Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam has been re-elected General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, securing 89.61 per cent of the votes at the church’s 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting at Gomoa Fetteh, in the Central Region.
Rev. Wengam, also Head Pastor of Cedar Mountain Chapel, in East Legon, polled 3,727 votes out of 4,159 valid votes cast.
His challenger, Rev. Dr. Kwame B. Bansah of Charity Assemblies of God, in Adenta, obtained 432 votes, representing 10.39 per cent.
Seven ballots were rejected, bringing the total ballots cast to 4,166.
The victory gives Rev. Wengam another four-year mandate and marks a significant increase in his electoral support. He secured 61 per cent four years ago when he was first elected.
Speaking after his re-election, Rev. Wengam thanked delegates who supported him and those who voted for his opponent, describing all participants as important to the church’s democratic process.
He described the elections as peaceful, fair, and transparent and urged members to move beyond the contest and unite behind the task of building the church.
“After competition comes cooperation,” he said. “The competition for the highest position in Assemblies of God, Ghana, is over. A gigantic task to build the church remains.”
The election completed the selection of the church’s top leadership team for the next four years.
Rev. Dr. Kwadwo Bempah of Holy Hill Chapel in Adabraka was elected Assistant General Superintendent, while Rev. Dr. Albert Anane of Father’s House in Koforidua emerged as General Secretary.
Rev. Simon Abu Baba of Central Chapel in Mim retained his position as General Treasurer after standing unopposed.
Rev. Mrs Esther Oduro Dwomo was elected National Women’s Ministries Director, while Mr Silas Amankwaah retained the National Men’s Ministry Director position unopposed. Rev. Michael K. N. Atisu and Rev. Henry Kyei Mensah also retained their positions as National Sunday School Ministry Director and National Youth Ministries Director, respectively, both unopposed.
The church appointed Rev. Boniface Keelson as Foreign Missions Director and Rev. Aaron Lambon Fant as Home Missions Director. Rev. Fant was adjudged Best Church Planter.
Rev. Wengam said his second term would focus on advancing the church’s transformation agenda and implementing major strategic initiatives.
A key priority is the Centenary City Project, being developed to commemorate the church’s 100th anniversary.
“The Centenary City Project to mark our 100 years will certainly materialise in our lifetime,” he said.
He also reaffirmed the church’s commitment to evangelism under the MM33 agenda of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship.
“We are determined to evangelise the entire nation and reach every village, every town and every city with the Gospel,” he said.
Rev. Wengam said the church would harness the talents of its members to strengthen its work in worship, biblical teaching, leadership and service.
“Leadership is about turning bold ideas into shared progress,” he said, acknowledging that challenges remained but could become growth opportunities.
Attention will now turn to the World Assemblies of God Fellowship Congress, scheduled for Ghana from October 14 to 16, 2026.
Rev. Wengam said the congress would be the first of its kind hosted in Africa and urged pastors and members nationwide to participate fully.
The evening programmes are expected at the Accra Sports Stadium.
He described hosting the event as a responsibility and called on pastors to mobilise their members.
“Hosting an event of global significance comes with enormous responsibilities,” he said, adding that the church would rely on God’s grace to present Ghana well.
Rev. Wengam also appealed for reconciliation following the elections, urging members to “bury the past, strengthen the bridges of unity and move forward with the love of Christ.”
He urged ministers who lost not to lose hope, saying faithful service could open leadership opportunities.
In a sermon following the results, Rev. Gregg T. Johnson urged pastors to keep God’s fire burning, describing the fire as a symbol of God’s presence.
Rev. Wengam later led prayers for fresh fire throughout the church, continued growth, the sick, and outgoing and newly elected Executive Presbytery members.
The peaceful conclusion of the 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting, the church’s highest decision-making body, paves the way for Rev. Wengam and the newly elected Executive Presbytery to lead Assemblies of God, Ghana, for the next four years.
