President John Mahama on Wednesday October 14, opened the World Assemblies of God Congress currently ongoing in Accra.
In his address, the President assured the Congress of his support and charged the global delegates to translate their worship into practical plans to support their communities.
He emphasized that mentorship of the younger generation, building up local schools, and strengthening health ministries should be the priority of the Church.
General superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana Rev Stephen Wengam escorting President Mahama to his Car.
The president also urged churches to provide safe environments for children and vulnerable people, stressing that spiritual authority comes with a duty of care
“Spiritual authority entails a duty of care,” he said.
He added that that the church must protect the trust placed in it through responsible conduct.
President Mahama was later presented with a Global Leadership Excellence and Trailblazer Award.
The citation described him as the first member of the Assemblies of God worldwide to become president of a country.
General superintendent and Ghanaian church leaders commended President Mahama for making very positive steps in rebuilding the nation and offered prayers that God will strengthen his hand, to be able to do more and turn around the fortunes of this country
Rev. Wengam also assured the President that the Church will offer its multi-purpose dome imported from Europe to government for the 70th Independence Anniversary celebration.
Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship and General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Singapore, Rev Dominic Yeo and former President of Malawi and former General Superintendent Assemblies of God, Malawi Rev Lazurus Chakwera are among the guests of the 3-Day Congress which ends on Friday under the theme: “Commissioned: One Mandate, Every Nation”
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