The organization has partnered with sponsors to give away vouchers to 250 veterans and their families to purchase Thanksgiving dinners. "He was interested in the same ideas I was interested in.". I made a pledge to almighty God that He was gracious enough to grant my party, the NPP, and I victory in the 2016 elections after two unsuccessful attempts, so I will help build a cathedral to his glory and honour, President Nana Akufo-Addo said at the sod-cutting ceremony in 2020. One of the most mind-boggling averments in Bishop Okos statement of claim is in I fully understand that based on my acceptance I am ready and willing to migrate and settle in a different country with or without my family as my choice may be. 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LCI-Ghana is a legally, financially, administratively and governmentally independent organization from other LCI churches outside the borders of Ghana and only shares a spiritual relationship with the others. The schedule, often running from 05:00 to 22:00, was relentless with little time off. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills. There are an estimated 10,000 churches nationwide, and open-air preaching is commonplace on public transport, at bus terminals and at road intersections. Fire from generator caused inferno at 3-storey building at Makola - Report, Gomoa: Two separate road crashes leave one dead; others injured, Nhyiraba Kojo still in prison due to inability to satisfy purging condition Lawyer, Dafeamekpor goes to Supreme Court over appointment of NPP EC board members. WebSix former pastors have sued the church claiming they were exploited and their SSNIT contributions werent paid during their active working years. He soon paid 10,000 for a year-long mentoring course to help improve his discipline. Ransford Gyampo, professor political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, agrees. He will turn 45, but the fear of growing old in itself is not his Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. Its unknown what Felecia is doing currently. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2019. Felecia has not spoken much about their separation and has had limited activity on social media. The current economic climate in Ghana presents obstacles to the timely construction and completion of the national cathedral, they said in a joint memo. Today many will celebrate you for the impact that you have made in their lives, the love youve shown to perfect strangers, and the comfort youve provided sharing the word of God. By this system, the church has thousands of volunteers who help the church work while they maintain their secular engagements, either as workers or students. Seven Lighthouse-related accounts were shut down by Twitter for hateful conduct shortly after we first got in touch with Paul Waugh, including one named "Parents Against Trolls". Early this week, Heward-Mills was seen in new photos chilling with politicians including Alan Kojo Kyereman, the Minister of Trade and Industry in spite of the controversy. Open Harvest Ministries Sign-ups 8 am till 11 am. Join YEN.com.gh's Telegram channel! 9:30am and 11:00am Children's programming available during both services for children birth through 6th grade. Her two eldest daughters are from a previous relationship. LCI is claiming a sum of GHC 36,820.00 from him. Pastor Edem Kofi Amankwah was a volunteer pastor from October 2007 to 2018, when he resigned as a volunteer pastor without due notice to the church. Most of the $58m spent so far has come from the national coffers, Ofori-Atta himself told parliament when it summoned him in November for a censure hearing. Their marriage There is a cult in your neighbourhood.". Jeff became something called a "Lighthouse Associate Elect". "I just feel numb now. He was never an employee of LCI. The beauty of a gracious and merciful God is that He will use our mistakes as an opportunity to help us unlearn some bad behaviors, gain some new insights, and shift us into our destiny. Hendersons mentor is the well known Bishop T.D. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Paul Waugh argues he receives more than half the money because he pays for some of Lighthouse's expenses himself and is the biggest investor in the people at Lighthouse. Jai Singh, Jeff's mentor, had 20,000 worth of unpaid debts. A similar pattern has emerged. In the past few years, Lighthouse - formally known as Lighthouse International Group and based in the Midlands in England - has received hundreds of thousands of pounds from mentees. This ministry was inspired when he met a female veteran living in a Houston shelter. Counterclaims Against Bishop Oko Mensah: I. These, if heeded, would have made our project more achievable. When Jeff got frustrated on one call, Jai told him to up his efforts and stop being emotionally "lazy". But yours I will cherish., He reiterated those similar sentiments after reposting the mother of fives initial Instagram upload on his respective page. She is a track-and-field athlete in school. The honesty seemed to help Jeff focus. Caroline Jesper, head of professional standards at the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listened to hours of calls between Anthony and Jai and said if any of her members behaved in this way, the association would investigate under its professional conduct procedure. But last year, when Karina wrote about her concerns about Lighthouse online, Kris reported her to the police for being an internet troll. On 28 March this year, there was a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice in London attended by around 20 Lighthouse associates and mentees, including Paul Waugh. Some point next door to neighbouring Ivory Coast for a cautionary tale. Joe first joined Lighthouse in 2000, eventually becoming the Director of Student Ministries in 2002. says Jeff. "It was brilliant at first," Jeff says of these early sessions. Deloitte has yet to submit its audit report. And, while