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World Assemblies of God Fellowship

World Assemblies of God Fellowship — Pentecostal fellowship holding its 10th Triennial World Congress in Accra October 2026, first time on African soil in its 115-year history.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Executive Committee of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship has paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama ahead of the church’s World Congress, which opens in Accra today, Tuesday, October 13. …

    I have no regrets joining Assemblies of God – Mahama
  3. Joy Online

    … Addressing the World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra, the President said his duty was to serve every Ghanaian, regardless of religious affiliation, and maintain fairness, respect and equal concern for all. …

    Mahama describes Ghana’s religious diversity as its greatest treasure, defends fairness to all faiths
  4. Joy Online

    … Addressing the ongoing World Assemblies of God Congress 2026 in Accra, the President said churches must uphold the trust placed in them as places of safety. …

    President Mahama urges churches to provide safe spaces for children and vulnerable people
  5. Daily Guide

    … Yeo presenting the Congress souvenirs to President John Mahama The Executive Committee of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship has paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama ahead of the church’s World Congress which opens in Accra today. …

    AG Leaders Call On Mahama Ahead Of World Congress
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    President John Dramani Mahama has assured the World Assemblies of God Fellowship of the government’s continued support to ensure a peaceful and successful World Congress in Accra. …

    Assemblies of God leaders commend President Mahama’s leadership
  7. Joy Online

    Former President of Malawi, Dr Lazarus Chakwera, has arrived in Accra to participate in the 10th Triennial World Congress of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship. …

    Former Malawi President Chakwera arrives for historic Assemblies of God congress in Accra
  8. Joy Online

    President John Dramani Mahama has assured the World Assemblies of God Fellowship of the Government’s continued support for the successful hosting of its World Congress in Accra. …

    Mahama assures Assemblies of God of support for World Congress
  9. Joy Online

    The Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, Rev. Dominic Yeo, has arrived in Ghana for the World Assemblies of God Congress, which opens on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. …

    Assemblies of God global chairman Rev. Dominic Yeo arrives for historic Accra congress
  10. September 2026
  11. Daily Guide

    … The Congress, scheduled for October 14-16, will be the first on African soil in the 115-year history of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship. …

    Excitement Builds As Accra Hosts AG World Congress
  12. August 2026
  13. Daily Guide

    … Wengam and the Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, Rev. Dominic Yeo, as guest speakers. …

    Rev. Wengam Cautions African Pastors Against Materialism

Yesterday

  1. Assemblies of God World Congress opens in Accra

    The World Assemblies of God Fellowship held a courtesy call with President Mahama ahead of the church's World Congress, which opened in Accra on October 13 — the first time the event has taken place in Africa in the organisation's 115-year history.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama defends equal treatment of all faiths as presidential duty

    President John Mahama addressed the World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra, describing Ghana's religious diversity as its greatest treasure and emphasizing his responsibility as Head of State to treat people of all faiths fairly, regardless of questions some Christian leaders have raised about his faith.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Mahama urges churches to create safe spaces for children, vulnerable people

    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.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Assemblies of God leaders meet Mahama before World Congress

    The Executive Committee of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship visited President Mahama ahead of the church's World Congress, which opened in Accra today—the first time the 115-year-old organisation has held the event on African soil. The delegation praised the President and government for their support and commended Ghana for hosting what it described as a milestone event.

    20 hours ago · Daily Guide →

  5. Assemblies of God World Congress opens in Accra today

    President Mahama assured the World Assemblies of God Fellowship of government support for the World Congress in Accra, which opens today—a historic event as the first such congress held on African soil in the 115-year history of the movement. The morning conference was moved from Independence Square to the Accra International Conference Centre due to technical challenges.

    22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

  6. Former Malawi President arrives for Assemblies of God congress

    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 →

  7. Mahama pledges government support for Assemblies of God World Congress

    President Mahama assured the World Assemblies of God Fellowship of the Government's continued support for the World Congress in Accra, the first time the 115-year-old event is being held on African soil. The Congress morning session has been relocated from Independence Square to the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre due to technical challenges.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

  1. Assemblies of God global chairman arrives for historic Accra congress

    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 →

Monday 28 September

  1. Accra to host first African Assemblies of God World Congress

    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 →

Monday 31 August

  1. 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 →

Monday 24 August

  1. Rev. Wengam re-elected AG Ghana General Superintendent

    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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

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 →

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 →

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