Greater Works. Influencing the destinies of individuals, families and nations
The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) is a charismatic church with a stated mission of raising leaders, shaping vision and influencing society through Christ.
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For the 32 years of its existence, the church has developed a range of annual events such as Greater Works, Destiny Summit and Crossover.
GREATER WORKS CONFERENCE is ICGC's flagship event. For three decades, it has grown to become an important converging point for people seeking spiritual renewal and personal transformation. Events at the conference would typically entail music, dance, praise and worship and the preaching of God's word.
The beginnings of the Greater Works Conference can be traced back to the various camp meetings organised by the church right from the mid-1980’s when the church was growing and getting established.
Greater Works was officially instituted in 1987 at Baden Powell Hall with an attendance of about 2000. The conference as always had both local and international speakers ministering the word of God. Every year, the conference is held in the final week of July and is the climax of the ‘spiritual emphasis month’ of the church. During this period, members of ICGC worldwide fast for thirty days, pray and seek the face of God for strength, provision and His guidance for the rest of the year.
The Conference in brief
Greater Works features morning and evening sessions over five-day period. By the grace of God, the conference has come of age in patronage and influence and this year for the first time, evening sessions will be held at the Independence Square. The morning sessions will still be held at Christ Temple at Abossey Okai. It is anticipated that attendance at the conference this year will be greater than has ever been recorded.
Dr and Mrs Otabil at a Greater Works Service.
Over the past few years, delegations from Côte D'Ivoire and other francophone countries have become a constant feature at the conference. They come eager to hear the word of God preached and to experience the power of the Holy Spirit.
Speakers
Over the years, God has brought the congregation a relevant word to take His people at Greater Works, to the next level of their lives.
Seasoned and respected men of God have shared the responsibility of giving counsel and direction to the thousands in attendance, complementing each other’s effort with the quality and uniqueness.
The speakers for this year’s edition, regulars for some years now, are profiled below:
Dr Mensa Otabil is the host of the Greater Works conference. He is a respected Christian statesman, a beloved pastor, an educator, an entrepreneur, and a motivational speaker. He is the founder and General Overseer of the ICGC with a network of hundreds of branches in Africa, Europe, North America and Australia. He serves as the Senior Pastor of Christ Temple. His passion and commitment is clearly seen in his efforts over the years to uplift people, particularly Africans, through the messages he preaches.
Dr Otabil is a man of many parts serving not only as a pastor, but also as chancellor of Ghana’s premier private university – Central University. He presents the much-loved inspirational radio and television broadcast – The Living Word. Out of a clear recognition for his work over the years he was twice consecutively adjudged the most influential person in Ghana.
Bishop Tudor Bismark is Africa's apostolic voice to the nations known for his drive and passion for the preaching of the gospel. Bishop Bismark has served as a mentor to church leaders and ministries from all over the world.
Bishop Tudor Bismark
He and his wife, Pastor Chichi Bismark, serve as senior pastors of New Life Covenant Church in Harare, Zimbabwe. Bishop Bismark also serves as the Chairman of the Council of African Apostles, a wholly African initiative to bring the key apostolic voices of the African church to bear on unique African issues.
Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo is the Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) in London.
He is a strong advocate and a voice in the Pentecostal Christian community in the United Kingdom. He is a constant feature on God Channel TV, TBN, Daystar and various TV networks.
Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo
Pastor Ashimolowo serves on the board of Premier Radio station, which is UK’s premier Christian station. He is a motivational speaker, author and a successful businessman.
Dr Mike Okonkwo is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), a versatile man of God with over 30 years of dedicated service to the Lord.
He passionately preaches, the Word of God with power to a multicultural and diverse audience. He is an apostle to this generation, whose life has impacted millions around the world.
A father to many, and a pastor of many pastors across the globe, Dr Mike Okonkwo is also a dynamic conference speaker, crusade evangelist, author, television and radio host, a strong and respected voice in Nigeria and an advocate of balanced Christianity.