Kofi Adonteng Boateng

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Kofi Adonteng Boateng
Portrait of Bishop Kofi Adonteng Boateng
ReligionChristianity
ChurchDivine Word International Ministries
TitleFounder, Divine Word International Ministries

Kofi Adonteng Boateng is a Ghanaian American-based theologian, preacher, Bishop, and philanthropist.[1] He is the founder of the Divine Word International Ministries.[2][3][4]

Early life and education[edit]

Kofi was born in July 21,studied Biblical Counseling and Theology at Collins University of Ohio, United States of America, and later received an Honorary Ph.D. of Divinity in 2011 at same University.[5]

Career[edit]

In 2009, Kofi Adonteng Boateng founded the Divine Word International Ministries (DWIM) from Worcester Massachusetts, United States of America (USA) which he started as a prayer network known as Divine Prayer Line. He was later ordained as Bishop of the church.[6][7]

Philanthropy[edit]

Kofi has been involved in philanthropic works both in Ghana and in the United States of America.[8] He donated to the bereaved parents of students of the Wenchi Methodist Senior High School who died in the Kintampo Waterfalls disaster on March 19, 2017.[9]

Adonteng Boateng also instituted the Faithful Servants Awards to honour civilians, first responders and police officers of the State Police of Franconia Police Department[10] and Fairfax County Police Department for their dedicated service to communities in Northern Virginia.[11][12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ghana: Apostle Kofi Adonteng Boateng Ordained Bishop". All Africa. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Life is worthwhile only if you are able to make an impact on others – Bishop Adonteng Boateng". GhanaWeb. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  3. ^ Online, Peace FM. "First Lady Applauds Bishop Adonteng Boateng". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  4. ^ "Asante Professionals Club inaugurated in US". GhanaWeb. 2021-08-26. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  5. ^ "Bishop Kofi Adonteng Boateng to honor Asamoah Gyan in US". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  6. ^ GNA (20 January 2019). "Ghana's IGP Honoured With The Faithful Servants Awards". news ghana. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  7. ^ "Wonders of the Almighty: Bishop (Dr.) Kofi Adonteng Boateng, Truly an Anointed Man of God – The Washington Journal". Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  8. ^ "Bishop Kofi Adonteng Boateng to honor Asamoah Gyan in US". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  9. ^ "Kintampo tragedy victims, bereaved families receive support". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  10. ^ "Bishop Adonteng-Boateng commends Franconia Police in Fairfax Virginia". GhanaWeb. 2017-10-21. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  11. ^ "Faithful Servants Awards led by Bishop Adonteng Boateng honours Northern Virginia first responders". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  12. ^ "Bishop Adonteng Boateng's 'Faithful Servants Awards' honors US Police". GhanaWeb. 2018-11-02. Retrieved 2021-11-13.