By The Authority of The Apostolic Congress of Great Britain The Office of the Primate of the Apostolic Congress of Great Britain has appointed The Rev. Regina Ama Konadu, Director of The Apostolic Centre of St. Maximus The Theologian (Ghana), as the Bishop-Elect for Ghana. She will hold responsibility for the governance of the Ghana diocese of the Congress, in addition to any other responsibilities that may be passed to her Office The Rev. Regina Ama Konadu The Rev. Konadu studied at the Abuakwa State College in the Eastern Region of Ghana. She proceeded from here to train for three years as a state registered nurse at the Nurses Training College at Cape Coast in Ghana. She served as a state-registered nurse in Ghana for over 10 years. Within the period, she served as a nurse at the Ghana Parliament House where she was exposed to country-governance challenges. In 1996, she proceeded to serve the Churches in Ghana for another 10 years. She served in various capacities, including co-pastoring congregations as an ordained Church minister. Her status as an ordained minister was confirmed in the Ghana Government Gazette No. 23, published in April 2006. Between October 2006 and January 2007, Rev Konadu undertook life research studies at the Centre for Narrative Research at the University of East London to enhance her ministry. She was awarded the Post-Graduate Associate Certificate in Narrative Research by the University as at February 2007. The Consecration of Rev. Konadu as a Bishop of the Apostolic Congress of Great Britain will happen in Ghana in October 2007, to coincide with the Knowledge and Ghana's Development month which has been set up by the Government of Ghana within the country's Independence Jubilee celebration (the first independence jubilee celebration in Africa, south of the Sahara). The event will also mark the official opening of the Maximilian International University College in Ghana, of which Rev. Konadu currently serves as Co-Executive. The event will again mark the official opening of our collaborative post-graduate programmes - including the Continuing Professional Development credits as well as the substantive MA and MPhil/PhD in Professional Practice, organised in collaboration with the Institute for Professional Excellence at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies. The Reverend Henry Okoampa Agyemang (1927-2001) The Rev. Konadu is a daughter of The Reverend Henry Okoampa Agyemang (1927-2001) who served primarily through the Presbyterian Church of Ghana - a Church birthed from the work of Basel Missions in Switzerland, Germany and Jamaica and later linked to the Scottish Mission in Scotland. The Rev. Agyemang served as a headteacher, catechist, national youth minister, district presbytery chair, senior church minister, member of the synod, and constitutional local council chair. These faithful services of Rev. Agyemang do awaken in his daughter (Rev. Konadu) serious attention to critical features of Church ministry such as training and education, leadership development, governance, spiritual renewal, and socio-political change. The consecration of Rev. Konadu obviously serves as an honour to her father's dedication to God's work. The consecration is also an expression of dad-daughter continuing faithful-service in God's eternal Kingdom. That leads to a new light on the issue of Apostolic Succession particularly at the meeting points between the Christian missionary movements from the West and African "apostolic" Christianity - and what that means in local and international setting of God's Church today. With these undertakings, Rev. Konadu will hold key responsibilities for the growth and administration of the Apostolic Congress.     To God Be All The Glory!     International Consultation Challenges, Opportunities, and Possibilities in a Globalized World Maximilian International University College At the Heart of Development Education and Professional Practice. In partnership with the Institute for Community and Development Studies Association Serving to bring together Faith, Education and Development, in modern and post-modern, local and multi-national situations The Landscape     The world we live in is fast urbanising; and the population of each city is fast becoming multi-national and global. Formerly, the cities lived in the nations. Now the nations live in the cities. To think local, is also to think both multi-national and global. In a multi-national and market-driven environment, poverty is often seen as a sub-culture, but not necessary an issue of injustice. Under this position, poverty reduction schemes are designed primarily to deal with the causalities of the market, and not necessarily to promote a common economic development foundation for everyone. Programmes for sustainable development and capital growth that also aim at poverty alleviation/reduction in particular contexts may have to consider seriously these considerations. We live in both modern and post-modern world, and we work in a world that is both local and multi-national. The environment also is largely market-driven. These underpin the tasks and the depths of our Consultations. In general, our Consultations will be identifying practical tools for sustainable development, which are efficient within cultures but also meet current market realities challenging ground-level practitioners from the Faith, Education, and Development sectors to achieve sustainable development programmes in market-driven situations. Action: Interested parties may apply to participate. If you are an individual, please complete this application form. If you are a corporate body, please complete this application form. International Consultations are held every year (September to August) on the following Institutional Development, Capital Growth, and Emerging Private Sector Education Markets. Social Capital, Poverty Reduction, and Corporate Social Responsibility Mission Leaders, Philanthropic Investments, and Faith Foundation for Poverty Alleviation International Education and Technology Applications Royal Houses, Disporean Relations, and Development Patrons International Fraternity and the Futures of International Co-operation International Exchange Programmes and New Investment Markets The Services Sector and International Trade Please Note: Dates are assigned as the necessary groundwork for each focus is completed. Interested parties/individuals may enquire for dates and further details from icdsabcd@aol.com Action: Interested parties may apply to participate. If you are an individual, please complete this application form. If you are a corporate body, please complete this application form. General contact is (44) 20 8911 6377 OR email to: icdsabcd@aol.com

