A Legacy of Faith and Community in Gbegbeyisei

Our History

The story of The Church of Pentecost, Gbegbeyisei Central Assembly, is a testament to faith, community dedication, and steady spiritual growth. What began as a small home-based vision in the late 1960s has grown into a vibrant, district-level assembly dedicated to spreading the gospel.

Foundations and the Early Vision (Late 1960s – 1971)

The roots of the Gbegbeyisei Central Assembly trace back to the late 1960s when early believers, full of zeal for the Lord’s work, arrived in Gbegbeyisei from Nima. At the time, an official branch of The Church of Pentecost had not yet been planted in the local community.
In 1970, a clear vision emerged to establish a local branch. Early pioneers, including the foundational efforts of Elder Emmanuel Beble and the late Elder Okota, launched a dedicated campaign of house-to-house, personal, and street evangelism. This passionate outreach yielded the assembly's first four converts:

• Elder Cobblah
• Brother Adamah
• Madam Afi Klutse
• Madam Aku Addo

By 1971, these local efforts were aligned with the wider church structure. Council was sought from the late Elder Kwei Mensah of the Mamprobi Assembly, who embraced the move and informed both the presbytery and the District Pastor. With a solid core team of seven members—including the initial pioneers and early converts—the Gbegbeyisei Assembly officially commenced its ministry.

Official Organization and Rapid Growth (1971 – 1972)

Following a favorable survey report of the area, the late District Pastor Thomas Nyarko sent a delegation from the Mamprobi Assembly to assist and support the young local leadership. Volunteers, including Brother Ben Kumador, joined the effort. To support the nursing church, the Mamprobi Assembly organized a massive gospel rally in Gbegbeyisei, resulting in a wave of new converts and a rapidly expanding membership. Following the success of the rally, Elder Beble and Nii Okota were chosen as interim leaders.
In 1972, the young church reached a major milestone when its initial converts traveled to the historic Asamankese General Convention to be baptized. Soon after, a second wave of foundational members were baptized, including the late Deacon Kpeglah, Deaconess Afi Cobblah, and many others.
Following its formal inauguration in 1972, the Gbegbeyisei Assembly was placed under the oversight of the Mamprobi Assembly, embarking on a structured path of spiritual leadership.

A Legacy of Faithful Leadership (1972 – Present)

The spiritual and numerical growth of the Gbegbeyisei Central Assembly has been guided by a continuous line of dedicated Presiding Elders and District Pastors who worked tirelessly to establish and build upon the foundational vision.

Past and Present Presiding Elders

The assembly has flourished under the successive leadership of the following Presiding Elders:

• The Late Price Quaye (First Presiding Elder)
• Prophet Ampofo (During whose tenure foundational leadership was officially ordained in 1976)
• The Late D.T. Asare
• The Late E.A. Manful
• Elder J.S. Boahene
• Elder E.T. Adotey
• Elder Boahene Opoku
• Elder E.K. Agyekum
• Elder E.T. Kodua
• Elder Ernest Frimpong
• Elder Stephen Akatore Atimbire (Presently serving)

Ministerial Oversight and District Elevation

Through unwavering faith, the assembly overcame early trials—including securing its standing through periods of local challenges and adversity—and went on to seed and establish eight (8) other assemblies, including Mpoasei.
To the glory of God, both Gbegbeyisei and Mpoasei have since been elevated to full District level status. This journey has been guided by the spiritual oversight of an esteemed line of District Pastors:

• Pastor Emmanuel Amon (First District Pastor)
• Pastor Onwuna Darteh
• Pastor E.D. Annor
• Pastor T.K. Tandoh
• Pastor L.K. Doudu
• Pastor Vincent T. Donkoh
• Pastor Emmanuel Kenin
• Pastor Patrick Kwadwo Opoku (Presently serving)

Securing Our Permanent Sanctuary

The physical home of the Gbegbeyisei Central Assembly is a story of community grace and divine provision. In the early days, the congregation secured a temporary place of worship at the school premises of Mr. George Armah (popularly known as "Armah Police"). Recognizing the church's mission, Mr. Armah generously gifted a piece of land for the construction of the first church building.
When that initial structure later collapsed, the church community adapted swiftly. Leaders negotiated with a local landowner, Amele Tse, who graciously leased adjacent farmland to the church for a temporary structure. Over the years, this location was transformed. Today, that very same land is the permanent home of the Gbegbeyisei Central Assembly, now featuring a beautiful, modern edifice that serves as a beacon of light and worship in Gbegbeyisei.