I am a Ghanian and a minister of the Assemblies of God, Ghana. I have officially been in the ministry for 23 years. I have been a pastor, a teacher and a national leader, but currently I am the Principal of the Southern Ghana Bible College. I have had some theological studies in Europe, but my studies at PAThS are positively impacting and changing my life and ministry. I am becoming a better servant leader, a well-informed Pentecostal, and a better theologian-educationist relevant in Africa. If you are a minister longing for deeper theological studies, I encourage you to consider PAThS!Message From The President
WELCOME TO PATHS
Welcome to PAN-AFRICA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY: Paths to the Nations!
African Assemblies of God leaders have long expressed the need for doctoral training on the continent of Africa. Church leaders agree that such studies are best done within the African context rather than in other continents. PATHS studies are surrounded by the language, the customs, the climate, and the culture in which the student will work afterwards. Further, this program will be within the economic reach of many ministers, and minimize expenses and difficulties of traveling overseas for such studies.
Students enrolling at PATHS will have a number of benefits. Theologically, students will focus upon principles of biblical understanding, cross-cultural evangelism, and Pentecostal studies. Academically, PATHS is committed to being a leading center of Christian thought and action. Socially, the school provides an opportunity for students to understand and practice the interconnectedness of the Body of Christ. Spiritually, PATHS encourages the personal growth of students through personal spiritual formation, thus enabling them to facilitate the spiritual growth of others.
Our seasoned faculty and staff are prepared to serve. Our goal is to develop students to BE all that God designs for them to be, and to DO all that God calls them to do. We are convinced that mere verbal assent of belief falls short of the New Testament standard.
It is said, "The only preparation for tomorrow is the right use of today." It is my personal desire and prayer that all who come to PATHS will have their spiritual life transformed for the challenges faced by the church in our day. Together we can do well to the glory of God and for the blessing of mankind!
Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.
Dr. John O. Ikoni
President
General Secretary, Nigeria Assemblies of God