About Us | Jesus Power School of Ministry & Retreat Center

Our Story

Jesus Power School of Ministry and Retreat Center (Grace Centre) is a ministry of JPower Coldwater Foundation, founded by Apostle Bismark Osei Akomeah, a Ghanaian-American minister based in Columbus, Ohio, USA. The vision was born from a profound spiritual encounter during a visit to the cave of Engedi in Israel, where the biblical narrative of David sparing Saul's life ignited a fervent desire to create a place where God could train and empower those called to ministry, especially the less privileged.

Inaugurated on April 24, 2024, by Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, the US$1.8 million facility is located at Abbey Korpe (Abbeykope), Dawhenya, near Tema in the Greater Accra Region. The centre features 20 spaciously furnished dormitory rooms and 15 executive rooms, accommodating up to 300 guests. It also boasts a 1,200-seater modern auditorium, a 3,000+ book library, eight 50-seater meeting rooms, a prayer garden, sanctuary, cafeteria, and lecture halls.

We are affiliated with Global University USA, offering Practical Ministry and Leadership programs that combine academic rigor with hands-on ministry experience. With a mission to plant churches in rural communities across Ghana and Africa, the Grace Centre stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment, poised to train and equip individuals called into God's ministry.

Our name — Jesus Power — reflects our belief in the transformative power of Christ to change lives, raise leaders, and advance God's Kingdom on earth.

Our Values

What We Stand For

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Faith

Grounded in the Word of God and a life of prayer.

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Excellence

Striving for the highest standards in ministry training.

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Service

Equipping servants to impact their communities.

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Transformation

Life-changing encounters with God's power.

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Global Vision

Raising champions for the global harvest.

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Community

A family of believers growing together.

Media Coverage

In The News

Our inauguration and vision have been covered by major Ghanaian media outlets.

Graphic Online — May 6, 2024

"The $1.8 million Jesus Power School of Ministry Retreat Centre is the brainchild of Apostle Bismark Osei Akomeah, Founder of the church, based in Columbus, Ohio, USA, which is a component of his Coldwater Humanitarian Foundation."

The facility was inaugurated by Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, who commissioned the centre at Abbeykope in Dawhenya.

Ghanaian Times — May 6, 2024

"A new multi-purpose Christian retreat centre in Accra has been inaugurated by the Rev. Dr Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana."

Notable men of God who graced the occasion included Dr. Michael Boadi Nyamekye of Makers Chapel, Prophet Nanasei Opoku Sarkodie of Potter's City Ministries, and Prophet Dada Jones of the Holy Ghost Revival Ministry in the UK.

The Business & Financial Times — April 29, 2024

"Bishop James Saah, senior Bishop of Action Chapel International, encouraged Christian groups and churches to patronise the facility which provides serene and conducive ambience for church retreats, weddings and all other residential activities."

GhanaWeb — May 17, 2024

"The visionary behind this transformative project is Apostle Bismark Osei Akomeah, founder of the Jesus Power Assembly of God Church and Jesus Power Coldwater Foundation. He recounted a profound experience during a visit to the cave of Engedi in Israel, where the biblical narrative of David sparing Saul's life resonated deeply within him."

Other distinguished guests included Bishop Emeritus James Saah of Action Chapel, Rev. Dr. Kwadwo Boateng, Senior Pastor of Holy Hill Chapel Assemblies of God, Rev. Tito Adjei, Assistant General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, and Dr. Jones Boateng of Deliverance Outreach Ministry.

Our Purpose

Vision & Purpose

The vision and purpose of the JPower Coldwater Foundation and Grace Centre Retreat Center.

Our Vision

The urge to establish and operate the JPower Coldwater Foundation comes from a unique story — well documented in the book, "Product of Grace" — which chronicles a long and laborious walk from rejection, hopelessness, and obscurity, without any requisite formal education, into the wonderful service of Jehovah God. The ideals of the Foundation draw strength and ground themselves in Scripture found in Colossians 1:25-29.

Our Purpose

The JPower Coldwater Foundation's fundamental purpose shall be:

To provide resources, assistantships, and general logistics to Pastors in deprived areas and regions of the world, in order to help them realize the fruits of what the Lord has called them to do (Matthew 10:42).
To serve as the main umbrella under which the JPower School of Ministry and Retreat Center (JPSMRC) will operate, including all other future projects. The JPSMRC shall perform three distinct functions:
- To play a pioneering role in training and equipping underprivileged young men and women in our society, who have a calling upon their lives, for their dreams to materialize — encouraged by the Scripture: "God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise" (1 Corinthians 1:27a).
- To serve as a place of temporal refuge, meditation, and soul-searching for individuals who are not only distressed, but also helpless and hopeless in finding a way forward. The aim is to create an environment of reverence, which shall serve as a sanctuary for those who have missed their way or backslidden due to unforeseen circumstances, yet seeking to re-channel their destinies and return to the Lord Jesus Christ.
- To serve as a conference center for Christian groups and organizations to meet and effectively work and craft programs for God's Kingdom advancement, while seeking the face of God — believing that "those who dwell in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty" (Psalm 91:1).

Leadership

Board of Directors

The governing board guiding the JPower Coldwater Foundation and its ministries.

The JPower Coldwater Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of not more than twelve (12) members, who oversee the affairs of the Foundation and ensure its mission is faithfully executed.

Apostle Bismark Osei Akomeah

Founder & CEO, President and Director of Operations

Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation in perpetuity. Founder of the Jesus Power School of Ministry and Retreat Center (Grace Centre) in Dawhenya, Ghana.

The number of Directors may be increased or decreased by a duly adopted amendment to the bylaws of the Foundation. The Board is committed to upholding the vision, mission, and values of the Foundation as it serves communities in Ghana and beyond.