Charismatic Believers Church International celebrates 25-years of God's grace and impact

Hundreds of members from Charismatic Believers Church International (CBCI), representing branches from across Ghana and other African countries, gathered for a thanksgiving service on Sunday, February 23, to commemorate the ministry’s 25th anniversary at Ogbojo in Accra.

The spirit-filled event also saw the participation of CBCI branches from the US and UK, along with reverend ministers, politicians and traditional leaders from the community.

With all church departments – Clergy, Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Youth, Children’s Ministry, Choir and Protocol Team – fully present, the ceremony kicked off with a dynamic worship session led by renowned evangelist and worship leader, Uncle Ato.

The atmosphere was thick with an undeniable sense of divine presence as worshipers were immersed in a powerful outpouring of praise and adoration. The energy was palpable, with the congregation experiencing a deep sense of unity, faith and the moving of the Holy Spirit.

Some of the dignitaries in attendance were General overseer of CBCI, Rt. Rev. Kwabena Owusu-Amoah, National Women's Director, Rev, Mrs Florence Owusu-Amoah, Country Director, Global Leadership Network, Rev. Philip Tutu, General Secretary, Rev. Sampson Onwona Asare, CEO of Oil Corp Energia, Frederick Appertey, who chaired the occasion and Head, CBCI Afienya Area, Rev. Mrs Lydia Adzisam.

A delegation representing the Chief of Ogbojo, Nii Torgbor Obodai II, also joined in the celebration, adding to the significance of the occasion.

Theme

The General Overseer of CBCI, Rt. Rev. Kwabena Owusu-Amoah, in a heartfelt message, urged the body of Christ in Ghana and around the world to remain vigilant and ensure that the fire and revival of the church never fades.

He emphasized that the church’s focus should remain on the message of salvation, which can only be realized when God’s fire continues to burn within the church.

Reflecting on the anniversary theme, "Keeping The Fire Burning in the Power of His Might," he advised the global church, particularly in Ghana, to stay watchful and maintain the fire and revival of the Spirit. “We must ensure that the fire keeps burning. The church must not let it go out,” he said.

He also highlighted the alarming trend of churches veering away from the core message of the gospel. “Today, many churches are engaging in activities that contradict the true gospel. We're selling all kinds of things in the church. This is not to say that one church is better than another, but I implore the churches in Ghana to keep fueling the fire through evangelism,” he stated.

Challenges

Rt. Rev. Owusu-Amoah shared that the journey of ministry over the past 25 years has been filled with both joyful and challenging moments. He revealed that nearly half of that time was spent battling legal issues over land and dealing with pastoral breakaways. However, by God’s mercy and guidance, the church has persevered and reached this milestone.

He expressed his hopes for the future, stating, “It is my prayer that the next 25 years, should Jesus tarry, will see even greater growth—both qualitatively and quantitatively—in every area of our ministry. We are committed to mobilizing efforts for the evangelization of our communities, planting more churches, winning more souls, and supporting various socio-economic activities for the benefit of our members and those around us.”

Anniversary Project

Rt. Rev. Owusu-Amoah shared that as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations, CBCI plans to construct a children's block that will include a library, classrooms, and offices, all aimed at training the children in the fear of the Lord.

"Ebenezer! Look at how far the Lord has brought us," he said. 

"In the past 25 years, we have accomplished so much, and we pray that God continues to give us the strength to do even more. Our children’s ministry has grown, and their current space can no longer accommodate them. We want to build a new children's block with a library, classrooms, and offices to provide them with better training in the Lord."

Sermon

Country Director of the Global Leadership Network, Rev. Philip Tutu preached a powerful sermon based on Leviticus 6:12-13, sharing five key truths for experiencing the fire of God. 

He emphasized the importance of keeping the fire on the altar burning, ensuring it never goes out, and the priest’s responsibility to add fresh wood to the fire each morning.

“The time has come when, if the church of God is to remain strong, we must fuel the fire daily. When the fire of God fades, human thinking takes over. If we want God’s fire to continue reigning in the church, we must keep praying,” he said.

“We are all priests in the house of God,” he continued. “It is our duty, as priests of God, to add fresh wood to the fire every morning. You are not just a member attending church—you are a priest of God,” he added.