there are qualifications available, anyone can claim to be a life coach - thousands do. Six former pastors of the Lighthouse Chapel International, now known as United Denominations, have taken the church to court for being exploited for years whilst working for the church. In that case, LCI says it owes him no liability in respect of her since he did not disclose that woman to LCI. That LCI upon discovering this after he resigned paid the SSNIT contribution and taxes with penalties thereon. Counterclaims Against Bishop Larry Odonkor: I. The firm has been asked to determine whether the state is fully funding the construction or if there is any misappropriation of funds. He added that most of our allegations "were absolute nonsense". ", For more information, visit: www.earnestpugh.com. WebOctober 18, 2021. WebThe Church Universal and Triumphant (CUT) is a New Age religious organization founded in the United States in 1975 by Elizabeth Clare Prophet. Set up in 2012 by businessman Paul Waugh, it claims to be different from most life coaching groups. Akufo-Addo is serving the second of his two constitutionally allowed four-year terms, which expire in 2024. Its website says it now trades as "Lighthouse Global", which promises to share "our 18 year journey from personal development into Christ and the persecution we have suffered along the way". But then Jeff began spending all day on secretive phone calls and avoiding friends and family - he even sold his house to invest more money in the group. He never became an employee of LCI-Ghana. As he left the courtroom, Paul Waugh told us he had wanted to close Lighthouse down for a while - but that the group would not be stopping its work. It is therefore a palpable lie for Oko Mensah to say his wife followed him to Burkina Faso and Benin and therefore lost her job; unless Oko Mensah is talking about another wife he had that went with him on the mission. The objective is to be a rock and stone of help to veterans who have served their country and now need to be served themselves.". She accepts it can be extremely challenging. This has led to criticism from a (NAME) freely and willingly volunteer for missionary work with the Lighthouse Missionary Society. In addition to this we are an active place of worship, meeting needs through Gods love. Often, they were told they would make their money back quickly through networking opportunities, new business ideas or by becoming mentors themselves. Your email address will not be published. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. We, therefore, resolve: that in the spirit and cause of transparency and accountability to the Ghanaian people, the current board of trustees of the national cathedral shall appoint an independent, nationally recognised accounting firm to audit all public funds contributed to and spent by the national cathedral.. It was a lot of money, but Jai had warned the price would soon go up further if he delayed this decision. We complain about schools. Her eldest daughter, Tynisha Marcel, was born on July 20, 1995. The lay system has been in operation since the church was founded in 1988 and has continued till date. Their former president also dreamt just like our president to build a basilica, so if the Ivorian cathedral didnt live up to expectation, why will a Ghanaian cathedral be different?, Al Jazeera Centre for Public Liberties & Human Rights. To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Two preferred a different terminology - although both said they were concerned about Lighthouse. Counterclaims Against Faith Makafui Fiakojo: I. LCI claims he illegally took over the LCI church building in Fumbisi after he resigned and the church has sued for recovery of possession. But according to the people we spoke to, none of the returns ever materialised. She now goes by Tynisha Thomas, since tying the knot on May 17, 2021. [6] St Matthew's Catholic Church in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, We can put the money into other things, such as fixing our roads and healthcare issues.. Pugh is also embarking on a 50-city tour as part of his journey to 50 years of life and over 20 years in the gospel music industry. She was previously known as the first lady of the Lighthouse Church in Houston, Texas, where Keion Henderson is the lead pastor. Keion and Felecia have one daughter, Katelyn, together. She added, You are my soundboard, youve taught me so much thus far, and you love me and my children unconditionally. Bishop Oko was, on Monday 16th August 2021 charged with stealing the car and will soon be arraigned before the court to be prosecuted. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. One charity which helps people break free from abusive groups, Catalyst, says it now receives more calls about Lighthouse than any other UK organisation, with "over thirty" people asking for help. But before long, it drifts into endless introspection about troubled backgrounds and awkward families - who mentees are encouraged to think of as "toxic" influences to avoid. WebEvangelist Dag Heward-Mills, founder of Lighthouse Chapel International has broken his silence days after six former pastors of his church accused him of violating their rights. Suffice it to say it has ended in tears. Lighthouse promises life coaching to help people realise their dreams. WebKeion Henderson is Founder, CEO and Senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Church & Ministries, a church community headquartered in Houston, Texas. LCI says that Bishop Larry Odonkor was a volunteer pastor from 2001to 2005 and he signed the missionary acceptance form with the written consent of his mother Cecilia Mensah on 21st August 2001. Mentoring isn't a qualification, it's an experiential thing.". WebLighthouse, a Pontiac-based nonprofit dedicated to building equitable communities that alleviate poverty, is pursuing plans to redevelop its headquarters at 46156 Woodward Ave. in Pontiac. LCI says it has reported the matter