ApostleJames Nii-Aponsah
General Overseer & Founder
A Man of God with a Passion for Souls and Supernatural Ministry
Featured Scripture
"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;"
Isaiah 61:1 (NKJV)
Meet Our Founder
Apostle James Nii-Aponsah
General Overseer & Founder
Biography
A life shaped by calling, service, and a commitment to New Testament Christianity.
Early Life & Education
Apostle James Nii-Aponsah was born on December 27, 1961, in Accra, Ghana, to Esq: Lawyer David Arthur Nii Aponsah (D.A. Nii Aponsah) and the late Madam Regina Ama Tanson. At about age three, his parents separated, and he grew up with his grandmother. He attended Kpando Roman Catholic Primary School and continued to Middle School at the Roman Catholic School. After passing his Middle School Leaving Certificate Examination and Common Entrance, he proceeded to Labone Secondary School in Accra from 1977-1982, attended the afternoon 6th form at Accra High School, and then went to the University of Cape Coast, graduating with a Bachelor of Education and a Diploma in Sociology. In 2019, he completed and graduated with a Masters in Biblical Studies.
Salvation & Early Ministry
Apostle James got saved in the secondary school Scripture Union, and his conversion was very dramatic as he was baptized with the Holy Spirit, experiencing overwhelming zeal. Starting as a singer in the Scripture Union Choir at Labone Secondary School, his desire for prayer became more intense, and he became a prayer warrior. Through Rev. Ebenezer Maquay (founder of Living Streams), he was introduced to Calvary Road Incorporated, a phenomenal group that included Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, Rev. Dr. Mensa Otabil, Rev. Dr. Ampiah Kwofi, and Rev. Eastwood Anaba. At the University of Cape Coast in 1986, he became Vice President and later President of the Pentecostal Fellowship (Pentefel), serving as board chairman for 20 years and currently serves as chairman of the council of elders.
Ministry Transitions & Liberation Bible Church
Between 1988-1990, Apostle James worked with Rev. Dr. Ampiah Kwofi. During his national service in Bolgatanga in 1990, he assisted Rev. Eastwood Anaba at Broken York Ministry for about a year, which was a real blessing to them. He also oversaw the reengineering work of the New Life in Christ Church. In December 1991, while working as an English language tutor at O'Reilly Secondary School (1991-1996), he started Liberation Bible Church. Since entering full-time ministry in 1996, God has been very faithful to His Word. His ministry is characterized by signs, wonders, healings, and miracles that confirm the Word of God, with a strong apostolic anointing for church planting and leadership development.
Vision & Impact
Under his leadership, Liberation Bible Church has grown from 15 people at Abelenkpe in 1991 to a thriving ministry with over 300 regular attendees at the R-Bonnke Chapel in Taifa. The church relocated from Abelenkpe to Tesano in Easter 2001, and finally to Taifa in 2011, where they worship in a world-class edifice seating 700-1000 people. The Apostolic Grace upon his life gives him access to churches in all 16 regions of Ghana where he conducts revival meetings. He is passionate about equipping the saints for ministry, raising up leaders, and establishing churches that demonstrate the Kingdom of God in power and truth. He has raised spiritual sons and daughters who are now pastoring churches globally, including in the US and Europe.
The Divine Encounter
A Vision That Shaped a Ministry
Many years ago, God gave me a vision that revealed how He wanted to work through me in setting free people who are in bondage. I remember in one of the visions, it was like I was driving on a particular mountain, and I heard cries of pain and anguish from the heart of the mountain. I wondered how these people could be saved; I had to dig through the mountain to reach them in the cave. But as I thought about this, suddenly a kind of pickaxe came from heaven. As I hit the mountain with the pickaxe, I wondered how it could break the rock, as dynamite would have been preferred. Amazingly, when I hit the mountain, there was an explosion, and in no time, I reached the cave where the souls were trapped. As the explosion continued, millions of people suddenly came out very happy, laughing, and jubilating. Then the Lord said to me that He was sending me to liberate the masses from bondages and controls.
There were lots of such visions of me rescuing people, such as someone drowning, and the like. It was very easy for me to understand my calling in doing ministry all over the nations. This is because my ministry is often characterized by the mass move of the Holy Spirit, salvation of souls, healings, and deliverances. I have understood that the atonement work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary is the final sacrifice that was paid for our liberation and redemption.
We have been running the vision of propagating the liberty won for us through Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary. As we believe God for more funds for crusades and seminars across the nations of the world, we look forward to the Lord confirming His word with signs and wonders following.
"The Lord said to me that He was sending me to liberate the masses from bondage and control."
Ministry Focus
Apostle James' ministry is characterized by these key areas:
Membership
01Building a vibrant community of believers committed to growth and fellowship.
Maturity
02Developing disciples who are spiritually mature and equipped for ministry.
Ministry
03Serving God and community through various outreach and support programs.
Missions
04Spreading the gospel locally and globally to reach the lost with salvation.
Money
05Wise stewardship of resources to fund ministry and care for those in need.
Kingdom Milestones
God has used Apostle James to accomplish significant milestones in Kingdom advancement:
Overview
God has used Apostle James to accomplish significant milestones in Kingdom advancement:
Foundation & Training Years
Secondary school at Labone (1977-1982), salvation through Scripture Union, leadership at Calvary Road Incorporated, university education at Cape Coast (1986-1990), and ministry with Rev. Dr. Ampiah Kwofi and Rev. Eastwood Anaba.
Church Establishment at Abelenkpe
Started Liberation Bible Church in December 1991 with 15 people at Abelenkpe 1 & 2 Primary School while teaching at O'Reilly Secondary School. Entered full-time ministry in 1996. Ministry marked by power demonstrations, healing, and deliverance.
Tesano Era & Challenges
Relocated to Tesano in Easter 2001 after 8th anniversary. Land donated by Elder Joseph Marbel. Faced legal challenges and opposition but maintained regular prayer retreats and fasting sessions with leadership for 10 years.
Taifa Relocation & Development
Moved to Taifa in 2011, worshiping under tents for 3 years. Roofed the R-Bonnke Chapel in 2014, seating 700-1000 people. In 2016, acquired 4 additional plots totaling one acre of land.
Apostolic & Global Impact
Over 300 regular attendees with apostolic influence across all 16 regions of Ghana. Spiritual sons and daughters pastor churches globally in the US (Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, Atlanta) and Europe (Ireland), carrying the liberation message to the nations.
Core Teachings
Apostle James is known for his powerful teachings on:
Personal Life
Apostle James is married to Pastor Mrs. Evelyn Nii-Aponsah, and together they have two sons, Joy and Philip. He is a devoted husband and father who exemplifies the principles he teaches. He believes that true ministry begins at home and has built a strong family foundation rooted in love, faith, and biblical values. His wife serves alongside him in ministry, demonstrating the power of unified purpose and shared vision. He enjoys mentoring young ministers, spending time in prayer and study, and witnessing God's faithfulness in the lives of believers.
A Heart for Souls
“The message of Liberation Bible Church is that when you receive Jesus and the word, and you stand in faith and prayer, you will be liberated from all the shackles, tentacles, and tenterhooks of the devil. This is the message we carry to the nations of the world.”
— Apostle James Nii-Aponsah
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