Our History
thousands today!
The Founder
The founder, Prophet J. O. Amissah, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, received the name Believers Church and added Ghana to signify its origin in the country.
The Beginning (1929)
In 1929, the Ghana Believers Church began at the palace of Nana Anam, the then Chief of Agona Odoben, as a small prayer group that later developed into a fully established church. The founder, Prophet J. O. Amissah, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, received the name Believers Church and added Ghana to signify its origin in the country.
Sacred Grounds
Since then, Ebenezer Hill—popularly known as “The Camp”—has become the church’s sacred grounds. At the start of every year, all branches embark on a pilgrimage to this site for the annual “Peaceful Year Convention.”
Nsram - Place of Prayer
Prophet J. O. Amissah also established a sacred place called Nsram, which remains dedicated to fasting and prayer to this day. It was here that he often retreated for deep prayer, meditation, and communion with God, receiving divine revelations.
Growth and Expansion
The first branch of the church was in Agona Odoben, which continues to serve as the headquarters.
Today, the Ghana Believers Church—originally a spiritual movement and now gradually embracing a charismatic expression—has grown to twenty-four (24) branches across six (6) districts, with Agona Odoben as the headquarters.
Over Nine Decades of Faith
Over more than nine decades, the church has expanded from its single founding branch to a network of twenty-four branches spread across the nation, with an active membership of over three thousand.
