Ghana’s top 5 elite churches and the pastors behind them

YEN.com.gh has carefully sat and observed for sometime now that we live in a world where every single thing is being ranked; from rich countries, to individuals, hotels, to apartment, restaurants, etc.

Yes the house of the Lord. Someone will ask who does that? Its in no particular order so If you think otherwise or don’t see the name of your church on the list you always welcome to rebut.

After careful observation and monitoring here is in YEN's view Ghana's top elite churches and the men of God behind them.

International Central Gospel Church (ICGC)

The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) is one of the fastest rising churches in Ghana.

Founded in 1984 in Accra by Pastor Dr Mensa Otabil, the church stands as the second charismatic church to be formed in Ghana.

ICGC currently commands huge following around the country, with its branches now spread across Accra and beyond.

Royal House Chapel International

Rev. Sam Korankye Ankra

The Royal House Chapel International is also another church that has gained elite status in recent times.

Led by Rev. Sam Korankye Ankra who serves as the Apostle General and founder, they have grown to become one of the leading churches in Ghana at the moment.

Initially when Rev. Sam Korankye began with the Royal House Chapel, there were only 30 members, but he managed to raise the number to 150 within some few months.

Today, the church boasts of over 30,000 members, with numerous branches across the country.

Desert Pastures and Fountain Gate Chapel

Rev. Eastwood Anaba

Eastwood Anaba Ministries were founded by Rev. Eastwood Anaba somewhere in 1988, and so far has many branches spread through all the ten regions.

The headquarters of the church is located at Bolgatanga in the Upper East region, with the Desert Pastures and Fountain Gate Chapel all congregations of the Eastwood Anaba Ministries.

Over the years, the church has also garnered a lot of followers, making it one of the elite in the country.

Lighthouse Chapel International

The Lighthouse Chapel International was founded by Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, and it has gradually made its way into he fastest growing churches, not just in Ghana, but also around the globe.

The church currently has over 400 buildings, and has representation in over 50 countries worldwide.

The Lighthouse Chapel International has its headquarters as Quodesh, situated in Accra.

Action Chapel International

The Action Chapel International was founded by Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams in 1979, and is the first ever charismatic church to be formed in Ghana.

The church currently stands as one of the mega churches in Ghana, with a huge number of followers.

Branches of the Action Chapel International church can be found across the country as well.

Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams