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Pastor Ben Buhler was saved, and filled with the Holy Ghost, under the ministry of Drs. George and Hazel Hill, founders of Victory Churches International, in Lethbridge, Alberta. After moving to Winkler, he met the woman who was to become his wife, Geraldine. She also accepted Christ and received the infilling of the Spirit. They were married 18 months later. They have two children who are both married and a total of six grandchildren, all residing in the area.

Although Pastor Ben heard the call to full time ministry shortly after receiving Christ, it took several years before he was able to answer it. In Winkler he worked as a hairstylist and ended up owning and running a shop for about fifteen years. Geraldine (Gerri) had been working in restaurant management. To help with the shop she enrolled in and graduated from a hairstyling school in Winnipeg.

During this time Pastor Ben kept preparing for the ministry by enrolling in distance education, and by taking some evening courses at a Bible College in Winnipeg.

In 1990 he was licensed as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ and immediately installed as the Pastor of a home based Bible study group which became Christ Full Gospel Fellowship. In 1991, having completed his schooling, he received full ordination.

Once again, Gerri fulfilled her role as helpmeet and came alongside. Using her gifts she was able to help organize and structure the church. Having been instrumental in birthing the vision of the church from its first days, and having been involved with every aspect of the church from janitorial to teaching, it was a natural step for her to receive her ordination.

Together, Pastors Ben and Gerri Buhler provide spiritual oversight and practical interpretations of God's Word as they continue to strive to fulfill God's call on their lives at Christ Full Gospel Fellowship, in Plum Coulee, Manitoba.