PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 19^th January, 1973

Address:

Department of Theological Studies

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Valley View University

P. O. Box AF 595

Adenta, Accra, Ghana.

Phone: +233509502125

E-mail: [email protected] (Regular)

         [email protected] (Alternative)

Marital Status: Married

Name of Spouse: Mrs Stella Appiah, PhD.

Names of Children: 1. David Appiah, 2. Dennis Agyemang Appiah, 3. Daniel Obeng Appiah, and 4. Deborah Akyiaa Appiah.

Place of Birth: Abofour, Ashanti Region, Ghana.

Hometown: Afigya Kyekyewere, Ashanti Region, Ghana.

Language Spoken: English, Twi.

Profession: Lecturer, Gospel Minister.

Skills: Knowledge in the use of Computer software like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Date of Ordination into the Gospel Ministry: 11^th March, 2006

 

                         

 

EDUCATION

Ph.D. (Religious Studies), Philippine Christian University, Philippines,             June 2016 – June 2017

PhD Candidate, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines, March 2012–June 2016

MA (Religion), Andrews University, Michigan, USA,                                       2003 – 2005

BA (Theology), Griggs University, Maryland, USA,                                                    1998 – 2001

A Level Certificate, Prempeh College, Kumasi, Ghana,                                              1993 – 1995         

O’ Level Certificate, Tetrem Secondary School, Ashanti Region, Ghana,                  1988 – 1993

Abofour-Kyebi Middle School, Ashanti Region, Ghana                                            1985 – 1988

Abofour-Kyebi Primary School, Ashanti Region, Ghana                                          1979 – 1985

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

·      Religious Studies

·      Religious and Moral Education

·      New Testament Exegesis

·      Biblical Theology

·      Missions

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 

Associate Professor: Promoted from Senior Lecturer to an 

Associate Professor of NT Theology                                                          June 1, 2022- date

 

Adjunct Professor

Adventist University of Africa (AUA), Kenya,

Course #: NTST 558 Greek Readings.                                                         April 11 – 22, 2022

 

Programme Coordinator

Master of Divinity, AUA,                                                                   June 1, 2021 – date

 

Head of Department 

Department of Theological Studies, Valley View University (VVU),         October 1, 2020 – date                                                             

 

Dean 

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, VVU,                     September 1, 2018 – September 30, 2020

 

Acting Dean

School of Theology and Missions, VVU,                                             April 22 – August 31, 2018

 

Acting Head of Department

Department of Theological Studies, VVU,                               May 1, 2018 – September 30, 2020

 

Associate Professor

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, VVU,                                                  June 2023 to date

 

Senior Lecturer

School of Theology and Missions, VVU,                                                    June 2017 – May 2022

 

Lecturer 

School of Theology and Missions, VVU,                                March 1,  2007 – May 2017

 

Graduate Assistant 

Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines,                          Summer, 2016

 

School Chaplain and Bible Teacher

Adventist Secondary School, Kumasi, Ghana,                                             2004 – 2007

         

District Pastor

Trabuom District, Central Ghana Conference of SDA, Ghana,                                    2002 – 2004

 

Associate District Pastor

Nkawie/Toase District, Central Ghana Conference, Ghana,                                         2001 – 2002

 

Intern Minister/Pastor, 

Offinso District, Central Ghana Conference, Ghana,                           June 1– September 30, 2001

 

Teaching

RELB621/520/515 Principles of Christian Faith (School of Graduate Studies, VVU)

NTST558 Greek Readings (Master of Divinity Programme, Theological Seminary, Adventist University of Africa, Kenya) 

                    

GREK102 Elementary (New Testament) Greek 1 (Department of Theological Studies, VVU)

GREK237 Elementary (New Testament) Greek 2 (Department of Theological Studies, VVU)

GREK337 Intermediate Greek (Department of Theological Studies, VVU)

RELT357 Research Methods (Department of Theological Studies, VVU) 

RELT 313 Biblical Hermeneutics (Department of Theological Studies, VVU)

RELT231 Biblical Gospels (Department of Theological Studies, VVU)

RELB160 Life and Teachings of Jesus (General Education Department, VVU)

RELT126 History and Literature of the Second Temple Period (Department of Theological Studies, VVU)

 

RELT447 Acts and Early Pauline Epistles (Department of Theological Studies, VVU)

RELT436 Latter Pauline and Catholic Epistles (Department of Theological Studies, VVU)

RELT421 New Testament Apocalyptic Studies-The Book of Revelation (Department of Theological Studies, VVU) 

 

PUBLICATIONS

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Appiah, J. (2023). Bribery and corruption in Matthew 28:11-15: A lesson for the Church in Africa. E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (EHASS), 4.2, 102-117. 

         https://noyam.org/ehass2023421/

Appiah, J. (2022). Christological reading of Johannine discipleship: Implications for   missions in Africa. Samyook University Journal of Theology and Other Disciplines 24.2, 159-191.https://www.kci.go.kr/kciportal/ci/sereArticleSearch/ciSereArtiView.    kci?sereArticleSearchBean.artiId=ART002876858

Appiah, J., & Berchie, D. (2022). The identity of who/what is greater than the Temple in   Matthew 12:6. Ghana Journal of Religion and Theology, 11.1-2, 75-84.

