On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Assemblies of God, Ghana, experienced a deeply significant spiritual encounter as the General Superintendent, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, accompanied by his wife, Lady Mrs Monica Wengam, undertook an Apostolic Visit to Eastern Region B.

Hosted at the Akim Oda Central Church, this gathering was not just a symbolic gesture of leadership presence but a powerful moment of spiritual awakening marked by prayer, teaching, encouragement, and compassion.

Visit

This visit — the third in Rev. Wengam’s nationwide Apostolic Tour across all 24 administrative regions of the church — reflects a leadership vision that places high value on grassroots engagement, spiritual renewal, and pastoral care. Ministers from across the region, including active pastors and their spouses, retired ministers, and widows of pastors, converged in one accord to receive both inspiration and impartation.

Spiritual atmosphere

In a spiritually charged atmosphere, the General Superintendent led the gathering in four hours of intense prayer and deep biblical teaching. Preaching from Matthew 21:13 — “It is written, ‘ _My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a den of robbers” (_ NKJV) — he passionately emphasised that prayer is the heartbeat of the church. His admonition was direct and sobering: “ _A church that does not pray is dead — and worse, it becomes a den of thieves.”_ This bold declaration was not a rebuke, but a clarion call to return to the altar, to rebuild the culture of intercession, and to reclaim the power and purity of the early church.

Welcome speech

The Regional Superintendent, Rev. Obed A. Asiedu, in his warm welcome, expressed the joy and gratitude of the entire region for the historic visit. He lauded the First Couple for their tireless commitment to spiritual transformation and their personal effort in connecting with ministers in every region of the country.

Donations

In a moving demonstration of practical love and generosity, Lady Monica Wengam extended undisclosed cash donations and pieces of quality clothing to retired ministers and their spouses, widows of pastors, and all pastors present. Her quiet act of benevolence spoke louder than words — a compassionate gesture that honoured the past and encouraged the present. At a time when many feel forgotten after years of service, this show of care was both healing and affirming.

We celebrate not only the spiritual fervour ignited by the visit but also the example of servant leadership on display. The Wengams are embodying a model of ministry that prioritises prayer, presence, and pastoral support. It is a reminder that the Church thrives not through activities and events but through communion with God and care for His people.

House of prayer,living church

As the Apostolic Tour continues, this moment in Eastern Region B should not be seen as an isolated occasion but as a prophetic signal to the entire Assemblies of God, Ghana. A praying church is a living church. A praying pastor is a powerful pastor. And a praying people are a victorious people.

May every assembly, every minister, and every believer rise to heed the call: to rebuild the altar of prayer and ensure that the house of God is once again truly a _house of prayer_ (Matthew 21:13) — not a den of thieves.