Lorenzo Maccotta

Megachurches

If Christianity is on the wane in the West, the African continent appears today as its world’s future largest pool of faithfuls: indeed by 2060 40% of the global Christian population will be resident in Sub-Saharan region where Pentecostal and Charismatic churches are attracting the greater numbers with a form of Christianity believing that faith can bring wealth and benefits, cure through divine miracles and improve the lives of the faithful through prayers, a rigid morality, tithes and donations. During a two months stay I photographed the daily life in the places of worship of the major Pentecostal- Charismatic churches of the Republic of Ghana.

If Christianity is on the wane in the West, the African continent appears today as its world’s future largest pool of faithfuls: indeed by 2060 40% of the global Christian population will be resident in Sub-Saharan region where Pentecostal and Charismatic churches are attracting the greater numbers with a form of Christianity believing that faith can bring wealth and benefits, cure through divine miracles and improve the lives of the faithful through prayers, a rigid morality, tithes and donations.
During a two months stay I photographed the daily life in the places of worship of the major Pentecostal- Charismatic churches of the Republic of Ghana.

The entrance of Accra's branch of Anointed Palace Chapel, established by Rev. Obofour, also known as Prophet Asanteman Bofour, in Mamponten in the Ashanti Region before moving to Greater Accra Region, Accra, Republic of Ghana, 2019
Portrait of Pastor Fifii Otabi Wilson in his studio in the ICGC (International Central Godspel Church) Faith Temple located in Ofankor. > The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) is an evangelical, charismatic christian church headquartered at Abossey Okai in Accra. It is considered to be one of the fastest growing charismatic churches in Ghana, having a church attendance close to 50,000. Its founder Mensah Otabil has become hugely successful since he set up the church in 1984 and is nowadays considered the richest pastor in Ghana. Accra, Republic of Ghana, 2019
The morning service at The Qodesh, headquarter of Lighthouse Chapel International located in North Kaneshie suburb. The Qodesh is one of the largest megachurches. Accra, Republic of Ghana, 2019
Worshipers of the ICGC's (International Central Godspel Church) Faith Temple located in Ofankor, during Sunday morning's service. >The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) is an evangelical, Charismatic Christian church headquartered at Abossey Okai in Accra. It is considered to be one of the fastest growing Charismatic churches in Ghana, having a church attendance close to 50,000. Its founder Mensah Otabil has become hugely successful since he set up the church in 1984 and is nowadays considered the richest pastor in Ghana. Accra, Republic of Ghana, 2019
Portrait of Bishop Eddy Addy in his studio at "Qodesh Family church - The Qedesh" a Lighthouse Chapel International branch located in East Legon Hills and inaugurated in 2017. Accra, Republic of Ghana, 2019
Young worshipers praying during annual Easter event titled "Good Friday Miracle Service", held in Independence Square by Bishop Dag Heward-Mills. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in more than 50 countries. Lighthouse Chapel International is one of the largest of the Pentecostal churches that have appeared since the late 1970s in cities in Africa. Its founder is nowadays considered among the richest pastors in the country. Accra, Republic of Ghana, 2019
Pastors of the Church of Pentecost during the annual meeting at the Pentecost Convention Center.>The Church of Pentecost is a church originating from Ghana claiming worldwide in over 20,000 congregations with more than 3 million members and is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana. Gomoa Fetteh, Republic of Ghana, 2019
Audience at annual Easter event titled "Good Friday Miracle Service" held in Independence Square by Dag Heward-Mills. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in more than 50 countries. Lighthouse Chapel International is one of the largest of the Pentecostal churches that have appeared since the late 1970s in cities in Africa. Its founder is nowadays considered among the richest pastors in the country. Accra, Republic of Ghana, 2019