Personal Refreshing with The Apostolic Congress of Great Britain

Bishop Henry welcomes you to London Spiritual Retreat & Experience

Scripture May my meditation be pleasing to Him, as I rejoice in the LORD (Psalm 104:34)

The Processes and Schedule for the London
Spiritual Retreat & Experience

[A] This exercise begins as a reflective-activity on one's own dreams and calling. It proceeds to a formidable self-discovery of Christ in a new way. From here, a participant is expected to lay a positive hold on the higher calling of God in Christ Jesus - and experience a personal refreshing for an effective ministry.

[B] A report of the experience indicating a future pathway into a higher calling will be expected from participants on their return.

[C] For purposes of self-examination, each participant will work on his/her future pathway with convincing references to the Incarnate Christ, He/She will also produce a spiritual check-list or an evaluation outline.

[D] Two study areas will support the experience: (a) Mediterranean Christological Images (b) The Christ Glorifies and the Church today. Guiding notes will be given to all participants. Further assistance will be given to those who make specific requests on a specific subject.

Reason for this Spiritual Exercise:

The Exercise exists to support individuals to foot their personal visions or aspirations with regards to God's High Calling on the person - through the Incarnate and Glorified Christ. A participant may also
use the exercise to strengthen his/her spiritual competencies.

In the last 20 years, Churches have majored on personal salvation, faith-based victorious life, holistic ministry, and finally to community impact. The Spirit of Christ is pointing to the need for personal refreshing in order to stay effective.

Without question, the global fullness of Christ is yet to be experienced. For some, this is the higher calling!!

London has become a centre of the three major Faiths that claim the heritage of Abraham. God called Abraham at a point in his life to a cosmic experience of Christ. God's higher calling in Christ as well
as the blessedness of nations were set on that specific heritage.

London has been one of the spiritually rich environments in Europe. St Paul is London's patron saint.
St Paul always sought to discover the cosmic image of the Incarnate and Glorified Christ in the city.
This spiritual refreshing exercise is dedicated to St. Paul.

The Retreat & Experience
DRAFT ITINERARY

How to apply:

Please contact The Bishop's Office <click here>

Costs payable:

The costs per person relate to travel, insurance, basic communal living expenses, and printed materials. The amount is worked around the expressed needs of participants.

Logistics

A] Retreat Life: Clerical shirt, Bible and writing/recording materials

B] Personal Care: toiletries, personal clothing, raincoat, flat walking shoes and pocket money.

Spiritual Preparation

A] You are expected to record and reflect at least four (4) major dreams which God has given you with regards to your Calling.

B] You are also expected to do the following readings:

(i) Detailed study or revision of The Acts of The Apostles (NT)

(ii) Detailed study or revision of The Book of Revelation (NT)

(iii) An inspiring recent book on Dreams or Revelations

(iv) An inspiring literature on (say) An Apostolic Ministry to a Nation

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Report-Writing Requirement

Participants are expected to write a brief report of the London Spiritual Retreat and Experience, and submit it to the Missionary Director of the Apostolic Congress of Great Britain within 7 days after the group experience.

Contact


Please direct all correspondence to:

The Bishop's Office
The International Missions Dean
32 Piper Way
Ilford, Essex
IG1 4DB, United Kingdom

Tel: (44) 20 8911 6377
e-mail: apostolicsynod@aol.com

	ACGB 2004 Consecration Service

To God Be The Glory

The Apostolic Congress of Great Britain successfully consecrated two bishops for God's work in North of the UK and The Midlands (UK) on Saturday December 27, in the Year of Our Lord 2004. The Consecration bishops were: Metropolitan Henry Paul Kontor, Chair of The Apostolic Congress of Great Britain, The Rt. Rev. Simon Iheanacho, Bishop of The Apostolic Congress of Great Britain, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Kwaku Frimpong-Manson, Bishop of The Apostolic Congress of Great Britain, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Costakis C. Evangelou, Bishop of The Apostolic Christian Church (Sheepfold), and The Rt. Rev. Danny Bennett, Bishop of Shiloh United Church of Christ Apostolic Worldwide.

