Assemblies of God Ghana inducts Rev. Wengam, unveils new Executive Presbytery

Assemblies of God, Ghana, has formally inducted Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam for a second four-year term as General Superintendent and unveiled its newly elected Executive Presbytery, with a call for greater institutional growth, spiritual renewal, financial sustainability and stronger national impact.

The ceremony, held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, November 7, 2026, brought together President John Dramani Mahama, international church leaders, ministers of the gospel, government officials and members of the Assemblies of God fraternity.

Held under the theme, “The Transformation Agenda Continues,” anchored in Micah 4:1–2, the event marked the beginning of another four-year leadership mandate for Rev. Wengam following his re-election with 89.61 per cent of the votes at the church’s 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting in August 2026.

ATMOSPHERE
The atmosphere was charged with worship, praises, thanksgiving and celebration as the congregation gathered to witness the formal installation of the General Superintendent and the new Executive Presbytery officers. Music was provided by Joe Mettle and the World Congress Mass Choir.

The programme began with worship songs, culminating in a procession at 9:05 a.m. involving Rev. Wengam, the Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship (WAGF), Rev. Dominic Yeo, and other church leaders and inductees.

As the leaders made their entrance, the worship team led the congregation in the hymn “Head of the Church Triumphant.”This was followed by an energetic praise session at 9:09 a.m., with worshippers dancing and singing in an atmosphere of intense celebration.

President Mahama arrived at the Grand Arena at 9:36 a.m. and was ushered to his seat by the protocol team.

The Chairman of the Induction Service Planning Committee who also serves as the Greater Accra East Regional Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Andrews Nelson Awintia, delivered the welcome address.

Welcoming the congregation on behalf of the planning committee, Rev. Awintia urged ministers and church members to support Rev. Wengam with sustained prayer, commitment and cooperation as he begins his second term.

He observed that the General Superintendent’s overwhelming re-election, with nearly 90 per cent of the votes, demonstrated the confidence members had placed in his leadership.

However, he cautioned that electoral endorsement alone could not guarantee successful leadership.

“A vote of confidence does not automatically translate into sterling leadership performance,” he said.

Rev. Awintia stressed that the success of the second administration would depend on divine grace, hard work and the continued support of the entire church.

He called for collective commitment towards spiritual growth, numerical expansion, physical development, moral advancement, education and financial strength.

He emphasised that advancing the church’s mission was a shared responsibility that could not be left to the General Superintendent alone.

DOUBLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Delivering the sermon titled “The Transformation Agenda for the Next Frontier,” the Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship and General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Singapore, Rev. Dominic Yeo, challenged Rev. Wengam to make his second administration a period of greater accomplishment and consolidation.

Drawing from Micah 4:1–2, Rev. Yeo described the new leadership mandate as an opportunity for the Assemblies of God, Ghana to move beyond survival and establish a lasting institutional legacy.

He urged Rev. Wengam to ensure that the reforms introduced during his first administration were fully implemented across all regions, districts and local congregations.

“A second term is not a period for complacency. It is a mandate of greater accomplishment and consolidation,” he declared.

Rev. Yeo called for stronger economic capacity, aggressive evangelism, nationwide church planting and improved ministerial training.

He predicted an unprecedented harvest of souls and challenged local assemblies to prepare their infrastructure to accommodate anticipated membership growth.

He questioned whether existing church facilities could accommodate even one per cent of Ghana’s population if the projected growth materialised.

The global church leader also urged the denomination to empower grassroots and frontier pastors, particularly those working in unreached communities.

STRONGER MINISTERIAL STANDARDS
Rev. Yeo further challenged the church to move beyond developing policies and ministerial guidelines to ensuring their effective implementation.

He recalled that the first Wengam administration introduced a ministerial code of ethics and a ministerial training manual, describing them as important foundations for institutional development.

He said the second term should prioritise standardised ministerial preparation, operational efficiency and stronger administrative systems.

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The WAGF Chairman also challenged the denomination to expand its contribution to national development beyond spiritual activities.
“We do not simply exist for spiritual transformation. But we exist for holistic transformation,” he said.

He urged local congregations to become valuable institutions within their communities through moral leadership, social support and practical contributions to people’s wellbeing.

He maintained that churches could support government policies and initiatives consistent with biblical values without necessarily becoming involved in partisan politics.

TRANSFORMATION AGENDA CONTINUES
Looking ahead, Rev. Wengam said his second administration would intensify the existing Transformation Agenda rather than introduce an entirely new strategy.

