Baruti’s funeral was therefore a moment of celebration of his life and his impact, but also of transition to a new era for the Baruti Tabernacle Church. His memory will continue to guide and inspire those who were touched by his preaching and spiritual vision.