International Central Gospel Church

The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) is an evangelical, Charismatic Christian church.^[1]

History

The International Central Gospel Church was founded by Ghanaian theologian, Pastor Dr. Mensa Otabil.^[2][3] The church was officially inaugurated on the 26th of February 1984, in Accra, Ghana.^[1] It was the second Charismatic church in Ghana, after the Action Chapel International founded in 1979.^[4] The church has its headquarters in Accra.^[1]

Social responsibility

The church has made significant socially responsible contribution to Ghana. The Central University College, a privately owned co-ed tertiary educational institution, is owned by the church.^[5] It is currently the biggest private university in Ghana.^[6] In 1988, the church started a scholarship scheme called Central Aid to finance the education of selected needy students in pre-tertiary educational institutions. Central Aid is one of the largest non-governmental educational scholarship schemes in Ghana.^[1]

Projects

• Life Walk

Life Walk is a social event held annually by the International Central Gospel Church to promote healthy living. Life walk was started in 2005.^[7]

• Body Temple Gym

Body Temple is an ultra-modern gym and sports facility at the church's premises.

References

1. "About Us". centralgospel.com. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
2. "Founder & Overseer". www.icgcva.org. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
3. "I sense evil befalling Ghana – Mensa Otabil". vibeghana.com/. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
4. Sackey, Brigid M. (2006). New Directions in Gender and Religion: The Changing Status of Women in African Independent Churches. Lexington Books. p. 34. ISBN 978-0-7391-1058-4. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
5. "Central University College – All About Us". Official Website. Central University College. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
6. "CENTRAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE – SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES". Official Website. Central University College. Retrieved 2007-03-13.
7. http://www.centralgospel.com/?id=21378