Lawrence Tetteh

Lawrence Nene Kofi Tetteh, (born 15 May 1964)[1] also known as Reverend Canon Dr Lawrence Tetteh, is a Ghanaian tele-evangelist, philanthropist, Chaplain of the Ghana Christian Council of the UK and Ireland, Author, international economist, lecturer and founding President of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach with its international headquarters based in London, United Kingdom.[2][3][4]

Reverend

Lawrence Tetteh
President, Worldwide Miracle Outreach
Personal details
Born
Jamestown, Accra, Ghana
DenominationEvangelical Christianity
SpouseBarbara Tetteh
ChildrenDavid Tetteh & Emmanuel Prince Tetteh
Occupation
  • Tele-evangelist, Philanthropist, lecturer, Author and International Economist

Early life and education

He was born in Jamestown, Accra a Ga-Dangme royal lineage to Sampson Kwadjo Tetteh of Dodowa and Juliana Norchoe Tetteh of Osu in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. He attended the Corvinus University of Budapest of Economics Sciences in Hungary and the London School of Economics (LSE) in the United Kingdom. As he was pursuing his PhD programme in international relations at Corvinus he was ordained a Reverend Minister by Dr. T. L. Osborn and Archbishop Benson Idahosa in the United Kingdom.[5]

Career

Tetteh was ordained a Reverend Minister by Dr T. L. Osborn and Archbishop Benson Idahosa and founded the Worldwide Miracle Outreach. He is a teacher of the gospel and the author of the books Dangers of Offence, Count your Blessings and Benefits of the Anointing.[1] He is a televangelist, a philanthropist, a public speaker and the host of Miracle Touch TV programme worldwide.[6][7] He is also a visiting lecturer in Economics and International Relations in various universities.

He has worked and ministered with other ministers of God such as Oral Roberts and Richard Roberts (evangelist) of the Oral Roberts University and Ministries, T. L. Osborn, Kenneth E. Hagin, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Morris Cerullo Archbishop Benson Idahosa, Benny Hinn, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, Dr Richard Shakarian and others.[8] He is a charismatic Christian preacher who collaborates in national crusades and evangelism with other mainstream and Pentecostal churches to spread the gospel throughout Ghana and the rest of the world. These churches include the Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Apostolic, and Assemblies of God churches. His sermons transcend the boundaries of ecumenical relationships and works.[9]

He was the main speaker of the first National crusade of the Methodist Church Ghana in 2002 held at the Independence Square in Accra, Ghana.[10] He also organised the Asanteman for Christ Crusade together with Dr Richard Roberts of the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association at the Kumasi sports stadium with Otumfour Osei Tutu II, the king of the Ashanti Kingdom as the special guest of honour.[11]

He has been a speaker at the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (FGBMFI), and was main speaker for the world convention at Florida, U.S. in 2008 and in Yerevan, Armenia in 2013.[12]

He was the main speaker for the first-ever National Presbyterian Church of Ghana Crusade[13] and The Anglican Church Crusade[14] all at the Independence Square Accra.

Tetteh was inducted as an Honorary Canon by the The Anglican Church in 2017 by the Archbishop Daniel Sarfo, who was then the Primate of the Church of the Province of West Africa.[15]

Philanthropy works

Tetteh gifted a taxi driver who returned about 8,400 Ghanaian cedis he found in his taxi back to the owner with a new car.[16] This was after the action of the driver went viral on social media.[17][18]

Controversial statements

Lawrence Tetteh was reported to have said that he didn't believe in the spirituality of the Christian all night vigil services.[19] But in a rebuttal Lawrence Tetteh mention that what he was against was rather the excesses of those who organize these all night services.[20][21]

He was also reported to have said that religious leaders should always practice what they preach about to their congregations.[22]

He was reported to have said that herbal medicine in Ghana is not a fetish but some middle class Ghanaians want to make it so and the earlier that notion was dispelled the better.[23]

Lawrence Tetteh also spoke about how some musicians and businesses were taking advantage of Ebony Reigns death to make profits.[24]

He also spoke on prophecies in Ghana and how in recent times it has been abused by a some men of God.[25] This statement by him supported the call by the Ghana Police Service on actions they are taking to check the publication of death prophecies.[26]

In 2018 he called on the Prince of Wales who was the head of the Commonwealth at the time to use his office to grant amnesty to law abiding Ghanaian citizens who do not have regular stay in the United Kingdom.[27]

In December 2022 the Ghana Police released a statement warning pastors in Ghana about making so called doom prophecies and in a sharp rebuttal Lawrence Tetteh granted an interview saying that the Ghana Police can not gag clergymen from making panic prophecies. He mentioned that even though there are some recalcitrant pastors that shouldn't stop the good pastors who are doing the right thing.[28]

On September 13, 2022, Lawrence Tetteh signed the book of condolences at the British High Commission in Accra, Ghana in which he eulogised the Queen for bringing hope to everyone especially the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.[29]

Awards and recognition

Personal life

Tetteh is married to Barbara Tetteh who is an ordained minister, an administrator and a social scientist.[38][39] He also has seven siblings namely, Alex Tetteh, Prince John Tetteh, Lady Gifty Dede Tetteh, Ebenezer Tetteh, Victoria Tetteh Ackah, Princess Tetteh Cudjoe and Michelle Grace Tetteh Caesar.

