Celebrating King Dontoh

Those who know Pastor Eric Dontoh today often see the strength of his ministry but may not know how his journey with God began. He often explains that his story started in a Christian home, where the foundations of faith were quietly laid long before he understood their meaning. In the early 1980s, he was introduced to Sunday School, Scripture memory verses, and basic Bible teachings. Yet, as he later reflected, although he participated faithfully, his involvement was more about routine than relationship. He knew the things of God, but he had not yet come to know God personally. According to him, everything shifted in the early 1990s when he entered secondary school. God used what he describes as “an unexpected instrument” to draw him closer—a young female leader who took a remarkable interest in his spiritual growth. She followed up on him, encouraged him repeatedly to attend church ser...

In addition to his ministry journey, those close to Pastor Eric Dontoh often highlight another significant dimension of his life: his professional excellence. He is also a Chartered Accountant and serves as the Managing Partner of their accounting firm, Accounting Solutions. Colleagues often speak of his exceptional integrity, discipline, and work ethic, which have shaped the culture of the firm and earned the trust of many clients. His influence, however, extends far beyond the office. Through his involvement with the Assemblies of God Campus Ministry (AGCM) at UPSA, Pastor Dontoh has contributed to the development of an entire generation of professionals. Many of the young men and women he mentored on that campus have grown into distinguished career paths. Some have become Chartered Accountants like himself; others are now university lecturers, senior administrators in major institutio...