history: icgc worldwide
The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) was founded by Rev. Dr. Mensa Otabil on the 26th February, 1984 in Ghana, West Africa, as an evangelical charismatic church.
From February 1984 to April 1986, the membership grew to about one hundred and eighty (180) adults in regular attendance. The early meetings of the church were held in several facilities which included classrooms, a private residence, a public hall, a science laboratory, a mechanical workshop and a cinema theatre.
In May 1986, the church settled in a rented Norge scout hall – the Baden Powell Memorial Hall – which became its home for the next ten years.
During this ten-year period, the membership rose to over 4,000. This period also saw aggressive missionary church planting activities with local assemblies established in almost all the major towns and cities of Ghana.
From a humble beginning with a handful of people in its maiden meeting, the church has now grown into multidimensional Christian ministries represented in various parts of the world and touching lives and nations with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Today about 1150 ICGC branches had been established in Africa, Europe, Canada and the United States.
In 1988, the ICGC established a ministerial institute to train a new generation of leaders to carry out its vision. From the initial six-month certificate in ministry, the college has developed into the premier private-owned University in Ghana known as the Central University.
Again in 1988, the church instituted an educational scholarship scheme, known as Central Aid, to finance the education of selected needy students in pre-tertiary educational institutions. This scheme is now considered the largest non-governmental scholarship programme for students in pre-tertiary education in Ghana.
ICGC is in the forefront of human development in a holistic way. This is expressed in raising credible spirit filled and godly leaders in all facets of life including pastoral ministry, business, education, and public-spirited persons for national and continental development.
ICGC is clear on its commitment; to uphold the sanctity of human life through spiritual and ethical behavior, to raise godly people through pastoral ministry, and to model leadership of integrity and excellence. In view of that, the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ is made relevant to all people.
This is exemplified by the message of its leader, Rev. Dr. Otabil, who through the Living Word Broadcast, which is aired across parts of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, continue to give hope to all who believe that there is indeed a future for them. To the praise of our Lord Jesus Christ, ICGC remains a torchbearer for global transformation!
our statement of faith
We believe... that there is one God, eternally
existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God
the Holy Spirit.
We believe... in the deity of our Lord Jesus
Christ, in His virgin birth, and in His bodily resurrection.
We believe... the Bible to be the inspired and
infallible Word of God.
We believe... in salvation by grace through faith
in the Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe... in the baptism of the Holy Spirit
with the evidence of speaking in other tongues as a subsequent
gift to salvation.
We believe... in the provision of bodily healing
in the atoning work of Jesus our Saviour.
We believe... in the return of the Lord Jesus
Christ and the resurrection of the saved and the lost; the saved
unto eternal life, living eternally in the presence of God, and
the unsaved unto eternal damnation.
our logo (Acts 2:41-42)
This consists of the Globe with highlight on the African Continent. It has Four Pillars and an oval ring around it holding them together.
- The Globe represents the world and our focus to reach out internationally.
- The four pillars represent the main focus and devotion the early church was committed to namely: Doctrine, Prayer, Fellowship and Breaking of bread.

our mission statement
- Raising Leaders
- Shaping Vision
- Influencing Society through Christ
Through our programs, we trust to make the lives of our people better than before they came to Church, and redirect their perception and behaviour in conformity with God's word. This attitude which is based on the word of God will transform the lives of people in their communities, work place, schools etc.
our vision (Acts 2:42)
To establish the house of God through the development of Model
New Testament Christians and churches.
That is, we have the commitment to train and equip God's
people who come to our church to develop and grow into
maturity in Christ so they will manifest the character of
Christ.
our message (jeremiah 31:17)
- Salvation from Sin
- Acceptance for the Outcast
- Strength for the Weak
- Prosperity for honest labour
- Dominion over the flesh
These and many more are what we convey through various
activities to all our members in particular and the world in
general.
We trust God to enable us present to the world the eternal
truths of the bible that is doctrinally sound, spiritually
inspired, mentally challenging and socially relevant.
our philosophy
- Practical Christianity
- Human Dignity
- Excellence
We believe Christianity is not a myth. God's word preached
must bring truths that can produce results when applied to
one’s life.
Every human being is created in the image and likeness of God
and must be treated with respect and honour. Also, everything
the Christian or the human being will do must be in excellent
shape to the glory of God. (Daniel 5:12)