Our Clergy at Tema Joint Church
The Tema Joint Church is an Ecumenical congregation of the Christian Council of Ghana. The main denominations which take pastoral leadership of the Tema Joint Church are:
- The Methodist Church Ghana
- The Presbyterian Church of Ghana
- The Anglican Diocese of Accra
The pastoral leadership of the Church is composed of:
A Resident Minister
As the spiritual head of the Church, who shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees in consultation with the Council in rotation from one of the Participating Churches in consultation with the leadership of these Churches for a period of five (5) years. There's a rotational system of five years tenure for each denomination.
The two other denominations provide Associate ministers for a tenure of 4 years.
Associate Ministers
Associate Ministers, are appointed by the Board of Trustees in consultation with the Council to work with the Resident Minister in the performance of his/her duties in the shared ministries of the Word, sacraments and general pastoral care. The other Participating Churches shall attach Ministers (Associate Ministers) to the Tema Joint Church to promote the aims and objectives of the Church. The length of service of the Associate Ministers shall be for a period of four (4) years unless re-negotiated by the Pastoral Committee;
Our Ministers Are...
Rev. Patrick Ntoni Sasu is our Resident Minister.
Born on November 10, 1965, in Obo, Kwahu, Ghana, he is an accomplished minister with a robust academic and professional background. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Study of Religion from the University of Ghana, a Bachelor of Theology, and a Master of Theology in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. His certifications include Emotional Intelligence and Church Leadership.
Rev. Sasu has served as a Catechist and District Minister in various Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) districts, including Bodada, Boso, and Akosombo. He has held key roles such as Children's Service Coordinator and Director of Church Life and Nurture in the Volta Presbytery.
Known for his communication, counseling and conflict-resolution skills, Rev. Sasu is proactive and team-oriented and his ministry focuses on Family Life and Discipleship.
He is married to Mrs. Ernestina Sasu, with whom he has five children. The couple is pleased to join the Tema Joint Church family.
Rev. Dr. Albert Akanlisikum Akanferi is one of our Associate Ministers.
He was born on October 1, 1966, in Tamale, Ghana, and is a distinguished minister, academic, and researcher.
He began his education in Sandema and trained as a teacher at St. John Bosco’s Training College in Navrongo. After teaching at various schools, he pursued higher education, earning a Diploma in Business Education from Kumasi Advanced Technical Training College, a Bachelor’s degree in the Study of Religion and Dance, and an MBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Ghana. He later obtained a Doctor of Business Administration from the Swiss Management Centre and a Master of Theology from Trinity Theological Seminary.
Transitioning from Catholicism to Methodism, Rev. Dr. Akanferi was ordained in 2023 and has served as a Circuit Minister in the Methodist Church Ghana, leading societies and training lay preachers. He lectures at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, and has taught at other universities. His research focuses on ICT in education and the public sector, with extensive publications and conference contributions.
Married to Dorothy, he is a father to three children: Isaac, Swanita, and Analem.
Rev. Akua Ofori-Boateng is one of our Associate Ministers.
Rev. Akua Ofori-Boateng is the Director of Programmes for the Anglican Diocese of Accra and serves as the Anglican Minister at the Tema Joint Church.
She is a trustee of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation and a Commissioner on Ghana’s Electoral Commission.
Ordained in 2016 and priested in 2017, she began her ministry at the Cathedral Church of the Most Holy Trinity, where her work with the youth led to co-founding the Aequitas Foundation. The foundation has impacted over 24,000 youth across Ghana through training, seasonal drives, and symposiums.
Rev. Akua holds degrees in Engineering-Physics (Miami University), Mechanical Engineering (Virginia Tech), an MBA (Indiana University), and an MA in Ministry (Trinity Theological Seminary). She authored Broken for Use and contributed to Letters of Hope to My Younger Self. A fellow of the Africa Leadership Initiative - West Africa and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, she focuses on fostering partnerships aligned with SDG 17.
Rev. Akua is married with three children.