         https://journals.ug.edu.gh/index.php/gjrt/article/view/1802

Appiah, J. (2020). Jesus’ Association With Jews And Gentiles In Matthew’s Gospel: A        Comparative Study. E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (ERATS) 6.4     (March 2020): 94-104. DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.32051/erats.2020.031

https://erats.org/2020/02/24/erats0320art1/

Appiah, J., Andor, J. B., & Berchie, D. (2020). A comparative study of the attitudes of Jesus and his disciples towards women in the Gospel of Matthew. Journal of African Biblical Studies     6, 66-86. ISSN 0855-773X

Appiah, J., Andor, J. B., & Berchie, D. (2020). Attitudes towards women testimony in the   Gospels. Journal of African Biblical Studies     6, 102-115. ISSN 0855-773X 

Appiah, J., & Berchie, D. (2019). An evaluation of Matthew 12:6 in contemporary scholarship. Valley View Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies 1, 135-144. https://vvuspace.vvu.edu.gh/index.php/vvujms/article/view/38          

Appiah, J., & Berchie, D. (2019). The Identity of “the son of man” in Matthew 12:8. Valley View Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies 1, 25-46. https://vvuspace.vvu.edu.gh/index.php/vvujms/article/view/33

Appiah, J. (2018). The dream cultures of Matthew’s Gospel and Africa: A comparative study. Valley View University Journal of Theology 5, 15-27. ISSN 2026-612x 

Appiah, J., Danquah, E., and Marfo, E. M. (2017). Adventist education and mission in Ghana: Benefits, Challenges, and the Way Forward. Journal of AIIAS African Theological Association, 6: 11-21. ISSN 2094-6058 

Appiah, J., Danquah, E., and Marfo, E. M. (2016). The challenges of the Adventist high school students in choosing Adventist education in Ghana. Journal of AIIAS African Theological Association, 6: 44-55. ISSN 2094-6058 

Appiah, J. and Wa-Mbaleka, S. (2015). Integrating faith and learning in distance education in the         Ghanaian context. International Forum,18 (2):83-104. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.1094.1525

Appiah, J. and Marfo, E. M. (2014). The Ashanti/Akans sabbath in context/concept with the biblical sabbath: A missiological perspective. Journal of AIIAS African Theological Association, 5: 39-56. ISSN 2094-6058

Appiah, J. (2014) Preparing University students for ministry through small groups, A case study of Valley View University. Journal of AIIAS African Theological Association, 5: 13-27. ISSN 2094-6058

 

Book Chapter

Appiah, J. (2021). New Testament overviews on the New World Order. In Jeroncic, A.,     Amanze, P., Nyaundi, N., Zvandasara, N., Osei-Bonsu, R., & Andersen, M. S. (Eds.),    Finding global peace, health and the New World Order (pp. 87-100). Nigeria, Babcock       University General Education Studies Unit, 2021.

         https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BZHRPQ1            

Appiah, J. (2019). Jesus’ healing of the man with the withered hand in Matthew 12:9-14: A                         model for ministry in Africa. In Sokupe, M. M., Marfo, E. K., Gwizo, I., & Sibanda, C.                          (Eds.), Health       and Wholeness in Africa, a Biblical Foundation (pp. 9-28). Accra, Ghana:                        Advent Press. ISSN 2094-6058 JAATA 

Appiah, J., & Agyen, J. K. (2019). Exploring possible solutions to the galamsey menace in   Ghana: The Christian Church in perspective. In Ntreh, B. A., Aidoo, M. S., & Aryeh,        D. N. A. (Eds.), Essays on the Ecotheology, and Traditions in Africa, pp. 146-154.    Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers.

Dakio, F., and Appiah, J. “The Test of a Prophet.” In 2018 Camp Meeting Bulleting for the          Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ghana.

Opoku, F., & Appiah, J. “The church and the state: Issues in the West-Central Africa Division of          the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. In Seventh-day Adventist Theological Dictionary         (Dictionary-in-progress).

 

 

MODULES DEVELOPED

Appiah, J. (2020). Module for RELT 231 Biblical Gospels/RELB 163 Life and Teachings of          Jesus/DELB 160 Jesus and the Gospels (pp. 1-336). 

 

REVIEWER

1.    The International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS),

October 2020 to September 2022.

2.    CARES, VVU, Editorial/Review Board Member

3.    Valley View University Journal of Theology 

4.    Journal for AIIAS African Theological Association 

5.    E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (ERATS – ISSN 2458 – 7338) housed in 
the Department of Religious Studies, College of Humanities and Social 
Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 
Kumasi-Ghana.)

6.    2018 Camp Meeting Sermons (for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ghana).

7.    2019 Camp Meeting Sermons (for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ghana).

8.    2021 Camp Meeting Sermons (for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ghana).

 

 

 

A MEMBER OF THE ACCREDITATION TEAM 

 

1.    A member of the Adventist Accreditation Team to Adventist University of West Africa, AUWA, Liberia. Period: August 25-30, 2022. Areas allotted: Spirituality and Religious Studies Department. 

