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Irving Benjamin Jr: Why Every Believer is "Impregnated with Purpose"
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- Jul 22, 2026
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Summary
Prophet Irving Benjamin, Jr. was born on February 14, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Irving Benjamin, Sr. and the late Vivian Ann Samuels. He was educated in the New York City Public School System and, in 1988, was accepted into Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers. That same year, he and his family joined Wayside Baptist Church in Brooklyn under the leadership of the late Rev. Joe L. Parker. During his time at Wayside, Prophet Benjamin recognized the call of God on his life through the preaching and teaching of Rev. Parker. He became actively involved in the ministry, serving on the Junior Usher Board and eventually becoming its president. He also served as President of the Youth Ministry for ages 17–19. On Youth Sundays, held on fifth Sundays, he would often preside over the service. Prophet Benjamin remained faithful to the Wayside Baptist Church throughout his formative years. In 1992, he graduated with a High School Diploma in Accounting. Shortly afterward, he was accepted to Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. During his time at Shaw, Prophet Benjamin was a light and an inspiration to faculty, staff, and students. In 1995, he joined Mount Calvary Word of Faith Church under the legendary Gospel artist Pastor Shirley Caesar. It was here that Prophet Benjamin was further nurtured in the Gospel and began to be molded for greatness. On Friday, November 15, 1996, he preached his trial sermon and was appointed by Pastor Caesar to lead the Youth Ministry. Under his leadership, Friday Night Youth Services began to thrive through his faithfulness and dedication. In 1997, Prophet Benjamin graduated from Shaw University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. By the year 2000, the Lord began to shift his path, and the prophetic mantle on his life…