The Ashaiman Theological Center of Excellence – School of Ministry (ATCE-SOM) of The Apostolic Church-Ghana, Ashaiman Area, has held its 2nd Graduation and 3rd Matriculation Ceremony on Saturday, 28th June 2025, at the Ashaiman Central Temple.
The School of Ministry traces its origins from Adabraka, where it began as the Adabraka District Leadership Training School (ADILETS). It later expanded to La as the La Area Bible School (LABS) and subsequently reached the United States as the Delaware School of Ministry (DSM). By divine providence, the school now operates from a permanent location in Ashaiman, officially recognized as the Ashaiman Theological Center of Excellence – School of Ministry (ATCE-SOM).
ATCE-SOM was inaugurated on 4th April 2023 with an initial enrolment of 120 students. The first matriculation ceremony was held on 3rd June 2023, welcoming 139 students, 92 males and 47 females, drawn from various capacities within the church, including members, deacons, deaconesses, elders, pastors, and officers from GPCC-affiliated churches.
In this year’s ceremony, 135 students graduated from the second batch, comprising 52 males and 83 females. Additionally, 35 new students were matriculated into the third batch. Among these are 29 students from various churches, including The Church of Pentecost, Lighthouse Chapel International, Redeeming World Church, Divine Healers Church, and others.
To the glory of God, four graduates from the maiden batch have successfully gained admission to The Apostolic Church Theological Seminary (ACTS) in Kumasi, further affirming the academic and spiritual impact of the school.
The colorful and spirit-filled ceremony was graced by several dignitaries, including Apostle Christopher Affum-Nyarko (Vice President, TAC-GH), Apostle S.K. Awidi (Rtd.), (Principal) , Apostle Prince-Philip Amanor (Ashaiman Area Superintendent), Apostle Emmanuel Armah Mensah, Pastor Peter Kabu Awidi, Pastor Charles G. Tengey, and Pastor Ken Otubuah,all lecturers at the school.
Delivering the keynote address, Apostle Christopher Affum-Nyarko challenged the graduands to prioritize their personal growth and walk with God to be effective stewards of His flock. He emphasized, “Training and preparing yourself is a command, not a negotiable deal.”
Indeed, the Ashaiman Theological Center of Excellence – School of Ministry continues to stand as a beacon of biblical scholarship, ministerial development, and leadership excellence within and beyond the Ashaiman Area.
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