Rev. Benedict Oyingo Kesa was born in 1962 in Busia County, Kenya, into a devout Christian family. He began his education at primary school and later joined Chesamisi High School, but due to financial constraints, he was unable to complete his studies there. He then enrolled at Nyanza Commercial College in Kisumu, where
he pursued courses in Accountancy and Salesmanship.  Unfortunately, he did not complete his certification in these areas. Over the years, Pastor Benedict worked in various roles across different companies in Kenya, including the Kenya Sugar Authority in the security department, among other positions.

In 1984, he married Beatrice Namayi Omwanda, and the couple has been blessed with nine children: Lucy Benedict Oyingo, Patrick Levis Oyingo, Daniel Adams Oyingo, Lydia Bernice Oyingo, Nancy Dorothy Oyingo, Florence Brenda Oyingo, Violet Hillary Oyingo, and Paul Dickens Oyingo all of whom are alive and well.
Pastor Benedict gave his life to Christ in 1986, under the guidance of Pastor Joseph T. Maisha, now Archbishop (Doctor). After his conversion, he dedicated himself to the church, initially serving as the church caretaker and later as the office messenger.

He was also entrusted with managing all church equipment and overseeing logistics for crusades across the country, a role he held with great dedication until 2002. For many years, Pastor Benedict has faithfully served God in various capacities, and he believes that his calling to ministry is one that God has clearly affirmed. He has been mentored and discipled through the ministry

of Jesus Power Evangelistic Missions (JPEM) and Kings Highway Baptist Church (KHBC), where he continues to serve with passion and commitment.
He is convinced that he will add significant value to the mission, particularly in mentoring men for the Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Benedict defines his calling as an understanding of God’s voice and His need for him to serve in ministry. He sees his thirst and hunger for righteousness (Matthew 5:6) as a confirmation of his spiritual journey, and he is committed to sharing the gospel of Christ. His calling encompasses pastoral ministry, teaching, evangelism, and mission work areas where he has already served for many years.

He believes that his entry into JPEM and KHBC ministry is not only to expand the territories of the ministry but also to strengthen and empower the existing workforce. For him, ordination represents spiritual clarity both in terms of where he stands in his ministry and his covenant with God. Ordination, in his view, signifies a commitment to the ministry and serves as a witness to the faith that guides him.
Pastor Benedict is committed to remaining obedient to his apostolic authority and cooperating fully with all fellow workers in the mission and ministry. He considers his ordination a covenant between himself, God, and his ministry, and he is determined to “fight the good fight” and “wage the good warfare,” keeping his faith and conscience clear.