{
  "id": 8048760,
  "title": "Show utmost loyalty to God - Rev Stephen Wengam urges pastors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/show-utmost-loyalty-to-god-rev-stephen-wengam-urges-pastors",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T15:34:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/brand-news/show-utmost-loyalty-to-god-rev-stephen-wengam-urges-pastors"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rev Stephen Wengam, the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, emphasized to church leaders the importance of unwavering loyalty to God and their churches. He stated that loyalty serves as the foundation for growth and should not be sacrificed at any time. Wengam, re-elected with 90% of the votes, addressed a three-day prayer retreat for newly elected and re-elected Executive Presbytery Officers at Cedar Mountain Chapel, East Legon in Accra. The officers include Rev Kwadwo Boateng Bempah as Assistant General Superintendent-elect, Rev Albert Anane as General Secretary-elect, and Rev Simon Abu Baba as General Treasurer. During the retreat, these leaders prayed for a minimum of four hours of daily devotion and discussed the second phase of Assemblies of God, Ghana's Transformation Agenda and the vision for the new Executive Presbytery. Wengam urged the church leaders to demonstrate loyalty through actions, emphasizing its significance in fostering a healthy organization. Attendees found the retreat refreshing, empowering, and pertinent. The retreat concluded with a handing-over ceremony scheduled for September 18th, 2026, at Assemblies of God Headquarters in Accra. Notable guests at the event were Lady Monica Wengam, National President of the Ministers Wives Association, Lady Pastor Patience Bempah, National Vice President-elect, Rev Mrs Gladys Abu Baba, National Treasurer, and Rev Mrs Linda Anane, National Secretary-elect.",
  "summary": "He said loyalty is the currency of development. And this should not be compromised under any circumstances.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Loyalty is currency of development — Rev. Wengam charges Assemblies of God leaders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/loyalty-is-currency-of-development-rev-wengam-charges-assemblies-of",
        "published": "2026-09-17T13:49:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}