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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The directive, communicated to ministers in a circular issued on July 11, follows a resolution passed by the church’s Executive Presbytery at its May 2024 meeting.

Church leaders explained that the decision aligns with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s (GTEC) regulations on the recognition of academic qualifications.

According to the directive, pastors who have been awarded honorary doctorates—whether from accredited or unaccredited institutions—are prohibited from styling themselves as “Dr.”

Additionally, ministers with earned academic degrees such as bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD qualifications have been advised to submit their certificates to GTEC for authentication before formal recognition can be granted.

The Assemblies of God warned that ministers who defy the directive or breach GTEC’s requirements will face disciplinary measures, including suspension from office.

To set an example, the church cited its General Superintendent, Rev. Stephen Wengam, who announced last year that although he had received an honorary doctorate, he no longer uses the “Dr.” title. Leaders urged other pastors to follow his lead to uphold transparency in ministry.

The announcement comes amid GTEC’s heightened enforcement against the misuse of academic and honorary titles.

Source: Myjoyonline  

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The church said such measures would be a fitting recognition of the ultimate sacrifice the victims made and the exceptional service they rendered to the nation.

“This gesture will strongly affirm that Ghana, our beloved nation, is indeed worth dying for,” the church noted in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Ernest Birikorang.

In the statement, the church paid heartfelt tribute to the memory of the eight individuals, describing them as true patriots.

The Assemblies of God joined the rest of the nation in mourning the tragic loss, which occurred at Adansi Brofoyedu in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.

The crash claimed the lives of:

• Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence

• Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology and MP for Tamale Central

• Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, acting Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Minister of Food and Agriculture

• Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice-Chairman of the NDC

• Samuel Aboagye, Deputy NADMO Director-General and 2024 parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East

• Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala

• Flying Officer Manaen Twum-Ampadu

• Sergeant Ernest Addo-Mensah

Source: Adomonline

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Read the full statement below:

He made the appeal in an interview with Adom News during the 30th anniversary of the Goaso Victory Centre Assemblies of God Church.

According to him, politics that promote division hinder the country’s development and must be resisted.

Meanwhile, the head pastor of Victory Centre Assemblies of God Church, Rev. Dr. Johnson Nuako Nyametumi, urged Ghanaians to support the new leaders of the country in their respective roles to accelerate national development.

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The theme is drawn from 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

The General Superintendent, Reverend Stephen Yenusom Wengam, announced this during a combined Executive Presbytery (EP) and Key Leaders Capacity-Building and Prayer Retreat at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi.

The event brought together over 260 influential members of Assemblies of God, including the General Secretary, 58 Executive Presbytery members with their spouses, district pastors, and leaders of AG agencies.

During his address, Rev. Wengam emphasized the need for continuous prayer as a foundational aspect of the church’s spiritual life. He urged members and leaders to engage in daily, heartfelt prayers.

“When we don’t pray as leaders, we kill the spirit of the church, and we eventually lose members,” he said.

Rev. Wengam explained that prayer should not be seen as an occasional activity or mere duty but as an essential, ongoing practice that strengthens the believer’s relationship with God.

“Prayer is a daily necessity, the air we breathe. It’s a vital human need that provokes grace, opens the heavens, and brings the refilling of the Holy Spirit,” he noted.

He further explained that prayer activates spiritual power, releases divine glory, and breaks barriers such as addictions and limitations.

Rev. Wengam urged Assemblies of God pastors, district leaders, and members to align with the 2025 theme by integrating it into their personal and communal worship. He reminded the church’s leadership of their responsibility to model continuous prayer, calling on them to inspire and guide their congregations to embrace the theme wholeheartedly.

The General Superintendent indicated that as the church embarks on a journey to achieve its 2025 theme, it serves as both a call and a commitment for Assemblies of God members to deepen their prayer lives and prepare for a year of renewed spiritual vitality and breakthroughs.

The 2025 theme was chosen after extensive prayer and consultation aimed at fostering a culture of constant prayer throughout Assemblies of God congregations in Ghana. It emphasizes the transformative power of prayer, which is believed to activate angelic intervention, bring forth God’s glory, and enable the church to overcome challenges.

To achieve these aims, the theme focuses on four key areas:

1. Prayer for Churches: Strengthening the foundation of all Assemblies of God churches through dedicated and consistent prayer.
2. Fasting and Prayer: Instituting regular periods of fasting and prayer to deepen spiritual commitment.
3. Prayer for the Harvest of Souls: Interceding for revival and the salvation of new souls.
4. Prayer for Supernatural Manifestation: Seeking God’s presence and power to perform miraculous signs and wonders.

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The President of the Ministers’ Wives Association, Mrs Monica Wengam, commended Mrs Mahama for her achievements, philanthropy across the country, concern for the vulnerable in society, and efforts to elevate the status of women and children.

The Association also noted that, Mrs Mahama is the first Assemblies of God Church member to become the wife of a Vice President and First Lady of Ghana.

She was also praised for getting her husband, former President John Mahama, to join the church, making him the first-ever Assemblies of God Church member to become President.

Mrs Mahama thanked the Association for the honour.

Addressing the gathering, the former First Lady highlighted the importance of women in winning souls for God’s ministry.