Billdoard on a street of the city. Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Republic of Ghana, 2019
Gomoa Fetteh, Central Region, Republic of Ghana, May 2019 - Young worshipers during a service at the Church of Pentecost's Pentecost Convention Center. According to a Pew Research Center’s report titled “The Age Gap in Religion Around the World”, Georgia and Ghana are the only two countries in the world where young people aged 18-39 are more religious than those aged 40 and above. The Church of Pentecost is a church originating from Ghana claiming worldwide in over 20,000 congregations with more than 3 million members and is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana. >< Gomoa Fetteh, Regione Centrale, Repubblica del Ghana, maggio 2019 - Giovani durante una messa presso il Pentecost convention Center della Church of Pentecost. Secondo un rapporto del Pew Research Center intitolato "The Age Gap in Religion Around the World", Georgia e Ghana sono gli unici due paesi al mondo in cui i giovani tra i 18 ei 39 anni sono più religiosi di quelli di 40 anni e oltre. La Church of Pentecost è una chiesa originaria del Ghana che si afferma in tutto il mondo in oltre 20.000 congregazioni con oltre 3 milioni di membri ed è considerata una delle principali chiese carismatiche del Ghana.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 -Choir singers during Obinim's service in the Accra's branch of The International God's Way Church founded by Bishop Obinim. Daniel Obinim, also known as Angel Obinim, is a Ghanaian pastor founder of The International God's Way Church and his considered among the richest in the country. Known for self-proclaimed spiritual powers and extreme Christian practices that made him one of the most controversial pastors in Ghana. In 2016 he has been arrested after he publicly flogged two teenagers, one of whom was pregnant, on live television, accusing them of fornicating and conspiring to abort a pregnancy. >< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Cantanti del coro durante la messa presso la sede di Accra della International God's Way Church, fondata dal Vescovo Obinim. Daniel Obinim, noto anche come Angel Obinim, è un pastore ghanese fondatore della The International God's Way Church e considerato tra i più ricchi nel paese.Conosciuto per i poteri spirituali autoproclamati e le pratiche cristiane estreme che lo hanno reso uno dei pastori più controversi del Ghana, nel 2016 è stato arrestato dopo aver frustato pubblicamente due adolescenti, uno dei quali era incinta, in diretta televisiva, accusandoli di fornicare e di cospirare un aborto.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 -Media team during the annual Easter event titled "Good Friday Miracle Service" held in Indipendence Square by Dag Heward-Mills. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI),  founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills and headquartered in Accra it is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in over 50 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas.>< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Media team durante l'evento annuale "Good Friday Miracle Service" tenuto da Dag Heward Mills presso Indipendence Square. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), fondata nel 1988 da Dag Heward-Mills e con sede ad Accra, è considerata una delle principali chiese carismatiche del Ghana e conta oltre 3000 filiali in oltre 50 paesi in Africa, Europa, Asia, i Caraibi, l'Australia, il Medio Oriente e le Americhe.
Legon (Accra), Greater Accra Region, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - Young faithful at the entrance of First Love Church founded in 2011, located in the Legon suburb and with a congregation consisting mainly of young people. According to a Pew Research Center’s report titled “The Age Gap in Religion Around the World”, Georgia and Ghana are the only two countries in the world where young people aged 18-39 are more religious than those aged 40 and above. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI),  founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills and headquartered in Accra. >L'International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) è una chiesa cristiana evangelica e carismatica con sede ad Abossey Okai ad Accra.
Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - The Sunday morning service at the True Betthel Church. >< Kumasi, Regione Ashanti, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Messa della domenica mattina presso la True Betthel Church.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, May 2019 - A mobile preacher performing in a street of the city. >< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, maggio 2019 - Predicatore mobile durante il sermone in una strada della citta.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, March 2019 - Worshipers at the ICGC's (International Central Godspel Church) Faith Temple, located in the district of Ofankor, during Sunday morning's service. According to a Pew Research Center’s report titled “The Age Gap in Religion Around the World”, Georgia and Ghana are the only two countries in the world where young people aged 18-39 are more religious than those aged 40 and above. The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) is an evangelical, Charismatic Christian church headquartered at Abossey Okai in Accra. It is considered to be one of the fastest growing Charismatic churches in Ghana, having a church attendance close to 50,000. Its founder Mensah Otabil has become hugely successful since he set up the church in 1984 and is nowadays considered the richest pastor in Ghana. >< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, marzo 2019 - Fedeli dell'ICGC (International Central Godspel Church) Faith Temple situato nel distretto di Ofankor, durante il servizio della domenica mattina.Secondo un rapporto del Pew Research Center intitolato "The Age Gap in Religion Around the World", Georgia e Ghana sono gli unici due paesi al mondo in cui i giovani tra i 18 ei 39 anni sono più religiosi di quelli di 40 anni e oltre. L'International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) è una chiesa cristiana evangelica e carismatica con sede ad Abossey Okai ad Accra. È considerata una delle chiese carismatiche in più rapida crescita in Ghana, con una presenza ecclesiastica vicina a 50.000. Il suo fondatore, Mensah Otabil, ha avuto un enorme successo da quando ha fondato la chiesa nel 1984 e oggi è considerato il più ricco pastore del Ghana.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, March 2019 -Worshipers at the entrance of the Assemblies of God Church's branch in North Kaneshie after the Sunday morning service. The Assemblies of God (AG), officially the World Assemblies of God Fellowship was founded in 1914 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and is a group of over 140 autonomous but loosely associated national group of churches which together form the world's largest Pentecostal denomination. >< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, marzo 2019 - Fedeli all'uscita della sede di North Kaneshie della Assemblies of God Church dopo la messa della domenica mattina. The Assemblies of God (AG), ufficialmente World Assemblies of God Fellowship fondato nel 1914 ad Hot Springs, Arkansas, e' un gruppo di oltre 140 gruppi autonomi ma liberamente associati di chiese che formano insieme la più grande denominazione pentecostale del mondo.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, March 2019 - Portrait of a couple of worshipers at the ICGC's (International Central Godspel Church) Faith Temple, located in the district of Ofankor, after Sunday morning's service. The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) is an evangelical, Charismatic Christian church headquartered at Abossey Okai in Accra, Ghana. It is considered to be one of the fastest growing Charismatic churches in Ghana, having a church attendance close to 50,000. Its founder Mensah Otabil has become hugely successful since he set up the church in 1984 and is nowadays considered the richest pastor in Ghana. >< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, marzo 2019 - Ritratto di una coppia di fedeli presso l'ICGC (International Central Godspel Church) Faith Temple situato nel distretto di Ofankor, dopo il servizio della domenica mattina. L'International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) è una chiesa cristiana evangelica e carismatica con sede ad Abossey Okai ad Accra. È considerata una delle chiese carismatiche in più rapida crescita in Ghana, con una presenza ecclesiastica vicina a 50.000. Il suo fondatore, Mensah Otabil, ha avuto un enorme successo da quando ha fondato la chiesa nel 1984 e oggi è considerato il più ricco pastore del Ghana.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 -Exterior view of a branch of Zoe Outreach Embassy located in Ogbodjo. Zoe Outreach Embassy was founded in 1998 by Pastor Melvin Hargrove and his wife. >< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Una veduta esterna della sede di Zoe Outreach Embassy situata a Ogbodjo. Zoe Outreach Embassy e' stata fondata nel 1998 da Pastor Melvin Hargrove e sua moglie.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, March 2019 - Faithfuls at the entrance of the Assemblies of God's branch in North Kaneshie after the Sunday morning service. The Assemblies of God (AG), officially the World Assemblies of God Fellowship and founded in 1914 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is a group of over 140 autonomous but loosely associated national groupings of churches which together form the world's largest Pentecostal denomination. >< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, marzo 2019 - Fedeli all'uscita della sede di North Kaneshie della Assemblies of God dopo la messa della domenica mattina. The Assemblies of God (AG), ufficialmente World Assemblies of God Fellowship e fondato nel 1914 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, è un gruppo di oltre 140 gruppi autonomi ma liberamente associati di chiese che formano insieme la più grande denominazione pentecostale del mondo.
