Ghanaian gospel artist Isaiah Kwadwo ‘Great’ Ampong has recently been ordained as a reverend minister.
The ordination ceremony took place on Sunday, June 17, 2024, during his visit to Divine Word Ministries International in the USA.
The ordination was officiated by Archbishop Kofi Adonteng Boateng, the leader of Divine Word Ministries International. Archbishop Boateng emphasized that Ampong’s ordination was in recognition of his extensive work as a gospel advocate through his music, which has had a significant impact on many.
As part of the ordination process, Great Ampong was required to seek forgiveness from the Lord and those he had wronged over the years, including addressing his longstanding feud with highlife legend Daddy Lumba.
Ampong expressed regret for any actions during their conflict that may have caused offense. “The human heart acts differently in times of anger. What he did to me, which I was not happy about—if I went below the belt and said something that offended him—I pray that God forgives me and forgives him as well,” Ampong stated.
He further added, “Whatever he also did to me, for which I held pain from 2015 to today, I stand before Archbishop Adonteng Boateng and forgive; I am letting go in the name of God.” This public declaration of forgiveness marked a significant step in healing old wounds and moving forward with a clear conscience.
Ampong also took the opportunity to apologize to anyone else he might have offended over the years, demonstrating his commitment to living a life of integrity and reconciliation.
During the ordination ceremony, Archbishop Kofi Adonteng Boateng offered a heartfelt prayer for Ampong, asking for divine blessings and the expansion of his ministry. “As I place my hands on you, I put a new cloth of God, the grace of God, on you. Grace has fallen on you, power has been bestowed upon you, and even your enemies will come to love you. Your music is going to be renewed and will travel across the world,” the Archbishop prayed.
To officially mark this significant milestone, Great Ampong was robed with a pastoral garment, symbolizing his new role and responsibilities as a reverend minister.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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