2005 Licensing, Ordination and Consecration

November-December 2005

The Apostolic Congress for Great Britain conducted a number of Ordination in November and December 2005. Below are some of the Ordained Church Ministers.

Ordained Ministers

The Rev. Dr. William Kwame Dadson, PhD

Rev. Dr. William Kwame Dadson, PhD		Currently: Also a Professor of Economics, Finance and International Business at the Department of Economics and Business of a University in the US
		Educational Background PhD, International Studies, University of Denver, Colorado, USA Major Fields: International Economics and Business Administration Minor Fields: Technology and Public Policy. Master in International Management, University of Denver, Colorado, USA. Major in International Business and Economics. MA, in International Studies, University of Denver, Colorado Major in International Economics. Master of Science in Business Administration, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA Major in Finance. BA in Mass Communications: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA. Major in Advertising

The Rev. Odame Evans Donkor

Rev. Odame Evans Donkor		Currently: Senior Pastor of The Royal Kingdom Ministries, London
		Educational Background Post Graduate Diploma in Electoral Boundaries and Procedures, University of Birmingham, UK Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, GIMPA, Ghana BA (Hons), History, University of Ghana, Legon

The Rev. Margaret Portia Osei Donkor

Rev. Margaret Portia Osei Donkor		Currently: Senior Associate Pastor of The Royal Kingdom Ministries, London
		Educational Background Practice Teacher (Social Work & Nursing), South Bank University, UK Post-Graduate Diploma in Management, University of Kent, UK BSc (Hons), Brunel University, UK

The Rev. James Hansen-Sackey

Rev. James Hansen-Sackey		Currently: Senior Pastor of Christ Chapel Ministries, London and Kent, UK.
		Educational Background BSc in Biomedical Sciences (completing). University of Westminster, UK Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Medical Laboratory Technology, University of Ghana Medical School Ministerial Preparation Studies Graduate Diploma in Christian Community Development, IInstitute for Community and Development Studies, UK

The Rev. Prince Osei Gyamfi

Rev. Prince Osei Gyamfi		Currently: Senior Pastor of The Powerhouse Ministries, London
		Educational Background BA (completing),University of East London, UK Executive Diploma, Christian Community Development Studies, Institute for Community and Development Studies, UK

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The Peace of The Lord Be With You!

	Collaboration & Unity Against Racism At Grassroot Levels

The Congress runs social events from time to time. We undertake such events to make important steps into justice issues, inter-faith conversations, and collaboration schemes for purposes of enhancing safety and security in our neighbourhoods or communities - or to influence public policy.

For example, the Congress is co-sponsoring

COLLABORATION & UNITY AGAINST RACISM AT GRASSROOT LEVELS

We invite participation from various communities, faith groups and individuals in the UK (in general) and London (in particular). If you have any experiences or models to share, please contact: partnershipventures [at] yahoo.co.uk

	A Correspondence to the Spiritual Sons and Daughters of Archbishop Malachi Ramsay

Special meeting at
Shiloh United Apostolic Church of Christ Worldwide, Lawrence Road (rear of Library),
South Norwood, London SE25
Saturday 12 June 2004
11am Reception; Meeting 12 noon - 2pm

Precious Greetings in Jesus Mighty Name!

Most Revd. Dr. Malachi Ramsay

This special meeting is about the need to discuss the relevance of Archbishop Malachi Ramsay's calling/ministry to the Churches we run or the reference/authority of the ministerial credentials we hold individually. Before I address the subject, kindly permit me to start with one general matter, because it will show why the above meeting has been arranged in a particular manner.

[A] General Matters : A Way Forward

The Apostolic Congress of Great Britain consists of congregations who are autonomous (self-governing). At Church leadership and professional levels, the Congress consists of persons who have identified their respective God-given visions. This brings beauty and strength, and real challenges and tasks, to the running of the Congress but also the realities of frequent time pressures.

For the Congress' meetings to produce concrete outcomes in 2004 and beyond, it will be necessary that meetings focus on specific matters of interest to its members. To work in this direction, it will also be necessary that members express the matters that are important to them - and their thoughts on those matters - in a formal manner. It will be helpful if those matters and concerns are written out and submitted to this Office or to any of our bishops in advance. This will help us to think through properly and prayerfully and also ensure that the concern is placed on the agenda of a Congress meeting. In this manner, the agenda of Congress meetings will be properly built on those matters that are important to members. The date for a particular meeting can be tailored to ensure the attendance of those particular members whose concerns are going to be addressed. Congress meetings will then become more meaningful and more fruitful, with divine counsel/guidance and comfort beautifully evident.