Legon (Accra), Greater Accra Region, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - Worshipers during Easter sunday morning service held by Dag Heward Mills at the First Love Church, located in the Legon suburb and with a congregation consisting mainly of young people. According to a Pew Research Center’s report titled “The Age Gap in Religion Around the World”, Georgia and Ghana are the only two countries in the world where young people aged 18-39 are more religious than those aged 40 and above. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills and headquartered in Accra it is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in over 50 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas. >< Legon (Accra), Grande Regione di Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Giovani fedeli durante la messa di Dag Heward Mills della domenica di Pasqua presso la First Love Church, situata nel sobborgo di Legon e con una congregazione composta principalmente da giovani.Secondo un rapporto del Pew Research Center intitolato "The Age Gap in Religion Around the World", Georgia e Ghana sono gli unici due paesi al mondo in cui i giovani tra i 18 ei 39 anni sono più religiosi di quelli di 40 anni e oltre. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), fondata nel 1988 da Dag Heward-Mills, è considerata una delle principali chiese carismatiche del Ghana e conta oltre 3000 filiali in oltre 50 paesi in Africa, Europa, Asia, i Caraibi, l'Australia, il Medio Oriente e le Americhe.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, May 2019 - Interior view of Perez Dome, the main auditorium and headquarter of Perez Chapel International located in in Dzorwulu and considered among the largest auditoriums in the country. Perez Chapel International, formerly known as the Word Miracle Church International is an evangelical, Charismatic church founded in Tamale, Northern Ghana in 1987 by bishop Charles Agyinasare who is nowadays among the richest pastors in Ghana. With over 400 local branches and several abroad is one of the leading churches of the country. >< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, maggio 2019 - Una veduta interna del Perez Dome, l'auditorium principale e quartier generale della Perez Chapel International considerato tra gli auditorium maggiori del paese. Perez Chapel International, precedentemente nota come Word Miracle Church International è una chiesa evangelica, carismatica fondata a Tamale, nel Ghana Settentrionale nel 1987 dal vescovo Charles Agyinasare, che oggi è tra i più ricchi pastori del Ghana. Con oltre 400 filiali locali e diverse altre all'estero è una delle principali chiese del paese.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - Portrait of Rev. Dr. Kwadwo Boateng Bempah in his studio at the Holy Hill Chapel Assemblies of God's branch located in the district of Adabraka. >< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Ritratto del Rev. Dr. Kwadwo Boateng Bempah nel suo studio presso la Holy Hill Chapel Assemblies of God's branch, situato nel distretto di Adabraka.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, May 2019 - Pastors of the Perez Chapel International before recording a television program at the Perez Dome. Perez Chapel International, formerly known as the Word Miracle Church International is an evangelical, Charismatic church founded in Tamale, Northern Ghana in 1987 by bishop Charles Agyinasare who is nowadays among the richest pastors in Ghana. With over 400 local branches and several abroad is one of the leading churches of the country. >< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, maggio 2019 - Pastori della Perez Chapel International prima di registrare un programma televisivo al Perez Dome. Perez Chapel International, precedentemente nota come Word Miracle Church International è una chiesa evangelica carismatica fondata a Tamale, nel nord del Ghana nel 1987 dal vescovo Charles Agyinasare che è oggi tra i più ricchi pastori del Ghana. Con oltre 400 filiali locali e diverse altre all'estero e' tra le principali chiese del paese.
Legon (Accra), Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - Archbishop Dag Heward-Mills, founder of the Lighthouse Chapel International, during the morning service of Easter Sunday at First Love Church located in Legon. According to a Pew Research Center’s report titled “The Age Gap in Religion Around the World”, Georgia and Ghana are the only two countries in the world where young people aged 18-39 are more religious than those aged 40 and above. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), founded in 1988 by Heward-Mills, is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in over 50 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas. Lighthouse Chapel International is one of the largest of the Pentecostal churches that have appeared since the late 1970s in cities in Africa. >< Legon (Accra), Grande Regione di Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Il Vescovo Dag Heward - Mills, fondatore della Lighthouse Chapel International, durante il servizio mattutino della domenica di Pasqua presso il First Love Centre, situato nel sobborgo di Legon. Secondo un rapporto del Pew Research Center intitolato "The Age Gap in Religion Around the World", Georgia e Ghana sono gli unici due paesi al mondo in cui i giovani tra i 18 ei 39 anni sono più religiosi di quelli di 40 anni e oltre. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), fondata nel 1988 da Dag Heward-Mills, è considerata una delle principali chiese carismatiche del Ghana e conta oltre 3000 filiali in oltre 50 paesi in Africa, Europa, Asia, i Caraibi, l'Australia, il Medio Oriente e le Americhe. Lighthouse Chapel International è una delle più grandi chiese pentecostali apparse dalla fine degli anni '70 nelle città dell'Africa.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - Portrait of a junior pastor in the auditorium of Zoe Outreach Embassy's branch of Ogbodjo. Zoe Outreach Ministries was founded in 1998 by Pastor Melvin Hargrove and his wife. >< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Ritratto di un pastore junior nell'auditorium della sede a Ogbodjo della Zoe Outreach Embassy. Zoe Outreach Ministries e' stata fondata nel 1998 da Pastor Melvin Hargrove e sua moglie.
