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William Ofosu-Addo

New York,NY

Summary

An ordained minister of the Gospel with extensive experience in congregational administration, a specialist in pastoral leadership, Evangelism and Church Growth. Highly experience in growing congregations, over 15 years in top management roles, 15 years as a seminary educator, and 20 years experience in International mission.

To strengthen the mission drive, a non profit organization, known as Leaders with a Mission LWAM), is established to develop and empower the youth with knowledge and skills for life and social transformation. LWAM creates opportunities to educate, informs, resources and inspire young leaders to lead like Jesus

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

MINISTER

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA IN NEW YORK
01.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced congregation engagement by delivering thought-provoking sermons and incorporating multimedia presentations.
  • Strengthened community outreach programs by collaborating with local organizations to provide support for underserved populations.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive pastoral care plans, ensuring the spiritual growth and well-being of congregation members.
  • Fostered a welcoming atmosphere within the church, leading to increased attendance and active participation in worship services.
  • Provided compassionate counseling services for individuals dealing with personal crises or seeking spiritual guidance.
  • Managed church finances responsibly, utilizing resources effectively to support ongoing ministries and projects.
  • Mentored junior ministers, providing guidance on sermon development, pastoral care techniques, and community outreach strategies.
  • Initiated interfaith dialogue events, promoting understanding and cooperation among diverse religious groups within the community.

CHAIRPERSON

Brong-Ahfo Ppresbytery
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Developed strategic plans for organizational growth, resulting in increased revenue and expanded services.
  • Mentored executive team members to strengthen leadership skills and improve decision-making processes.
  • Oversaw fundraising efforts, leading to greater financial stability and resources for the organization.
  • Promoted organizational transparency by implementing clear reporting structures and open communication channels.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, minimizing negative impact on the organization''s reputation.
  • Led performance evaluation processes for senior executives, driving continuous improvement in leadership capabilities.
  • Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving employee satisfaction rates within the organization.
  • Established strong working relationships with government agencies and other organizations to support advocacy efforts.
  • Reviewed budgets regularly to ensure financial stability of the organization while making necessary adjustments.
  • Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results.
  • Recruited, developed and retained excellent faculty to meet organizational goals.

DIRECTOR

RAMSEYER TRAINING CENTRE, ABETIFI
01.2014 - 01.2016


  • Improved the curriculum of training to meet contemporary demand of church and society
  • Initiated and secured accreditation for Certificate in Ministry program through affiliation with Trinity Theological Seminary
  • Facilitated the establishment of a printing press for the school
  • Gave the Director’s residence and other staff accommodation a facelift through expansion and renovation
  • Initiated off campus program in selected communities for RTC Certificate program
  • Facilitated the construction of two summer huts for the school
  • Negotiated a peaceful transfer of RTC administrative structures from Presbyterian University college back to RTC without acrimony which have characterized discussion previously
  • Furnished staff offices with the necessary administrative logistics to facilitate infrastructural inspection for accreditation
  • Facilitated the construction of two summer huts for the school
  • Added two vehicles to meet the transport needs of RTC: a duty vehicle for the
  • Director and a saloon car donated by a philanthropist through the Headquarters to the school
  • Improved the beauty of RTC campus demolishing of some old structures for new ones, organized layout and improved horticultural practices
  • Installed internet facilities for administration and students’ use
  • Improved electrical energy of school by increasing the face of supply
  • Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
  • Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.

NATIONAL DIRECTOR

Mission and Evangelism Department, Presbyterian Church Hqts, Accra
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Awoken Evangelistic consciousness in the church and drew church's attention to its abysmal performance in evangelism and church growth
  • Mobilized all prayer centers of the church into a prayer force to strengthen the prayer capacity of the church
  • Strengthen and heighten NUPSG (National Union of Presbyterian Students of Ghana) as a major evangelistic wing of the church and mobilized support for their annual P-SICE (Presbyterian Students in Church Evangelism) program
  • Facilitated the establishment of a church in Lomé, Togo as an outpost of the PCG
  • Facilitated the production of Evangelistic materials like Steps to Salvation, Operation Philip, Church Planting Guide, Share the Life, Rooted in Christ
  • Compiled Evangelistic week brochures into a reference book title Strategic Evangelism, compiled the Evangelistic Consultations into Consultation manual, and notes of School of Evangelism into study books of the school.
  • Led the establishment of two overseas presbyteries: North America/Australia Presbytery and Europe presbytery
  • Facilitated the establishment of Channel of Hope studio for the church
  • Secured the support of 10 Evangelistic vans and three saloon cars for the church use
  • Introduced In His Presence, a prayer program for leadership spiritual empowerment

