Laurent Mbanda: First extended interview with the leader of the new Global Anglican Communion

A refugee boy who walked barefoot from Rwanda to Burundi now leads the Global Anglican Communion. In this special episode of The Pastor’s Heart , Dominic Steele speaks with Archbishop Laurent Mbanda of Rwanda, newly appointed chair of the council guiding newly inaugurated the Global Anglican Communion. Speaking from Abuja, Nigeria, just days after the historic gathering that launched the new communion, Archbishop Mbanda reflects on the extraordinary journey that brought him from displacement and poverty to global church leadership. He shares the emotion and conviction behind the moment — why many Anglicans believe a new structure was necessary, why unity must be theological rather than geographical, and why the authority of Scripture remains central. Archbishop Mbanda also responds to narratives circulating in the media — that the new movement is about women bishops or opposition to LGBT people — arguing instead that the central issue is the authority of Scripture and faithfulness to biblical teaching. Along the way, Mbanda warmly commends Vaughan Roberts’ Lausanne Conference address and new book Full of Grace and Truth , urging churches to hold together biblical conviction and Christ-like grace in their response to questions of sexuality. Anglican Aid To find out more about supporting Anglican Aid . Reach Australia For more on the Reach Australian National Conference 18-21 May go here The Church Co is a website and app platform built specifically for churches. Advertise on The Pastor's Heart To advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsor Support the show

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Laurent Mbanda: First extended interview with the leader of the new Global Anglican Communion is an episode from The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele by Dominic Steele.

This episode is 32:02 long.

This episode was published on Mar 10, 2026.

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