The early CCC congregation

41 Years of Faithfulness

Since Easter 1985.

From a canteen in Adum to more than 600 churches across Ghana and Africa. This is our story.

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Where it began

What began as a small congregation in a canteen in Adum has grown into a movement of more than 600 churches. This is the story of God’s faithfulness, told one chapter at a time.

CCC Bible Studies

From the CCC archive.

Our Journey

Young Pastor Ransford Obeng

1984

The Call

A young and passionate pastor, Ransford Obeng, travels to Singapore for leadership training at the prestigious Haggai Institute, the beginning of a grand mission.

The Encounter

1984

The Encounter

In Singapore he visits Calvary Charismatic Centre (now Victory Family Centre), led by the late Pastor Rick Seaward. The service ignites something within him: a divine leading to replicate what he experienced, back home in Kumasi.

The Vision

Kumasi

The Vision

A church built on the Great Commission, the heartbeat of CCC, planted in his homeland, Kumasi, Ghana.

1984–85

Prayed Into Being

He shares the vision with his loving wife, the late Mrs Joyce Obeng. Together they pray and wait on the Lord.

A Church Is Born

1985

A Church Is Born

Easter Sunday, 7 April 1985. Their prayers are answered: at the Ministries Canteen in Adum, Kumasi, Calvary Charismatic Centre is born to the glory of God.

A Movement

600+

A Movement

What began as a small congregation grows into a vast movement. Through God’s blessing and the dedication of Pastor Ransford and his team, CCC plants over 600 churches across Ghana and other parts of Africa. See them on the map ↓

The Story Continues

2026

The Story Continues

In 2025 CCC celebrated 40 years of fulfilling the Great Commission. Today, 41 years on and under the leadership of Pastor Joshua Obeng, Resident Pastor, the story is still being written.

A Movement

600+

Churches planted across Ghana and Africa

HOW TO ADD A CHURCH: one church per line, written as Name ; latitude ; longitude ; town. Get latitude and longitude from Google Maps by right-clicking the spot. When the real list is complete, change YES to NO on the next line.

SHOW ILLUSTRATIVE DOTS: YES

MOTHER CHURCH: Calvary Charismatic Centre ; 6.6850 ; -1.5640 ; Mother church · Ayigya, Kumasi

VISION BEGAN: Singapore ; 1.3521 ; 103.8198 ; Where the vision began, 1984

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Pastor Ransford Obeng And The Late Mrs. Joyce Obeng

Honouring our founders

Pastor Ransford Obeng & the late Mrs Joyce Obeng

In 1985 they stepped out in faith with a vision and a prayer. Everything CCC is today stands on that first act of obedience.

“Not just a church but a legacy of faith, a movement that has impacted nations, and a home for many seeking the light of Christ.”

Today

The story is still being written.

Under the leadership of Pastor Joshua Obeng, Resident Pastor, CCC Kumasi continues to raise disciples to impact the whole world. There’s a place in this story for you.