to the CID for investigations and he was compelled to return the car to the CID headquarters. In fact, only one person in Lighthouse was a level four - and that was Paul Waugh himself. They are praying the court to compel the church to pay their SSNIT contributions as well as other rights they say the church violated since they went into ministry there, some immediately after leaving the university,. Paul Waugh said on one call to her. Again from June 2018 to December 2019 he was employed by LCI Madagascar. He also, with the written consent of his biological father, Mr Christopher Yaw Amankwah, signed the Missionary Consent form on 13th October 2007. He has refused to return either the books or the money. In theory at least, they try to help people work out what they really want and how to get there. Members of Lighthouse Chapel have come out to defend Dag Heward-Mills amidst the controversy he currently finds himself in. "I've been working tirelessly for years so I'm going to lay low for a minute and focus on this next season in my life," he concluded. We've now spoken to 20 people who've left Lighthouse. Nine years into their marriage, the pastor reportedly spoke about difficulties in their relationship in an interview. Former mentees say they were encouraged to borrow money to pay for courses. Happiest Birthday to the man that has made me The Happiest Girl In The World! Jeff shut himself in a room deep in concentration, eyes locked on his laptop - following a peculiar ritual of transcribing Paul Waugh's thoughts and ideas. You can also get in touch in the following ways: If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk. At one point, the senior mentor dropped to his knees to tie Paul's undone shoelace. He also added: Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:16. Michelle Williams Believes God Chose Her for Infamous Fall During DC3 Performance? ONeal and Henderson have known each other for years stemming from the BBW alum attending his church dating as far back as 2019. Generally speaking, my inputs, my opinions, and my letters have been trivialised and set aside.. In that tome, Henderson vents all of his pent up adolescent anger saying, I tried to figure out where in the world do you put this pain? But by Gods grace he grew to become the man his father could not be, and also the Pastor his father should have been. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. "How is the sacrifice legit if he knew he will wake up. "He said it would be the best opportunity for me to succeed," says Jeff. The Bible loves a good redemption story, but forgiveness only goes so far. WebLighthouse books Christian acts at churches and venues across New England. Erin, whose name we have changed, told her mentor that when she was about 13 she had been sexually abused by someone known to her family. Level one is a "chaotic, childlike" state - while level four is a conscious and present person, free of constraints and fear. According to the Africa Oxford Initiative, Accra alone has about 10 churches per square kilometre. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, an opposition member of parliament and a critic of the project, has accused the board of diverting $206,658 to a private company of one of its members. Hillsong Church NYC. WebIn January of 1995, the neo-evangelical host of the John Ankerberg Show announced a 2/8/95 seminar to be held at Catholic-sympathizer D. James Kennedy's church (Coral Ridge He continued that the senior clergymen found the demand so outrageous that they abandoned any hope of settling the matter. To us, it is the most reckless decision any president has taken ever in the history of this country, Ablakwa told Al Jazeera. In January, he made a personal donation of $8,000 towards the construction costs, saying nothing will stop him from fulfilling his pledge to God. Johnnie Moore on the Blood of the Martyrs, and the Conversion of China to Christianity, Dr. Jeff Myers On Exposing the Gender Lies, The Genius of Dr. Timothy Keller, and the People Who Help Mold Him. I. LCI claims he resigned without making full account of books he took from the church to sell for a commission. And for many of them, Paul Waugh's promised high life remains out of reach. She has not commented on her exs alleged relationship with the reality star, but that hasnt dimmed the attention on her. Shaunie, youre the gift that keeps on giving. Rents, fuel and transport prices have risen, and about a quarter of the population live below the poverty line, according to the United Nations Development Programme and the Ghana Statistical Service. The Reverend Kusi Boateng is accused of using a different name to establish the firm, JNS Talent Centre Ltd, to receive the funds. After investigating it since June 2022, the business secretary argued the company was working against the public interest. We publish narratives intentionally and specifically to enlighten and transform the world. The Fourth Estate, the new media house which recently hired Manasseh Azure, broke the story. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Jeff was told he needed to choose between Lighthouse and his family. February 10, 2023. LCI-Ghana denies this and says the church employed him from July 2005 to June 2010 . A post shared by Deitrick TV (@deitricktv). Since then, Heward-Mills has been called out with many alleging that he is not what he portrays to be in the public eye. Thank You for accepting my friendship first and trusting me as your safe place where we both can grow without judgement. They spoke to the pastors to get details of their predicaments. LCI responded that the only wife of Plaintiff known to LCI is Emmanuella Mensah and she refused to move to either Benin or Burkina Faso with him or join him there. The police took no action. Last years lineups included Needtobreathe, Danny Gokey, for King & Country, Sanctus Real, and Kirk (Paul has since said a handful of other Lighthouse "seniors" have finally reached level four