Rev Theopilus Odamtten
Ghana has been selected to host the 2018 edition of the International Youth Convention of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI).
Rev Theophilus Tei Odamtten, the Anglican Diocese of Cape Coast, made this known recently, saying this year’s convention dubbed, ‘The African Youth Festival,’ is the first of its kind to be held on the African continent.
According to him, the event is expected to take place from 20-24 August 2018 at the University of Cape Coast in the Central Region.
He disclosed that “we are expecting about 200 youth mainly from other African countries to join an estimated 800 Ghanaian youth and students from FGBMFI Chapters, churches and para-church organizations. Also expected are international delegates from Latin America and other continents.”
The objectives of the festival, he said, are to equip the next generation of global leaders with the right skills for the 21st Century, create a platform for greater unity among emerging leaders of FGBMFI and other young Christians on the continent and empower the youth to lead spirit-filled lives and grow spiritually, among others.
He explained that the decision to hold the event in Ghana was taken by the fellowship’s International Office at the 2017 Convention in recognition of the special spiritual standing of Ghana in the fellowship.
Cape Coast, he said, was advisedly chosen due to its long history as the cradle of education in Ghana, adding that “we, at Ghana fellowship, see this as a great opportunity to showcase Ghana’s historic and eco-tourism attractions which Cape Coast abounds.”
The man of God pointed out that “the programme for the event has, therefore, been so designed that delegates will make time off to visit two of UNESCO’s heritage sites, namely the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, the Kakum National Park and have fun at the beaches.”
The Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International is the world’s largest Christian organization for businessmen.
It helps thousands of members, both male and female to network – including Presbyterians Methodists, Anglicans, Catholics, Pentecostals and Charismatics, in more than 162 nations through more than 7,000 local chapters.
The Ghana branch was first launched in February 1977 but formally incorporated in October 1984.
Its main mission is to reach out to men in all nations for Christ Jesus; call men back to God, help believers to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and grow spiritually and promote unity among Christians.
By Melvin Tarlue