Legon (Accra), Greater Accra Region, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - Young worshipers dancing in the courtyard of Qodesh Family Church, The Qedesh, a Lighthouse Chapel International branch located in East Legon Hills and inaugurated in 2017.According to a Pew Research Center’s report titled “The Age Gap in Religion Around the World”, Georgia and Ghana are the only two countries in the world where young people aged 18-39 are more religious than those aged 40 and above. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills and headquartered in Accra it is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in over 50 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas. Lighthouse Chapel International is one of the largest of the Pentecostal churches that have appeared since the late 1970s in cities in Africa. >< Legon (Accra), Grande Regione di Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Giovani fedeli danzano nel cortile della Qodesh Family Church, The Qedesh, sede della Lighthouse Chapel International situata a East Legon Hills ed inaugurata nel 2017.Secondo un rapporto del Pew Research Center intitolato "The Age Gap in Religion Around the World", Georgia e Ghana sono gli unici due paesi al mondo in cui i giovani tra i 18 ei 39 anni sono più religiosi di quelli di 40 anni e oltre. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), fondata nel 1988 da Dag Heward-Mills e con sede ad Accra, è considerata una delle principali chiese carismatiche del Ghana e conta oltre 3000 filiali in oltre 50 paesi in Africa, Europa, Asia, i Caraibi, l'Australia, il Medio Oriente e le Americhe. Lighthouse Chapel International è una delle più grandi chiese pentecostali apparse dalla fine degli anni '70 nelle città dell'Africa.
Madina, Republic of Ghana, May 2019 - Exterior view of the International Palace Church - The Palace's branch located in Madina. The International Palace Chapel is an evangelic charismatic church founded in the late 80s by Rev. Dr. Bernard Mensah Adams. >< Madina, Repubblica del Ghana, May 2019 - Una veduta esterna della sede a Madina della International Palace Church - The Palace. La International Palace Chapel è una chiesa carismatica evangelica fondata alla fine degli anni '80 dal Rev. Dr. Bernard Mensah Adams.
Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Republic of Ghana, May 2019 - Exterior view of a Deeper Christian Life Ministry's branch. Deeper Christian Life Ministry with international headquarter in Lagos (Nigeria) was founded in early 80s by William Folorunso Kumuyi and has nowadays branches in western Europe, Russia, India, and North America. In April 2013, Kumuyi was named as one of the "500 most powerful people on the planet" and Deeper Christian Life Ministry named as "the World's largest Megachurch" by Foreign Policy magazine. >< Kumasi, Regione Ashanti, Repubblica del Ghana, maggio 2019 - Veduta esterna di una sede della Deeper Christian Life Ministry. Deeper Christian Life Ministry's con sede internazionale a Lagos, in Nigeria, fu fondata all'inizio degli anni '80 da William Folorunso Kumuyi e oggi ha filiali in Europa occidentale, Russia, India e Nord America. Nell'aprile 2013, Kumuyi è stata nominata una delle "500 persone più potenti del pianeta" e la sua chiesa la più grande megachurch del mondo" dalla rivista Foreign Policy.
