Royalhouse Chapel International was founded by the Most Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah after his encounter with the Lord in June 19, 1991. Before his encounter and subsequent arrival in Ghana in November 1992, he had given approval to his wife, the Rt. Rev. Mrs. Rita Korankye Ankrah (affectionately called Mama Rita) to start Sunday services with members of Showers of Blessings who were then available. The meetings began at the GES Model Nursery School in Accra at North Ridge with 12 adults and 12 children attending the first Sunday service. The name under which they operated from March 1991 was Abundant Life Missions International. But in July 1993, the name of the church was changed to Bible Worship Centre to reflect the new vision and focus with which Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah was going to operate. To give the church a global focus, the name was modified in August 1994 to International Bible Worship Centre (IBWC). However in March 1999, there was another development when the IBWC Governing Council had its annual meeting. An umbrella name which would embrace the multifaceted aspect of the ministry was deemed appropriate. Upon much deliberation and prayer, Royalhouse Chapel International (RCI) was approved and from March 1999 to date, it has been the operational name of the ministry.

Although Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah returned from Holland in November 1992, he assumed full leadership of the church in January 1993. That year, the number of worshippers increased significantly from 30 to 150 adults. Thus, in 1994, it became necessary to relocate the church to the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) canteen which had a larger facility. The strategic location of the canteen on the Ring Road also helped the growth of the church. When the influx of members made it impossible for the ADB canteen to be used for Sunday services, the church was moved to the Blackmoore and Sons warehouse on the same Ring Road. The warehouse was transformed into a beautiful worship center and from October 1994 to November, 2000 that place was to be the IBWC auditorium where many healings, miracles, and deliverances would occur. During this 5 year period, the church grew from a membership of 250 to nearly 5,000 worshippers. To effectively accommodate the large number of worshippers, three fully packed services were held every Sunday at 7:00am, 9:00am and 11:00am respectively. The sermon was translated into the Twi and Ewe local languages in the first two services respectively. The third service was held in English only. Those who could not be seated inside the main hall participated in the services via closed-circuit TV outside where canopies had been mounted.

A historic move was made on November 4, 2000. Thousands of worshippers attended an 'All Night' prayer vigil at the Blackmoore and Sons premises. Around 4am, they were led in a 'prayer march' to Ahenfie, the newly acquired church property located near the Obetsebi Lamptey Circle on the Ring Road Central-a distance of about three (3) kilometres from the Blackmoore and Sons premises. Symbolically, it was a significant move, a crossing over from 'Egypt' to the 'Promised Land'. This is because three (3) years before this time (i.e. in 1997), Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams had prophesied that God was going to bless Royalhouse Chapel with a property of her own. Interestingly enough, the revelation had indicated that the new property was going to be located specifically on the Ring Road. At the time this prophecy was given, the church leadership was, unknown to the Archbishop, almost completing negotiations for the purchase of a property at a totally different location. This prophecy restrained the leadership from pursuing that property. Ahenfie is thus considered by all members of Royalhouse Chapel as a land of prophecy and promise.

Contrary to the general perception of the public, Ahenfie is not synonymous with the umbrella name, Royalhouse Chapel which encompasses the church's headquarters (Ahenfie) with its 26 different Ministries (Groups) as well as all the other distinct organs incorporated under the umbrella name. These organs include Royalhouse Chapel's 30 Local Assemblies (branches), its 8 International Missions and their various departments, the media ministries, the church administration, the Christian Leadership College, as well as the Department of Social Services etc. The Department of Social Services alone has a wide range of ministries including the Basic Trust Scholarship Project, Feed the Hungry, Rural Missions and Evangelism, Rescue to the Needy, Pre-Marital and Marriage Counselling Departments, the Children, Teens, Men's, Women's and Aged Ministries; as well as the Anglo/Francophone Ministry etc.

Theologically, the Ahenfie (which means Palace) was derived from Revelation 1:5b-6. The Scripture says of Jesus Christ 'Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.' The expression 'kings and priests' is a reference to all believers. In other words, all believers are royals. Since royals reside in a palace or a royal house, Ahenfie was adopted as the name of the worship place of the Royalhouse Chapel headquarters church. Since Ahenfie is also synonymous with the 'residence' or 'dwelling place' of Kings, worshippers in Royalhouse Chapel believe that the reason why the presence of God is so strong at Ahenfie is because it is God’s headquarters. In view of the fact that God is the King of Kings, Ahenfie is seen as His dwelling place and the place where His power and presence must constantly be experienced by worshippers.

This is the story of Royalhouse Chapel international, the South London Mission!

Early 1998...
Discussions begun on the possibilities of a UK Mission

December 1999...
Rev Sam Korankye Ankrah accompanied by Rev Derek Amanor visited the UK, and started a fellowship on Tuesdays at 7.00pm, of about 10 to 15 people in Streatham Common, London.

January 2000....
Rev Derek Amanor together with Rev Nandy Amanor and a few others started another fellowship on Fridays at 7.00pm, of about 12 people in Bounds Green, North London.

May 2000... Sunday Service started:
Rev Joseph Essilfie led the North London Fellowship to commence Sunday services of almost 20 people at Seven Sisters, North London, at 1.00pm, in addition to their Friday meetings.

Sunday Service started:
The South London Fellowship also around the same time started Sunday meetings at 7pm in Streatham Common with about 15 people.

August 2000...
Pastor Samuel Agyei leads the South London Fellowship to commence Sunday morning church services at Harris City Technological College, with about 15 people.

January 2001...
Rev Sam Korankye Ankrah merges the North London Church and the South London church into one church in the South due to extenuating circumstances.

Between January and December 2001, most of the original members of the North Church who has joined the South Church left the church due to travel cost and distance, etc.

April 2001...
Rev Charles Benneh was temporarily posted in the UK Church for three weeks; the congregation was then fluctuating between 17 and 28 people every Sunday in attendance.

The Leaders of the church requested that Rev Charles stay for a further three months, after which they requested further that he be made the Resident Missionary of the church.

Rev Charles Benneh pastored the church from April 2001 – April 2004 (assisted occasionally by Rev John Apeakorang and Rev Derek Amanor intermittently due to occasional travels.

April 2004...
Rev Charles Benneh was posted to the Connecticut Mission, USA, as a temporary Resident Missionary.

April 2004 to August 2005...
The church was led mainly by Rev Dalkeith R. Amanor (assisted occasionally by Rev John Apeakorang and Rev Derek Amanor).

August 2005...
Rev Charles returned from the US to the UK.

October 2005...
Rev Charles was reconfirmed as Resident Pastor of the church.

May 2011...
Rev Charles pastored the South London Mission till May 2011 where the AG asked him to start a new mission in the Croydon Area known as the Croydon Mission.

June 2011: Croydon Mission...
Croydon Mission begun on Sunday 12th June 2011.

August 2011...
On 28th August 2011, The AG accompanied by the Premier Lady with their guests Apostle & Rev Mrs. Ngwale from South Africa made an Apostolic stopover at the Croydon Mission and led by the Holy Spirit, the Apostle General changed the name from Croydon Mission to The International Missions Centre of Royalhouse Chapel International, UK.

Thus far the Lord has brought us, glory to God.

The rest is history!

The Bible: We believe the Bible, as originally given, to be without error, the fully inspired and infallible Word of God and the supreme and final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.

The Trinity: We believe that the Godhead exists co-equally and co-eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit and that these three are one God, sovereign in creation, providence and redemption.

The Saviour: We believe in the true and proper deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His real and complete humanity, in His sinless life, in His authoritative teaching, in His substitutionary and atoning sacrifice through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His heavenly intercession and in His second advent to receive His Church.

The Holy Spirit: We believe in the deity of the Holy Spirit who proceeds from the Father, the Son, and the necessity of His work in conviction of sin, repentance, regeneration and sanctification, and that the believer is also promised an enduement of power as the gift of Christ through the baptism in the Holy Spirit with signs following. Through this enduement, the believer is empowered for further participation in the ministry of the Church, its worship, evangelism and service.

Humankind: We believe in the universal sinfulness of all humankind since the Fall, rendering man subject to God’s wrath and condemnation.

Salvation: We believe in the necessity for salvation of repentance towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ by which the sinner is pardoned and accepted as righteous in God’s sight. This justification is imputed by the grace of God because of the atoning work of Christ, is received by faith alone and is evidenced by the Fruit of the Spirit and a holy life.

The Church: We believe in the spiritual unity and priesthood of all believers in Christ and that these comprise the universal Church, the Body of Christ.

The Ministry: We believe in the ministries that Christ has set in His Church, namely apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers and helps, and in the present operation of the manifold Gifts of the Holy Spirit according to the New Testament.

The Ordinances: We believe in the baptism of believers by immersion in water in obedience to the command of Christ and in the commemoration of Christ’s death by the observance of the Lord’s Supper until His return.

The Commission: We believe that the gospel embraces the needs of the whole man and that the Church is therefore commissioned to preach the gospel to the world and to fulfil a ministry of healing and deliverance to the spiritual and physical needs of humankind

The Coming King: We believe in the personal, physical and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to reign in power and glory.

The Future State: We believe in the resurrection of the dead and in the final judgment of the world, the eternal conscious bliss of the righteous and the eternal conscious punishment of the wicked.

Our Mission Statement

At Royalhouse Chapel International, the International Missions Centre, our mission is: “Touching our generation with the power of God!”

Our Vision:
In 1991, God said to Sam Korankye Ankrah...

1. 1. Bring people into the House of God through Worship, Praise and Prayer.
2. 2. Preach Messages of Hope that are Relevant to the Needs of the People.
3. 3. Bring comfort to the people of God and providing a place in an atmosphere of love, caring, sharing and fellowship for them.
4. This is the vision of Royalhouse Chapel International!

Vision Statement:

1. Bringing people into the House of God through Worship, Praise and Prayer. Zech 14:16-17
Zechariah 14:17 - and it shall be, that whoso will not come up… to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain.
2. Preaching Messages of Hope that are Relevant to the Needs of the People.
Act 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
• We believe in the full demonstration of miracle working power of God on the basis of God’ word.
• We believe the word will raise you to impact your world, leave a memorial and change your generation.
• We believe you must grow in the ways of God via holy and right living, sharing your faith, and commitment to church activities.
3. Bringing comfort to the people of God and providing a place in an atmosphere of love, caring, sharing and fellowship for them.
• Care: We believe we must take care of the aged, the needy, the vulnerable and the like.
• Education: We believe we must promote education via scholarships, free extra tuition, discipleship and leadership training and the like.
• Small Groups: We believe every worshipper must actively participate in a ministry group within the church to be wholly integrated in the vision of RCI thereby enhancing their spiritual and social development.

There shall be a performance (Luke 1:45b)!

 

Vision 2018 and counting...

In Royalhouse, the total “representation” of “our sense of being” as a ministry to “touch our generation with the power of God”

Action: TOUCHING... which means “impacting”

Target: ALL GENERATIONS... all ages, all genders

Means: THE POWER OF GOD... Holy Ghost power!

Our vision appears in three phases: what we have done; are doing; and aspire to do.

The Ministry called Royalhouse, South London Mission: back to top

1. In our quest to “touch”, we have, continue and aspire to build Royalhouse Chapel into a ministry where those who ache from the pain of frustrations, abuses, rejections, non-achievements, hurt, confusions and the like can find divine and fresh solutions which transform their lives.
2. In our quest to “touch”, we have, continue and aspire to build Royalhouse Chapel into a ministry where those who enter through our doors irrespective of social, generational and or spiritual status, position and significance will find a sense of belonging, purpose, mission and vision in Royalhouse.
3. In our quest to “touch”, we have, continue and aspire to build Royalhouse Chapel into a ministry where anyone who comes into contact with our ministry even via the internet, media, audiovisual and reading resources, etc. will experience the power of God in an unforgettable distinctive and momentous way.

QUANTITATIVE: back to top
While aiming to achieve the above a daily basis by our events, programs, activities, systems and policies, we also aim in the next 10 years (2018) of ministry to:

1. As we accomplish the first three (3) vision sub-statements above, we aim to raise a resident church family of over five (5) thousand people touched by the power of God and making significant impact in their world!
2. It is our vision that more than 50% of the expected five (5) thousand church family people will be full visionary members actively pursuing the Royalhouse vision!

In our Community... the city of London, still in the next 10 years (2018): back to top

1. It is our vision to open Community Branch Fellowships (House Group Ministry) in every suburb and municipality in the city of London where our members are reside for the purpose of extending the Gospel of Jesus, and also mission of Royalhouse Chapel to the doorstep of everyone.
2. It is our vision to grow potential Community Branch Fellowships into city churches which will become self dependent and in turn pursue the vision of growing more Community Branch Fellowships which shall also mature into churches until the knowledge of Jesus Christ covers the city and beyond.
3. It is our vision to engage the communities in which the Lord plants us by using our God-given resources to support projects and innovations that promote the welfare of people in the community, thereby making Royalhouse relevant to its community.

Across the UK, other continents and the world in total, as we attain the above goals: back to top

1. It is our vision, as we partner with other sister missions, churches and ministry organisations connected to us by covenant, to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth until in our own small yet significant way, every soul comes to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
2. It is our vision, as we partner with other sister missions, churches and ministry organisations connected to us by covenant, to raise churches, missions and ministry initiatives for the purpose of extending the Gospel of Jesus, and also mission of Royalhouse Chapel to the doorstep of everyone.

We acknowledge that to assist us achieve this vision, we need also to aim to, in concurrence with the vision 2018 above to: back to top

1. Preach the Word of God via every available electronic and industrial means, one station and media resource at a time.
2. Empower via all industry available all Royalhouse people to become financially potent as their partnership is crucial to the fulfilment of our vision.
3. Build a modern 2000 capacity multi function ministry edifice with enough function rooms for offices, children, teens and youth church services, prayer and counselling rooms, Foundation School block, internet library, restaurants, performing arts rooms, studios, gym, barber and beauty shop, day nursery and the like.

We have seen what God has done in Royalhouse Chapel International, Ahenfie, Ghana, and in many covenant churches of Royalhouse beyond the continents, and have every confidence in God that our dream shall come to pass in Jesus name, Amen.