The World Assemblies of God Congress is set to take place in Accra, Ghana, from October 14-16, 2026. General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, announced that President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama will attend the event. The congress, themed "Commissioned: One Mandate, Every Nation," is expected to draw over 10,000 delegates from 100 countries.
Rev. Wengam revealed that notable guests, including the Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship and General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Singapore, Rev Dominic Yeo, and former President of Malawi and former General Superintendent Assemblies of God, Malawi, Rev Lazurus Chakwera, will also attend the congress. The event is historic, marking the first time in the 115-year history of Assemblies of God Fellowship that its World Congress is taking place in Africa.
The congress is expected to have a significant impact on Ghana's economy, with thousands of tourists and investors expected to attend. Rev. Wengam stated that the event will serve as a magnet to attract thousands of tourists and a good number of investors to Ghana, greatly boosting the hospitality industry and significantly impacting the national economy. Thousands of local businesses, transport operators, food sellers, and petty traders will also benefit massively.
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) was inaugurated to oversee the preparations for the congress, with the Greater Accra East Regional Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev Andrews Nelson Awintia, as chairman. The World Congress Secretariat was established at Assemblies of God Headquarters to help coordinate efforts towards the global event.
The program outline for the congress includes morning sessions at the Black Star Square from 9am to 5:30pm, followed by evening revival sessions for all denominations at the Accra Sports Stadium. Attendance is free, and Rev. Wengam emphasized that the theme is not just a slogan but a call to action for all Assemblies of God churches, pastors, and members to win more souls and plant at least one million churches by 2033.
Rev. Wengam appealed to the media to give the congress the necessary publicity, highlighting its tourist and economic advantages. He urged media practitioners to identify with the historic event and help make it an outstanding success. The congress is expected to unlock the full scope of the power of the media and peddle influence to help make it a success.
The World Assemblies of God Congress is a global assignment that requires seriousness and execution. Rev. Wengam expressed hope that the Ghanaian media will occupy a unique place in the history of the 10th Triennial Congress of Assemblies of God for its exceptional role. The event is expected to sell Ghana's image maximally and feed media consumers adequately.
Key points
- President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama will attend the World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra from October 14-16, 2026.
- The congress is expected to draw over 10,000 delegates from 100 countries and have a significant impact on Ghana's economy.
- The event is historic, marking the first time in the 115-year history of Assemblies of God Fellowship that its World Congress is taking place in Africa.