Books

Lawrence Tetteh has authored a number of books;

  • Benefits of Annointing
  • Count your Blessings
  • Dangers of Offence
  • God is Able
  • Do Miracles Still Happen?
  • The Power of Prayer
  • Changing Your Destiny
  • Possessing your Possessions
  • Experiencing the Power of God
  • Understanding Deliverance
  • Witchcraft in the Church
  • The Name of Jesus
  • This Nonsense must Stop
  • Lord I Need a Miracle
  • Whosoever Believes
  • The Power of Praise
  • Understanding the Annointing
  • The Power of Silence
  • Staying in your Calling

References
  1. "About – Dr. Lawrence Tetteh Bookstore". Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  2. "Rawlings congratulates Rev. Lawrence Tetteh". Graphic Online. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  3. "Lawrence Tetteh to be installed Canon of the Anglican Church". GhanaWeb. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  4. "'There is no spirituality attached to all-night services; I have stopped it in my church' – Rev. Lawrence Tetteh". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  5. GNA (13 September 2022). "Queen Elizabeth brought hope alive-Lawrence Tetteh". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  6. "Orlando Convention of FGBMFI 2008". GhanaWeb. 23 July 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  7. "All-nights services have no spirituality – Lawrence Tetteh digs into history". GhanaWeb. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  8. "Lessen burden on one another at Christmas - Clergy admonishes citizens". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  9. "Dr Lawrence Tetteh - an Ambassador for Christ". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  10. "Vice President Ordained". GhanaWeb. 5 December 2002. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  11. "Church and tradition should join hands- Dr. Richard Roberts". GhanaWeb. 15 May 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  12. "Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International celebrates 20th anniversary". GhanaWeb. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  13. Ghana, News. "Lawrence Tetteh's 3-day Crusade Slated For 26th October | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 17 December 2022. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  14. "God will give Ghana a President - Dr Lawrence Tetteh". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  15. "Rawlings congratulates Rev. Lawrence Tetteh". Graphic Online. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  16. Mensa, Eddie; Reporter, Senior (12 May 2022). "Honest Taxi Driver Gets Brand New Car From Dr. Lawrence Tetteh After Returning Missing Ghc 8,400 To Owner". GhanaCelebrities.Com. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  17. Amartey, Geraldo (13 May 2022). "Any car you want, I'll pay - Lawrence Tetteh promises honest taxi driver". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  18. "Lawrence Tetteh fulfils promise to honest taxi driver, buys him a new car". GhanaWeb. 29 May 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  19. Baisie, Seli (25 August 2022). "All-night services have no spirituality- Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh". GBC Ghana Online - The Nation's Broadcaster | Breaking News from Ghana, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Fashion and Video News. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  20. "What Lawrence Tetteh said about 'all-night' service and his clarification (VIDEO)". Graphic Online. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  21. GNA (26 August 2022). "I believe in the spirituality of all-nights — Dr Lawrence Tetteh". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  22. GNA. "Dr Lawrence Tetteh advises religious leaders to practice what they preach | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  23. "Herbal medicine is not fetish - Dr. Lawrence Tetteh". GhanaWeb. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  24. "I Spent More On Ebony's Funeral – Dr Lawrence Tetteh - Daily Guide Africa". 29 March 2018. Archived from the original on 29 March 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  25. "Flashback: If a prophet is genuine, what he prophesies must come to pass – Dr. Lawrence Tetteh". GhanaWeb. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  26. "We've abused prophecies — Dr Lawrence Tetteh". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  27. "Grant amnesty to Ghanaians in the UK – Dr Lawrence Tetteh". GhanaWeb. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  28. GNA (29 December 2022). "31st Dec. Prophecies: Police can't gag the Church — Lawrence Tetteh". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  29. GNA (13 September 2022). "Queen Elizabeth brought hope alive-Lawrence Tetteh". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  30. "Anglican Church to Confer on Lawrence Tetteh a Canon Title". News Ghana. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  31. "We've abandoned the principles of peace - UN Peace Ambassador". GhanaWeb. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  32. "Hungarian President honours Dr Lawrence Tetteh - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  33. "Hungarian president honors Lawrence Tetteh". GhanaWeb. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  34. Quaye, Samuel. "Methodist Church Ghana inducts Dr Lawrence Tetteh as National Patron of Boys' Brigade". www.gna.org.gh. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  35. "Lawrence Tetteh Inducted As Patron For National Brigade". DailyGuide Network. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  36. "IGP, CoP Chairman, Lawrence Tetteh, others honoured". Graphic Online. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  37. "Hungarian government honours Dr Lawrence Tetteh". GhanaWeb. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  38. "Rev. Lawrence Tetteh eulogises Queen Elizabeth II". GhanaWeb. 10 September 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  39. Kumah Prince Michael (26 March 2021). "I almost divorced my wife when she called me a 'Village King' Dr. Lawrence Tetteh shares". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
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