The Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), Ghana, has donated two giant LED screens to the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), fulfilling a pledge made during the university’s maiden Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service held two weeks ago.
The donation, presented at the Jophus Anamoah-Mensah Conference Centre, was described by university authorities as a landmark gesture that demonstrates the positive role faith-based organisations can play in supporting higher education and national development.
The screens were officially handed over by a delegation of senior pastors and officials from the national headquarters of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, led by Pastor Yaw Osei Owusu, Coordinator for the Western-Central Zone, who represented the National Overseer.
The church delegation was received by the Vice-Chancellor of UEW, Professor Stephen Jobson Mitchual; the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Esther Yeboah Danso-Wiredu; members of the university’s management team; officials of the Chaplaincy Board; and representatives of the student body.
The donation stemmed from a promise made by Pastor Dr E. K. Tumsiah during the university’s first Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service organised by the Chaplaincy Board. He pledged that the ministry would provide two giant LED screens for the conference centre to enhance worship and institutional programmes.
Addressing the gathering on behalf of the National Overseer, Pastor Yaw Osei Owusu said the ministry considered it a privilege to contribute to an institution dedicated to shaping future generations of leaders and professionals.
He noted that education and moral development must go hand in hand if society is to produce individuals capable of leading with integrity, responsibility, and compassion.
According to him, the donation was not merely the presentation of equipment but a symbol of the ministry’s belief in the transformative power of education anchored on strong moral values.
Receiving the donation, Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Jobson Mitchual praised the ministry for its commitment to supporting the university community and strengthening the role of faith in student development.
He observed that many challenges confronting tertiary institutions today are rooted in a decline in ethical values and personal discipline.
“A greater part of the ills associated with the student community generally has to do with ethics, and that is where the church comes in,” he stated.
Professor Mitchual stressed that while universities provide knowledge and professional training, religious institutions help shape the values, attitudes, and moral foundations that guide individuals throughout life.
He further noted that the LED screens would not only support Christian activities on campus but would also serve the broader university community by improving visibility and participation during conferences, lectures, ceremonies, and other major events.
Expressing his appreciation, the Vice-Chancellor described the donation as unprecedented in his tenure.
“I would like to thank you for this great gesture. Ever since I became Vice-Chancellor, this is the first of its kind, and I am very happy about it,” he said.
Professor Mitchual also reflected on public perceptions of churches and the growing demand for faith-based organisations to demonstrate their relevance through practical interventions.
“People now perceive churches as places where monies are collected and after collection we do not know how the money is used. But I think this gesture will go a long way to change that perception,” he remarked.
He added that the ministry’s action represented a practical expression of Christian values and service.
“What you are doing this morning exemplifies the real thing that Christ did when He came onto the earth,” he noted.
Beyond the LED screens, the Deeper Christian Life Ministry also presented 600 copies of Daily Manna, the devotional authored by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi, Founder and General Superintendent of the ministry.
The devotional books were handed over to university management for distribution among staff to encourage personal reflection, spiritual growth, and ethical living.
The presentation was received with enthusiasm, with university officials describing it as a thoughtful complement to the ministry’s broader objective of supporting character formation within the academic community.
One of the most symbolic moments of the ceremony came when Pastor Thomas Oppong, Regional Overseer for Cape Coast, offered a special prayer of dedication over the LED screens.
He committed the equipment to God and prayed that every programme, message, lecture, and gathering facilitated through the screens would contribute to the transformation of lives, the strengthening of moral values, and the development of responsible leaders for society.
The event ended with expressions of gratitude from both the university and church leadership, who reaffirmed their commitment to fostering stronger collaboration between academia and faith-based organisations.
For many present, the donation represented more than a gift of equipment. It was a visible demonstration of partnership, shared values, and a collective commitment to shaping individuals who are not only academically competent but also ethically grounded and socially responsible.
As the two giant LED screens prepare to serve thousands of students, staff, worshippers, and visitors in the years ahead, they stand as enduring symbols of what can be achieved when educational institutions and the Church work together for the common good.
The church also presented 600 copies of the instructive devotional Daily Manna to be distributed to staff.