Legon (Accra), Greater Accra Region, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - The entrance of Qodesh Family Church, The Qedesh, a Lighthouse Chapel International branch located in East Legon Hills and inaugurated in 2017, during sunday morning service. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills and headquartered in Accra it is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in over 50 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas. Lighthouse Chapel International is one of the largest of the Pentecostal churches that have appeared since the late 1970s in cities in Africa. >< Legon (Accra), Grande Regione di Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Ingresso della Qodesh Family Church, The Qedesh, sede della Lighthouse Chapel International situata a East Legon Hills ed inaugurata nel 2017, durante la messa della domenica mattina. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), fondata nel 1988 da Dag Heward-Mills e con sede ad Accra, è considerata una delle principali chiese carismatiche del Ghana e conta oltre 3000 filiali in oltre 50 paesi in Africa, Europa, Asia, i Caraibi, l'Australia, il Medio Oriente e le Americhe. Lighthouse Chapel International è una delle più grandi chiese pentecostali apparse dalla fine degli anni '70 nelle città dell'Africa.
Legon (Accra), Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - Portrait of ushers at "Qodesh Family Church, The Qedesh". The Qedesh is a church of Lighthouse Chapel International inaugurated in 2017 and located in East Legon Hills district. According to a Pew Research Center’s report titled “The Age Gap in Religion Around the World”, Georgia and Ghana are the only two countries in the world where young people aged 18-39 are more religious than those aged 40 and above. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI),  founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills and headquartered in Accra it is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in over 50 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas. Lighthouse Chapel International is one of the largest of the Pentecostal churches that have appeared since the late 1970s in cities in Africa. >< Legon (Accra), Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Ritratto di due giovani uscieri presso "Qodesh Family Church, The Qedesh". The Qedesh è una chiesa della Lighthouse Chapel International inaugurata nel 2017 e situata nel distretto di East Legon Hills. Secondo un rapporto del Pew Research Center intitolato "The Age Gap in Religion Around the World", Georgia e Ghana sono gli unici due paesi al mondo in cui i giovani tra i 18 ei 39 anni sono più religiosi di quelli di 40 anni e oltre. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), fondata nel 1988 da Dag Heward-Mills, è considerata una delle principali chiese carismatiche del Ghana e conta oltre 3000 filiali in oltre 50 paesi in Africa, Europa, Asia, i Caraibi, l'Australia, il Medio Oriente e le Americhe. Lighthouse Chapel International è una delle più grandi chiese pentecostali apparse dalla fine degli anni '70 nelle città dell'Africa.
Akuapim, Eastern Region, Republic of Ghana, May 2019 - Students at the main entrance of Anagkazo Bible & Ministry Training Center (ABMTC) - Mampong Campus, a Bible School founded in 1996 by the Presiding Bishop of the Lighthouse Chapel International Bishop Dag Heward-Mills. According to a Pew Research Center’s report titled “The Age Gapin Religion Around the World”, Georgia and Ghana are the only two countries in the world where young people aged 18-39 are more religious than those aged 40 and above. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI),  founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills and headquartered in Accra it is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in over 50 countries. Lighthouse Chapel International is one of the largest of the Pentecostal churches that have appeared since the late 1970s in cities in Africa. Its founder is nowadays considered among the richest pastors in Ghana.>< Akuapim, Regione Orientale, Repubblica del Ghana, maggio 2019 - Studenti all'ingresso principale della Anagkazo Bible & Ministry Training Center (ABMTC) (ABMTC) - Campus di Mampong, fondata nel 1996 dal vescovo Bishop Dag Heward- Mills, gia' fondatore della Lighthouse Chapel International. Secondo un rapporto del Pew Research Center intitolato "The Age Gap in Religion Around the World", Georgia e Ghana sono gli unici due paesi al mondo in cui i giovani tra i 18 ei 39 anni sono più religiosi di quelli di 40 anni e oltre. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), fondata nel 1988 da Dag Heward-Mills e con sede ad Accra, è considerata una delle principali chiese carismatiche del Ghana e conta oltre 3000 filiali in oltre 50 paesi. Lighthouse Chapel International è una delle più grandi chiese pentecostali apparse dalla fine degli anni '70 nelle città dell'Africa. Il suo fondatore è oggi considerato tra i pastori più ricchi del Ghana.