EDITOR

1.    Pan-African Theological Journal (Adventist University of Africa, Kenya).

2.    Integrator (Valley View University Interdisciplinary Journal).

3.    Editor for 2018 camp meeting bulleting

4.    Editor for 2019 camp meeting bulleting

 

ASSESSOR

1.    Assessor to evaluate the publications/articles of a lecturer in connection with his application for promotion to Senior Lecturer in the Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast. Ghana. June 9-July 9, 2021.

 

THESIS SUPERVISOR

1.    Supervisor of Masters Thesis (Adventist University of Africa: Ebenezer Ankomah), completed January 2022. Title: A Study of the Perception of Baptism in a Pool and Other Water Bodies by Seventh-Day Adventists in Nkoranza, Ghana.

 

EXTERNAL EXAMINER

1.    External examiner for MPhil Thesis (School of Graduate Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (PG Number: 8775119), report sent January 27, 2022. Thesis Title: The Influence of Social Media Among Christians at Asokwa Municipality: A Case Study at Victory Miracle Church, Atonsu. (Kumasi, Ghana).

2.    External examiner for MPhil Thesis (School of Graduate Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (PG Number: 8777619), report sent January 27, 2022. Thesis Title: Neo-Prophetic Charismatic Christianity and Television: An Assessment of its Impact in Kumasi (Ghana).

3.    External examiner for MPhil Thesis (School of Graduate Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (PG Number: 8776519), report sent February 22, 2022. Thesis Title: 

Parenting and the Society: Study of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana; Ashtown Congregation, Mbrom.

 

 

 

BIBLICAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE 

(WAD) MEETINGS AND PROJECTS

 

1.    Review of SDA Theological Dictionary entries. In Monrovia, Liberia at AUWA from 13-16 March, 2023.

2.    Co-organizer of WAD BRC/VVU/Ghana Unions Bi-Annual Conference, 2023-25, dubbed Bible and Funeral in Ghana.  

 

Conference Proceedings:

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Pan-African Biblical Theological Retreat at Simon Nyachae Auditorium, Adventist University of Africa, Kenya, on May 23-27, 2023.

 

Bible Translation Seminar by the Bible Society of Ghana. Topic: Bible Translation as a Ministry.
Speaker: Very Rev. Prof. John Ekem (Translations Consultant, BSG & Acting President Principal of the Methodist University College). Date: Tuesday, 13th September 2022
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Venue: Ascension Presbyterian Church, Adabraka (near Trust Towers)

 

4^th Adventist Theological Seminary(AUA) Virtual Conference, organized by the Adventist Theological Seminary, AUA, on September 22-25, 2021). Theme: “Discipleship: Biblical, Historical, and Missiological Perspective.” Via Zoom. https://auatsconference.hubilo.com/community/#/home

 

International Board of Mission Conference (IBMC), organized by the General Conference of SDA, for WAD), January 25-28, 2021. Theme: “Identity and Mission,” Via Zoom 

https://adventist.zoom.us/j/94794134311?pwd=Vm5YYlA2cTRBSUlrMXhULzRHRlVTdz09

 

Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Conference (Theme: Bible and Values; on 13^th-17^th January, 2020; at Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Akropong-Akuapem.

 

1^st Inter-Faculty Colloquium of Valley View University. Theme: “Promoting Academic Excellence and Integrity: The Role of the Faculty Researcher”. Date: September 2^nd-4^th, 2019. Venue: Women Multi-Purpose Centre, Valley View University, Accra, Ghana.

 

2019 Annual Internal Audit Conference. Theme: Protecting National Resources: The Role of Oversight Bodies. Date: August 14-155, 2019. Venue: Accra International Conference Centre. 

                              

1^st International Bible Conference by WAD/AUA (Theme: Ecclesiology; on March 6-7, 2019; at Valley View University, Accra, Ghana).

 

Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Conference (Theme: Bible and Ethnicity; on 14^th-18^th January, 2019; at Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Akropong-Akuapem.)

 

World-Universities-Network-Research project. Theme: An Intersectional Exploration of Religion and Gender-based Violence. A Case Study of Accra in Global context. 30-31 October, 2018. Venue: Cedi House, University of Ghana, Legon. 

 

3^rd International Conference on Religion and National Development (Department of Religious Studies, KNUST) (Theme: Inter-Religious Dialogue and Global Peace: on 6^th-7^th September, 2018; at Institute of Distance Learning Conference Centre, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.)

 

International Conference on Religion and the 21^st Century City: Openings and Closures (Department for the Study of Religions, UG) (Theme: Religion and the 21^st Century City: Openings and Closures; on June 20-22, 2018; at The Cedi Centre, Department of Economics Conference Facility, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.)

 

West Africa Association of Theological Institutions (WAATI) Biannual Conference (Ghana Zonal Conference 2018) (Theme: “The Bible and Caring for the Land;” on June 5-7, 2018; at Koforidua). 

 

Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Conference (Theme: “The Bible and Gender;” on Jan 15-19, 2018; at Cape Coast, Ghana).

 

The Maiden International Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) (Theme: “Fostering Inclusiveness and Partnership for Sustainable Solution to Africa’s Development Agenda: The Role of Government & Policy Makers, Universities, Industry, and Private Sector, NGOs and the Community;” on Nov 22-24, 2017; at Valley View University, Oyibi, Accra, Ghana).

