Joy Fellowship, an auxiliary group under the Women's Ministry of Assemblies of God, Ghana has donated items to patients and inmates at the Pantang Hospital at Abokobi in the Greater Accra Region.

The items include bags of rice, sanitary towels, provisions, cooking oil and toiletries, among others.

The gesture was aimed at providing essential support to the hospital’s patients.

The donation was part of  "Kindness Evangelism," an initiative that aligns with Assemblies of God, Ghana’s 2024 theme, "Send the Light."

Event, appreciation 

Speaking at the event, the National Director of Joy Fellowship, Mrs. Gladys Akoto, expressed gratitude to all members who contributed to the initiative.

A Senior Nursing Officer, Mr Enoch Boamah, who received the items on behalf of the hospital, expressed gratitude to the fellowship adding that the donation will go a long way to bring relief  to the patients.

As part of the event, the fellowship organised a “Walk for Jesus” from Madina Zongo Junction to the hospital. The fellowship members used the occasion to evangelise to people and distributed more than one thousand gospel tracts to them.

The occasion was graced by some notable personalities, including the Greater Accra East Regional Missions Director, Rev. Dr Moses Gyasi, and the Greater Accra East Regional Director of Women’s Ministries, Rev. Mrs Georgina Abotsi.

The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam, has called on stakeholders in the electoral process to ensure peaceful conduct of the December 7 election.

He equally entreated the clergy to offer prayers for peace to prevail in the nation before, during and after the election.

Rev Wengam made the call at the church's General Council meeting recently held in Navrongo in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality in the  Upper East Region.

Rev Wengam further acknowledged the church’s growth and observed that it now boasts of 715,000 members with over 7,500 churches nationwide since its establishment in 1931.

He explained that the church has significant influence in national leadership adding that its activities over the years has resulted in making an impact on the lives of Ghanaians in sectors such as education, healthcare, and livelihood empowerment. This he noted was achieved through the activities of its Non-Governmental Organisation, AG Care.

Centenary project

 

The General Superintendent further announced plans to roll out the Centenary City Project, which includes plans for an International Convention Centre to mark 100 years of the Assemblies of God in Ghana.

He equally announced that Ghana will host the 2026 World Assemblies of God Fellowship Congress in Accra.

 

Angela Sun-Ledi

AGTV

As part of preparations to mark the Centenary anniversary of the  Assemblies of God, Ghana in 2031, the church has acquired a 120-acre land for the construction of an International Convention Centre.

The centre, to be christened “Assemblies of God Centenary City”  will accommodate up to 6,000 people when completed.

It will also help to ensure the church's successful hosting of high-profile events.

The General Superintendent of the church, Rev. Stephen Wengam, announced this during the recent 31st Biennial General Council Meeting of the church in Navrongo in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality in the Upper East Region. The meeting discussed key achievements and ongoing initiatives aimed at transforming the church.

Report, debt

Presenting his report to give account of his two-year stewardship, Rev. Wengam, who also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Africa Assemblies of God Alliance, revealed that 534 new churches were planted between September 2022 and July 2024.

 

He noted that the achievement was a clear manifestation of the successes chalked up by the church and efforts made by the leadership to ensure growth through its outreach initiatives.

 

He also announced that the national church has become debt-free after successfully clearing a 10 million-cedi-loan used to construct its headquarters office complex. The church, Rev Wengam explained, has also settled a substantial loan it took for the construction of the Shai Hills Retreat Centre.

 

He indicated that the church’s efforts in enhancing its digital presence and launching social intervention projects were other key achievements.

 

Reforms

Touching on reforms in the church to improve its operations in the future, the General Superintendent announced that a Technical Committee has been established to review and propose reforms to the church’s administrative structures and practices.

Rev. Wengam also shared with the meeting,  the church’s preparations so far towards hosting of the World Congress of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship in Accra in 2026.

 

Voting

The council members voted overwhelmingly, with 99 per cent in favour , to adopt the General Superintendent’s report without any further discussion. The session concluded with celebrations, as the church reflected on the remarkable progress made in just two years under Rev. Wengam’s leadership.

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Fifty vulnerable girls have graduated following the completion of a three-month vocational training programme at the Madina Central Assemblies of God Church.

 

The training was under the Child Marriage, Trafficking and Exploitation (CMTE) initiative of AG Care Ghana which forms part of the organisation's 21^st Lifeline Project.

The beneficiaries were trained in bakery, pastry making, pedicure, and manicure during the period.

The graduation ceremony was themed,  "Empowerment through vocational skills: Transforming Lives – From Vulnerability to Vitality.”

