Mahama congratulates Rev. Stephen Wengam on second term as Assemblies of God, Ghana leader
President John Mahama has congratulated Reverend Dr Stephen Yenusom Wengam on his inauguration for a second four-year term as General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana.
He commended Rev. Dr Wengam for his transformational leadership during his first term, particularly the implementation of the Church's Transformation Agenda, which has resulted in the planting of more than 2,000 churches and the training of over 440 pastors.
President Mahama, who is a member of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, together with First Lady Lordina Mahama, gave the commendation at the inauguration of Rev. Dr Wengam and members of the Church's Executive Presbytery in Accra.
He said Rev. Dr Wengam's re-election reflected the confidence the Church had in his leadership and the work he had undertaken over the past four years.
"You have earned that confidence through years of ministry, relationships that have been built across congregations, and work undertaken with your colleagues. Over the past four years, we have planted over 2,000 churches, and trained more than 440 pastors," he said.
The President noted that the achievements were the result of the collective commitment of ministers, congregations and communities that had embraced new missions and ministry opportunities.
He said the second term offered the General Superintendent an opportunity to consolidate the gains made during his first tenure while ensuring that the benefits of the Church's reforms reached congregations across the country.
"A second term is a time to deepen worthwhile reforms and ensure that progress reaches the local congregations, including the small assemblies far from the national headquarters.
"The confidence shown in your re-election also entails a renewed obligation to listen. May those who work closely with you feel free to offer honest advice and counsel."
President Mahama said the inauguration theme, "The Transformation Agenda Continues", anchored on the Six Rs: Reach, Rebuild, Restore, Reform, Reposition and Rebrand, challenged the Church to sustain its progress with patience and purpose.
He observed that while the work of the Church was often celebrated from the pulpit, much of its ministry took place away from public attention through missionary journeys, counselling, visits to the sick and service to communities with limited resources.
He therefore stressed the importance of prioritising the welfare of pastors and their families, including retired ministers who had devoted their lives to the Church.
The President commended the First Lady and her Lordina Foundation for their support towards the healthcare needs of retired pastors through regular health screening exercises.
"I salute my wife, First Lady Lordina Mahama, and her Lordina Foundation for the health screening ministry that they undertake every three months with retired pastors," he said.
"Their health screening, counselling, and medication have been a critical lifeline for many of our aged pastors."
President Mahama also underscored the need for strong administrative structures, transparent procedures, responsible financial management and effective leadership succession to ensure the Church's long-term sustainability.
He said the true measure of leadership was not only in the achievements recorded during one's tenure but also in the people equipped to sustain the work after that leader had left office.
The President further commended Rev. Dr Wengam for improving the public image and standing of the Assemblies of God, Ghana.
"And I can speak confidently, Assemblies of God Ghana has become one of the most popular and most favoured Pentecostal denominations in Ghana," the President said.
He urged the Church to ensure that its efforts to reposition and rebrand the denomination were reflected in the experiences of members and visitors.
"And so, as you continue your work of repositioning and rebranding the church, may the experience of those who enter its doors give meaning to its public image."
He expressed the hope that everyone who entered an Assemblies of God congregation would encounter a welcoming community, sound biblical teaching and support during difficult times.
President Mahama also described the history of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, as a remarkable story of faith, perseverance and growth.
Tracing its origins to Yendi in 1931, he said the Church had expanded across the country through the dedication of missionaries, Ghanaian ministers and committed congregations.
With the denomination expected to celebrate its centenary in 2031, the President expressed confidence that the proposed Centenary Village project would be completed ahead of the milestone.
"We shall build it to the glory of God. We honour all former generals, lieutenants, and all those whose service laid the foundation upon which today's leadership is building," he said.
He stressed that institutions could only endure when successive generations received their inheritance with gratitude and built on it responsibly.
Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship and General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God of Singapore, Reverend Dominic Yeo delivered the homily and conducted the inauguration ceremony.
He charged Rev. Dr Wengam and the newly inaugurated Executive Presbytery to remain committed to advancing the Kingdom of God through the ministry of the Assemblies of God, Ghana.
In his inaugural address, Rev. Dr Wengam pledged to accelerate the implementation of the Church's Transformation Agenda, which is built around the Six Rs: Reach, Rebuild, Restore, Reform, Reposition and Rebrand.
Other members of the Executive Presbytery inaugurated alongside him were Rev. Kwadwo Boateng Bempeh, Assistant General Superintendent; Rev. Albert Anane, General Secretary; and Rev. Dr Simon Abu Baba, General Treasurer.
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