Stake History[]
2016 Mpintsin Stake Creation[]
A new stake has been created from the Takoradi Ghana Stake. The Mpintsin Ghana Stake, which consists of the Daboase, Eshiem, Essipon and the Shama branches and the Kojokrom, Mpinstin 1st, Mpinstin 2nd, Nketsiakrom and the Sofokrom wards, was created by Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Elder Terence M. Vinson, a General Authority Seventy and Elder Matthew Thomas Ben Davis, an Area Seventy.[1]
(Mar 20, 2016) President — Peter Tetteh Dzikpe, 51, manager; wife, Pervi Esi Edwards Dzikpe. Counselors — Richard Lawrence Osei, 56, assistant director, Ghana Education Service; wife, Ocran Janet Amissah. John Panyin Bissue, 40, chief executive officer, Reamen Const. Comp; wife, Esther Adams Bissue.
The Takoradi Ghana Stake numbered among the stakes in West Africa that has taken the longest to divide since the stake's organization in 1997. There are now 16 stakes and 11 districts in Ghana. [2]
Ghana Home Centered Church Opportunities[]
We teach that true religion begins in the home: "Home Centered / Church Supported". To that end families may consider the following local resources and programs to strengthen your core beliefs and values:
1. Come Follow Me: - Daily & Weekly family gospel study
2. Vanguard Scouting: - Featuring age-appropriate Family Activities, Service, Crafts, Field Trips, & Outdoor Adventures. The Benefits of Scouting are many, and there are lots of personal growth ideas to help your family pursue the new Churchwide Children & Youth Program.
3. LIFE School Curriculum: an LDS gospel based homeschool program that is built on the foundation of the scriptures, giving the child a sense of who he is and setting him on the path of discovering his divine mission. It is presented in a four year chronological rotation, integrating all areas of study to create a clear picture of the history of our world.
4. Family History: Resources to help you explore your family tree
- Mormon Pioneers - 200+ stories of early faithful Latter-day Saint pioneers.
- Familypedia - Come help build Ghana's largest Family History online Encyclopedia.
5. Local Recreation:
- Ghana Scouting - Outdoor Trails, camping, museums and other family attractions.
- Pioneer Treks
Accra Ghana Temple[]
The Accra Ghana Temple is the 117th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and the 1st temple completed in Ghana, after second African temple after Johannesburg South Africa Temple (1985). The tradition of holding a youth cultural celebration before the dedication of a temple began with the dedication of the Accra Ghana Temple at the request of President Gordon B. Hinckley.
See Also[]
- Ghana List of Stakes of the Church
- Mpinstin Ghana Stake on Facebook.
- This profile prepared by courtesy of Ghana Scouting Association. Building a brighter future for our youth.