On a beautiful December morning in 2012, Ben and Sarah Karuhije got married, already knowing that God had called them to church planting. As they enjoyed their honeymoon in Regina, little did they know that in this very city, God would one day lead them to live out that calling.
In 2013, the Karuhijes moved from Winnipeg to Brandon, Manitoba with a small crew of faithful people to pioneer a brand-new church. Four years later, Cities Church Brandon launched on Easter weekend 2017. Since then, they have been privileged to see the grace of God at work in amazing ways. A handful of people has grown into a church of hundreds; the gospel has been preached; disciples have been made; many have found new life in the waters of baptism; and in 2023, Cities Church planted its second church in Winnipeg.
All the while, their heart to see the message of Jesus expand in Canada continued to grow. In 2022, they started to sense that God was calling them to Regina to plant a church that will reach multitudes with the message of greater life in Jesus. This calling was confirmed by the leadership and community of Cities Church. In May 2025, Ben and Sarah along with their children (Moses (3) and Cienne (1), and one on the way!) sold their house in Brandon, packed a U-haul and moved to Regina, filled with a great sense of expectation.
The Karuhijes are excited about the opportunity to bring all they have learned over more than a decade of leadership and ministry experience to this new adventure. Their dream is to see a city touched by the power of the good news of Jesus!
Leading is our calling
people are our passion
greater life is our message
Jesus is our everything
Join us on Sunday, August 10 at 1 PM at Local Market for our next Launch Party—a gathering to share the vision, meet the team, and connect with others who are ready to build something meaningful together.
Whether you're exploring faith, looking for a church, or simply want to learn more, this event is for you. Enjoy free lunch, childcare for the kids, and a welcoming space to hear what Cities Church is all about.
RSVP today—we’d love to meet you!
God created and loves all people and He has a plan and a purpose for the cities we live in; God’s heart is not just for individuals, God’s heart is for cities. We believe that as the people of God live according to the Word of God, the result is a church that is filled with the Spirit of God, and a city that is being renewed by the presence of God. Inspired by the Scriptures, when we look at Regina, we see...
a peaceful city
Because Jesus came to give us peace with God, we see a Regina where people live in peaceful relationships with themselves, within their families and with their fellow citizens. We see a Regina where mutual respect creates a peaceful community.
a just city
Because God is righteous and just, we see a Regina where all people are regarded as created in the image of God and are afforded justice and equal treatment before righteous and just laws.
a prosperous city
Because God created humanity to flourish, we see a Regina where all have the opportunity to use their God-given gifts. We see a Regina where prosperous individuals, families and businesses contribute to the social, economic and cultural prosperity of the city.
a joy-filled city
Because the preaching of God’s Word brings joy to entire cities, we see a Regina whose people are walking and living in the unshakable joy that comes from living in relationship with God.
Our hope is that you will catch the spirit of faith that is driving the planting of Cities Church in Regina. We can’t wait to join in the work of God in the city, and we would be honoured to have you partner with us. Here are three ways you can get involved.
Pray
We believe that this is a God-breathed vision, and we need Him to go before us. Please pray for our family, our team, our launch season and for a move of God in Regina.
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Give
When you give to Cities Church, you are not just giving to an organization, but partnering with a mission—to help the people of Regina find greater life in Jesus. You can partner with a one-time contribution, or a recurring monthly gift.
Thank you for your generosity!
Join
If you’re in the Regina area, we would love to have you join our team. If you live outside of Regina, pray and ask God if He would have you move to the city of Regina to help start Cities Church.
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A goal this big can't happen without a plan. We've created a Launch Guide to help show the heart and vision behind Cities Church Regina and how you can be a part of the journey.
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