 

12^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual Forum (Theme: “Adventist Education and Mission in Africa”; on April 14-16, 2016; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

 

18^th AIIAS Annual Theological Forum (Theme: “Centennial Reflections on Ellen G. White: A Global Perspective;” on November 12-14, 2015; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

 

11^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual Forum (Theme: “The Sabbath in the African Experience”; on April 16-18, 2015; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

 

17^th AIIAS Annual Theological Forum (Theme: “Asian Faces of Mission”; on October 30-November 1, 2014; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

 

15^th AIIAS International Conference of the Graduate School on Business, Education, and Public Health (Theme: “Connectedness: Human Relations, Learning, & Wellness”; on October 20-22, 2014; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

 

10^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual Forum (Theme: “Church Growth and Mission Focused: Role of the Adventist Laity in Africa”; on April 19, 2014; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

 

9^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual Forum (Theme: “Revisiting Adventist Church’s Ministry for the 21^st Century”; on April 14, 2013; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

 

16^th AIIAS Annual Theological Forum (Theme: “Christian Ethics in the 21^st Century”; on October 31—November 2, 2013; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

 

8^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual forum (Theme: “Spiritual Leadership”; on April … 2012; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines)

 

15^th AIIAS Theological Forum (Theme: “The Remnant and Its Mission”; on November 10-12, 2012; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

 

Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Forum (January, 2012).

 

Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Forum (January, 2011).

 

Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Forum (January, 2010).

 

 

PAPERS PRESENTED

Christological Character of Johannine Discipleship: Implications for Missions in Africa (by John Appiah) at the 4^th Adventist Theological Seminary(AUA) Virtual Conference (Theme: Discipleship: Biblical, Historical, and Missiological Perspective; on 22^nd September, 2021; Via Zoom: https://auatsconference.hubilo.com/community/#/home

 

Bribery and Corruption in Matthew 28:11-15: A Lesson for the Church in Africa (by John Appiah), at the Annual Conference of Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES)  (Theme: Bible and Values; on 13^th-17^th January, 2020; at Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Akropong-Akuapem.

 

“The Identity of What is Greater than the Temple in Matthew 12:6,” (by John Appiah and Daniel Berchie), 1^st Inter-Faculty Colloquium of Valley View University. Theme: “Promoting Academic Excellence and Integrity: The Role of the Faculty Researcher”. Date: September 2^nd-4^th, 2019. Venue: Women Multi-Purpose Centre, Valley View University, Accra, Ghana.

 

“Determinants of Faith and Religious Participation: Evidence from Greater Accra Region,” (by Abraham Gyamfi Ababio and John Appiah), 1^st Inter-Faculty Colloquium of Valley View University. Theme: “Promoting Academic Excellence and Integrity: The Role of the Faculty Researcher”. Date: September 2^nd-4^th, 2019. Venue: Women Multi-Purpose Centre, Valley View University, Accra, Ghana.

 

“A Comparative Study of the Dream Cultures of Matthew’s Gospel and Africa,” (by John Appiah), 15^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual Forum (Theme: “Bible and Culture in Africa”; on March 27-31, 2019; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

 

“A Review of the Identity of “Petra” in Matthew 16:18 and Its Place in Matthew’s Ecclesiology in Contemporary Scholarly Debate,” (by John Appiah), 1^st International Bible Conference by WAD/AUA (Theme: Ecclesiology; on March 6-7, 2019; at Valley View University, Accra, Ghana).

 

“The Meaning of “Ekklesia” in Matthew’s Gospel and Its Implication on Matthew’s Ecclesiology,” (by John Appiah), 1^st International Bible Conference by WAD/AUA (Theme: Ecclesiology; on March 6-7, 2019; at Valley View University, Accra, Ghana).

 

“Jesus’ Association with Jews and Gentiles in Matthew’s Gospel: A Comparative Study,” (by John Appiah), Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Conference (Theme: Bible and Ethnicity; on 14^th-18^th January, 2019; at Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Akropong-Akuapem)

 

“Exploring Common Grounds as Basis for Sunni-Shi’i Dialogue: A Comparative Study of Belief and Practices of their Religions,” (by John Appiah), at the Department of Religious Studies, KNUST’s 3^rd International Conference on Religion and National Development (Department of Religious Studies, KNUST) (Theme: Inter-Religious Dialogue and Global Peace: on 6^th-7^thSeptember, 2018; at Institute of Distance Learning Conference Centre, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi). 

 

“Exploring Possible Solutions to the Galamsey Menace in Ghana: The Christian Church in Perspective,” (by John Appiah and James K. Agyen) at West Africa Association of Theological Institutions (WAATI) Biannual Conference (Ghana Zonal Conference 2018) (Theme: “The Bible and Caring for the Land;” on June 5-7, 2018; at Koforidua). 

 

“The Meaning of Perfection in Matthew 5:48: An Exegetical Study.” Colloquium organized by the School of Theology and Missions, at New Conference Hall, on February 5, 2018.  