[B] Special June 2004 Congress Meeting

The agenda of this meeting is of particular interest to those ministers and Churches whose ordination, ministerial reference, ministry-direction, or leadership was initiated or birthed through Archbishop Malachi Ramsay. However the subject is of interest to Church work in the UK generally. Archbishop Ramsay has lost so much of his earthly memory, that there is the need to discuss the relevance of his calling/ministry to the Churches that we run or the ministerial authority we work from.

One matter that we need to address is the issue of Apostolic Order or Apostolic Succession. As God restores order in today's world, Church ministers will also have to know/affirm where their ministerial, ecclesiastical authority originates and historically continues from. It will be helpful if we can find sufficient records establishing Archbishop Malachi Ramsay's ecclesiastical authority - in terms of where it was originated and connects from. This is an important house-clearance exercise to do.

As Church ministers, we all need to be clear of the source of the authority of the license or ordination we hold - and its historic continuity. This will be a rich learning experience for ourselves, and also an asset to our Churches.

Please note that we are holding this particular meeting at Shiloh United Apostolic Church of Christ Worldwide, Lawrence Road (behind the Library), South Norwood, SE25 in honour of Archbishop Malachi Ramsay.

[C] Honouring God and the Ministry of Archbishop Ramsay

There is a need to plan and organise a fitting event to honour God for the life of Archbishop Ramsay which has been a gift to Churches, missions, nations, and leaders. Please find the attached proposal on the matter.

[D] Conclusion

It is my prayer that we all will begin to map out biblically and historically (in our respective ministry-settings) the Apostolic foundation, events, and directions which God has graciously bestowed on His work in the UK and of which we are a part and that this will help us to find/establish what He has graciously handed over to us, with regards to His honour, standards and mission. Many thanks. I look forward to seeing you on the 12th June. May God continue to Bless you.

Yours in Christ,

Bishop Henry Paul Kontor
Chair

A Proposal (DRAFT)

Archbishop Ramsay Fellowship of Ministers
who make a commitment to an annual event (as)
International Shiloh Anniversary, Achievement, and Convocation (ISAAC)

1] Introduction

We are convinced of the Lord that there has to be a fellowship among ministers who have fed from the ministry of Archbishop Malachi Ramsay. We are also further convinced by the Grace of God that there has to be an annual event to honour the life and ministry of Archbishop Malachi Ramsay.

Some of the spiritual sons and daughters of Archbishop Malachi Ramsay include:

Pastor Alex Duah, Apostolic Leader, Christ The Livingstone Ministry, London   Mrs Gifty Duah, Associate Pastor, Christ The Livingstone Ministry, London

2] Particular References

We are respectfully asking that the fellowship and the annual event give serious regard to the following references:

2A) Testimony

That the Shiloh United Apostolic Church Worldwide under Archbishop Malachi Ramsay birthed and impacted so many Churches, Church Ministers, and individuals in different places in the UK, the Caribbean, Africa, and the United States of America. Many of the Church Ministers impacted by the leadership and ministry of Archbishop Ramsay are in the UK, serving faithfully in diverse settings in the Lord's work. Many of the overseas Churches and leaderships he birthed or impacted are growing strongly. This is a testimony worthy of praise to God. It is also a testimony that spiritually enriches the work we do in our various settings.

2B) Fellowship

Many of these Churches, Church ministers and individuals desire to see the off-spring ministries and various aspects of Archbishop Ramsay's work come together and acknowledge the foundation that God has given. We also desire to come together to support each other in refreshing fellowship, as we express the richness of our various forms of ministry.

2C) Honour

We seek to bring this Fellowship together, to honour Jesus Christ the Lord who gave His precious salvation to Archbishop Malachi Ramsay and poured an immense grace into his life as a servant of God.

2D) Opportunity to Celebrate a Special Act of God

Archbishop Malachi Ramsay was the first Pentecostal Archbishop in the UK. His seat was in Croydon. During the term of his archbishopric, Bishop Wilfred Wood became the first black Anglican Bishop in the UK. His seat was also in Croydon. The Lord beautifully placed these two people together in the same locality, in order to make a public statement and bring to the forefront of public notice the high calling of God on the new communities He was bringing from other places around the world. We have no doubt that we are witnessing today in the UK, effective Church ministries under leadership from the new communities. We must seriously remember this wonderful act of God in a prophetic sense, and capture the scope and potential that this act of God contains. For many Church leaders, this act of God gives a sense of an historic beginning. It also gives a pointer and possibly a spiritual fountain or watershed for what lies ahead the future.

3] Action

We are asking Churches, Church leaders, and individuals who have been honoured, graced, supported, impacted, or spiritually refreshed by the ministry of Archbishop Malachi Ramsay to co-operate and participate. We are praying with the aim that we can endorse these proposals - and set out a way to carry them forward.