More than 10,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries will descend on Accra from October 14 to 16, 2026, for the first-ever African World Assemblies of God Congress. The event is expected to inject significant economic activity into Ghana’s hospitality, transport, tourism, and food sectors.
The congress will bring together pastors, ministers, and church leaders for three days of leadership sessions, breakout meetings, and revival rallies. Daytime activities are slated to run from morning until about 5 p.m. at Black Star Square, while evening gatherings will move to the Accra Sports Stadium.
Dr Kwadwo Boateng Bempah, Assistant Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, told Joy FM’s A Walk With Jesus that the global Assemblies of God fellowship counts about 89 million members. “It has never come to Africa before. This is the first time in 50 years. And this is Africa’s time of revival,” he said.
The congress will be open to Christians beyond the Assemblies of God denomination. “Everybody is invited. It is not only Assemblies of God. We are made up of different denominations,” Dr Bempah confirmed.
International speakers lined up for the event include Bishop Doug, Reverend Dominic Yeo from Singapore, Apostle Escobar, and Dr Stephen Wengam. Gospel musicians such as Sinach, Joe Mettle, Dunsin Oyekan, and Reverend Angela Donadio will perform alongside the Gramophone Chorale and a 500-member Congress Mass Choir. The programme will focus on prayer, miracles, breakthroughs, and spiritual renewal.
Dr Bempah described the congress as a “time of mega revival.” He also spoke about the Assemblies of God’s MM33 vision, which aims to establish one million churches worldwide by 2033. The movement currently has about 500,000 churches and plans to plant another 500,000 to reach that target by the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus Christ’s ascension.
“The church exists to win souls. We don’t have any other purpose,” Dr Bempah said. “We need to keep focused and win more souls because Jesus is coming very soon.”
The gathering will bring business opportunities for local traders and service providers as thousands of delegates require accommodation, transport, and food. The influx is expected to benefit Accra’s economy, especially in the run-up to and during the three-day event.
Dr Bempah called on Christians from across denominations to attend what he described as an “epoch-making” gathering for Ghana and Africa. The scale of the congress and the diversity of attendees could make it one of the largest religious events the continent has hosted to date.
According to Joy Online.