ASSOCIATE MINISTER

Adabraka Official Town Congregation, Accra
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Assisted the District Minister with administrative and ministerial roles
  • Coordinated the church's School of Ministry program, a major capacity training program of the church
  • Chaired and coordinated the church's evangelistic and prayer program of the Church
  • Preached the sermons regularly and superintended over the church's revival services
  • Supported the development of the church's curriculum with staff of school
  • Administer the eucharist on Communion services
  • Visited and prayed with the sick occasionally

Mission & Evangelim Director

Akuapem Presbytery
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Coordinated all Evangelism works in Akuapem Presbytery
  • Trained and guided District Evangelism Directors and Committees
  • Organized Prayer Conferences for Presbytery
  • Planned Evangelism strategies to guide Districts Evangelism activities
  • Compiled Evangelism Report for Presbytery and General Assembly office. Both Situational & Annual Reports
  • Advised Presbytery Council on Evangelism strategies to adopt and use by the Presbytery

DISTRICT MINISTER

Presbyterian church of Ghana, Nsawam
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Enhanced congregation engagement by delivering thought-provoking sermons and incorporating multimedia presentations.
  • Strengthened community outreach programs by collaborating with local organizations to provide support for underserved populations.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive pastoral care plans, ensuring the spiritual growth and well-being of congregation members.
  • Fostered a welcoming atmosphere within the church, leading to increased attendance and active participation in worship services.
  • Created a District Office, with full administrative set up
  • Created 2 Sub-Districts to nurture them into full districts, Djankrom and Adoagyiri
  • Opened three Congregations: Cannery Quarters, Mamakrom and Kuntunse Trinity
  • Celebrated 120 Anniversary for Nsawam Presbyterian 1st Basic School in Nsawam
  • Established a Computer Centre for Presbyterian Junior High School
  • Laid the foundation for School Library, Offices and a Computer Center
  • facilitated the demolishing of Emmanuel Congregation Chapel & reconstructed it within a year –the church was expanded double its former size and the entire block was tiled beautifully.
  • Identified, encouraged and prepared 8 persons for ministerial training, who are all currently ministers of the PCG
  • With the district support we sponsored 10 caretakers to catechist training
  • Moved the Session hall from the manse and created a new one, well-furnished, at the basement of the Millennium block under construction
  • Moved the District office from the manse and established a new one, which was well-furnished at the Obeng Hall
  • Renovated all three Mission Houses of the church: these include the Minister’s residence, 2nd Ministers Manse and Catechist House
  • Established an Internet Café for the Church
  • Purchase a Vehicle to facilitate work in the District
  • Introduced an “Ideal lady” pageant, as means of inculcating chastity among the youth. It was a novelty, which was well embraced by the entire Nsawam community.

Prince of Peace

Zongo Junction, Adabraka Official Town District
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Bridged the Gap between youth and church leaders (resolved the impasse between youth and leaders)
  • Church growth increased by 20%
  • Ensured 70% of members could recite 20 memory verses
  • Initiated and processed all paper work for the establishment of church school on church compound.
  • Started place of convenience for church
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, demonstrating dedication and commitment to meeting church goals.
  • Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying areas of waste and suggesting improvements for resource allocation.

Student Minister

Calvary PCG, Macarthy Hill & Redemption PCG, New Gbawe
01.2001 - 01.2002

Attached to Calvary PCG, Macarthy Hill & Redemption PCG, New Gbawe

  • Helped tarred the Road Leading to Malam Chapel
  • Helped the congregation to establish a Day Care school
  • Led the church to established 2 Preaching Posts: Bank Quarters & Top Base
  • Improved the finances of the church through tithing by 60%
  • Resolved long standing conflict between Youth and church leadership
  • Strengthened the Prayer & Evangelistic Team
  • Introduced 20 Memory Verses which could be recited by 70% of members
  • Generated money through internal contributions for the roofing of Redemption church building

YOUTH PASTOR

Brong Ahafo Ppresbytery
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Mobilized B/A Youth into a formidable force, which was declared one of the best organized youth in the PCG
  • Mobilized funds to purchase a bus to facilitate coordinating work
  • Created a Youth Office with well-furnished office equipment at Odomase
  • Initiated and led the production of B/A Youth Magazine, “In His image”
  • Helped the Youth acquire their own camp catering materials for cooking and dining services

