History of MOGPA — Moments of Glory Prayer Army
1. Origins and Early Days (2011)
MOGPA began as a radio broadcast titled “Moments of Glory” on Kessben FM in Kumasi, Ghana, launched in April 2011 under the leadership of Rev. Isaac Osei-Bonsu (Rev. OB). The ministry’s initial goals included winning souls, uniting believers, equipping them in the Word and prayer, assisting the needy, and helping people unlock their potential
Following this, Rev. OB was called to initiate Saturday Prayer Meetings, beginning on 24 September 2011 at Dufie Conference Hall in Adum-Kumasi, with about 240 attendees. As interest grew, meetings moved to larger venues like Prempeh College and Jubilee Park .
2. Growth and Expansion in Kumasi
The ministry set up its first office in the “House of Prayer” near Aseda House, Adum-Kumasi, later relocating to the “Hall of Glory” .
In September 2012, MOGPA began the well-known “Red Hot Prayer Meeting”, which also experienced rapid growth and moved across various venues until settling at the Hall of Glory .
3. Massive Outdoor Gatherings — “The Baba Yara Explosion”
In 2013, MOGPA held two historic gatherings at Baba Yara Sports Stadium—each with over 70,000 attendees, far exceeding the stadium’s capacity and stretching overflow seating at Heroes’ Park .
As venues became insufficient, meetings transitioned to the Anane Boateng Sports Stadium at Abrankese, which became a mainstay for watchnight services. The bi-monthly meetings continued to draw believers from across Ghana
4. Institutional Development (from 2013)
In 2013, MOGPA launched its School of Ministry, in affiliation with the International School of Ministry (ISOM). The first cohort completed training and was ordained thereafter
The Intercessory Team (later called MOGPA Warriors) also formed around the same time. It began with meetings at the Hall of Glory and quickly outgrew space, with members gathering not just inside but spilling into corridors and downstairs areas
5. National Outreach Across Ghana
From 2015, regional branches of MOGPA Warriors expanded rapidly. Branches sprung up in Accra (Dome), Tema, Legon, and later in Cape Coast, Takoradi, Sunyani, Obuasi, Koforidua, Dunkwa, Tarkwa, Tamale, Wa, and Konongo
The ministry also engaged in outreach efforts—such as sponsoring Christmas treats for widows and students, supporting over 1,000 beneficiaries in one event (about 900 widows and 200 students). Likewise, the Koforidua branch donated supplies to a children’s ward at the Koforidua Regional Hospital
6. International Expansion
The first overseas branch, MOGPA–UK, was established in September 2013 with branches in Tottenham, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, and later Manchester
A milestone: in 2017, Rev. OB led a service at London’s prestigious Excel Centre, reportedly becoming the first Ghanaian minister to hold such an event there—marked with miracles and deliverances
Other branch expansions followed across Europe: the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, France, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, and Ireland
On the continent of North America, MOGPA hosted prayer and deliverance conferences, such as one held in New Jersey with Rev. OB in August 2018
Notably, MOGPA Norway became a registered religious organization in Oslo in 2018, formalized in April 2019,
Timeline Summary
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| April 2011 | Launch of “Moments of Glory” radio broadcast on Kessben FM |
| Sept 2011 | First Saturday Prayer Meeting in Kumasi |
| Sept 2012 | Launch of the “Red Hot Prayer Meeting” |
| 2013 | Massive gatherings at Baba Yara Stadium; School of Ministry & Warriors formed |
| 2015 | Expansion to branches across Ghana in cities like Accra, Tema, etc. |
| Sept 2013–17 | Establishment and growth of MOGPA branches in the UK and Europe |
| 2017 | Historic service at London’s Excel Centre by Rev. OB |
| 2018–19 | North America events and official establishment of MOGPA Norway |
| Ongoing | Vocational outreach to widows, students, hospitals |