President John Mahama has congratulated Reverend Dr Stephen Yenusom Wengam on his inauguration for a second four-year term as General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana. The inauguration ceremony took place in Accra, with President Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama in attendance. During his address, President Mahama commended Rev. Dr Wengam for his transformational leadership during his first term, particularly the implementation of the Church’s Transformation Agenda.
The Church’s Transformation Agenda has resulted in significant achievements, including the planting of more than 2,000 churches and the training of over 440 pastors. President Mahama noted that these accomplishments were a result of the collective commitment of ministers, congregations, and communities that had embraced new missions and ministry opportunities. He expressed confidence that Rev. Dr Wengam’s re-election reflected the confidence the Church had in his leadership and the work he had undertaken over the past four years.
President Mahama emphasized that the second term offered Rev. Dr Wengam an opportunity to consolidate the gains made during his first tenure while ensuring that the benefits of the Church’s reforms reached congregations across the country. He urged Rev. Dr Wengam to deepen worthwhile reforms and ensure that progress reached local congregations, including small assemblies far from the national headquarters. President Mahama also stressed the importance of listening to honest advice and counsel from those who work closely with Rev. Dr Wengam.
The inauguration theme, “The Transformation Agenda Continues,” is anchored on the Six Rs: Reach, Rebuild, Restore, Reform, Reposition, and Rebrand. President Mahama observed that while the work of the Church was often celebrated from the pulpit, much of its ministry took place away from public attention through missionary journeys, counselling, visits to the sick, and service to communities with limited resources. He therefore emphasized the importance of prioritizing the welfare of pastors and their families, including retired ministers who had devoted their lives to the Church.
President Mahama commended the First Lady and her Lordina Foundation for their support towards the healthcare needs of retired pastors through regular health screening exercises. He also underscored the need for strong administrative structures, transparent procedures, responsible financial management, and effective leadership succession to ensure the Church’s long-term sustainability. According to President Mahama, the true measure of leadership was not only in the achievements recorded during one’s tenure but also in the people equipped to sustain the work after that leader had left office.
Rev. Dr Wengam has pledged to accelerate the implementation of the Church’s Transformation Agenda, which is built around the Six Rs. Other members of the Executive Presbytery inaugurated alongside him were Rev. Kwadwo Boateng Bempeh, Assistant General Superintendent; Rev. Albert Anane, General Secretary; and Rev. Dr Simon Abu Baba, General Treasurer. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Dominic Yeo, Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship and General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God of Singapore.
President Mahama described the history of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, as a remarkable story of faith, perseverance, and growth. Tracing its origins to Yendi in 1931, he said the Church had expanded across the country through the dedication of missionaries, Ghanaian ministers, and committed congregations. With the denomination expected to celebrate its centenary in 2031, President Mahama expressed confidence that the proposed Centenary Village project would be completed ahead of the milestone.
Key points
- President John Mahama commends Rev. Stephen Wengam for his transformational leadership during his first term as General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana.
- The Church’s Transformation Agenda has resulted in the planting of more than 2,000 churches and the training of over 440 pastors.
- President Mahama emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the welfare of pastors and their families, including retired ministers who had devoted their lives to the Church.