MINISTER

ODOMASE – Brong Ahafo Presbytery
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Strengthened the spiritual life of the church through prayer and teachings
  • Instituted Prayer Dinner – 5pm. -6pm. Daily prayers throughout my 3 years stay for spiritual empowerment
  • Taught Memory Verses and 80% of congregants could recite 30 memory verses
  • Increased the church membership by 50%
  • Opened 3 New stations, and Odomase congregations elevated to Sub-District
  • Roofed the church Building which was started 50 years earlier and made it available for use
  • Led the church to purchase 2 Taxis: run to generate money for the church
  • Led the church to acquired 5 Acres plot of land for Agriculture purposes. Planted Tick Trees to hedge the entire boundaries of the plot
  • Established a Nursery School for the congregation

Teacher

Nsakye Junior Secondary School
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Taught General Science and Agricultural Science in all streams of the Junior High school

Teacher

Musriata Inst. Of Technology, Libya
01.1994 - 01.1994
  • Taught English in the Community Senior High school

Teacher

Tripoli College
01.1990 - 01.1993
  • Taught Biology in the final year class and prepared students for their final external examination

Teacher

Birch Memorial Secondary School, Sierra Leone
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Taught Economics, Commerce and Agricultural Science

Teacher

Alhakan Islamic Secondary School, Sierra Leone
01.1987 - 01.1988
  • Taught Economic, Biology and Agricultural Science

Teacher

Gbendembu Secondary School
01.1984 - 01.1986
  • Agricultural Science, Economic, Commerce and Accounts for O'level canditates

Teacher

New Juaben Secondary Commercial
01.1980 - 01.1984
  • Taught Agricultural Science

Missionary Leader

Tripoli Christian Fellowship Secretary General
08.1989 - 11.1994
  • Established organizational structure of the Tripoli Christian Fellowship International
  • Recorded and kept all administrative documents of the Fellowship
  • Received and responded to all correspondences of the Fellowship
  • Coordinated all the activities of the Fellowship.
  • Prepared Bible Study Materials for studies (fortnightly).
  • Wrote and circulated weekly prayer bulleting for the Home Cells.
  • Leader of Prayer & Evangelistic Team of the Fellowship.
  • Planned program and coordinated inter-fellowship gathering (quarterly).

Education

Doctor of Ministry in Evangelism and Church Growth -

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
12.2015

Master of Theology in Pastoral Leadership & Counseling -

Princeton Theological Seminary
06.2007

Bachelor of Divinity -

Trinity Theological Seminary
06.2003

Diploma in Business English (Distant Learning) -

Business Training Limited
01.2001

Diploma in Theology, Diploma in Ministry -

Trinity College
06.1998

Cert. A, 3 year Post-Secondary -

Foso Training College
05.1980

G. C. E. O’Level Certificate -

Asankrangua Secondary School
06.1977

Skills

  • Congregational care
  • Leadership Development
  • Mission-oriented
  • Crisis Management
  • Teaching/Preaching
  • Counseling
  • Relationship Building
  • Fundraising abilities
  • Interpersonal Skills

Others

  • 08/1986, International Conference for Itinerant Evangelists, Amsterdam, Holland
  • 10/1993, John Haggai Institute for Third World Leaders Advance Leadership Training, Singapore
  • 09/2000, PCG Strategic Training Workshop, Abetifi
  • 06/2010, MANI (Movement for Africa National Initiatives, Nigeria, Ghana
  • 10/01, Cross-cultural Mission, Brazil
  • 07/2014, International Missional Conference, Abetifi, Ghana
  • 04/2018, Discipleship Seminar, Seoul, Korea

Personal Qualifications

  • Doctor of Ministry, 2015
  • Master of Theology, 2007
  • Bachelor of Divinity, 2003
  • Diploma in Business English (London by Distant Learning), 2001
  • Diploma in Ministry, 1998
  • Diploma in Theology, 1998
  • Teacher’s Cert. A (3 year Post Secondary), 1980
  • GCE O’Level, 1977