after more than a decade with the group). Lighthouse argues it has helped lots of people overcome obstacles to their potential through mentoring, life-coaching, counselling and community support. READ ALSO: Video Of Rev Owusu Bempah Accepting Sika Gari From Agradaa In His Church Causes Stir. Although Lighthouse International Group Holdings is now in receivership, there is little to stop the people behind it carrying on its work. According to the LCI, it operates a very extensive lay system. Jeff Leigh-Jones joined Lighthouse to find direction in life, but the group tried to separate him from his family, By Catrin Nye, Natalie Truswell and Jamie Bartlett, Worried about Lighthouse's effect on her boyfriend, Dawn contacted the BBC, Jeff hit it off with his Lighthouse mentor Jai, who persuaded him to pay 25,000 for closer involvement with the group, Lighthouse founder Paul Waugh expected followers to transcribe his every word on hours-long calls, Lighthouse encouraged Anthony Church to reduce the medication he took for depression and anxiety, When a teacher criticised Lighthouse, a senior member wrote to her school to make accusations against her, "There is a cult in your neighbourhood," says Dr Alexandra Stein, a cult expert, BBC reporter Catrin Nye challenged Paul Waugh outside the Royal Courts of Justice, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. c. Compensation to cover: some investments plaintiffs made in schools and churches of the LCI, for rental of cars while in the service of LCI and for monies they spent on accommodation while in the employment of LCI. Bishop Larry claims he was employed by LCI-Ghana from 2001 to 2020. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. This further means that a pastor who leaves the country to a different country is considered not to be in employment of LCI Ghana. - Dag Heward-Mills has broken his silence following an allegation of unpaid SSNIT contributions leveled against him, - Six former pastors of the church formerly known as Lighthouse Chapel International say their rights have been violated, - Heward-Mills posted a message on Twitter which is interpreted as a response to the controversy, Our Manifesto: This is what YEN.com.gh believes in. WebHenderson, who has been a part of the ministry for over 25 years and founded Lighthouse Church and Ministries in 2009, was previously married to Felecia Henderson. It was found that between March 2018 and July 2022 about 1.2m was paid to Paul Waugh himself - roughly half the firm's income. "I am moving on to pursue some dreams that have laid dormant in my heart for years. Return to homepage. Pastor Faith Fiakojo, was a lay (volunteer) pastor in Fumbisi in the Upper East Region under LCI Ghana from November 2013 to December 2019, when he abandoned his post as a volunteer pastor without notice. However, in recent Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. Jeff says he was looking for inspiration from someone successful and Jai - a former property developer in his late 30s with a calm and engaging manner - seemed to be just the man. When we put our allegations to Paul Waugh and Lighthouse, the group claimed data protection rules prevented them from responding properly. Influenced by Theosophy and I AM, the Church originated as The Summit Lighthouse, WebAccording to their report, the six [pastors] have resigned from the church for various reasons and dragged the Lighthouse Chapel International, which used to be the epicentre LCI has reported him to the police and he is being investigated for fraudulent breach of trust. Yet there are still dozens of people who remain part of Lighthouse today. ., Henderson appreciated the romantic gesture by writing underneath her comments section that he will cherish ONeals birthday wish the most of the countless congratulatory messages he received. After several months, Jai offered Jeff the chance to get more involved with Lighthouse. With his latest hit, "Trade It All," continuing to climb the Nielsen BDS Gospel Recurrent chart and currently ranked at No. Karina Deichler, whose brother Kris has been part of Lighthouse for more than a decade, says when they were younger the pair were more like best friends than siblings. Jeff handed over the money, and Lighthouse began to take over his life. Built by former President Flix Houphout-Boigny, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace cost $200m to $300m and has the capacity to seat 18,000 worshippers. b. b. In January, two others members of the board Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams and the Reverend Eastwood Anaba wrote to the cathedral secretariat to call for an immediate suspension of construction pending an audit of the project. He also, with the written consent of his biological father called Joseph Anti Duncan, signed the Missionary Consent form on 21st November 2008. "I realised the level of control he had over these people.". Cant we channel the same energy we are putting into raising funds for the cathedral into attracting investors to this country? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. "I thought, is that where I'm going?" Pugh recently announced that he was leaving his position as worship pastor at Houston's Lighthouse Church. You may recall I have spoken passionately and written extensively about the costs, the design, the location, the fundraising, the mobilisation of the churches, and the role of the trustees, said the televangelist, whose Lighthouse Chapel International church reportedly has a network of 1,200 branches in 61 countries. Felecia and Earlenes husbands, Pastor Henderson and millionaire coach Holton Buggs, appeared in a special relationship-themed episode. For the recovery of possession of the official vehicle i.e. Counsel for the ex-pastors, Kofi Bentil initially stood up to deny that his clients made such a demand but later added that even if they did demand the $12 Million USD it did not matter.
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