About us
One family, one faith, one mission.
West Ridge Assembly is a local assembly of The Church of Pentecost in the Takoradi Area of the Western Region, Ghana.
Our history
Rooted in Pentecost
The Church of Pentecost traces its roots to the ministry of Pastor James McKeown, who arrived in the Gold Coast (now Ghana) in 1937. Today the church is one of the largest Pentecostal denominations in the world, present in over 150 nations.
West Ridge Assembly was planted to serve believers in the West Ridge community of Takoradi. From humble beginnings, God has grown us into a vibrant assembly committed to evangelism, discipleship and community transformation — in line with the church's vision of possessing the nations.
Our beliefs
What we believe
The Bible
We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures as the infallible Word of God.
One God
We believe in the one true God, eternally existing as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Salvation
We believe salvation is by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who died and rose again for us.
Holy Spirit Baptism
We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues.
The Church
We believe in the Church as the body of Christ, called to worship, fellowship and mission.
Second Coming
We believe in the blessed hope — the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Leadership
Serving the flock
Our assembly is led by a presbytery of elders, deacons and deaconesses under the oversight of the Takoradi Area of The Church of Pentecost.
Apostle Eric Nyamekye
Chairman, COP
Apostle Eric Nyamekye - Pentecost Church Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye is the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, a global Pentecostal denomination headquartered in Ghana. He is also the President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) and the Chancellor of Pentecost University. His leadership roles extend to the Ghana Evangelism Committee and the Peace Council of Ghana. Globally, he is an Advisory Committee Member of the Pentecostal World Fellowship and a Global Cabinet Member
Elder James Oppong
Presiding Elder
Elder James Oppong has been serving as the Presiding Elder at West Ridge Assembly for over a decade. He has a passion for prayer, spiritual maturity, and church administration, working closely with the presbytery to lead the local flock.
Elder Samuel Boateng
Assembly Secretary
Elder Samuel Boateng coordinates administrative operations, communications, and official correspondence of the assembly. He is dedicated to supporting ministries and organizing church records.
Deaconess Grace Mensah
Women's Ministry Leader
Deaconess Grace Mensah leads the local Women's Ministry with a strong focus on family care, prayer circles, and supporting needy families in the community.