By Gladys Abakah , GNA
Ketan (W/R), Nov. 02, GNA – An elaborate retirement service has been held for Reverend Paul Kenneth Abbew, Head Pastor of the Ketan Glory and Power Centre of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, after over three decades of fruitful ministry.
The ceremony was held on Saturday, October 31, at the Ketan Word Miracle Centre of the Assemblies of God Church and brought together the Regional Superintendent, pastors and their spouses from the South Western Region, pastors from sister churches within the district and beyond, and traditional and political leaders.
Rev Abbew, who graduated from the church’s Southern Ghana Bible Institute at Saltpond in November 1990, was posted to Sefwi Oseikojokrom on February 4, 1991, and later to Kweikuma Assemblies of God on November 8, 1998, where he diligently and faithfully served until his retirement.
According to his profile, he was the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (G.P.C.C) Zonal Secretary, Sefwi Oseikojokrom from 1993 to 1997, G.P.C.C Zonal Chairman, Kweikuma from 2025 to 2026, Sekondi District Youth Representative from 2000 to 2004 and Sekondi District Secretary from 2005 to 2013.
He was also Regional Treasurer, South Western Region from 2015 to 2022 and Student Union Treasurer, Kumasi Campus from 2006 to 2008. He served both ministers and the congregation faithfully in the fear of God in all the offices held.
Rev Abbew, who hailed from Moree in the Central Region, was described by the church as a bible teacher and preacher extraordinaire who fervently fed members with the word of God, encouraged and mentored youth development and built a formidable generation of youth in the church.
“You are a visionary and transformational leader who transformed the church, planted a new church at Mampong and assisted many pastors to pursue pastoral education at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary at Saltpond,” the church said of him.
His wife, Mrs Mercy Abbew, was also described as a good mother to many, a woman full of goodness, love and unwavering support.
Reverend Emmanuel Yankson-Rhule, a retired minister, in a sermon on thanksgiving, said there was the need for every individual to reflect on the past by giving thanks to God Almighty for all His benefits and graciousness.
He congratulated Rev Abbew and prayed that he would find fulfilment and eternal happiness in his time of rest after fruitful ministry in the Lord’s vineyard.
Rev Abbew was presented with a brand new Toyota Highlander, an undisclosed sum of money, citations and other gifts from the church and individuals who graced the occasion.
GNA
Edited by Justin Hilda Paaga /Kenneth Odeng Adade