In 1888, the first Advent message in the form of a pamphlet reached one Francis I. U. Dolphijn of Apam, a coastal town in Fantiland in the central regions of the then Gold Coast, now Ghana. One William Kweku Attah Dawson of Fetteh and Mayenda, also in Fantiland, is said to have either preceded Dolphijn as the first Adventist, or even the one who introduced Adventism to Dolphijn.
From 1888 to the opening years of the 21st century, the combined efforts of indigenous believers and their foreign brothers and sisters, under the control and guidance of the Holy Spirit, have succeeded in bringing over half a million precious souls to Jesus Christ.
Theodore Roosevelt says “do what you can with what you have, right where you are” and Jesus Christ also emphasized that “you are the light of the world”.
In light of this, the Seventh-day Adventist church started in Ahafo area at Sankore in 1948. Strong laymen from Ashanti Region (Opanin John Manu, Opanin Sarpong, Opanin Antwi and Madam Ellen Mansah) who settled in this town for Cocoa farming, preached the message of Christ to the inhabitants.
The Holy Spirit moved upon them to organize the scattered Adventist farmers at the nearby villages. Due to Elder John’s able leadership and commitment to Gods’ work, they conducted house to house visitations. Eventually, some Adventists who have hidden their identity at the nearby villages came to join this company of believers. During that time, they worshipped at elder John’s house.
In fact, as the disciples were called Christians at Antioch, these believers were called “John Asxre” (John’s church). They exhibited the true spirit of devotion and dedication such that, they were able to build their own church. These laymen moved to Kwapong with the help of Pastor J. S. Dwomo and established another church there. While there, they met Opanin S. O. Aboagye, Joseph Acheampong and Madam Elizabeth Manu who formed a strong singing group to help the laymen in their evangelistic work.
In 1888, the first Advent message in the form of a pamphlet reached one Francis I. U. Dolphijn of Apam, a coastal town in Fantiland in the central regions of the then Gold Coast, now Ghana. One William Kweku Attah Dawson of Fetteh and Mayenda, also in Fantiland, is said to have either preceded Dolphijn as the first Adventist, or even the one who introduced Adventism to Dolphijn.
From 1888 to the opening years of the 21st century, the combined efforts of indigenous believers and their foreign brothers and sisters, under the control and guidance of the Holy Spirit, have succeeded in bringing over half a million precious souls to Jesus Christ.
Theodore Roosevelt says “do what you can with what you have, right where you are” and Jesus Christ also emphasized that “you are the light of the world”.
In light of this, the Seventh-day Adventist church started in Ahafo area at Sankore in 1948. Strong laymen from Ashanti Region (Opanin John Manu, Opanin Sarpong, Opanin Antwi and Madam Ellen Mansah) who settled in this town for Cocoa farming, preached the message of Christ to the inhabitants.
The Holy Spirit moved upon them to organize the scattered Adventist farmers at the nearby villages. Due to Elder John’s able leadership and commitment to Gods’ work, they conducted house to house visitations. Eventually, some Adventists who have hidden their identity at the nearby villages came to join this company of believers. During that time, they worshipped at elder John’s house.
In fact, as the disciples were called Christians at Antioch, these believers were called “John Asxre” (John’s church). They exhibited the true spirit of devotion and dedication such that, they were able to build their own church. These laymen moved to Kwapong with the help of Pastor J. S. Dwomo and established another church there. While there, they met Opanin S. O. Aboagye, Joseph Acheampong and Madam Elizabeth Manu who formed a strong singing group to help the laymen in their evangelistic work.
Early pastors of the district were:
From 1973, some pastors who were sent to Tepa to assist the district pastor were Pastor J. S. Okyere, pastor Ampadu and pastor Kukonu.
The onetime Goaso district was reorganized to become five (5) districts; Tepa, Kenyasi, Goaso, Mim and Sankore. With the exception of Tepa, Ten (10) Districts were added to form fourteen (14). In the year 2020, the country’s reorganization of regions afforded us three (3) Districts (Tano North, Bechem and Techimantia) from Mid-west Ghana Conference. We currently have Seventeen (17) Districts.
We thank God for how far He has brought us, may His blessings and the guidance of the Holy Spirit be with us as we wait for his second coming, Amen.