First Sky Group to constructs 50 churches, mission houses for AG Ghana

The First Sky Group, in partnership with the Assembly of God Church Ghana (AG), have performed a sod-cutting ceremony in the Ningo Prampram District in the Greater Accra Region to construct 50 churches and 52-bedroom mission houses within five months.

The Legacy Temple Project is aimed at encouraging individuals, families and institutions to adopt the building of worship centres across the country for God.

The groundbreaking project is a dream come through and vision of the Chairman of the First Sky Group, Mr. Eric Seddy Kutortse, who promised God eight years ago to set aside 30% of all yearly profit made by the group for Kingdom work.

Speaking at the Sod-Cutting Ceremony, the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam, described Deacon Emeritus Kutortse as ‘David of our time’, who thirsts for God’s word and Kingdom advancement.

Rev. Wengam highlighted the significance of this project, adding that about 60% of their churches are located in rural areas, making it difficult to build decent places of worship.

He indicated that the church is embarking on a transformative agenda, also known as the Reach Agenda, spearheaded by the Church Planting Commission and the Rebuild Agenda, which focuses on building temples under the Legacy Project.

He called on corporate Ghana and individuals to support the Legacy Project, adding that the initiative allows for the construction and completion of temples across the country.

He expressed his gratitude to the First Sky Group, stating “I am calling on Christendom to emulate what the First Sky Group has done.”

He also commended the Group for their ongoing support, having already built 72 temples for the church.

The General Superintendent noted that pastors were severely impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic and providing them with accommodation is a commendable effort.

The Chairman of the First Sky Group, Deacon Emeritus Eric Seddy Kutortse, said the idea for the project was conceived eight years ago by the Group’s management board.

The board decided to allocate 30% of the profits from all their subsidiaries to support kingdom advancement projects and humanitarian efforts.

The chairman said the Group has already constructed 72 chapels across the country.

“The attachment of the two-bedroom houses to the church buildings is a means to dignify priesthood by providing decent accommodation for pastors posted to these communities,”

Deacon Emeritus Kutortse said, adding that the completion of this extensive project was anticipated by the end of the year.

Elaborating on the project, a member of the Project Committee, Mr. John Awate, announced that a four-member committee has been established to oversee the construction.

Mr. Awate said each church building, with a capacity to hold between 200 and 450 congregants, which include a children’s worship center, a general office, a pastor’s office, and other essential facilities

Rev. Andrews N. Awintia, Regional Superintendent for Accra East of the Assemblies of God Church, also expressed his thanks to the Chairman of First Sky Group for this generous gesture.

The Legacy Project stands as a testament to First Sky Group’s dedication to community development and support for religious institutions, paving the way for improved worship spaces and better living conditions for pastors in rural Ghana.