Shai-Hills: The Assemblies of God Church, Greater Accra East Region, is currently holding its seventh Regional Council Meeting in Shai-Hills. The gathering aims to deliberate on matters of faith and national development, bringing together church leaders and government officials from various sectors of the country. The meeting is scheduled to conclude on Friday, April 04, 2025.
According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting serves as a platform for leaders to discuss strategies to strengthen the church's mission and enhance its societal impact. It also aims to reinforce the significance of prayer as a tool for achieving both spiritual and national progress. The event, themed 'Pray Without Ceasing for Supernatural Manifestations', was officially opened by Rev. Dr. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church, Ghana.
Rev. Dr. Wengam highlighted the importance of prayer in the growth of the church and the nation, urging members to remain committed to interceding for Ghana's progress. He noted that the Assemblies of God Church operates across 24 administrative regions and emphasized the necessity of annual meetings to render accounts and evaluate church activities. The church boasts over 85 million members worldwide, with more than 20 million in Africa.
He also announced that in 2026, Ghana would host a significant international conference of the Assemblies of God Church, which will bring together representatives from over 190 countries.
In a keynote address, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Laryea, Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, called on the council to continuously pray for the government's success to ensure the nation's development. She expressed gratitude to the church for its spiritual support and acknowledged President John Dramani Mahama's leadership in steering the country's affairs.
'As a government, we recognize the role of the church in nation-building, and we seek your continued prayers for Ghana's transformation,' she emphasized.
