International Central Gospel Church
| International Central Gospel Church | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Abossey Okai, Accra, Ghana |
| Founder | Pastor Dr. Mensa Otabil |
| Origin | 26 February 1984 |
| Tertiary institutions | Central University |
| Official website | https://www.centralgospel.com/ |
The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) is an evangelical, Charismatic Christian church headquartered at Achimota in Accra, Ghana.[1][2] It is considered to be one of the fastest growing Charismatic churches in Ghana, having a church attendance close to 50,000. The headquarters is located in Achimota, Accra Ghana. It now has a new ultramodern church complex called ICGC Christ Temple East at Teshie on the Rasta Road.
History
[edit]The International Central Gospel Church was founded by Ghanaian theologian, Pastor Dr. Mensa Otabil.[3][4] The church was officially inaugurated on 26 February 1984, in Accra.[1] It was the second Charismatic church in Ghana, after the Action Chapel International founded in 1979.[5]
Social responsibility
[edit]The church has made significant socially responsible contribution to Ghana. The Central University College, a privately owned co-ed tertiary educational institution, is owned by the church.[6] It is currently the biggest private university in Ghana.[7] In 1988, the church started a scholarship scheme called Central Aid to finance the education of selected needy students in pre-tertiary educational institutions. Central Aid is one of the largest non-governmental educational scholarship schemes in Ghana.[1] Every year through an annual charity event called 'Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh' the church donates to the Children's Cancer Unit at Korle Bu and since 2011, over 1500 children have benefitted from the annual donations made by the ICGC.[8]
Projects
[edit]- Life Walk
Life Walk is a social event held annually by the International Central Gospel Church to promote healthy living. Life walk was started in 2005.[9]
- Body Temple Gym
Body Temple is an ultra-modern gym and sports facility at the church's premises.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "About Us". centralgospel.com. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ a b Ayitey, Charles. "Race for Heaven! YEN has photos of the largest churches in Ghana". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
- ^ "Founder & Overseer". www.icgcva.org. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ "I sense evil befalling Ghana – Mensa Otabil". vibeghana.com/. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ Sackey, Brigid M. (2006). New Directions in Gender and Religion: The Changing Status of Women in African Independent Churches. Lexington Books. p. 34. ISBN 978-0-7391-1058-4. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
- ^ "Central University College – All About Us". Official Website. Central University College. Archived from the original on 2007-04-06. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ "CENTRAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE – SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES". Official Website. Central University College. Retrieved 2007-03-13.
- ^ "ICGC Christ Temple donates GHS200,000 to Children's Cancer Unit at Korle Bu | Philanthropy Space™ GHANA [AISTIPHI]". Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "International Central Gospel Church - Christ Temple".
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