AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE SYNOD SECRETARY

The Very Rev Kweku Ackom, a citizen of Mumford (Dwoma) in the Central Region, was born at Kade in the Eastern Region 59 years ago

He had his basic education at Mumford from 1972 – 1982 at the Methodist Primary School and Local Assembly Middle School. He gained admission to Apam Secondary School in 1982 where he had his Ordinary Level Certificate in 1987. He furthered his secondary education at Mfantsipim School in 1987 for his Advanced Level Certificate in 1989. After Sixth Form National Service at Urban Health Centre, Elmina, Kweku had admission into University of Ghana, Legon, for Diploma in Statistics

Ministerial Candidature

With the pioneering work done by his mother, Madam Mary Essilfie (Araba Pokuwa), Catechist Kwa Etsiwa Hammond, the then Catechist at Mumford, Michael Kofi Ninsin, his Sunday School Teacher, mentor, and spiritual father and encouragement from the family as well as church members and non-church members, Kweku opted for the Ordained Ministry. The final decision was taken after careful examination and becoming fully convinced of the grace and gifts of God upon him. Very Rev Kweku Ackom therefore candidated for the Ordained Ministry in 1992 and was successful and in 1993 was accepted for ministerial formation at the then Trinity College (Now Trinity Theological Seminary). He completed and was commissioned in 1996 at Good Shepherd Methodist Chapel, Bubuashie. In 1999 he was accepted into full Connexion and ordained at Wesley Cathedral, Koforidua

Ministerial Stations

Kweku has since his commissioning been stationed and worked in the following Societies and Circuits:

Enyanmaim in Mankessim Circuit                                                                 1996-1999

Abandze in Anomabo Circuit                                                                         1999-2001

Cape Coast Diocesan Office as Diocesan Administrator and                 2001-2003

Attached to Siwdo Society in Cape Coast Circuit

Madina Estate in Madina Circuit as Student on further studies             2003-2006

Diocesan Youth Organizer, Winneba Diocese, and attached to             2006-2008

Ekwamkrom Society in Gomoa Manso Circuit

Diocesan Youth Organizer attached to Low Cost Society in                 2008-2009

Winneba Circuit

Superintendent Minister

Swedru Circuit                                                                                    2009 – 2013

Ekumfi Otuam Circuit                                                                        2013 – 2016

Aboadze Circuit                                                                                 2016 –  2019

Takoradi in Takoradi Circuit                                                             2019 – 2024

Very Rev Kweku Ackom has also served in the following capacities:

Diocesan Statistician, Cape Coast                                                   1997 – 2003

Assistant Daily Record Secretary, Cape Coast                               2003

Acting Administrator, Winneba Diocese                                        2006 – 2009

Chairman, Coodinating Office for Finance and Development,       2009 – 2013

Winneba Diocese

Daily Record Secretary, Sekondi Diocese                                     2016 – 2019

Chairman, Coordinating Office for Ministries, Sekondi Diocese    2016 – 2021

Assistant Secretary of Synod                                                           2021-2024

Diocesan Chaplain for Choir, Winneba Diocese                            2009 – 2016

Connexional Chaplain, Choir                                                          2016- 2022

Area of Specialization

Kweku Ackom is gifted with teaching and administration

Family

Kweku is married to Adriana, who has been his co-worker in the Lord’s vineyard. The Lord has blessed them with four biological children – three males and one female and two adopted children

Glory be to God and may His Name be praised