Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Ministry And Professional Experience
Church Leadership Experience
Professional Memberships
Hobbies and Interests
Ministerial Credentials
Academic Honors
References
Timeline
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Ernest Kusi Boakye

Ernest Kusi Boakye

Berrien Springs,USA

Summary

Dedicated minister with extensive experience in biblical preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. Focused on nurturing church growth through compassionate leadership, youth mentoring, and administrative support, while fostering unity within the congregation and advancing the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Church Elder

Michiana Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church
Niles, USA
01.2025 - Current

Youth Leader

Michiana Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church
Niles, USA
01.2025 - Current

Chaplain & Teacher

Seventh-day Adventist Senior High School
Agona, Ghana
10.2014 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw spiritual life on campus, providing pastoral care that fostered community among students and staff.
  • Taught Integrated Science and contributed to student development both academically and spiritually.

District Pastor (Interim)

Seventh-day Adventist Church
Agona South District, Ghana
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Led district churches during interim by guiding worship services and coordinating community activities to enhance congregational unity.
  • Preached, visited members, coordinated church programs, and supported local church administration.

Teacher

Presbyterian Senior High School
Asante Akyem Bompata, Ghana
10.2008 - 09.2014
  • Taught Integrated Science while mentoring students to enhance academic and personal growth.

Teacher (National Service)

Nana Kwaku Boateng J.H.S. “A,”
, Ghana
10.2007 - 08.2008
  • Instructed students in agriculture science concepts, fostering understanding and application of sustainable practices.

Personal Ministries Director

Ghana National Association of Adventist Students (GNAAS)
, Ghana
01.2007 - 12.2007

Zonal Coordinator

GNAAS
, Ghana
01.2006 - 12.2006

Teacher

7th Day Pentecostal International J.H.S.
, Ghana
09.2002 - 08.2003
  • Delivered engaging mathematics and science lessons to enhance student understanding and curiosity.

Student Chaplain & Assistant School Prefect

S.D.A. Secondary School
Agona-Ashanti, Ghana
06.2001 - 07.2002

Education

Master of Divinity - Chaplaincy Concentration

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan
08-2025

Clinical Pastoral Education, Unit 1 - Chaplaincy

The Institute For Clinical Pastoral Training
Orlando Florida.
04-2025

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Valley View University
Kumasi, Ghana
07-2019

Postgraduate Diploma - Pastoral Ministry

Valley View University
Oyibi, Accra, Ghana
11-2013

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Technology

University For Development Studies
Nyankpala, Ghana
12-2008

SSSCE Certificate -

S.D.A. Secondary School
Agona-Ashanti, Ghana
08-2002

Skills

  • Biblical preaching and teaching
  • Pastoral care and visitation
  • Youth mentoring and counseling
  • Church leadership and administration
  • Discipleship and spiritual nurture
  • Public speaking and communication
  • Active listening skills
  • Conflict resolution and member support
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/02/82
  • Nationality: Ghanaian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Christian (Seventh-day Adventist)
  • Place of Birth: Agona-Ashanti, Ghana

Ministry And Professional Experience

  • Chaplain & Teacher, Seventh-day Adventist Senior High School, Agona, Ghana, 10/01/14, 12/01/21, Oversaw the spiritual life of the campus, providing pastoral care to students and staff., Organized worship services, weeks of prayer, and other spiritual enrichment programs., Offered biblical counseling and emotional support to students., Taught Integrated Science and contributed to student development both academically and spiritually.
  • District Pastor (Interim), Seventh-day Adventist Church, Agona South District, 01/01/15, 12/31/15, Provided interim pastoral leadership for district churches., Preached, visited members, coordinated church programs, and supported local church administration., Strengthened member engagement and spiritual nurture during the transition period.
  • Teacher, Presbyterian Senior High School, Asante Akyem Bompata, Ghana, 10/01/08, 09/30/14, Taught Integrated Science and mentored students academically and personally., Provided counseling and guidance to students., Participated in school leadership and student development initiatives.

Church Leadership Experience

  • Church Elder, Michiana Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church, Niles, MI, 01/01/25, Present
  • Youth Leader, Michiana Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church, Niles, MI, 01/01/25, Present
  • Chaplain, Seventh-day Adventist Senior High School, Agona, Ghana, 01/01/14, 12/31/21
  • Personal Ministries Director, Ghana National Association of Adventist Students (GNAAS), Nyankpala, Ghana, 01/01/07, 12/31/07
  • Zonal Coordinator, GNAAS, North Ghana Mission Zone, 01/01/06, 12/31/06
  • Student Chaplain & Assistant School Prefect, S.D.A. Secondary School, Agona-Ashanti, Ghana, 01/01/01, 12/31/02

Professional Memberships

  • Preaching Club—Andrews University, 01/01/23, 12/31/25
  • Bible Society of Ghana, 01/01/21, Present
  • Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), 01/01/09, 12/31/21
  • Ghana Association of Science Teachers (GAST), 01/01/09, 12/31/21

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading theological articles
  • Self-development books
  • Watching documentary films
  • Listening to gospel music

Ministerial Credentials

Ordained to the Gospel Ministry, 09/14/19

Academic Honors

Theta Alpha Kappa (ΘΑΚ), National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Andrews University, 05/01/24

References

  • Pastor Derick Adu Asare, PhD., Church Pastor, Washington Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church, 6080 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD, 21045, +1 (614) 596-0820, derick.adu@ccosda.org
  • Prof. Daniel K. Bediako, PhD, Associate Director, Biblical Research Institute, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, +1 (240) 946-1787
  • Williams Kwasi Peprah, PhD, Associate Professor of Finance, School of Business Administration, Andrews University, +1 (269) 861-4446, peprah@andrews.edu
  • Ranko Stefanovic, PhD, Professor of New Testament, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Andrews University, +1 (269) 471-3245, ranko@andrews.edu
  • Pastor Dennis Elisha Akawobsa, Church Pastor, Michiana Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church, +1 (269) 363-9644, akawobsa@gmail.com

Timeline

Church Elder

Michiana Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church
01.2025 - Current

Youth Leader

Michiana Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church
01.2025 - Current

District Pastor (Interim)

Seventh-day Adventist Church
01.2015 - 05.2015

Chaplain & Teacher

Seventh-day Adventist Senior High School
10.2014 - 12.2021

Teacher

Presbyterian Senior High School
10.2008 - 09.2014

Teacher (National Service)

Nana Kwaku Boateng J.H.S. “A,”
10.2007 - 08.2008

Personal Ministries Director

Ghana National Association of Adventist Students (GNAAS)
01.2007 - 12.2007

Zonal Coordinator

GNAAS
01.2006 - 12.2006

Teacher

7th Day Pentecostal International J.H.S.
09.2002 - 08.2003

Student Chaplain & Assistant School Prefect

S.D.A. Secondary School
06.2001 - 07.2002

Master of Divinity - Chaplaincy Concentration

Andrews University

Clinical Pastoral Education, Unit 1 - Chaplaincy

The Institute For Clinical Pastoral Training

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Valley View University

Postgraduate Diploma - Pastoral Ministry

Valley View University

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Technology

University For Development Studies

SSSCE Certificate -

S.D.A. Secondary School
Ernest Kusi Boakye