Michael Kwabena Ntumy
Michael Kwabena Ntumy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1958 |
| Spouse | Martha Ntumy |
| Children | 6 |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Church | The Church of Pentecost |
| Title | Apostle Doctor |
Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy is a Ghanaian Pentecostal televangelist, an Apostle and the fourth Chairman of The Church of Pentecost (COP) from 1998 to 2008.[1]
Early life and ministry
Michael Ntumy was a teacher in Yendi in the 1980s[1] before, becoming a Deacon and Elder, before marrying Martha at 24. He began full-time ministry at 26 with the Church of Pentecost. He was called to the office of an Apostle at 33 and six years after, was elected the fourth Chairman of The Church of Pentecost. After serving for 2 terms (10 years), he handed over to Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah.
He is known to have survived many challenges which include being held hostage in rebel territory (Liberian Civil War-1990's),[1] attacks on his life ranging from physical assaults to poisoning[2] and paralysis leading to his confinement to a wheelchair.[3][4] He served the church in Liberia and Ivory Coast.[1][5]
Positions held and awards
- Director of Literary Works, The Church of Pentecost
- Chairman (International President) of The Church of Pentecost (1998-2008)[6]
- President, Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (1998-2008)[2]
- Vice-president/President, Bible Society of Ghana (2000-2008)[7]
- Chancellor, Pentecost University College (2003-2008)
- Member, Ghana AIDS Commission (2003-2008)
- National Award Laureate, Order of the Volta, Companion (Civil Division) (2006)
- Minister of The Church of Pentecost since 1984[1]
- Missionary of The Church of Pentecost to Liberia, Ivory Coast, France/Switzerland (1988-1998)[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Apostle Ntumy's tribute to retiring Pentecost Chair, Opoku Onyinah". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2018-04-23. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
- ^ a b "Apostle Ntumy attacked by unknown assailants". www.ghanaweb.com. 3 August 2006. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
- ^ "God is definitely up to something". MyJoyOnline.com. 2020-04-09. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
- ^ "WHAT A LIFE! | atta-sonno.com". Retrieved 2020-08-05.
- ^ "Apostle Dr Michael Ntumy: A pastor's 8-year journey into paralysis". www.ghanaweb.com. 2017-08-20. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
- ^ "Don't beat war drums - Ntumy". MyJoyOnline.com. 2008-03-16. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
- ^ "Ghana deserves Jubilee celebrations - Apostle Ntumy". MyJoyOnline.com. 2007-02-04. Retrieved 2020-08-05.