Past Leaders
Honouring the ministers, catechists and presbyters who have faithfully served Peyer Memorial Congregation since 1957.
Our Leadership Legacy
Since our establishment in 1958, Peyer Memorial Congregation has been blessed with dedicated ministers, catechists, and presbyters who have guided our church through seasons of growth. From a Morning Devotion group to being renamed in honour of Rev. Ernst Peyer in 1990, their faithful service has shaped our Presbyterian identity and mission in Bantama, Kumasi.
All Past Leaders
Each leader brought unique gifts and vision to the spiritual growth and development of Peyer Memorial Congregation.
Mr. James Owusu-Achiaw
Session Clerk
2014–2017
Mr. Paul Knight French
Assistant Session Clerk
2014–2017
Dr. Antwi Boasiako
Senior Presbyter
2013–2017
Rev. Samuel Adu-Gyamfi
Second Minister
Sep 2012 – Aug 2016
Hometown: Pakyi No. 2.
Rev. Alexander Adu-Sekyere
Minister-in-Charge
Sep 2010 – Sep 2016
Hometown: Sampa.
Mrs. Betty Asare Antwi-Duah
Session Clerk
2010–2013
Mr. James Owusu-Achiaw
Assistant Session Clerk
2010–2013
Rev. E. Omari
Second Minister
Sep 2008 – Sep 2012
Hometown: Saso Buoho.
Rev. P. K. Nyarkoh
Minister-in-Charge
Oct 2007 – Sep 2010
Hometown: Agona-Asamang.
Mr. Kwasi Afrane Baning
Senior Presbyter
2007–2013
Rev. (Mrs.) Beatrix Adjanor Quarshie
Second Minister
Sep 2005 – Sep 2009
Hometown: Teshie.
Mrs. Asha Obiri Darko
Session Clerk
2005–2009
Mr. S. Adu-Akwaboa
Assistant Session Clerk
2005–2009
Dr. Joseph Opoku Fening
Senior Presbyter
2003–2007
Rev. A. A. Ampofo
Minister
Sep 2002 – Sep 2005
Hometown: Aburi.
Rev. E. Agyem-Frempong
Minister-in-Charge
Sep 2001 – Oct 2007
Hometown: Bechem. The first District Minister to live in the new manse.
Rev. E. Odame Asare
Second Minister
Sep 2000 – Sep 2002
Hometown: Ayansu Akwamu.
Mr. Appiah Sarfo Kantanka
Senior Presbyter
2000–2003
Mr. Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi
Session Clerk
2000–2004
Rev. C. B. Ahwireng
Minister-in-Charge
Nov 1999 – Sep 2001
Hometown: Aburi. The District Minister's manse was completed during his tenure.
Mr. Kwasi Afrane Baning
Senior Presbyter
1997–2000
Mr. Fred Asamoah
Senior Presbyter
1996–1997
Mr. S. Adu-Akwaboa
Session Clerk
1996–2000
Rev. V. A. Larbi
Minister-in-Charge
Oct 1995 – Jun 1999
Hometown: Adukrom. Built the three-room administrative block, and the Session began the new District Minister's manse in...
Rev. Yaw Opoku Danso
Session Clerk
1994–1996
Mr. Kwame Ampem Darko
Catechist
1992–1999
Hometown: Agogo. Second Catechist, later ordained.
Rev. K. A. Nuamah
Minister-in-Charge
Sep 1991 – Sep 1995
Hometown: Apapam.
Mr. F. N. Fening
Session Clerk
1986–1994
Mr. Kwasi Afrane Baning
Assistant Session Clerk
1986–1994
Rev. A. K. Sah
Minister-in-Charge
Apr 1985 – Oct 1991
Hometown: Sekyedomase. Accelerated work on the chapel, fenced the church premises and introduced the "day-born" harvest....
Rev. J. W. Amoah
Minister-in-Charge
Nov 1984 – Apr 1985
Hometown: Kokofu. Served the congregation as its catechist in its earliest years (1959-1960) before his ordination.
Mr. P. K. Agyepong
Session Clerk
1984–1986
Rev. A. A. Misah
Minister-in-Charge
Oct 1982 – Oct 1984
Hometown: Akwasiho.
Mr. P. K. Agyepong
Catechist
1982–2015
Hometown: Kwaso. Served the congregation as catechist for over thirty years.
Rev. D. A. Y. Larson
Minister-in-Charge
Sep 1980 – Oct 1982
Hometown: Kwabeng.
Mr. E. S. Osei
Catechist
1980–1984
Hometown: Mprem (Mampong).
Mr. E. S. Osei
Session Clerk
1980–1984
Rev. S. O. Ayim
Minister-in-Charge
Mar 1978 – Nov 1978
Hometown: Asunafo.
Rev. M. Y. Mireku
Minister-in-Charge
Dec 1978 – Sep 1980
Hometown: Nkwatia. The new pulpit was installed in 1980.
Mr. I. O. Yeboah
Senior Presbyter
1978–1996
Rev. M. O. Amoh
Minister-in-Charge
Mar 1971 – Mar 1978
Hometown: Dwomoh. The chapel was roofed, panelled and plastered, and membership grew to seven hundred. Bantama was eleva...
Rev. S. S. Addi
Minister-in-Charge
Sep 1970 – Mar 1971
Hometown: Begoro. The first confirmation ceremony in the church was performed during his tenure.
Rev. S. R. Essah
Minister-in-Charge
Apr 1968 – Sep 1970
Hometown: Anum. Appointed by the Asante Presbytery as the first resident minister, taking over the administration of the...
Mr. G. Y. O. Martinson
Catechist
1968–1980
Hometown: Akwapem.
Mr. G. Y. O. Martinson
Session Clerk
1968–1980
Mr. J. A. Anyan
Catechist
1960
Mr. C. O. Awuku
Catechist
1960–1968
Hometown: Akwapem. Later ordained as a Reverend Minister.
Mr. J. W. Amoah
Catechist
1959–1960
Hometown: Kokofu. Later ordained, returning as Minister-in-Charge in 1984.
Mr. B. R. D. Anane
Catechist
1957–1959
Headteacher of Bantama Presbyterian School and the congregation's first catechist.
Continue the Legacy
Join us as we continue building on the foundation laid by these faithful leaders.
Continue the Legacy
Join us as we continue building on the foundation laid by these faithful leaders.