The ceremony underscored the AG Care’s commitment to rescuing, rehabilitating, and reintegrating vulnerable girls.

Ceremony

Speaking at the graduation ceremony on Thursday September 26, 2024, the Executive Director of AG Care Ghana, Mr. Ernest Asigri, applauded the resilience and determination of the graduates adding that the young women, many of whom were victims or at risk of exploitation, are now equipped with practical skills to help secure their future and improve their livelihoods.

 

Mr. Asigri emphasised the alignment of AG Care’s mission with Sustainable Development Goal 8, which promotes decent work and economic growth for all.

 

He however observed that AG Care now faces funding challenges, with its sole donor’s support set to end next year.

 

The National Coordinator for Joy Fellowship Assemblies of God, Mrs Gladys Akoto, who chaired the function, highlighted the significance of empowering girls to break the cycle of poverty and exploitation.

Speakers

Other speakers at the event included the Board Chairman of AG Care, Evangelist Foster Afenyo, and the Regional Superintendent of Greater Accra East of the church, Rev. Andrews Nelson Awintia. They reiterated the need for continued support for vulnerable girls.

 

Background

Since 1998, the Lifeline Project has impacted over 2,000 girls, rescuing them from various forms of exploitation and equipping them with vocational skills.

AG Care is a non-governmental organisation established by the Assemblies of God, Ghana with the aim of eliminating poverty by addressing the material and social needs of the poor, vulnerable and the marginalised in the society.

 

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AGTV

The Assemblies of God Ghana Professionals Network was vibrantly relaunched on Friday at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. Established in 2004, the network serves as a key platform for harnessing professional expertise within the Assemblies of God Ghana church to advance the Kingdom of God.

The event, held under the theme ‘Sending the Light: Role of Christian Professionals,’ featured former Chief Justice Georgina Theodora Wood as the Special Guest of Honour. The relaunch aims to strengthen the network’s role in connecting professionals within the church, mobilizing skills, funding, and resources for missions and ministries, and coordinating projects that benefit underserved communities.

The restructured network is designed to create a pool of experts for career guidance, contribute resources for project investments, and provide advisory services to the church’s Executive Presbytery on specialized issues.

Rev. Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, officiated the relaunch and urged professionals to exemplify Christ in their fields. He praised those who contributed to the revival of the network, emphasizing its importance in mobilizing professional expertise for effective church administration and mission work.

Kwabena Adu-Boahene, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Assemblies of God Professionals Network, highlighted the historical contributions of Christian missionaries who faced significant socio-economic challenges in Ghana and laid the foundation for the Assemblies of God church.

During the ceremony, a brand-new Nissan X-TERRA was donated to the national office of the Youth Ministry Department of Assemblies of God Ghana. Additionally, an ultra-modern office space was dedicated to the Assemblies of God Professionals Network, with plans to open similar offices in regional locations across the church.

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AGTV

Day 2 of Assemblies of God Ghana’s 31st Biennial General Council Meeting - General Superintendent’s Report Shines.

The second day of the 31st Biennial General Council Meeting of Assemblies of God Ghana marked a significant moment as Rev. Stephen Wengam, the General Superintendent, presented his report on the first two years of his leadership. The business session, held at the packed council meeting, highlighted key achievements and ongoing initiatives aimed at transforming the church.

Rev. Wengam, who also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Africa Assemblies of God Alliance, reported the planting of 534 new churches between September 2022 and July 2024, a clear testament to the church’s growth and outreach efforts. He also announced that the national church has become debt-free after successfully clearing a 10 million cedi loan used to construct the headquarters office complex. The church also played a pivotal role in settling a substantial loan for the Shai Hills Retreat Center.

A major highlight was the announcement of a 120-acre land acquisition for the development of an international convention center, to be named Assemblies of God Centenary City, in honor of the church's 100th anniversary in 2031. The proposed center will accommodate up to 6,000 people for large-scale events.

In a move towards future-proofing the church’s operations, a Technical Committee has been established to review and propose reforms to the church’s administrative structures and practices. Additionally, the report outlined plans for the establishment of English-speaking Assemblies to cater to the middle class and professional communities.

Rev. Wengam also shared the church’s preparations to host the World Congress of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship in Accra in 2026, further solidifying Ghana’s place on the global stage. The church’s efforts in enhancing its digital presence and launching social intervention projects were also noted as key achievements.

In a historic move, the council members voted overwhelmingly, with 99% in favor, to adopt the General Superintendent’s report without discussion. The session concluded with celebrations, as the church reflected on the remarkable progress made in just two years under Rev. Wengam’s leadership.

Angela Sun- Ledi,

Assemblies of God Ghana  Television