Michael Kwabena Ntumy (22 September 1958 – 27 December 2023) was a Ghanaian Pentecostal televangelist, an Apostle, and the fourth Chairman of The Church of Pentecost (COP) from 1998 to 2008.[1]
Michael Kwabena Ntumy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 September 1958 Dadieso, Oti Region, Ghana |
| Died | 27 December 2023 (aged 65) Germany |
| Spouse | Martha Ntumy |
| Children | 6 |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Church | The Church of Pentecost |
| Title | Apostle Doctor |
Biography
editMichael Ntumy was born in Dadieso, Oti Region, Ghana on 22 September 1958.[2] He was a teacher in Yendi in the 1980s[1] before, becoming a Deacon and Elder, before marrying Martha at 24. He began full-time ministry at 26 with the Church of Pentecost. He was called to the office of an Apostle at 33 and six years after, was elected the fourth Chairman of The Church of Pentecost. After serving two terms (10 years), he handed over to Opoku Onyinah.
Ntumy was held hostage during the First Liberian Civil War[1] attacks on his life ranging from physical assaults to poisoning[3] and later suffered paralysis leading to use of a wheelchair.[4][5] He served the church in Liberia and Ivory Coast.[1][6]
Ntumy died on 27 December 2023, at the age of 65.[7]
Positions held and awards
edit- Director of Literary Works, The Church of Pentecost
- Chairman (International President) of The Church of Pentecost (1998–2008)[8]
- President, Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (1998–2008)[3]
- Vice-president/President, Bible Society of Ghana (2000–2008)[9]
- Chancellor, Pentecost University College (2003–2008)
- Member, Ghana AIDS Commission (2003–2008)
- National Award Laureate, Order of the Volta, Companion (Civil Division) (2006)
- Minister of The Church of Pentecost since 1984[1]
- Missionary of The Church of Pentecost to Liberia, Ivory Coast, France/Switzerland (1988–1998)[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Apostle Ntumy's tribute to retiring Pentecost Chair, Opoku Onyinah". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ Ntumy, Michael Kwabena (2005). Coming with Fire: Autobiography of Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy. Advocate Publishing. p. 37. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Apostle Ntumy attacked by unknown assailants". www.ghanaweb.com. 3 August 2006. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "God is definitely up to something". MyJoyOnline.com. 9 April 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "WHAT A LIFE! | atta-sonno.com". Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "Apostle Dr Michael Ntumy: A pastor's 8-year journey into paralysis". www.ghanaweb.com. 20 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "Former Church of Pentecost Chairman Apostle Ntumy passes away". GhanaWeb. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "Don't beat war drums - Ntumy". MyJoyOnline.com. 16 March 2008. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "Ghana deserves Jubilee celebrations - Apostle Ntumy". MyJoyOnline.com. 4 February 2007. Retrieved 5 August 2020.