International Central Gospel Church

The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) is an evangelical, Charismatic Christian church headquartered at Abossey Okai 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.

International Central Gospel Church
HeadquartersAbossey Okai, Accra, Ghana
FounderPastor Dr. Mensa Otabil
Origin26 February 1984
Official websitehttps://www.centralgospel.com/

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History

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

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]

Projects
  • 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.[8]

  • Body Temple Gym

Body Temple is an ultra-modern gym and sports facility at the church's premises.

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References
  1. "About Us". centralgospel.com. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  2. Ayitey, Charles. "Race for Heaven! YEN has photos of the largest churches in Ghana". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  3. "Founder & Overseer". www.icgcva.org. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  4. "I sense evil befalling Ghana – Mensa Otabil". vibeghana.com/. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  5. 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.
  6. "Central University College – All About Us". Official Website. Central University College. Archived from the original on 2007-04-06. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  7. "CENTRAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE – SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES". Official Website. Central University College. Retrieved 2007-03-13.
  8. http://www.centralgospel.com/?id=21378
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