Ministerial Experience

  • 1998, 2001, ODOMASE – Brong Ahafo Presbytery, MINISTER
  • 1999, 2001, Brong Ahafo Ppresbytery, YOUTH PASTOR
  • 2001, 2002, Calvary PCG, Macarthy Hill & Redemption PCG, New Gbawe, Student Minister
  • 2002, 2003, Prince of Peace, Zongo Junction, Adabraka Official Town District
  • 2003, 2008, Presbyterian church of Ghana, Nsawam, DISTRICT MINISTER
  • 2004, 2008, Akuapem Presbytery, Mission & Evangelim Director
  • 2009, 2015, Mission and Evangelism Department, Presbyterian Church Hqts, Accra, NATIONAL DIRECTOR
  • 2008, 2015, Adabraka Official Town Congregation, Accra, ASSOCIATE MINISTER
  • 2014, 2016, RAMSEYER TRAINING CENTRE, ABETIFI, DIRECTOR
  • 2016, 2021, Brong-Ahfo Ppresbytery, CHAIRPERSON
  • 2021, present, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA IN NEW YORK, 259 W 1123rd Street, New York, NY, 10027, MINISTER

Travels

1989 - 1993, TRIPOLI, LIBYA, General Secretary, Tripoli Christian Fellowship International, Co-ordinated all the activities of the Fellowship., Prepared Bible Study Materials for studies (fortnightly)., Wrote and circulated weekly prayer bulleting for the Home Cells., Leader of Prayer & Evangelistic Team of the Fellowship., Planned program and coordinated inter-fellowship gathering (quarterly).

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Koforidua
  • Spouse's Name: Christabel Asantewaa Ofosu-Addo
  • Number of Children: Three (3) Grown up children
  • Date of Birth: 06/04/58
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Awards

Ofori Atta’s Award for Overall Best Student in 1998 (Trinity College)

Publications

  • Facts in O’level Economics
  • My First Congregation
  • Sharing Joys and Sorrows (Pastoral Care and Counseling)
  • Evangelism and Church Growth
  • Church Leadership
  • A Year of Destiny
  • A Year of Favour
  • A Year of Discovery
  • Enduring Relationship: Marriage without “Tears”
  • The Greatest Mission
  • 15 Pragmatic keys to Grow a Church

Hobbies and Interests

  • Evangelism
  • Human Resource Development
  • Listening to Gospel Music
  • Watching Detective Films

Timeline

MINISTER

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA IN NEW YORK
01.2021 - Current

CHAIRPERSON

Brong-Ahfo Ppresbytery
01.2016 - 01.2021

DIRECTOR

RAMSEYER TRAINING CENTRE, ABETIFI
01.2014 - 01.2016

NATIONAL DIRECTOR

Mission and Evangelism Department, Presbyterian Church Hqts, Accra
01.2009 - 01.2015

ASSOCIATE MINISTER

Adabraka Official Town Congregation, Accra
01.2008 - 01.2015

Mission & Evangelim Director

Akuapem Presbytery
01.2004 - 01.2008

DISTRICT MINISTER

Presbyterian church of Ghana, Nsawam
01.2003 - 01.2008

Prince of Peace

Zongo Junction, Adabraka Official Town District
01.2002 - 01.2003

Student Minister

Calvary PCG, Macarthy Hill & Redemption PCG, New Gbawe
01.2001 - 01.2002

YOUTH PASTOR

Brong Ahafo Ppresbytery
01.1999 - 01.2001

MINISTER

ODOMASE – Brong Ahafo Presbytery
01.1998 - 01.2001

Teacher

Nsakye Junior Secondary School
01.1994 - 01.1995

Teacher

Musriata Inst. Of Technology, Libya
01.1994 - 01.1994

Teacher

Tripoli College
01.1990 - 01.1993

Teacher

Birch Memorial Secondary School, Sierra Leone
01.1990 - 01.1992

Missionary Leader

Tripoli Christian Fellowship Secretary General
08.1989 - 11.1994

Teacher

Alhakan Islamic Secondary School, Sierra Leone
01.1987 - 01.1988

Teacher

Gbendembu Secondary School
01.1984 - 01.1986

Teacher

New Juaben Secondary Commercial
01.1980 - 01.1984

Doctor of Ministry in Evangelism and Church Growth -

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Master of Theology in Pastoral Leadership & Counseling -

Princeton Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Divinity -

Trinity Theological Seminary

Diploma in Business English (Distant Learning) -

Business Training Limited

Diploma in Theology, Diploma in Ministry -

Trinity College

Cert. A, 3 year Post-Secondary -

Foso Training College

G. C. E. O’Level Certificate -

Asankrangua Secondary School
William Ofosu-Addo