The General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), has elected the Rev. Prof. Frederick Mawusi Amevenku as the 15th Moderator of the Church.Β
Rev. Prof. Amevenku, currently serving as President of Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon, and District Minister of the EPCG Kisseman District, now ascends to the highest office of spiritual and administrative leadership within the Church.
In the election, he received 111 votes (72.55%), while Rev. Prof. Daniel Yao Bruce garnered 41 votes (26.80%); one ballot was set aside.
A distinguished scholar, Rev. Prof. Amevenku is a Professor of New Testament Studies and Biblical Hermeneutics, with research interests spanning MotherβTongue Theologising, the Gospels, Pauline Studies, Disability Hermeneutics, and Biblical Interpretation in the African context. Commissioned into ordained ministry in 2005, he has faithfully pastored congregations across Kpedze, Ashalley Botwe, Nima, Adenta, Tetegu, and Kisseman, and currently serves as National President of the EPCG Pastorsβ Association.
Joining the faculty of Trinity Theological Seminary in 2011, he rose through academic and administrative ranks to become its President. With his election as Moderator, Rev. Prof. Amevenku will relinquish his current responsibilities to devote himself fully to the enormous task of shepherding the EPCG. He will officially assume office on January 1, 2027.
The Church celebrates this historic milestone and prays that God will grant him wisdom, strength, humility, and grace as he leads the flock into a new season of mission and renewal.
βWhoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.β β Matthew 20:26
