Today, Thursday, August 31, marks the 58th birthday of the founder and leader of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil.
Born in 1959 to Dinah and Lloyd Otabil, Pastor Otabil, from humble beginnings, has grown to become one of the most influential personalities in the country.
He is the founder and Chancellor of Central University College, and the Chief Executive Officer of Otabil and Associates, an executive and leadership growth consultancy.
Pastor Otabil’s pastoral work has centred on issues relevant to Africa, although he has spoken internationally at various conferences and churches.
Pastor Otabil has been awarded honorary doctorate degrees for his work in various fields. He was also a recipient of a Millennium Excellence Award. In 2007, he was honoured by the Government of Ghana with the Order of the Volta (Religion).
Today, Pastor Otabil’s ICGC, which started at the Kanda Cluster of Schools in Accra, has grown to become one of the most popular churches with branches all across the country.
He is known for his wise sayings and motivational speeches.
Send your birthday wishes by describing Our Leader @MensaOtabil with one Amazing word in a Retweet.
— ICGC Doxa Temple (@ICGCDoxaTemple) August 31, 2017
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I love my Dad
— Shadrach Amoako (@sk_amoako) August 21, 2017
A man of wisdom, excellence and integrity.
A great blessing to our generation #ICGC#IloveDrMensaOtabil @MensaOtabil pic.twitter.com/uIb18lzbwx
Happy birthday to you @MensaOtabil.
— #FEM2017 (@icgczoetempleC5) August 31, 2017
You are indeed a teacher sent from above. We in @icgczoetempleC5 want you to know that we love you. pic.twitter.com/MzXlqTeidX
#HBDMensaOtabil pic.twitter.com/t04mMk9tGf
— #HBDMensaOtabil (@Pounds_CE) August 31, 2017
Happy Birthday to our General Overseer, Pastor @MensaOtabil
— ICGC HolyGhostTemple (@ICGCHolyGhost) August 31, 2017
It is our prayer that God will continue to bless and uplift you.#HBDMensaOtabil pic.twitter.com/39MJxSP9Vt
The most influential religious leader in Ghana ???? #HBDMensaOtabil pic.twitter.com/aiZoyIY33B
— Salazar (@theMeek_Mesh) August 31, 2017
A Greater Leader. God's Anointed Servant. A Visionary. A Beacon.
— ICGC Doxa Temple (@ICGCDoxaTemple) August 31, 2017
These are just a few Amazing words to describe this great man of God. pic.twitter.com/tPjK3urRDi