The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam, and his wife, Lady Mrs Monica Wengam, have concluded their fourth Apostolic Visit to the Ashanti East Region.
The programme, held at the Lighthouse Assembly of God in Kumasi, brought together serving pastors and their spouses, retired ministers and their spouses, as well as pastors’ widows for a period of prayer, spiritual impartation, fellowship and learning.
Welcoming the General Superintendent and his wife, the Ashanti East Regional Superintendent, Rev. Emmanuel Gyasi, highlighted several intervention policies and initiatives introduced under Rev. Wengam’s leadership.
He cited the church’s rebranding, revival agenda and aggressive church planting strategy as key programmes driving the growth of Assemblies of God, Ghana.
As part of the visit, Rev. Wengam led an intensive three-and-a-half-hour prayer session for the Church, the nation, the upcoming World Assemblies of God Fellowship Congress and the 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting.
He encouraged pastors to emulate the faith and commitment of the early church fathers, remain steadfast in their calling, prioritise church planting and strengthen their spiritual discipline.
The National President of the Ministers’ Wives Association, Lady Mrs Monica Wengam, expressed appreciation to pastors’ wives for their dedication and active participation in the association’s activities. She urged them to remain committed to supporting their husbands and faithfully carrying out their responsibilities.
She also presented gifts to pastors, distributed cloth to their spouses, and donated cash and other items to retired ministers, their wives and pastors’ widows.
Lady Mrs Wengam explained that the welfare initiative is personally sponsored by her and her husband as a way of supporting pastors and their families who face various challenges in ministry.
In appreciation of their leadership and generosity, the Ashanti East Regional Council presented a special gift to Rev. and Mrs Wengam in recognition of their commitment to the growth of Assemblies of God, Ghana.
The visit also featured the renewal of wedding vows for married couples, led by Rev. Wengam, who encouraged pastors and their wives to model godly Christian marriages.
The programme concluded with the administration of Holy Communion, marking the end of the fourth Apostolic Visit to the Ashanti East Region.
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