Stephen Yenusom Wengam urges prayer to plant one million churches by 2033

Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, has called for a renewed commitment to prayer within the Christian community to support the ambitious target of planting one million churches globally by 2033. Speaking at a gospel revival rally, Wengam linked the success of the denomination’s expansion goals directly to the spiritual discipline of its members and leadership. He emphasized that the mission requires a level of divine backing that can only be sustained through consistent and fervent prayer.

During his address, Wengam expressed significant concern regarding what he described as a declining culture of prayer among contemporary pastors and church leaders. He warned that a foundational element of ministry is being lost to administrative or superficial pursuits, asserting that preaching without a strong prayer life lacks the necessary spiritual impact to transform lives or sustain new congregations. According to the General Superintendent, a reliance on human intellect or oratorical skills over divine intervention is a hurdle that must be overcome if the church is to expand its reach effectively into unreached areas.

The rally, which featured performances by gospel artists and was attended by numerous church leaders, served as a platform to refocus the church’s evangelism efforts. Wengam urged the clergy to return to prayer as a primary strategy for church growth and community impact, rather than viewing it as a secondary activity. By prioritizing this spiritual discipline, the leadership aims to ensure that the drive to establish one million new congregations by 2033 is grounded in spiritual depth and long-term sustainability.