The agenda is built around six pillars: Reach, Rebuild, Restore, Reposition, Reform and Rebrand.

Under the reach pillar, the church intends to intensify evangelism and church planting through its Every City, Every Village a Church initiative.

Rebuild focuses on pastors’ welfare, human resource development and infrastructure, including the proposed Centenary City project.

The remaining pillars seek to promote spiritual renewal, strengthen leadership development, improve the church’s public identity and reform its administrative and institutional structures.

He also pledged to expand the denomination’s missionary activities beyond Ghana, particularly into unreached countries, as part of the wider M33 Kingdom expansion targets.

CENTENARY CITY PROJECT
Rev. Wengam announced that the proposed Centenary City project would be financed through the church’s own resources and contributions from members and supporters.

He said the church fully supported President Mahama’s position that government would not commit public funds to the project.

“In this very auditorium, His Excellency declared that the state will not expend even one cedi on the Centenary City project. And we side with him. We don’t even need one cedi from the state. We shall build it ourselves,” he declared.

He, however, expressed appreciation to the President for offering to lead fundraising efforts towards the development.

The proposed Centenary City forms part of the church’s preparations for its 100th anniversary in 2031.

Rev. Wengam disclosed that architectural designs had been completed for a state-of-the-art international convention centre with a seating capacity of approximately 6,000 people.

He said the project would occupy a 137-acre site, with work on enclosing the land already underway.

He appealed to pastors, local assemblies and members to contribute generously towards the project.

NATIONAL MORAL CRUSADE
The General Superintendent also called for a nationwide moral crusade involving churches, parents, religious organisations and other stakeholders to address what he described as declining moral standards among young people.

He expressed concern over incidents of students assaulting teachers and groups of young people attacking police stations.

He said the future of Ghana depended largely on the values instilled in the younger generation.

Rev. Wengam particularly urged parents to take responsibility for raising children with strong moral values and a foundation in the Christian faith.

He also criticised the growing culture of insults in Ghana’s political discourse and called on politicians, the media and other stakeholders to promote decency, dignity and civility.

He maintained that national moral renewal required collective responsibility.

DEEPEN REFORMS
President John Dramani Mahama congratulated Rev. Wengam on his re-election and challenged him to use his second term to deepen institutional reforms, strengthen pastoral welfare and ensure that the benefits of the church’s growth reached congregations across the country.

Describing himself as an expert on second terms, the President drew parallels between his experience in government and Rev. Wengam’s renewed leadership mandate.

“I know a bit about second terms. You may call me an expert on second terms. I’m serving my second term as President of the Republic of Ghana, and I know what it means to have a second chance,” he said.

He urged the General Superintendent to use the experience gained during his first term to address outstanding challenges, strengthen his administration and listen to honest advice.

Referencing Mark 10:43, President Mahama reminded church leaders that leadership was fundamentally about service.

He particularly welcomed the denomination’s commitment to improving pastoral welfare, stressing that the sacrifices made by ministers and their families deserved greater recognition.

The President commended the First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, and her Lordina Foundation for providing regular health screening, counselling and medication to retired Assemblies of God pastors.

He described the intervention, organised every three months, as an important lifeline for aged ministers.

NSAWAM PRISON PROJECT
In another major announcement, President Mahama disclosed that GH¢100 million had been allocated in the next national budget to complete the abandoned remand prison project at Nsawam in the Eastern Region.

He credited Rev. Wengam, who previously served as Chairman of the Ghana Prisons Service Council, with drawing attention to the need for a separate facility for remand prisoners.

The President said the facility would help address concerns about keeping persons awaiting trial alongside convicted inmates.

He also acknowledged Rev. Wengam’s contribution through Project Efiase, an initiative aimed at mobilising support and resources to improve prison conditions.

MENTORING YOUNG PEOPLE

President Mahama further challenged churches to provide practical opportunities for young people through mentorship, apprenticeship and entrepreneurship support.

He urged professionals, entrepreneurs and artisans within the Assemblies of God fraternity to make their expertise available to young people seeking employment and sustainable livelihoods.

He also called on public officials to uphold integrity and accountability, reminding them that public resources and official decisions must serve the interests of citizens.

The President urged religious leaders to continue promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence among Christians, Muslims and other religious communities.

NEW CHAPTER TOWARDS THE CENTENARY
The induction ceremony marks an important chapter in the history of Assemblies of God, Ghana, as the denomination moves towards its centenary celebration in 2031.