Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam Leads New Assemblies of God Executive Council Following National Retreat

The Assemblies of God, Ghana, has officially ushered in its newly elected General Council officials following a comprehensive four-day Leadership Prayer and Orientation Retreat held in Accra. This transition marks a significant period for the denomination as Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam begins his renewed tenure as General Superintendent. Having been re-elected to the position, Rev. Wengam is set to lead a refreshed executive team tasked with navigating the church through its next chapter of spiritual and administrative growth.

Joining Rev. Wengam in the high-level leadership structure are several key appointees, including Rev. Kwadwo Boateng Bempah, who assumes the role of Assistant General Superintendent, and Rev. Albert Anane, who will serve as the General Secretary. The orientation retreat served as an essential preparatory phase, focusing on equipping these leaders with advanced leadership skills and reinforcing the value of loyalty within the church hierarchy. The sessions were designed to ensure that the new administration is both spiritually aligned and administratively capable of handling the complexities of a modern religious institution.

At the heart of the new administration’s mandate is the "Transformation Agenda," a strategic vision championed by Rev. Wengam during the retreat. This agenda prioritizes a two-pronged approach: aggressive nationwide discipleship and a renewed focus on pastoral welfare. By emphasizing the well-being of the clergy alongside the spiritual development of the laity, the leadership seeks to create a more resilient and impactful church community that can effectively respond to the needs of its members across Ghana.

As the new officials formally take up their posts, the church community looks toward a period of consolidated growth and structural refinement. The successful conclusion of the retreat and the subsequent assumption of office signal a commitment to continuity in vision while introducing fresh energy into the church's executive operations. The focus now shifts to the practical implementation of the Transformation Agenda, with the leadership expected to drive significant improvements in both the spiritual reach and the institutional health of the Assemblies of God nationwide.