Assemblies of God World Congress ends in Accra
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Assemblies of God churches worldwide to intensify efforts to achieve their target of planting one million churches by 2033. “Today, we have all the tools to evangelise. And nothing should shackle Assemblies of God from fulfilling the Great Commission in which Jesus Christ enjoins his followers to make disciples … The post Assemblies of God World Congress…
The Assemblies of God World Congress concluded in Accra, Ghana, with President John Dramani Mahama urging churches globally to accelerate their efforts to plant one million churches by 2033. Mahama emphasized that the church possesses all the necessary tools to fulfill the Great Commission, which Christ instructed his followers to spread the gospel to all nations.
Delivered on the final day of the congress, Mahama highlighted that the Triennial event, themed "Commissioned: One Mandate, Every Nation," marked the first time the assembly was hosted in Africa. The congress, which drew approximately 10,000 delegates from around the world, received praise from Mahama who referred to the Assemblies of God as "one of the most respected churches in the world."
He urged the church and Christians in general to embody Jesus' teachings through acts of compassion, love, care, and concern for others, specifically calling for support of individuals with disabilities, children, teenagers, and young people. Mahama stressed that the church's treatment of children and youth reflects the commitment to Christ's mission.
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