The Golf City Branch of Emmanuel Family Assemblies of God Church, located in Bethlehem, Ashaiman, has welcomed Reverend Isaac Nii Adjei Smith as its new minister.

The inaugural ceremony, held recently, brought together ministers from the Assemblies of God Church, Ghana, and other Christian denominations.

Reverend Andrews N. Awintia, Assemblies of God Regional Superintendent for the Greater Accra-East Region, delivered the sermon, titled "Challenge of Our Fathers."

He emphasized that the Kingdom of God is full of challenges, but Christians should not run away from them. Instead, they should remain steadfast and faithful, being mindful of their words during difficult times.

Reverend Awintia urged Reverend Smith to focus on the future, noting that many large churches started small but grew through hard work and proper planning. "His small beginning can become big only if he works hard and plans properly today," he said.

Reverend Smith, born on June 18, 1980, to Mr. Emmanuel Adjei and Madam Oforiwaa Doris, has a strong background in ministry. He studied electrical engineering after secondary school and worked at GAFCO before pursuing a diploma in theology from The School of The Word in Kumasi (2006).

He has served in various branches of the church, including Sunyani, Fiapre, Tachimenta, and Bechem, demonstrating zeal, commitment, and dedication. With the help of Reverend Joseph Hammond, he founded the True Vine Assemblies of God in Kubekro No.1 and later obtained another diploma in theology from the Assemblies of God, Ghana Theological and Missionary Seminary, Northern Campus (2013).

Reverend Smith is married to Mrs. Georgina Adjei and has two children, Emmanuella Adjeley Adjei and Mirabel Adjokor Adjei.

In his speech, the outgoing Minister, Reverend Emmanuel Osei Owusu, wished Reverend Smith well and prayed for God's guidance and wisdom. He urged members to support the new minister in winning more souls for the Kingdom of God and advised the youth to focus on learning trades and ICT skills.

Reverend Smith emphasized that serving in the Kingdom of God is a challenge, but with faith and perseverance, one can overcome difficulties. "The Ministry is a process, and gold went through fire before it became precious," he said, encouraging members and youth to believe in God and themselves.

He thanked Reverend Osei Owusu for welcoming him and his family to Emmanuel Family Assemblies of God Church.
Story by : Emmanuel Quarshie Ashong