Perez Chapel International

Perez Chapel International
Founder Bishop Charles Agyinasare
Headquarters Dzorwulu, Accra, Ghana
Liturgy Pentecostal, Charismatic
Website https://www.perezchapel.org

Perez Chapel International is an evangelical, Charismatic Christian church.[1] It was founded by bishop Charles Agyinasare[2] and is headquartered in Accra, Ghana in Dzorwulu.[2][3] The church has over 400 local branches in Ghana (including 16 in Accra) and has branches in 16 countries across the world.[4] The Church's name "Perez" was taken from biblical "breakthrough".[3]

The main auditorium of the church, The Perez Dome, has a seating capacity of 14,000 and is regarded as the largest auditorium in Ghana,[4] being about 10 times the capacity of the main hall of the Accra International Conference Centre and the National Theatre.[3] The roof has a span of 60-meters.[5] The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, on his visit described the place of worship as "one of the Seven Wonders of Ghana".[3][6]

The church auditorium has hosted various international preachers and musicians, including Morris Cerullo, Don Moen, Kirk Franklin.[3]

Media Asserts

The Church owns and operates Precious TV a private Christian television station.[7]

Education

The Church runs the Perez University College is a co-ed Christian University located in Gomoa Pomadze in the Central region of Ghana. It was formerly known as the Pan African Christian University College.[8] It was the first private university to be established in the Central region.[8]

Controversies

The Kirk Franklin show attracting such amount of audience that exceeded the 14,000-capacity dome. The incapability of thousands of people to enter the place received criticism against the organisers, Multimedia Group, and the church.[3]

References

  1. ↑ International, Perez Chaple. "Perez Chaple International". https://www.perezchapel.org/. perezchapel.org. Retrieved 1 June 2017. External link in |website= (help)
  2. 1 2 Appiah, Edwin (14 June 2013). "Bola Ray's Personality Profile with Bishop Charles Agyin Asare: The listening experience". Myjoyonline.com. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Frimpong, Enoch Darfah. "Perez Dome: The wonder temple in Ghana". Ghana News. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
  4. 1 2 "From under-tree church to Perez Dome: The amazing story of Perez Chapel Int'l". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
  5. ↑ Ayitey, Charles. "Race for Heaven! YEN has photos of the largest churches in Ghana". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  6. ↑ "'Curses will chase you all your life' - Agyinasare to armed robbers". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
  7. ↑ "Precious TV: About Us". Precious Television. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  8. 1 2 LUV, REG. "About PUCUC School of Business". http://regluv.com/about-perez-university-college-school-of-business/. regluv.com. Retrieved 1 June 2017. External link in |website= (help)
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