President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Reverend Dr Stephen Yenusom Wengam on his inauguration for a second four-year term as leader of the Assemblies of God, Ghana. The President commended Rev Dr Wengam for his transformational leadership during his first term, particularly through the implementation of the Church's Transformation Agenda. President Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama are both members of the Assemblies of God, Ghana.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra, President Mahama said Rev Dr Wengam's re-election was a strong endorsement of his leadership by the Church. He noted that during Rev Dr Wengam's first term, the Church had planted more than 2,000 congregations and trained over 440 pastors. The President said those achievements reflected the commitment of ministers, congregations, and communities that embraced new missions and ministry opportunities.
President Mahama stated that a second term presented Rev Dr Wengam with a unique opportunity to consolidate gains made during the first tenure. He said the inauguration theme, “The Transformation Agenda Continues”, anchored on the Six Rs: Reach, Rebuild, Restore, Reform, Reposition and Rebrand, challenged the Church to continue building with patience and purpose. The President stressed the need to protect the welfare of pastors and their families, including those in retirement.
President Mahama commended Rev Dr Wengam for enhancing the public image of the Church, describing it as one of the most popular and most favoured Pentecostal denominations in Ghana. He prayed that all who entered Assemblies of God congregations would encounter a welcoming community, sound biblical teaching, and support during difficult times. The President described the history of Assemblies of God, Ghana as a remarkable story of faith and perseverance.
Tracing the Church's origins to Yendi in 1931, President Mahama said it had expanded nationwide through the efforts of missionaries, Ghanaian ministers and dedicated congregations. The President noted that the Church would celebrate its centenary in 2031 and expressed confidence that the proposed Centenary Village project would be completed before then. He reiterated that institutions endure when each generation receives its inheritance with gratitude and builds upon it responsibly.
Reverend Dominic Yeo, Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship and General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God of Singapore, delivered the homily and conducted the inauguration ceremony. He charged Rev Dr Wengam and the newly inaugurated Executive Presbytery to remain committed to advancing God's Kingdom through the ministry of Assemblies of God, Ghana.
In his inaugural address, Rev Dr Wengam pledged to accelerate the implementation of the Church's Transformation Agenda, built around the Six Rs: Reach, Rebuild, Restore, Reform, Reposition and Rebrand. Other members of the Executive Presbytery inaugurated alongside Rev Dr Wengam included Rev Kwadwo Boateng Bempeh, Rev Albert Anane, and Rev Dr Simon Abu Baba.
Key points
- President Mahama commended Rev Dr Wengam for his transformational leadership during his first term.
- The Church planted more than 2,000 congregations and trained over 440 pastors during Rev Dr Wengam's first term.
- President Mahama stressed the need to protect the welfare of pastors and their families, including those in retirement.
