Lawrence Tetteh Explained

Type:priest
Honorific Prefix:Reverend
Lawrence Tetteh
President, Worldwide Miracle Outreach
Birth Place:Jamestown, Accra, Ghana
Religion:Evangelical Christianity
Spouse:Barbara Tetteh
Children:David Tetteh & Emmanuel Prince Tetteh

Lawrence Nene Kofi Tetteh (born 15 May 1964), also known as Reverend Canon Dr Lawrence Tetteh, is a Ghanaian televangelist, philanthropist, and Chaplain of the Ghana Christian Council of the UK and Ireland.[1] He is an author, international economist, lecturer, and founding President of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, headquartered in London, United Kingdom.[2] [3] [4]

Early life and education

Lawrence Nene Kofi Tetteh was born in Jamestown, Accra, to Sampson Kwadjo Tetteh of Dodowa and Juliana Norchoe Tetteh of Osu in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. He pursued his education at the Corvinus University of Budapest of Economics Sciences in Hungary and the London School of Economics (LSE) in the United Kingdom. While working towards his PhD in international relations at Corvinus, he was ordained as a Reverend Minister by Dr. T. L. Osborn and Archbishop Benson Idahosa in the United Kingdom.[5]

Personal life

Tetteh is married to Barbara Tetteh, an ordained minister, administrator, and social scientist.[6] [7] He has seven siblings, namely Alex Tetteh, Prince John Tetteh, Lady Gifty Dede Tetteh, Ebenezer Tetteh, Victoria Tetteh Ackah, Princess Tetteh Cudjoe, and Michelle Grace Tetteh Caesar.

Career

Tetteh was ordained a Reverend Minister by Dr. T. L. Osborn and Archbishop Benson Idahosa, establishing the Worldwide Miracle Outreach. He is an author of books such as Dangers of Offence, Count your Blessings, and Benefits of the Anointing. He serves as a televangelist, philanthropist, public speaker, and hosts the Miracle Touch TV programme globally.[8] [9] He also holds visiting lecturer positions in Economics and International Relations at various universities.

Tetteh has collaborated with prominent ministers such as Oral Roberts, Richard Roberts, T. L. Osborn, Kenneth E. Hagin, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Morris Cerullo, Archbishop Benson Idahosa, Benny Hinn, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, Dr. Richard Shakarian, and others.[10] He engages in ecumenical relationships, working with various mainstream and Pentecostal churches like Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Apostolic, and Assemblies of God to spread the gospel in Ghana and around the world.[11]

He delivered the keynote address at the first National crusade of the Methodist Church Ghana in 2002, held at the Independence Square in Accra. He also organized the Asanteman for Christ Crusade alongside Dr. Richard Roberts of the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association at the Kumasi sports stadium, with Otumfour Osei Tutu II, the king of the Ashanti Kingdom, as the special guest of honor.[12] [13]

He has been a speaker at the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (FGBMFI), serving as the main speaker for the world conventions in Florida, U.S. in 2008 and in Yerevan, Armenia in 2013.[14]

He has also been the main speaker for significant crusades organized by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and The Anglican Church, held at the Independence Square Accra.[15] [16]

In 2017, Tetteh was inducted as an Honorary Canon by the Anglican Church, under the leadership of Archbishop Daniel Sarfo, Primate of the Church of the Province of West Africa.[17]

Philanthropic work

Tetteh has engaged in philanthropic activities, including gifting a taxi driver who returned a substantial amount of money with a new car. He has also shown concern for issues such as herbal medicine in Ghana and the misuse of prophecies by some religious leaders.[18] [19]

Controversial statements

Tetteh has made statements on various subjects, including his view on the spirituality of all-night vigil services, which sparked controversy. He clarified that he was critical of the excesses associated with such services, rather than their spirituality.[20] [21]

Tetteh has also commented on religious leaders practicing what they preach and voiced his opinion on herbal medicine, stating that it is not inherently fetish. He has shared thoughts on various matters, including the misuse of prophecies and taking advantage of tragic events for profit.[22]

In 2018, he called on the Prince of Wales, who was the head of the Commonwealth at the time, to use his office to grant amnesty to law-abiding Ghanaian citizens without regular stay in the United Kingdom.[23]

Awards and recognition

Tetteh's contributions have been recognized through several awards and honors, including:

