Also known as: Rev Wengam · Stephen Y. Wengam · Rev. Stephen Y. Wengam · Rev Stephen Yenusom Wengam · Rev Stephen Wengam · Reverend Dr Stephen Yenusom Wengam · Rev. Dr Stephen Yenusom Wengam
General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana; re-elected to lead the denomination's 10th Triennial World Congress in Accra, 2026.
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Rev. Wengam congratulating the new national leaders The new General Council officials of Assemblies of God (AG), Ghana, comprising the Executive Presbytery and National Departmental Directors and Coordinators, have taken office. …
New AG General Council Officials Take OfficeJoy Online
… The General Superintendent, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, who was overwhelmingly re-elected to the position, charged the new church officials to pursue the church’s Transformation Agenda with commitment and determination. …
New Assemblies of God leaders assume officeDaily Guide
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has underlined the need for pastors to show utmost loyalty to God and their churches at all times. …
Show Utmost Loyalty To God, Church – Rev. WengamJoy Online
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has underlined the need for pastors to show utmost loyalty to God and their churches at all times. …
Loyalty is currency of development — Rev. Wengam charges Assemblies of God leadersDaily Guide
… Wengam presenting souvenirs to leaders of Ethiopia Assemblies of God The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has admonished pastors in Africa to guard against materialism, carnality and complacency, warning that such attitudes devalue …
Rev. Wengam Cautions African Pastors Against MaterialismJoy 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, complacencyThe 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 leadershipDaily Guide
… Wengam delivering his victory speech Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam has been overwhelmingly re-elected as General Superintendent of Assemblies of God (AG), Ghana. …
Rev. Wengam Re-Elected AG Ghana General SuperintendentThe 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 victoryThe Chronicle
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 at Gomoa Fetteh, in the Central Region. …
Rev. Wengam re-elected General Superintendent of Assemblies of GodAt the World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra, President Mahama urged society to recognise and value the wisdom, leadership, and contributions of women of faith in nation-building and congregational life.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
At the World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra, President Mahama urged society to recognise and value the wisdom, leadership, and contributions of women of faith in nation-building and congregational life.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has called on religious institutions, particularly churches, to provide safe spaces for children and vulnerable people, emphasizing that spiritual authority carries a duty of care and accountability. He made the remarks at the opening of the World Assemblies of God Congress 2026 in Accra, the 10th Triennial gathering and the first hosted in Africa.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Malawi President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in Accra to participate in the 10th Triennial World Congress of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, accompanied by his wife. The congress runs from Wednesday to Friday and will feature morning sessions and gospel revival rallies at the Accra Sports Stadium.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Assemblies of God, Ghana mandates that pastors seeking to engage in active partisan politics must resign from their ministerial positions, according to General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam. The church says the policy protects congregational unity across different political affiliations and was enforced during the 2024 election period when two pastors resigned after contesting party primaries.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, Rev. Dominic Yeo, has arrived in Ghana for the 10th Triennial World Congress of Assemblies of God, opening October 14, 2026. The event, being held in Africa for the first time in the 115-year history of the fellowship, aims to discuss strategies for establishing one million additional churches by 2033.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa assured organisers of the World Assemblies of God Congress of diplomatic and protocol support from Ghana's embassies and high commissions across 73 countries. Ghana is hosting the congress as the first African country to receive this privilege, an event the Minister said offered an opportunity to showcase the country's stability and democratic credentials.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana announced that the denomination's 10th Triennial World Congress, scheduled for Accra in October 2026, will advance a global expansion agenda targeting the planting of at least one million churches by 2033. The Congress theme, "COMMISSIONED: One Mandate, Every Nation," will focus on evangelism, church health, empowering the next generation, and sustaining Pentecostal growth across the denomination's current 89.9 million members and 451,000 local branches worldwide.
2 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama will attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Triennial World Assemblies of God Congress at Black Star Square on October 14, 2026. The congress, scheduled for October 14–16, will bring together delegates from more than 100 countries and is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants, marking the first time in the 115-year history of the Assemblies of God Fellowship that the global congress is being held in Africa.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra will host the Assemblies of God World Congress on October 14-16, the first such congress on African soil in the fellowship's 115-year history. The event is expected to attract 10,000 delegates and tourists, with organisers highlighting potential economic and international image benefits for Ghana.
28 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, has tasked newly appointed church leaders to demonstrate absolute loyalty to Christ, the church's leadership, doctrines and constitution to advance the church's Transformation Agenda. He emphasized the need for leaders to remain committed to the church's vision while improving welfare of pastors and promoting development.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Assemblies of God (AG) Ghana has sworn in new General Council officials, including the Executive Presbytery and National Departmental Directors, following a four-day Leadership Prayer and Orientation Retreat in Accra. General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, returned to office, urged the new leaders to execute the church's Transformation Agenda, which aims to disciple the nation and strengthen pastoral welfare and development.
22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The newly elected officials of Assemblies of God, Ghana, including members of the Executive Presbytery and National Departmental Directors, have assumed office following a four-day Leadership Prayer and Orientation Retreat in Accra. General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, re-elected to his position, directed the new leaders to pursue the church's Transformation Agenda, which aims to disciple the nation by reaching every village, town and city, enhance pastor welfare especially in rural areas, and restore Pentecostal fervour.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, retained as General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, has called on pastors to demonstrate loyalty to God and their churches, describing loyalty as the currency of development. The remarks were made at a three-day prayer retreat for newly elected and re-elected Executive Presbytery Officers in Accra.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, charged pastors to show utmost loyalty to God and their churches, describing loyalty as the indispensable "currency of development" that must never be compromised. The admonition came during a three-day prayer retreat for the re-elected and newly elected Executive Presbytery Officers.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam has been overwhelmingly re-elected General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, securing 89.61 per cent of valid votes (3,727 votes) at the church's 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting in Gomoa Fetteh. He will serve a second four-year term, and the election also completed the church's top leadership team with new and retained officials.
24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
At the maiden Ghana Immigration Service Regional Commanders Conference in Accra, Interior Minister Alhaji Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka urged Regional Commanders to promote professionalism, fairness, discipline and teamwork to strengthen the service's effectiveness and Ghana's security architecture.
7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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 →
Religious leaders, parliamentarians and development partners have called for increased investment in health workforce development, sustainable financing and stronger governance to accelerate Ghana's attainment of Universal Health Coverage, at the 2026 Annual Health Summit in Accra.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The Ghana Immigration Service's Governing Council is advocating for Operation Secure Our Borders (SECOBOR), a public-private initiative to mobilise resources for the Service's operational needs, and proposes that GIS retain 80 percent of its internally generated funds for five years to address challenges including inadequate accommodation and vehicles.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Immigration Service Governing Council is pushing Operation Secure Our Borders (SECOBOR), a public-private project designed to mobilise resources for officer welfare and border control. The GIS chairman cited weak border controls as exposing Ghana to smuggling, human trafficking and illicit trade, and requested retention of 80 per cent of internally generated funds for five years to address resource and logistical constraints.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →