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- Premier Lady
Charles Dexter A. Benneh is the senior Pastor of the International Missions Centre of Royalhouse chapel International, in the U.K.
Rising through the ranks of grassroots ministry after joining the church during his first year at the University of Ghana, he served as a miracle team member (now known as the Mighty Men’s Ministry), Praise and Worship team member, Youth Leader (and later, Youth President), and was the first person to be given the title “Evangelist” in Royalhouse Chapel, then affectionately called “Evangelist Charles.”
Rev Charles became the first Captain of the newly formed Armor Bearers Ministry, and also served as the Leader of the French Ministry; during which time be begun the University of Ghana Campus CBF, which later became the first Royalhouse Chapel Campus Ministry.
In 1998, was appointed one of two Special Assistants to the General Overseer, and after his induction as a Pastor in 1999, he became the first person to be given the title, “Youth Pastor”.
After completing his university education at the University of Ghana, Legon, where he graduated in Geography and Resource Analysis, he carried out his National Service at Royalhouse Chapel, where he coordinated the computer and graphic designing operations, Radio and TV Ministry in the then Protocol and Public Relations Office.
He moved to the USA in April 2000, and became instrumental in the building of the Connecticut Mission of Royalhouse Chapel in the USA, where he pastored until he moved to the UK in April 2001 to temporarily assist the UK church for three weeks, and ended up as the Pastor of that church to date.
Apart from the categorical expressively thrilling worship anointing; creative and yet simplistic preaching grace of God and a passion for using 21st Century cutting edge technology to magnify the Ministry of the church, his ministry is characterized by signs and wonders and a resultant testimony profile as evidence of the Power of God.
He is married to Pastor Rytta Aba
Esaaba, and blessed with four miracle children, Jadyn-Zachery, Bryan-Charles and Samuel-Jordan Korankye, and Joelle Helen, and together make their home in London England.
Pastor Rytta Aba Esaaba Benneh: First Lady, Pastor, Head of Social Services Department, Head of Hospitality Management Team and President of Royal Ladies Ministry: Royalhouse Chapel International, South London Mission.
Pastor Aba studied at Wesley Girl High School in Cape Coast, Ghana, International Hotel Management School in Isle of Man, UK (Hospitality Management); Southbank University, London, UK (Computer Science); and University of London Birberk College, London, UK (Management).
She served in various capacities as member of the Praise and Worship Ministry, Christian Services Ministry, Finance Administration Team, Youth Ministry (as Youth President), until she was inducted a Deacon of the South London Mission in 2005, and now Pastor.
Her work in the Women’s Ministry, Social Services Department and Hospitality Team gives her a natural ardor for serving the people of God, especially the youth and young adults, which has propelled her motherly role in the church.
She preaches the Word of God with a prophetic teaching edge, and has got great passion for Worship and Intercession.
Pastor Rytta is caring, understanding and very sociable, and has dedicated her life to use her past setbacks and failures in the light of God’s Word as wisdom and power to pull others out of their situations so that they can highlight Gods inimitable map of destiny for the lives.
Affectionately called Mama Ewuraba, she is married to the Senior Pastor of Royalhouse Chapel International, South London Mission, and together with their four children live in the city of London, England.
Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah
The Apostle General Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah - Apostle, Prophet, Pacifist, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Educationist, Author and Motivational Speaker was born on Tuesday, February 23, 1960 to the late Mr. J. O. Ankrah and Madam Victoria Ziddah.
In 1974, young Sam gained admission to Saint John’s Grammar Secondary School (St. Johns) in Accra. There, he became an active member of the Scripture Union (SU). In his first year at St. Johns, however, he encountered the Lord in a special way and accepted Jesus Christ as his Personal Saviour.
By the time he entered University of Ghana, Legon, in 1984, Rev. Sam Korange had started Showers of Blessing Incorporated - an evangelistic ministry made up of students from some second cycle institutions in Accra. This was the group which metamorphosed into Royalhouse Chapel eight (8) years later.
After his university education, he left Ghana for Holland to seek greener pastures and to further his education. His desire was to study law, political science or business administration. But on June 19, 1991 he had an encounter with the Lord which forever changed the course of his life. In recounting his experience, he had this to say: I was sleeping soundly in my room when suddenly I felt a hand touching and waking me up. Instinctively, I looked at the time and it was 2:00am. Suddenly, I heard a voice call me by name and telling me to pray. I obeyed knowing it was the voice of God and for the next three hours I prayed amidst tears.
Around 5:00am, God told Rev. Sam to reach out for his Bible. When he did, it fell open at 1Timothy 3:1 which says: ‘This is a true saying, if a man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work’. Although this verse of scripture was well known to him, when he read it that day it ministered to him in a personal way. According to him, something (the Holy Spirit) gripped his spirit as he read that verse and he immediately knew that God was calling him into full-time ministry.
However, Rev. Sam dreaded the prospect of coming to Ghana to start a church .When he expressed his reservations to the Lord, he received several divine assurances which convinced him that Ghana would most gladly receive his prophetic ministry and unique ability to demonstrate the reality of God’s power through signs, wonders and outstanding miracles of healing and deliverance. He was also assured by the Lord that his rare gift of ushering people into God’s presence through worship and the power of his relevant, down to earth motivational sermons which had always endeared his audience to him, had not waned at all. Thus, he left Holland and came to Ghana in November 1992 to resume the leadership position of Showers of Blessing Inc., which by this time had started Sunday services under the name Abundant Life Missions International. Beginning with 12 adults and 12 children. To the glory of God, Royalhouse Chapel now seats over 10,000 vibrant worshippers in total weekly attendance at the Headquarters (Ahenfie) in Accra.
Among the adult membership of the church are some high profile personalities, including members of the ruling government and minority parties. There are also a number of High and Appeal Court Judges, lawyers, medical doctors, senior nursing, army and naval officers, top banking officials, and successful business entrepreneurs who are active members of the church. The Chief Executive Officer of Kpogas Standard Furniture which is a leading name in the furniture industry in Ghana, and arguably, in some parts of West Africa, is a pastor of Royalhouse Chapel. Among those whose career and businesses have been transformed by the ministry of Rev. Sam, is the Chief Operating Officer of CAN 2008, Mr. Rex Danquah, a member of the church. Rev. John Atta Aggrey, the Managing Director of Grand Pacific, an electrical distribution company and country representative of major European electrical companies has greatly been impacted by his ministry.
Through his ministry, the Most Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah has significantly affected the lives of street children, the homeless in society, drug addicts, commercial sex workers, single parents, widows and widowers as well as the aged with philanthropic initiatives like Outreach for Comfort , Rescue to the needy Ministry to the Aged, Hospital and Prisons Outreaches and Scholarship Schemes for the bright but needy students. The countless testimonies of people whose lives have been transformed by his ministry bear abundant witness and proof of his calling.
A Ghanaian Christian magazine, made the following observation of the ministry of Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah:
[Royalhouse Chapel] is a life-transforming church where sin is openly rebuked and the works of the devil are destroyed through the power of God. In Royalhouse Chapel, the battle lines in the heavens are drawn as members constantly engage in spiritual warfare through prayer and fasting, thus ensuring that deliverance of Satan’s captives is a daily experience. Rev. Sam who is the President of the Royalhouse Chapel Group of Churches, reflects an explosive swiftness and brilliance of God’s glory and power. He is of a truth proving his call to ‘full-time’ ministry. If you are in doubt of the authenticity of prophetic utterances in these last days, call on Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah. He’s a rare gem in the art of prophecy and interpretation of dreams. He is God’s gift to the Church in our generation.
His business acumen is evident in the fact that he is the C.E.O of Powerline Media Ministries, a non-profit organisation which promotes his multimedia evangelistic campaigns like the ‘Power in His Presence’ TV and ‘Powerline’ radio programmes, which reaches millions of viewers and listeners across the world in Ghana and abroad.
He also mentors an extensive network of ministers through the Covenant Ministers Fellowship Incorporated which he founded and keeps an immense schedule of speaking engagements across the world. Apart from his partnership with corporate organisations in Africa, Europe and USA. The Most Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah serves on the Executive Board of reputable, high powered religious Councils and Associations and is a well known figure in conflict resolutions.
He is married to the Rt. Rev. (Mrs.) Rita Korankye Ankrah and they are blessed with four (4) children.
Rev. Mrs. Rita Korankye-Ankrah: Co-founder, Premier Lady, Senior Associate Pastor and Social Services Director: Royalhouse Chapel Churches and Missions Worldwide.
The call of God on this woman of God borders on Integrity and God’s Faithfulness, which is the foundation of the message she preaches, coupled with the demonstration of her profound prophetic charisma and the unmistakable emotional healing she brings to God’s people.
Rev Rita is the Founder and President General of the nationally acclaimed Women’s Ministry of Royalhouse Chapel International known as Royal Ladies Ministries International with branches in Ghana UK, USA and Central Europe, and is the visionary behind thriving international conferences like the Family Life Conference in London, UK, and the International Women’s Camp Meeting in Virginia, USA.
She holds diplomas in Business Studies, Counseling & Psychology and Entrepreneurship and Management Studies; a degree in Entrepreneurship & Management, and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Governance and Leadership.
She is a Career Consultant, Family Life Coach, Marriage Counselor, Conference Presenter, Motivational Speaker and an Entrepreneur.
She sits on several Boards and Committees for social progress and change, including humanitarian endeavors which assist disadvantaged groups in Africa like “scholarship schemes for young people”, “free medical care for the neglected aged” and “feed the hungry initiatives for street children.”
Her passion for the Word of God, Family Life, Righteousness and Discipline in the Body of Christ has given her a unique message which has resulted in the transformation of many lives, families and the like. Her ministry has taken her to several parts of the world including the UK, South Africa, The USA, Canada, Europe, Benin, Cote D' Ivoir, and Nigeria.
Affectionately called Mama Rita, she is married to Rev Sam Korankye Ankrah, the Founder and Apostle General of Royalhouse Chapel Churches and Missions Worldwide, and together with their four children live in the city of Accra, Ghana.
He is also the chairman of the Governing Council, the highest ranking officer and the final decision maker of the church organisation.
They assist the Apostle General in decision making and in the running of the Ministry Organisation worldwide in various specific capacities.
They are also assistants to the Senior Associate Pastors and the Apostle General.
They are usually Pastors who after faithful service and impactful contribution to the vision of the church, are promoted to Senior Pastors.
The Chief Deacon is a former Head of the Deacons Board who has finished serving his/her term of office and still active in the church.
Ministers are usually volunteer officials who are not full time workers but after their jobs take time in the ministry to assist with pastoral duties.
Senior Deacons are officials of the church who have been promoted from the position of Deacon usually in recognition of their selfless services or track record of faithfulness and or their past contributions.
Junior Ministers are young men and women who demonstrate pastoral ability but also have their own fulltime circular work and are have been appointed to train as ministers.
Deacons are serviceable men and women who have been appointed to serve in the church to assist with ordinances like communion, child dedications, christenings, etc. as they maintain general order and discipline and promote the vision of the church in the various ministry groups.
