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Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana
(ELCG)
Contact Information:
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana
P.O. Box KN 197
Kaneshie, Accra
Ghana
WEST AFRICA
Phone: 233-21-223487
FAX: 233-21-220947
E-mail: elcga@africaonline.com.gh |
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Profile:
Parishes: 800
Congregations: 200
Baptized Members: 29,000
Communicant Members: 25,000
Active Pastors: 14
President:
Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Kofi Fynn |
History:
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana was established in 1958 by missionaries from The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. ELCG (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana) became a partner church of the LCMS in 1971. Currently membership of the ELCG stands at 29,000. Nine missionaries from the LCMS are working alongside local pastors, evangelists, and lay leaders in more than 1,000 congregations and preaching stations.
Colleges and Seminaries:
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