International Central Gospel Church

International Central Gospel Church is an evangelical, charismatic Christian church.[1] It was founded by Ghanaian theologian, Pastor Dr. Mensa Otabil.[2][3] The church was officially inaugurated on the 26th of February 1984, in Accra, Ghana.[1] The church has its headquarters in Accra.

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.[4] It is currently the biggest private university in Ghana.[5] 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 is a social event held annually by the International Central Gospel Church to promote healthy living. Life walk was started in 2005.[6]

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

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "About Us". centralgospel.com. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  2. ↑ "Founder & Overseer". www.icgcva.org. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "I sense evil befalling Ghana – Mensa Otabil". vibeghana.com/. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Central University College – All About Us". Official Website. Central University College. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  5. ↑ "CENTRAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE – SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES". Official Website. Central University College. Retrieved 2007-03-13.
  6. ↑ http://www.centralgospel.com/?id=21378