 

 

“A Comparative Study of the Attitudes of Jesus and his Disciples Toward Women in the Gospels,” (by John Appiah, Daniel Berchie, and Josiah B. Andor) at Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Conference (Theme: “The Bible and Gender;” on Jan 15-19, 2018; at Cape Coast, Ghana).

 

“Attitudes Toward Women Witnessing in the Gospel,” (by John Appiah, Daniel Berchie, and Josiah B. Andor) at Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Conference (Theme: “The Bible and Gender;” on Jan 15-19, 2018; at Cape Coast, Ghana).

 

“The Daughters of Zelophahad: A Model for Gender Advocacy?” (by John Appiah, Josiah B. Andor, and Daniel Berchie (at Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Conference (Theme: “The Bible and Gender;” on Jan 15-19, 2018; at Cape Coast, Ghana). 

 

“Sustainable Development and Adventist Non-Govenmental Organisation: A Case Study of Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA),” (by John Appiah, Stella Appiah, W. Y. K. Brown, Martin Akwetey) at the Maiden International Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) (Theme: “Fostering Inclusiveness and Partnership for Sustainable Solution to Africa’s Development Agenda: The Role of Government & Policy Makers, Universities, Industry, and Private Sector, NGOs and the Community;” on Nov 22-24, 2017; at Valley View University, Oyibi, Accra, Ghana).

 

“The Seventh-Day Adventists and Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Volta North Ghana Mission,” (by John Appiah, Francis Tenortey, Samuel Amoh, A.Y.A. Briandt-Coker, And H.E. Takyi) at the Maiden International Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) (Theme: “Fostering Inclusiveness and Partnership for Sustainable Solution to Africa’s Development Agenda: The Role of Government & Policy Makers, Universities, Industry, and Private Sector, NGOs and the Community;” on Nov 22-24, 2017; at Valley View University, Oyibi, Accra, Ghana).

 

“Sustainable Development And The Theology Of Calling,” (by John Appiah, Francis Tenortey, Samuel Amoh, A.Y.A. Briandt-Coker, And H.E. Takyi) at the Maiden International Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) (Theme: “Fostering Inclusiveness and Partnership for Sustainable Solution to Africa’s Development Agenda: The Role of Government & Policy Makers, Universities, Industry, and Private Sector, NGOs and the Community;” on Nov 22-24, 2017; at Valley View University, Oyibi, Accra, Ghana).

 

“Adventist Education in Ghana: Benefits, Challenges, and Way Forward,” (by John Appiah, Ebenezer Danquah, and Elijah Kwabena Marfo) at the 12^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual Forum (Theme: “Adventist Education and Mission in Africa”; on April 14-16, 2016; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

 

“The Challenges of Students in High School in Choosing Adventist Education in Ghana,” (by John Appiah, Ebenezer Danquah, and Elijah Kwabena Marfo) at the 12^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual Forum (Theme: “Adventist Education and Mission in Africa”; on April 14-16, 2016; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

 

“The Ashanti/Akans Sabbath in Context/Concept with the Biblical Sabbath: a Missiological Perspective,” (by John Appiah and Elijah Kwabena Marfo) at the 11^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual Forum (Theme: “The Sabbath in the African Experience”; on April 16-18, 2015; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

 

“Connecting Distance Learning Students to Jesus through Integration of Faith and Learning,” (by John Appiah) [at the 15^th AIIAS International Conference of the Graduate School on Business, Education, and Public Health (Theme: “Connectedness: Human Relations, Learning, & Wellness”; on October 20-22, 2014; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).]

 

“Preparing University Students for Ministry Through Small Groups, A Case Study of Valley View University,” (by John Appiah) [at the 10^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual Forum (Theme: “Church Growth and Mission Focused: Role of the Adventist Laity in Africa; on April 19, 2014; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines)]

 

“Herod’s Brutality in Response to Political Threat, A Lesson for 21^st Century Political Leaders- A Narrative Critical Reading of Matthew 2:1-18,” An Exegetical Paper presented by Pastors Emmanuel K. Boateng, John Appiah and Josiah B. Andor [At the Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Forums (January, 2011)].

 

“Pilate’s Indecision and Its Resultant Injustice in Mark 15: 1- 15, A Lesson to the Twenty-First Century Political and Religious Leaders,” An Exegetical paper jointly presented by E. K. Boateng, J. Appiah and J.B. Andor [At the Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Forums (January, 2011)].

 

 

WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS ATTENDED OR FACILITATED

 

Co-Facilitator: Stewardship Emphasis Week at Madina Central Seventh-day Adventist Church. Theme: “The Supreme Love of God and the Wretchedness of Mankind.” On 7^th to 13^th May, 2023. Venue: Madina Seventh-day Adventist Church Auditorium. I presented on the Topic: “For What is Your Life” in James 4:13-15. Other presents: Elder Paul Sablah; Elder Sampson Kusi-Appiah; Elder Alex Appiah Asare; Elder Professor Albert Ahenkan.

 

Faculty Envisioning and Capacity Enhancement Workshop, organized by the HR of VVU.

Venue: Boluwatefe Conference Hall. Date and time: July 11-13, 2022.

