Kwahu Praso (E/R), Nov. 13, GNA - Apostle John Owusu Achiaw, Acting General Overseer of the True Faith Church, Ghana has called on Christians not to abandon their churches when the leader of a mission dies. He said the death of a church leader should not lead to confusion and disunity among the congregation. Apostle Owusu Achiaw made the call at the burial service of Apostle John Ampadu, founder of the church at Kwahu Praso in the Eastern Region. Apostle Ampadu who was the third General Overseer of the Church died on July 13. He joined the True Faith Church in 1948 from the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. Through hard work, he was ordained pastor in 1952 and appointed General Overseer in 1967.
Apostle Owusu Achiaw described Apostle Ampadu as a man whose contribution had made the church what it is today. He said during his term of office, he established more parishes in and outside the country, adding that "he was very humble and obedient unto all, irrespective of age or status". Apostle Owusu Achiaw appealed to members of the church to follow the footsteps of Apostle Ampadu for the able leadership role he played in shaping the destiny of the church.
Nana Yeboah Afari Boagyan II, Obohene (Chief of Obo) also commended the late Apostle Ampadu for establishing unity and oneness among the members of the church. Apostle Ampadu left behind a wife 17 children and 200 grand children. 13 Nov. 09 .
