Abstract:
Centenary celebrations in every organisation are approached with joy and reflection of the past,
present, impact on society and planning for the years ahead. The Christ Apostolic Church
International (CACI), which is acknowledged by Ghanaian Pentecostals as the mother of
Pentecostalism, celebrated its Centenary of Pentecostalism in 2017. Having come this far and being
acknowledged as the pioneer of classical Pentecostalism in Ghana, it is very important that issues
concerning the church, its leadership and impact on society are discussed and properly recorded
for future reference. Although some Ghanaian Pentecostal scholars did their best to document
some aspects of history of CACI, their focus was limited to the early history of the church and the
ministry of Apostle Peter Newman Anim. This article contributes to the existing missional and
historical literature on CACI by bringing on board some of the historical gaps. This article also
discusses the miraculous dispensation in CACI, their leadership and administrative structure,
their growth and challenges as well as their religio-social and economic impact in Ghana.