 

Facilitator: Theology Students’ Association (THEMSA) COLLOQUIM/SEMINAR, organized by THEMSA. Venue: Boluwatefe Conference Hall. Theme: Contemparary Prayer and the Bible Stand. Topic: What is Prayer and Why Do We Pray. Date and time: April 1, 2022, 8:00AM-4:30PM.

 

Facilitator: Senior Youth Leadership Training Workshop, organized by Youth Department of the Southern Ghana Union Conference of SDA. Venue: Virtual. Topic: The Need for Specialized Youth Ministry. Date and time: January 23, 2022, 8:00-9:30 Greenwich Mean Time. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84574496346. (Meeting ID: 84574496346).

 

Facilitator: Marriage Workshop for Singles, organised by the Madina District Home and Family Department. Venue: Madina Central SDA Church Premises. Topic: “To Have and to Hold.” Date: 2^nd October, 2021. 

 

Facilitator: Berean Worship Center Bible Studies. Topic: Discovering God’s Plan for Your Life. Date: 23 February, 2020. 

 

Facilitator: Valley View University Theology Students’ Association Leadership Seminar, on February 21, 2020. I presented on the topic: Pastoral Family Relationship. Theme: Through Christ’s Lens. Venue: New Conference Hall, Valley View University, Oyibi Campus.  

 

Facilitator: Ashaiman District Meeting, on December 4, 2020. I presented on the topic: Head Covering In 1 Corinthians 11:2-16: Implications for Christian Women Today. Venue: Ashaiman Central SDA Church Premises. 

 

Guest Speaker: 2019 Adventist Men Ministries Day of Celebration, Zone. Specific Topic: GET UP! Adventist Men, and Be Consecrated! Theme: “GET UP to Plant.” May 11, 2019. Venue: Apostolic Conference Centre, Frafraha, Accra, Ghana.

 

Guest Speaker: 2019 Congress of Laity of Accra City Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ghana. Specific Topic: The Lord’s Supper: Institution, Practice and Implications for Mission. Theme: Believe His Prophets: The “Remnant” and the Implications for Mission. April 18-21, 2019. Venue: Apostolic Conference Centre, Frafraha, Accra, Ghana.

 

Facilitator: Elder’s Wives Retreat. Ashaiman Central District of Seventh-day Adventist Church. Meridian Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. (Theme: The Role of the Elder’s Wife in the Development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, at Boluwatife Conference Hall, Valley View University, Oyibi Campus. Date: December 2, 2018). I presented on the topic: (1) Connecting with Jesus: A Spiritual Mandate of a Successful Elder’s Wife; (2) Maintaining a Christian Home: The Elder’s Wife as God’s Agent to Christianize the Family; and (3) The Role of the Elder’s Wife in the Development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

 

Facilitator: Blessed Hope Worship Center Bible Studies. Topic: Identifying the Personality of the Holy Spirit. Date: 23 November, 2018.

 

Participant: Bible translation Seminar 2018, organized by The Bible Society of Ghana, at Ridge Church Premise, Accra, on June 12, 2018.

 

Facilitator: Marriage Seminar at Amrahia Seventh-day Adventist Church, organized by the Home and Family Ministries, at the premises of Amrahia SDA Church, on April 14, 2018.

 

Participant: Trauma Healing Training Programme for Theological Institutions of Ghana, from December 10-15, 2017; at Pentecost Convention Centre, Central Region, Ghana. 

 

Facilitator: Ashiaman District Unity and Health Talk, on December 9, 2017 (at Ashiaman Central SDA Church Premises). I presented on the topic: The Mark of a Genuine Christian Community: Loving One Another.  

 

Facilitator: Couples’ Retreat for Medina District of SDA Couples (Theme: Successful Marriage: How to Hold It) at Local Government Training Center, Medina, Accra, on November 18, 2017). I presented on the topic: The Role of Men in a Successful Marriage.

 

Facilitator: Valley View University Church Bible Study Programme entitled: Seventh-day Adventists and Camp-meetings: Sociological and Missiological Perspectives, on August 20, 2017.

 

Facilitator: Valley View University Church Bible Study Programme entitled: God’s Last-Day Church: The Seventh-day Adventists Perspective, on June 16, 2017.

 

Co-facilitator: One-day Marriage Seminar at Taifa SDA Church on June 10, 2017.

 

Facilitator: Marriage Seminar during Couples’ Day at Tema Community 3 SDA Church on June 24, 2017. I presented on the topic: Successful Marriage: How to Have It.

 

Facilitator: Valley View University Church Bible Study Programme entitled: God’s Last-Day Church: The Seventh-day Adventists Perspective, on June 16, 2017.

 

Participant: Colloquium (Theme: “Adventist Mission: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies”; on November 6, 2015; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines). 

 

Participant: Faculty Colloquium (Theme: “Developing Consistency in Research Design”; on October 22, 2014; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines). 

 

Participant: Workshop in “Turabian Style and Formating” on March 15, 2013; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).   

 

Participant: AIIAS Theological Seminary “Bible Works” Workshop (Theme: How to Get the Best of ‘Bible Works for Your Research; on October 15-16, 2012; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).   

 

 

COMMUNITY SERVICES RENDERED 

POSITIONS HELD 

 

Temple Evangelism at Maranatha Seventh-Day Adventist Church 17th June - 1st July, 2023.

