The Church of Pentecost has described its late former Chairman as someone whose “commitment to the things of God was unparalleled.”
This comes in a statement from the Church announcing the demise of the fourth Chairman of the second most populous church in the country Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
“It is with deep sorrow that I announce the news of the passing of our beloved former Chairman, Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy (Rtd). Apostle Dr Ntumy peacefully went to be with the Lord in the early hours of today, 27th December 2023,” the release noted.
The statement signed and issued by General Secretary of the Church, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi said Apostle Ntumy’s “contributions to our church and community were significant. He left an indelible mark on everyone who had the good fortune of crossing paths with him. We are deeply indebted to him for his selfless service, leadership, and tireless dedication to spreading God’s Word.”
He asked for the church to pray for the family who are grieving the former leader of the church worldwide.
“In the spirit of compassion and empathy, I kindly appeal for the utmost respect for the privacy of the family as they endure this great loss,” he added.
About Apostle Ntumy
Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy (22 September 1958 – 27 December 2023) was a Ghanaian Pentecostal televangelist, an Apostle and the fourth Chairman of the CoP from 1998 to 2008.
Michael Ntumy was a teacher in Yendi in the 1980s 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 for 2 terms (10 years), he handed over to Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah.
He is known to have survived many challenges which include being held hostage in rebel territory (Liberian Civil War-1990’s), and attacks on his life ranging from physical assaults to poisoning and paralysis leading to his confinement to a wheelchair.
He served the church in Liberia and Ivory Coast.
