SYNOD SECRETARY Very Revd. Joseph Owusu Akwasi Atuahene

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.
- Konongo Odumasi 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.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.