Akwapim, Eastern Region, Republic of Ghana, May 2019 - Portrait of Dieu-donne K. Kpodo, 28 years old from Togo, and since 2017 student at "Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training College- Mampong Campus" - a Bible Seminary with several thousand students mainly from African countries, aimed at raising other ministers in the doctrines and practices of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills and Lighthouse Chapel International. According to a Pew Research Center’s report, Georgia and Ghana are the only two countries in the world where young people aged 18-39 are more religious than those aged 40 and above. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills and headquartered in Accra it is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in over 50 countries. Lighthouse Chapel International is one of the largest of the Pentecostal churches that have appeared since the late 1970s in cities in Africa. >< Akwapim Mampong, Regione Orientale, Repubblica del Ghana, maggio 2019 - portait di Dieu-donne K. Kpodo, 28 anni del Togo, e dal 2017 studente presso "Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training College- Mampong Campus" - un Seminario biblico con diversi migliaia di studenti principalmente provenienti da Paesi africani, finalizzato a promuovere altri ministri nelle dottrine e nelle pratiche del vescovo Dag Heward-Mills e della Lighthouse Chapel International. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), fondata nel 1988 da Dag Heward-Mills e con sede ad Accra, è considerata una delle principali chiese carismatiche del Ghana e conta oltre 3000 sedi in oltre 50 paesi in Africa, Europa, Asia, i Caraibi, l'Australia, il Medio Oriente e le Americhe. Lighthouse Chapel International è una delle più grandi chiese pentecostali apparse dalla fine degli anni '70 nelle città dell'Africa.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - Pastor Richard Achie during the evening service at the headquarter of Grace Partakers Fellowship located in the district of Osu. Pastor Richard Achie founded the church in September 2017 in Osu. >< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Il pastore Richard Achie durante la messa serale presso la sede della Grace Partakers Fellowship situata nel quartiere di Osu.
Madina, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - Worshipers during the service at the International God's Way Church branch located in Madina. Daniel Obinim, also known as Angel Obinim, is a Ghanaian pastor founder o the International God's Way Church and his considered among the richest in the country. Known for self-proclaimed spiritual powers and extreme Christian practices that made him one of the most controversial pastors in Ghana. In 2016 he has been arrested after he publicly flogged two teenagers, one of whom was pregnant, on live television, accusing them of fornicating and conspiring to abort a pregnancy. >< Madina, Repubblica del Ghana, Regione della Grande Accra, Aprile 2019 - Fedeli durante la messa presso la sede dell'International God's Way Church situata a Madina. Daniel Obinim, noto anche come Angel Obinim, è un pastore ghanese fondatore della International God's Way Church considerato tra i più ricchi nel Paese. Conosciuto per i poteri spirituali autoproclamati e le pratiche cristiane estreme che lo hanno reso uno dei pastori più controversi del Ghana, nel 2016 è stato arrestato dopo aver frustato pubblicamente due adolescenti, uno dei quali era incinta, in diretta televisiva, accusandoli di fornicare e di cospirare per abortire.
Accra, Republic of Ghana, May 2019 -The sound engineers of the media department at work during Sunday morning service at The Qodesh, the headquarters of the Lighthouse Chapel Inetrnational located in the North Kaneshie district. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills and headquartered in Accra it is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in over 50 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas. Lighthouse Chapel International is one of the largest of the Pentecostal churches that have appeared since the late 1970s in cities in Africa. Its founder is nowadays considered among the richest pastors in Ghana. >< Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, maggio 2019 - Gli ingegneri del suono del dipartimento media al lavoro durante la messa della domenica mattina presso The Qodesh, quartier generale della Lighthouse Chapel Iternational situato nel quartiere di North Kaneshie. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), fondata nel 1988 da Dag Heward-Mills e con sede ad Accra, è considerata una delle principali chiese carismatiche del Ghana e conta oltre 3000 filiali in oltre 50 paesi in Africa, Europa, Asia, i Caraibi, l'Australia, il Medio Oriente e le Americhe. Lighthouse Chapel International è una delle più grandi chiese pentecostali apparse dalla fine degli anni '70 nelle città dell'Africa. Il suo fondatore è oggi considerato tra i pastori più ricchi del Ghana.