Books

Lawrence Tetteh is the author of several books, including:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About – Dr. Lawrence Tetteh Bookstore . 2022-11-21 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Rawlings congratulates Rev. Lawrence Tetteh . 3 November 2022 . Graphic Online . en-gb.
  3. Web site: 8 September 2017 . Lawrence Tetteh to be installed Canon of the Anglican Church . 3 November 2022 . GhanaWeb . en.
  4. Web site: 'There is no spirituality attached to all-night services; I have stopped it in my church' – Rev. Lawrence Tetteh . 3 November 2022 . Modern Ghana . en.
  5. Web site: GNA . 2022-09-13 . Queen Elizabeth brought hope alive-Lawrence Tetteh . 2022-11-03 . Ghana News Agency . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2022-09-10 . Rev. Lawrence Tetteh eulogises Queen Elizabeth II . 2022-11-04 . GhanaWeb . en.
  7. Web site: Kumah Prince Michael . I almost divorced my wife when she called me a 'Village King' Dr. Lawrence Tetteh shares . 26 March 2021 . 2022-11-05 . Modern Ghana . en.
  8. Web site: 23 July 2008 . Orlando Convention of FGBMFI 2008 . 2022-11-03 . GhanaWeb . en.
  9. Web site: 2022-08-25 . All-nights services have no spirituality – Lawrence Tetteh digs into history . 2022-11-03 . GhanaWeb . en.
  10. Web site: Lessen burden on one another at Christmas - Clergy admonishes citizens . 2023-01-02 . Graphic Online . en-gb.
  11. Web site: Dr Lawrence Tetteh - an Ambassador for Christ . 2023-01-02 . Graphic Online . en-gb.
  12. Web site: 5 December 2002 . Vice President Ordained . 2022-11-03 . GhanaWeb . en.
  13. Web site: 2014-05-15 . Church and tradition should join hands- Dr. Richard Roberts . 2022-11-03 . GhanaWeb . en.
  14. Web site: April 5, 2011 . Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International celebrates 20th anniversary . 2022-11-05 . GhanaWeb . en.
  15. Web site: Ghana News . Lawrence Tetteh's 3-day Crusade Slated For 26th October News Ghana . 2022-12-17 . newsghana.com.gh . en-US.
  16. Web site: God will give Ghana a President - Dr Lawrence Tetteh . 2022-12-17 . BusinessGhana.
  17. Web site: Rawlings congratulates Rev. Lawrence Tetteh . 2022-12-17 . Graphic Online . en-gb.
  18. Web site: Mensa . Eddie . Reporter . Senior . 2022-05-12 . Honest Taxi Driver Gets Brand New Car From Dr. Lawrence Tetteh After Returning Missing Ghc 8,400 To Owner . 2022-12-17 . GhanaCelebrities.Com . en-US.
  19. Web site: 2022-11-26 . Herbal medicine is not fetish - Dr. Lawrence Tetteh . 2022-12-17 . GhanaWeb . en.
  20. Web site: What Lawrence Tetteh said about 'all-night' service and his clarification (VIDEO) . 2022-12-17 . Graphic Online . en-gb.
  21. Web site: GNA . 2022-08-26 . I believe in the spirituality of all-nights — Dr Lawrence Tetteh . 2022-12-17 . Ghana News Agency . en-US.
  22. Web site: Dr Lawrence Tetteh advises religious leaders to practice what they preach News Ghana . 2022-12-17 . newsghana.com.gh . en-US.
  23. Web site: 2018-11-06 . Grant amnesty to Ghanaians in the UK – Dr Lawrence Tetteh . 2022-12-17 . GhanaWeb . en.
  24. Web site: Anglican Church to Confer on Lawrence Tetteh a Canon Title . News Ghana . 2022-11-03 . en-US.
  25. Web site: 2017-09-23 . We've abandoned the principles of peace - UN Peace Ambassador . 2022-11-05 . GhanaWeb . en.
  26. Web site: 2022-03-31 . Hungarian president honors Lawrence Tetteh . 2022-11-03 . GhanaWeb . en.
  27. Web site: Hungarian President honours Dr Lawrence Tetteh . 2023-08-17 . www.myjoyonline.com . en.
  28. Web site: Quaye . Samuel . Methodist Church Ghana inducts Dr Lawrence Tetteh as National Patron of Boys' Brigade . 2022-11-05 . www.gna.org.gh . en.
  29. Web site: 2021-11-05 . Lawrence Tetteh Inducted As Patron For National Brigade . 2022-11-05 . DailyGuide Network . en-US.
  30. Web site: IGP, CoP Chairman, Lawrence Tetteh, others honoured . 2022-12-17 . Graphic Online . en-gb.
  31. Web site: 2021-09-14 . Hungarian government honours Dr Lawrence Tetteh . 2022-12-17 . GhanaWeb . en.

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