She used the example of the Samaritan woman to explain how women can quickly spread the gospel and win lost souls for the Kingdom of God.

Mrs Mahama encouraged the women to pray for peaceful elections in December, emphasising the power of prayer in shaping a nation’s future.

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Led by the General Superintendent of the church, Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, the executives during their visit on Friday prayed for Mr Mahama and his family as well as mother Ghana.

The 2024 National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer took to his Facebook page to share a photo from the visit as he appreciated the men of God.

“I am grateful to the executive presbytery of the Assemblies of God Church, led by Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, for their apostolic visit to me, and for their prayers for me, my family and for our dear country, Ghana,” he wrote.

Mr Mahama is a member of the Assemblies of God Church and together with his family fellowship at the Ringway Gospel Centre at Ridge in Accra.

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Below is Mr Mahama’s post:

The purpose of the visit was to congratulate the Vice Chancellor, Prof Akosua Dickson, on her elevation as the first female Vice Chancellor of the university.

Rev. Dr Stephen Wengam thanked Prof. Akosua Dickson for the support the University gives the Assemblies of God Campus Ministry (AGCM, KNUST chapter).

The meeting discussed, among other important issues, the role of the church in providing quality tertiary education in Ghana.

The Executive Presbytery members on the delegation were: Rev. Dr. Godwin Tito Agyei, Assistant General Superintendent, Rev George Ampofo, Regional Superintendent of Ashanti North, Rev Kofi Bempah, Regional Superintendent of Ashanti West and Rev Emmanuel Gyasi, Regional Superintendent of Ashanti East.

The Pro Vice Chancellor of KNUST, Prof Ellis Owusu Diabo, Finance Officer, Yaw Nimo Baffuor and Rev Prof Philip Antwi Agyei, lecturer and campus pastor of AGCM, KNUST chapter who accompanied the General Superintendent and his entourage are members of Assemblies of God Ghana.

Also present was the AGCM National Director, Pastor Cromwell Awadey.

Led by the General Superintendent, Rev. Dr Stephen Wengam, the visit was to officially introduce the newly elected executives of the church to the Speaker.

It was also to invite him to the induction ceremony of the General Superintendent and the outdooring of the Executive Presbytery Officers on February 25, 2023, in Accra.

Welcoming the delegation, Speaker Bagbin emphasised the need for the church and the state to partner and improve the lives and prospects of all Ghanaians.

He pledged Parliament will continue to represent the citizenry to deepen democracy and reminded the church not to relent on its efforts to speak truth to power.

Rev Wengam also in his address said that Ghana’s current hung Parliament has deepened the country’s democratic dispensation and has enhanced consensus building and promoted political tolerance.

The man of God called for greater unity of all political players to help resolve the myriads of problems confronting Ghana, especially the current economic crisis.

He emphasised the need for all to unite to fight corruption.

The citation was read last Sunday by the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

It read: “In appreciation for your commitment and exceptional generosity towards the vision and expansion of the Assemblies of God Church, Ghana, the executive presbytery presents to you this meritorious award.”

In response to the award of honour, Dr Duffuor wrote: “My Christian faith has been and will always be an integral part of my life. I am immensely grateful to Assemblies of God Ghana for this honour bestowed on me.

“The church has been instrumental in transforming many lives and I will always gladly contribute towards its growth.’’

Dr Duffuor is a member of the Revival Restoration Centre of the Assemblies of God Church at Dzorwulu, Accra.

Worshippers at the Jesus Assembly at the Hilltop-Ohwimase Branch of Assemblies of God, Ghana on Sunday hooted at and chased away the Ashanti West Regional Superintendent of the Church, Reverend Stephen Yaw Manu.

This was after the man of God, who delivered a sermon at the assembly, decided to announce the suspension of some seven elders of the church.

They were Charles Addai, Godfred Kwakye, Bismark Agyemang Siaw, Peter Owusu, Baffour Akoto, Collins Ofosu Kwarteng and Andrews Sarpong.

A letter to them noted the action had become necessary due to their gross insubordination and indiscipline towards the leadership of Kwadaso District and the Ashanti West Region in spite of several attempts to reason with them.

They are, therefore, banned from attending church in all the branches of the church until further notice.

The angry worshippers also alleged he attempted to make away with cash of about GHC 30,000 which was realised from the church’s annual harvest, hence their action.

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Some of them alleged that Rev Manu, who is bent on running the church like a personal property, has taken series of arbitrary decisions which they are not happy about.

They have vowed to stop attending church service and all related activities if the leaders do not rescind their decision to assign new board members and a pastor to the church.

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They made away with musical instruments including bass amps, keyboard, guitar, audio link, compressor, Audio mixer and microphones among others.

The suspects chiseled and removed the entire burglar-proof window frame after failing to break into it.

“One of our members from Odumase boarded a Hyundai commercial vehicle to Accra that day, when they got to the junction, a guy stopped the vehicle and they loaded items packed into black polythene bags and Sellotaped.

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“So the mate asked ‘where are you going with this equipment at the time? Are you going to a church programme? the guy didn’t mind him. The boot was full so they booked one seat for the guy so he sat and put the audio links and others on the seat. The guy alighted at Novotel in Accra,” Rev Isaac Gyedu told Starr News.

The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has since been reported to the Police at Odumase Krobo.