 

Member

Spiritual Life Development Board                                             March 27, 2023 - date

 

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Representative at the                      January 2021-date

Executive Committee

 

Church Pastor

Joint Blessed Hope/Berean Worship Center                                 January 2021-February, 2023

 

Head of Department, Department of Theological Studies, VVU                 October 1, 2020-date 

 

Dean, 

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 

Valley View University                                                   September 1, 2018-September 30, 2020

 

Dean, 

School of Theology and Mission                                             May 1, 2018-August 31, 2018

 

Acting Dean, 

School of Theology and Mission                                                  March 21- April 30, 2018

 

Acting Head, 

Department of Theology and Missions                         May 1, 2018-September 30, 2020

 

Church Pastor,

Berean Worship Center, 

Valley View District of SDA                                                                                  Sept 2017-date 

 

Kids in Discipleship Coordinator,                                                           2014- 2016

AIIAS University Church, Philippines        

 

Assistant Youth Pastor,                                                                2012-2014

AIIAS University Church, Philippines                     

 

Hall Dean                                                                                    2010- 2012

J. J. Nortey Hall, 

Valley View University, Ghana          

 

Coordinator                                                                                          2007-2008

Medical Equipment Technology (MET), 

Valley View University, Ghana 

          

Associate Chaplain                                                                               2007-2009

In Charge of Chaplaincy Services, 

Valley View University, Ghana 

 

Church Pastor                                                                                      2007-2010

Bethel Worship Center, 

Valley View University, Ghana                                    

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEES AND BOARDS SERVED ON (VVU)

 

Special Member, Work Study Committee                                                                            (Appointed by the Vice Chancellor)                                              October 15, 2021-date                                        

 

Chair, Pastoral and Theological Education Self-Study Committee of        November 22, 2021-           2022 Adventist Accreditation Association Accreditation Self-Study               February 13, 2022.

 Committees                                        

 

Member, Chaplaincy Board                                                   October 1, 2020-February, 2023

Member,

 

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences representative at 

Faculty of Science Board                                                            January 2021-date

 

Member,

Strategic Planning Sub-Committee on Teaching, 

Learning and Research, VVU                                           September 23, 2019-August 31, 2022

 

Secretary,

Strategic Planning Sub-Committee on Spiritual 

Life Committee, VVU                                               September 23, 2019-August 31, 2022 

                                              

Member,

Systems Audit Committee                                                         May 20, 2019-August 31, 2022

 

Chair,

Send-off Ceremony for Dr. Joseph N. Tetteh Committee         April 26, 2019-August 31, 2019

 

Member,

Centre for Academic Research and Engaged Scholarship 

Review/Editorial Board                                                                             April 8, 2019-date

 

Member,

Strategic Planning Committee.                                             Jan 28, 2019-August 31, 2022

 

Member,

 Reconstituted Ventures Board.                                          Jan 28, 2019-August 31, 2021

 

Chair,

Food and Cafeteria Services Committee (Cafeteria, Bakery, Grocery) Dec 2018-August 31, 2021

 

Chair,

Valley View University Council’s Debt Collection Task Force Committee 

(Adhoc Committee)                                                                      May 17, 2018-date

 

Board Member,

Ministerial and Theology Education (BMTE) 

(West Africa Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church)                          April 2018-date                                

Chair,

Food and Catering Services Committee 

(a sub-Committee of the Graduation Committee)                               March 22-July 8, 2018 

 

Member,

Quality Assurance Committee                                                        March 21, 2018-date 

 

Member,

University Disciplinary Committee                                                  March 21, 2018-date

 

Member,

Conference and Seminar Committee                                          Feb 21, 2018-August 31, 2021

 

Member, 

Chaplaincy Committee                                                           Feb 21, 2018-date

 

Member, 

Welfare Committee                                                                         Feb 21, 2018-date

 

Member, 

Valley View University Ventures Committee                   Feb 21, 2018- August 31, 2021

 

Member,

Graduation Committee                                                             Feb 16-July 8, 2018

 

Member, 

Academic Board, Valley View University                                          Feb 7, 2018-date 

 

Member, 

School of Graduate Studies Board, VVU                                             Feb 7, 2018-date

 

Member, 

Media Board, Valley View Radio, Oyibi, Accra                                  Feb 7, 2018-date

 

Member, 

Employee Handbook Committee,                                                    Feb 7, 2018-date

 

Member, 

Information Technology (I.T) Services Committee                                         Feb 7, 2018-date

 

Member, 

School of Theology and Missions Conference Committee. VVU                     Jan 2018-date

 

Member, 

Newsletter Committee                                                                   Jan 2018-date

 

Member, 

ITS Board Member                                                                               Jan 2018-date

 

Member, 

Examination Committee Member                                                         Jan 2018-date

 

Member, 

Chaplaincy Board, VVU                                                              Sep 2017-date

 

Member, 

Procurement Committee, VVU                                                               2010-2012

 

Member, 

Security Committee, VVU                                                                      2010-2012

 

Member, 

Food Committee, VVU                                                                 2010-2012

 

Member, 

Welfare Committee, VVU                                                                     2010-2012

 

Member, 

Chaplaincy Committee, VVU                                                                             2010-2012

 

Member, 

VVU Basic School Planning Committee                                                  2009

                  

 

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

 

1.    Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES). Elected zonal leader of GABES, Accra Chapter on January 17, 2019. 