Legon (Accra), Greater Accra Region, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - Young worshipers at the entrance of "Qodesh Family Church, The Qedesh" a Lighthouse Chapel International branch located in East Legon Hills and inaugurated in 2017, after sunday morning service. According to a Pew Research Center’s report titled “The Age Gap in Religion Around the World”, Georgia and Ghana are the only two countries in the world where young people aged 18-39 are more religious than those aged 40 and above. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI),  founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills and headquartered in Accra it is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in over 50 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas. Lighthouse Chapel International is one of the largest of the Pentecostal churches that have appeared since the late 1970s in cities in Africa. Its founder is nowadays considered among the richest pastors in Ghana. >< Legon (Accra), Grande Regione di Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Ingresso della Qodesh Family Church, The Qedesh, sede della Lighthouse Chapel International situata a East Legon Hills ed inaugurata nel 2017, dopo la messa della domenica mattina. Secondo un rapporto del Pew Research Center intitolato "The Age Gap in Religion Around the World", la Georgia e il Ghana sono gli unici due Paesi al mondo in cui i giovani tra i 18 ei 39 anni sono più religiosi di quelli di 40 anni e oltre. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), fondata nel 1988 da Dag Heward-Mills, è considerata una delle principali chiese carismatiche del Ghana e conta oltre 3000 sedi in oltre 50 paesi in Africa, Europa, Asia, i Caraibi, l'Australia, il Medio Oriente e le Americhe. Lighthouse Chapel International è una delle più grandi chiese pentecostali apparse dalla fine degli anni '70 nelle città dell'Africa. Il suo fondatore è oggi considerato tra i pastori pi
Legon (Accra), Greater Accra Region, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - Portrait of an usher at "Qodesh Family Church, The Qedesh". The Qedesh is a church of Lighthouse Chapel International inaugurated in 2017 and located in East Legon Hills district. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI),  founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills and headquartered in Accra it is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in over 50 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas. Lighthouse Chapel International is one of the largest of the Pentecostal churches that have appeared since the late 1970s in cities in Africa. Its founder is nowadays considered among the richest pastors in Ghana. >< Legon (Accra), Grande Regione di Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Ritratto di un usciere presso "Qodesh Family Church, The Qedesh". The Qedesh è una chiesa della Lighthouse Chapel International inaugurata nel 2017 e situata nel distretto di East Legon Hills. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), fondata nel 1988 da Dag Heward-Mills e con sede ad Accra, è considerata una delle principali chiese carismatiche del Ghana e conta oltre 3000 filiali in oltre 50 paesi in Africa, Europa, Asia, i Caraibi, l'Australia, il Medio Oriente e le Americhe. Lighthouse Chapel International è una delle più grandi chiese pentecostali apparse dalla fine degli anni '70 nelle città dell'Africa. Il suo fondatore è oggi considerato tra i pastori più ricchi del Ghana.
Portrait of a junior pastor of the True Betthel Church. Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Republic of Ghana, 2019
Legon (Accra), Greater Accra Region, Republic of Ghana, April 2019 - Exterior view of "Qodesh Family Church, The Qedesh", a Lighthouse Chapel International branch located in East Legon Hills and inaugurated in 2017. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), founded in 1988 by Dag Heward-Mills and headquartered in Accra it is considered to be one of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, and has over 3000 branches in over 50 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas. Lighthouse Chapel International is one of the largest of the Pentecostal churches that have appeared since the late 1970s in cities in Africa. Its founder is nowadays considered among the richest pastors in Ghana. >< Legon (Accra), Grande Regione di Accra, Repubblica del Ghana, aprile 2019 - Veduta esterna della "Qodesh Family Church, The Qedesh", sede della Lighthouse Chapel International situata a East Legon Hills ed inaugurata nel 2017. Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), fondata nel 1988 da Dag Heward-Mills e con sede ad Accra, è considerata una delle principali chiese carismatiche del Ghana e conta oltre 3000 filiali in oltre 50 paesi in Africa, Europa, Asia, i Caraibi, l'Australia, il Medio Oriente e le Americhe. Lighthouse Chapel International è una delle più grandi chiese pentecostali apparse dalla fine degli anni '70 nelle città dell'Africa. Il suo fondatore è oggi considerato tra i pastori più ricchi del Ghana.

Courrier International, November 2019
Courrier International, November 2019

Le Courrier International, October 2019