Rev. Dr Stephen Wengam has been inducted for a second term as the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana. The induction service, held in Accra, was attended by President John Dramani Mahama, First Lady Lordina Mahama, and the Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, Rev. Dominic Yeo. Rev. Wengam expressed gratitude to God and the dignitaries who honoured the occasion. He recalled that at his first induction four years ago, then-presidential candidate John Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour.
Rev. Wengam described his first term as one of "grace galore," with significant growth recorded in the church. The church has planted 2,077 new congregations, bringing the total number to 10,077, while its membership has increased from about 812,254 to 1.2 million. Since 2024, members have constructed 177 Legacy Temples to provide permanent places of worship for congregations that previously worshipped under trees and in sheds. President Mahama and the First Lady, Lordina Mahama, supported the construction of 10 temples, while Rev. Wengam and his wife, Lady Mrs Monica Wengam, donated 10 through his Headquarters salary.
The Chief Executive Officer of First Sky Group, Deacon Eric Seddy Kutortse, is expected to build 50 temples. Rev. Wengam said the church would intensify efforts to implement its Transformation Agenda, anchored on six pillars: REACH, REBUILD, RESTORE, REPOSITION, REBRAND, and REFORMS. The church will also focus on the MM33 target of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, which aims to plant one million churches globally by 2033.
As part of the church's preparations for its centenary in 2031, Rev. Wengam announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art international conference centre, known as the Centenary City, with a seating capacity of about 6,000. The architectural designs are ready, and work is underway to wall the 137-acre parcel of land donated by Mr Seth Quaye. President Mahama has offered to lead fundraising efforts for the project, ensuring that the State will not spend public funds on its construction.
Rev. Wengam commended the government for signs of economic recovery and expressed hope that the proposed $10 billion programme under the New Economy initiative, outlined in the 2027 Budget, would create decent jobs for young people. He also raised concerns about the growing use of insults in political discourse, urging stakeholders to promote decency, dignity, and civility in public debate.
Rev. Wengam cited incidents of students assaulting teachers and young people attacking police stations as worrying signs of moral decline. He called for a national crusade to safeguard the future of the youth and urged parents to raise their children in the fear of God. The Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, Rev. Dominic Yeo, urged members of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Rev. Yeo encouraged the congregation to remain open to the supernatural move of God and the work of the Holy Spirit. The induction service marked a significant milestone in Rev. Wengam's leadership, with a clear vision for the church's future growth and impact. The church's Transformation Agenda and commitment to national development are expected to continue under Rev. Wengam's leadership.
Key points
- Rev. Wengam pledges to accelerate the church's Transformation Agenda in his second term.
- The church has recorded significant growth, with 2,077 new congregations and 1.2 million members.
- Rev. Wengam announces plans to construct a state-of-the-art international conference centre, the Centenary City.
