SYNOD SECRETARY
Very Revd. Joseph Owusu Akwasi Atuahene

THE VERY REV, JOSEPH OWUSU ATUHENE
SYNOD SECRETARY
Superintendent Minister of the Methodist Church Ghana with twenty-three years of experience of increasing responsibility in church leadership. Born at Brosankro near Tepa Ashanti, Ghana W/A. Multi-talented minister consistently rewarded with success. Committed to discipleship individuals to Christ, engaging the church in evangelism and church planting, devising strategies to sustain long-term operations and goals. Expertise in counselling, preaching, teaching, mentorship, mobilization of funds, proving a success in advancing church goals and increasing community engagement in the congregation.
Core Qualification
Strong leadership, Mentoring, Discipleship, Problem-solving skills, Team building and Development, Organizational skills, Relational skills, Self-motivated, Pastoral skills.
Formal Education
Methodist Primary School, Ejisu- Abenase
Methodist Primary School, Brosankro
New Koforidua L/A Middle School.
KonongoOdumasi Secondary School (Now KonongoOdumasi Senior High School).
Government Teacher Training College, Berekum.
Trinity College (Now Trinity Theological Seminary)/ University of Ghana, Legon.
Christian Service University College in Kumasi
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.
South African Theological Seminary
Academic Qualifications
Cert ‘A’ Post-Secondary
Diploma in Theology
Diploma in Ministry
Bachelor of Arts in Theology & Administration
Master of Philosophy in Religious Studies
Ph.D. Candidate
Ministry Experience
Ministered in most of the Dioceses of The Methodist Church Ghana.
Positions Held
Diocesan Youth Organizer in Kumasi Diocese
Secretary to various synod committees
Secretary to the Ecumenical Youth Association, Kumasi
HIV/AIDS Counsellor and Coordinator
Diocesan Administrator
Synod Journal Secretary
Superintendent Minister
Assistant Synod Secretary
NAMD Mission Secretary
TEE Facilitator
Conference member, among other assignments.
Stations
Aboabogya, Ankaasi Circuit, Kumasi Diocese
Maakro, Suame Circuit, Kumasi Diocese
Juaben, Juaben Circuit, Effiduase Diocese
Cathedral, EffiduaseCircuit, Effiduase Diocese
Dormaa, Dormaa Circuit, Sunyani Diocese
Toronto, Toronto Circuit, North America Mission Diocese
Family
Married to Veronica, and their marriage is blessed with two daughters and fifteen other children.