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Assemblies of God, Ghana

Also known as: Assemblies of God

Assemblies of God, Ghana — Pentecostal church whose General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam was re-elected in August 2026 with 89.61% of votes at its 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Frimpong Manso, a former Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, also urged counsellors to communicate professional knowledge in clear language and help communities understand that seeking counselling is not a sign of weakness or lack of faith.

    ‘Prioritise Workers’ Mental Health’
  3. Daily Guide

    Wengam presenting souvenirs to leaders of Ethiopia Assemblies of God The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev.

    Rev. Wengam Cautions African Pastors Against Materialism
  4. Joy Online

    The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has challenged Christian leaders across Africa to guard against materialism, carnality and complacency, warning that such tendencies could undermine the credibility of the Christian faith.

    Wengam cautions African pastors against materialism, complacency
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has led the newly elected Executive Presbytery officers of the church to pay a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama at his residence in Accra.

    Pres Mahama commends Wengam for visionary, bold leadership
  6. Joy Online

    President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated the newly elected Executive Presbytery of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, led by the General Superintendent, Reverend Stephen Wengam, on their successful election at the just-ended 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting.

    Mahama congratulates newly elected Executive Presbytery of Assemblies of God, Ghana
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    The re-elected General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has called on members of the church to put the recent election behind them and unite to advance the growth and transformation of the church.

    Rev. Wengam rallies Church behind growth agenda • After landslide victory
  8. The Chronicle

    Stephen Yenusom Wengam has been re-elected General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, securing 89.61 per cent of the votes at the church’s 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting at Gomoa Fetteh, in the Central Region.

    Rev. Wengam re-elected General Superintendent of Assemblies of God
  9. Joy Online

    The President in his opening remarks at the 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting of the Assemblies of God, Ghana at the Pentecost Convention Centre at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region, noted that recent developments involving a pastor and an imam had reminded Ghanaians that na

    Mahama cautions Ghanaians not to take religious freedom for granted
  10. Joy Online

    The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev Stephen Wengam, is leading the Executive Presbytery officers of the church on a week- long apostolic and missions visit to The Gambia.

    Rev Stephen Wengam leads first Executive Presbytery mission to The Gambia
  11. July 2026
  12. Joy Online

    The Assemblies of God, Ghana, has paid tribute to the late Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, describing him as a transformative traditional leader whose commitment to peace and reconciliation restored unity to Dagbon after years of conflict.

    Assemblies of God Church pays tribute to Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II
Society

Institutions urged to establish mental health support systems

The News

Rev. Prof. Samuel Oheneba Dornyo has called on institutions to prioritise workers' psychological well-being by establishing mental health support systems and employing qualified professional counsellors, warning that neglecting mental health support can lead to poor decision-making, damaged relationships, reduced productivity and compromised safety.

31 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 31 August

  1. Institutions urged to establish mental health support systems

    Rev. Prof. Samuel Oheneba Dornyo has called on institutions to prioritise workers' psychological well-being by establishing mental health support systems and employing qualified professional counsellors, warning that neglecting mental health support can lead to poor decision-making, damaged relationships, reduced productivity and compromised safety.

    31 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Rev. Wengam warns African pastors against materialism and complacency

    The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana addressed Ethiopia's National Pastors Conference, cautioning African pastors against materialism, carnality and complacency, which he said devalue Christian worship and damage the religion's reputation. He urged church leaders to prioritise deep spirituality and church planting for evangelism across the continent.

    31 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 30 August

  1. Ghanaian pastor urges African Christian leaders toward spiritual renewal

    Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, cautioned African pastors against materialism, carnality and complacency, warning these tendencies could undermine the Church's credibility. Speaking at Ethiopia's National Pastors Conference, he urged Christian leaders to prioritize prayer, spiritual renewal and church planting.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. President Mahama receives Assemblies of God delegation, commends leadership

    President John Dramani Mahama received the newly elected Executive Presbytery officers of Assemblies of God, Ghana, led by General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, at his residence in Accra. The delegation introduced the new leadership and expressed appreciation for Mahama's attendance at the church's 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting, while President Mahama commended Rev. Wengam for his visionary and bold leadership.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Mahama congratulates newly elected Assemblies of God leadership

    President John Mahama congratulated the newly elected Executive Presbytery of Assemblies of God, Ghana, led by General Superintendent Reverend Stephen Wengam, following their election at the 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting held in August 2026. The President commended Rev Wengam's visionary leadership and noted significant church growth since he assumed office.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 24 August

  1. Rev. Wengam re-elected Assemblies of God leader by landslide

    Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam has been re-elected General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, securing 89.61 per cent of votes at the church's 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting. He called on church members to unite behind the church's growth agenda following the election.