2.    The Bible Society of Ghana.

3.    West Africa Association of Theological Institutions (WAATI).

4.    Institute for Biblical Scholarship in Africa (IBSA).

5.    Adventist Theological Society (ATS).

 

OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES RENDERED

 

1.    Guest of Honor: J. J. Nortey Hall final year hallers farewell service dubbed, “Go Well” on the Theme, “Go Well: Serve and Excel with Integrity,” on Saturday 6^th May, 2023 at Boluwatife Conference Hall between 3:00 to 5:00 PM.  

2.    Presenter: Youth for Christ Global Ministries (The Counselling Platform). Topic: “Is the Old Testament Still Relevant and Relates to the Youth of Modern Days.” Date: April 22, 2023. Venue: on Zoom (Zoom ID: 7414699778. Password: 2019. Time: 8:00 PM GMT. Presenter: Professor John Appiah, Valley View University. Ghana.

3.    National Camp-meeting Committee of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ghana. Meeting held on May 2023 to plan the programmes for the 2023 camp meetings for the Ghana fields. 

 

4.    Preparation of Pastoral and Theological Education Self-Study Document for 2022 Adventist Accreditation Association, (AAA) re-accreditation of BA Theological Studies and Post Graduate Diploma in Ministry.

 

5.    Co-Facilitator of Legon SDA Church Family Ministry’s Virtual “Christian Home and Marriage Week” programme. Period: 12^th to 19^th February, 2022. Theme: “Resilient People, Resilient Relationships.” I facilitated on Sunday, 12 February, 2022 under the topic: Resilient Couples.

 

6.    Officiating minister of Pastor and Mrs Minneaux Thompson’s send-off service at Ashaiman Central Church, Accra. February 5, 2022.

 

7.    Co-facilitator: Madina District of SDA Couples Retreat at Local Government Premises, Madina, Accra. Theme: Honouring God through My Marriage. Date: 29 January, 2022. (Topic co-facilitated: Christian Marriage Bed Challenges and Remedies.)

8.    Preparation of Accreditation Document for BA Theological Studies re-accreditation, 2020-2025.

9.    Preparation of Accreditation Document for PGDM re-accreditation, 2018-2022.

 

10.                  Officiating Minister: The Lord’s Supper at Bubuashie SDA Church, Bubuashie, in Accra West District, Accra City Conference of SDA, Southern Ghana Union.  December 28, 2019. 

11.                  Co-facilitator: Family Emphasis Week at Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Christ, Malejor, Accra. Theme: Reaching Families for Jesus: Strengthening Discipleship. Date: 20-27 October, 2019. 

12.                  Facilitator: Bible Study at Berean Worship Centre, Valley View University Campus. Topic: The Two Worshipper in Luke 18:9-14. Date: October 13, 2019. Time: 6:30-8:00 pm.

13.                  Officiating Minister: The Lord’s Supper at Amazing Grace SDA Church, Pantan, in Adenta District, Meridian Ghana Conference of SDA, Southern Ghana Union. October 5, 2019. 

14.                  Patron for Ashanti Region Association of Adventist Students, Valley View University Chapter, from April 2018- date

15.                  Speaker: Valley View Basic School Week of Spiritual Emphasis from January 29-February 4, 2018. Theme: Fostering Closer Relationship with Jesus.  

16.                  Two hours of counselling session at the Chaplaincy Department of Valley View University on Fridays between 10:30AM to 12:30 PM

17.                  A regular panelist of Adventist World Radio programme: “Abusua Mu Nsem” aired on Sundays between 6:30-8:00 PM.

18.                  As a devotional speaker during Valley View University faculty orientation programme on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. I preached on “Lifting Christ Up: The Mandate of the Christian Educator.” 

19.                  As a devotional speaker during orientation for graduate students by the Valley View University Graduate School on Monday July 31, 2017.

20.                  As a devotional speaker during Adventist Medical Center’s family worship (Manila, Philippines) on February 10, 2014.

21.                  Harvest Committee Chairman, Valley View University Church (2011).

 

INTEREST

He is interested in teaching, reading, counseling, and preaching. 

  REFEREES

1.    Pastor Abraham Peter Mensah 

Former President, Central Ghana Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church

Kumasi

Tel: (+233) 208141226

E-mail: [email protected] 

 

2.    Pastor Prof. Daniel Kwame Bediako

Former Vice Chancellor

P. O. Box AF 595

Adentan-Accra.

Ghana.

Tel: (+233) 554812655

E-mail: [email protected]

 

3.    Pastor Prof. Daniel Berchie

Former Pro-Vice Chancellor

P. O. Box AF 595

Adentan-Accra.

Ghana

Tel: (+233) 542419008

E-mail: [email protected]

 

4.    Pastor Doctor Francis Tenortey

Former University Chaplain, Valley View University

P. O. Box AF 595

Adentan-Accra.

Ghana.

Tel: (+233) 506092230

 

Tel: [email protected]