The Assemblies of God, Ghana, has issued a strong warning to its pastors and members to avoid unaccredited tertiary institutions and refrain from using qualifications obtained from such schools.
The caution comes after the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) released a list on Monday, October 20, 2025, naming 50 institutions operating without the required accreditation.
In a statement dated Tuesday, October 21, and signed by the church’s General Superintendent, Rev. Stephen Y. Wengam, the Assemblies of God reminded its pastors to verify the accreditation status of any school with GTEC before enrolling.
“As part of efforts by the Executive Presbytery to rid the church environment of unaccredited degrees and qualifications, pastors are cautioned against enrolling in such institutions or using certificates obtained from them,” the statement said.
The church further stated that any degrees, doctorates, or professional qualifications from unaccredited institutions will not be recognised within the Assemblies of God.
GTEC’s earlier directive, signed by Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, Director-General of the Commission, revealed that the listed institutions had failed to meet national accreditation and quality assurance standards.
It also warned the public and accredited institutions to avoid engaging with such unapproved entities.
The Assemblies of God leadership urged pastors to uphold integrity and transparency in their educational pursuits, emphasizing that honesty in academic qualifications is essential for credibility in ministry.
Source: Adomonline
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