    24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Rev. Wengam re-elected General Superintendent, Assemblies of God Ghana

    Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam has been re-elected General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, securing 89.61 per cent of the votes at the church's 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting in the Central Region. This marks a significant increase in his electoral support from 61 per cent four years ago.

    24 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 21 August

  1. Mahama urges Ghanaians to guard religious freedom and tolerance

    President Mahama cautioned Ghanaians not to take religious freedom for granted and called on pastors, imams, and religious leaders to exercise restraint in public utterances and social media use, following a recent controversy between a Muslim cleric and Christian pastor that escalated to arrests and physical assault.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Assemblies of God Ghana leadership visits Gambia

    Rev Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, is leading five Executive Presbytery officers on a week-long apostolic and missions visit to The Gambia, where they will visit church branches, ordain pastors, dedicate a new temple, and meet with national leadership. The Gambia mission was established by Assemblies of God Ghana around three decades ago and remains the organisation's first mission field.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Assemblies of God honours late Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II

    The Assemblies of God, Ghana has paid tribute to the late Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, describing him as a transformative traditional leader whose commitment to peace and reconciliation restored unity to Dagbon after years of conflict. The church noted its historical connection with Yendi, where it was established in 1931.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. Rev. Wengam completes fourth Apostolic Visit to Ashanti East

    The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam and his wife completed their fourth Apostolic Visit to the Ashanti East Region, leading pastors and church leaders through prayer, fellowship and spiritual renewal at the Lighthouse Assembly of God in Kumasi.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 12 July

  1. Ghana church leader urges prayer for spiritual revival

    Rev Stephen Yenusom Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, addressed the 22nd Biennial General Council Meeting of the Guyana Assemblies of God, calling for sustained and fervent prayer as the foundation for spiritual renewal and revival. He cited historical examples including the Azusa Street Revival and the Day of Pentecost to illustrate how consistent intercession leads to spiritual breakthroughs.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Church urges nationwide clean-up after deadly flooding

    Assemblies of God, Ghana has called on its pastors, members, and the wider Christian community to participate in a nationwide clean-up exercise on July 10 and 11 as a response to recent floods that caused deaths and destroyed property. The church characterized the clean-up as a test of national resolve to improve environmental sanitation and prevent future flooding.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Rev. Wengam urges pastors in underserved areas to remain steadfast

    The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has urged pastors ministering in deprived communities to remain steadfast in their calling despite challenges, assuring them that God often performs His greatest works under difficult circumstances. The remarks were made during his third Apostolic Visit to the Upper East Region "B" Council at Zebilla, which brought together serving ministers, retired ministers, and pastors' widows for prayer and fellowship.

    30 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 21 June

  1. Assemblies of God chief urges pastors to shun negative attitudes

    Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, has advised pastors to avoid negative attitudes such as grumbling and over-anxiety, which he says undermine credibility and harm congregations. He urged spiritual discipline through prayer, Bible study, and meditation to guard against pessimism.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 14 June

  1. Assemblies of God 2026 Apostolic Visitation begins in Accra

    The 2026 Apostolic Visitation of Assemblies of God, Ghana, commenced at Cedar Mountain Chapel in East Legon with pastors, retirees, and widows in attendance. General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Wengam led a three-and-a-half-hour prayer session and encouraged pastors to remain diligent while avoiding grumbling and anxiety.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Rev. Wengam calls for African church revival at Zimbabwe conference

    The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam, called on the Church in Africa to pursue greater revival to accelerate evangelisation at the 2026 National Conference of the Zimbabwe Assemblies of God in Harare. He also invited participants to the World Congress of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship in Accra from October 14 to 16, 2026.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Rev. Wengam urges Christians to reject unorthodox doctrines and practices

    The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has urged the Christian community to resist theological doctrines and modern practices that contradict core biblical values. Speaking at a Biennial National Ministers' Wives Conference at KNUST in Kumasi, attended by about 3,000 pastors' wives, he charged believers to defend the church's foundational principles and theological integrity.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. PA Conference 2026 to reposition administrators as strategic institutional leaders

    Five Six Five has launched the 2026 PA Conference, set for July 23–24 in Accra, to reframe administrative professionals as strategic architects rather than support staff. The sixth edition will bring together 250 executive and personal assistants from across the African sub-region for sessions on digital transformation, AI integration, and institutional excellence.

    28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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