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I am Pastor Robert Kojo Sam, the Founder and General Overseer of All-Nations Grace Bible Church, based in Dome, Accra, Ghana – West Africa. I am so glad to be able to share with you what God is doing with our blessed Country, Ghana. Blessed in the sense that, it has become the only safe haven in our sub-region for people who are running from wars in their home countries. Indeed we owe this thanks to God who has caused His Holy Spirit to move powerfully on this great land. Ghana has now become the Beacon of Africa.
Ghana, originally Gold Coast, became the first black African nation to become independent on 6th March, 1957 from British colonial rule. At the same time, the name of the country, a land rich in history and natural resources, was changed. The European name 'Gold Coast' had always recalled a history painful to the indigenous people, a time of trade in gold with the Portuguese in the fifteenth century, followed in the seventeenth century by slave trade involving the Portuguese, Dutch, British, Danish, French, and Spanish. The new name, Ghana, was borrowed from the great African empire which once flourished in Mali and Senegal.
She has a population of about 18 million with over 100 ethnic groups and four major local languages namely Akan, Ewe, Ga and Dagbani with English being the official language. Ghana operates the Presidential system of government with President John Agyekum Kufour as the current Head of State, with Accra being the capital city, and the seat of government.
The country is endowed with rich resources which includes Gold, Diamond, Bauxite among others, and boasts of the single most richest Gold mine in the world, Ashanti Goldfields.
The country's economy is predominantly based on Agriculture. Ghana has experienced a steady economic recovery since 1984 with an average GDP growth of 5% per annum. Since December 1992, the country has been nurturing Democratic Rule. This has brought in its sail, freedom of worship culminating in the opening up of churches, private Radio and TV stations etc for the propagation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. As the spirit of revival sweeps through West Africa, Ghana, a peace-loving country situated along the coast, between Togo and Cote d’Ivoire. Almost fifty years after its first Prime Minister, Kwame Nkrumah urged Ghanaians to seek the political kingdom of Ghana, the people are now earnestly seeking the kingdom of God. Over 64% of Ghana’s population professes Christianity and there has been a spiritual upsurge in the nation.
Political Stability: There have been five coups: 1966, 1972, 1978, 1979, and 1981. The latter two were led by the former president, Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings, who has weathered several coup attempts. The government is striving, with notable success from the assistance of IMF, World Bank, and various countries, to remedy the nation's financial and economic woes.
Political Parties:
The ban on political parties was lifted in May 1992. Newly-formed parties include: The New Patriotic Party, National Democratic Congress, the People's National Convention, the National Independence Party, Reformed Party, and the GCPP.
Comparatively speaking, Ghana is a "wide-open door," with virtually no restrictions on preaching and witnessing. The primary constraints are the lack of trained workers and lack of funds to take advantage of the plentiful opportunities available. The key need, therefore, is to teach new converts and prepare them to reach out to our own people.
Recently the Registrar Generals Department was quoted as saying that about 29 Churches apply for registration each month, indicating that a church is open each day in Ghana. This wave happen to be seen only in the cities. There is therefore the need for more workers to be sent to the villages where the illiteracy is very high.
Even though fraudsters/challatans have gotten themselves in the work of God, it could be said without doubt whatsoever that the genuine Spirit of God is moving greatly. Many lives are being saved each day. The preaching of the word of God in the school, colleges, universities, and on Radio and Television is doing a work.
Receptivity to the Gospel
Ghanaians are receptive to the gospel. Current economic difficulties, combined with unemployment and poverty, have placed great stress on the country, and people are in need. The youth are especially open and there is much potential for youth work in the cities. Missionaries with the heart for Africa are invited.
~Shaking all that can be shaken of the walls of traditional religion
in order to establish you on THE CORNERSTONE and the foundation of our
faith!~
Rev. Robert Kojo Sam
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