Michael Kwabena Ntumy Explained

Michael Kwabena Ntumy
Birth Date:	22 September 1958
Birth Place:	Dadieso, Oti Region, Ghana
Death Place:	Germany
Religion:	Christianity
Spouse:	Martha Ntumy
Apostle Doctor
Children:	6
Church:	The Church of Pentecost

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]

Biography

Michael 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

• 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

• The Church of Pentecost
• Pentecost University College
• Ghana Peace Council

External links

• Church's website

Notes and References

1. Web site: 23 April 2018. Apostle Ntumy’s tribute to retiring Pentecost Chair, Opoku Onyinah. 5 August 2020. Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. en-US.
2. Book: Ntumy . Michael Kwabena . Coming with Fire: Autobiography of Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy . 2005 . Advocate Publishing . 37 . 27 December 2023.
3. Web site: 3 August 2006. Apostle Ntumy attacked by unknown assailants. 5 August 2020. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
4. Web site: 9 April 2020. God is definitely up to something. 5 August 2020. MyJoyOnline.com. en-US.
5. Web site: WHAT A LIFE! atta-sonno.com. 5 August 2020. en-US.
6. Web site: 20 August 2017. Apostle Dr Michael Ntumy: A pastor's 8-year journey into paralysis. 5 August 2020. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
7. News: Former Church of Pentecost Chairman Apostle Ntumy passes away . 27 December 2023 . GhanaWeb . 27 December 2023.
8. Web site: 16 March 2008. Don't beat war drums - Ntumy. 5 August 2020. MyJoyOnline.com. en-US.
9. Web site: 4 February 2007. Ghana deserves Jubilee celebrations - Apostle Ntumy. 5 August 2020. MyJoyOnline.com. en-US.