Early Life & Family Background

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The Very Rev. Dr. Samuel Osam-Duodu is from Agona Nyakrom in Ghana's Central Region. He was born to Mr. John Osam-Duodu and the late Obaapanyin Esi Akyere. He is the sixth of seven children, which included three males and four females.

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Education & Professional Career

The Very Rev. Dr. Osam-Duodu started his education at Methodist Primary School, Agona Nyakrom, in 1967. He gained admission to Mfantsipim School in 1974 after passing the Common Entrance Examination at Axim Road STCC Middle B & C in Takoradi. Between 1979 and 1981, he completed his GCE Ordinary and Advanced Levels at Mfantsipim School, respectively, before earning his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from KNUST in May 1986. He began his professional career at Ghana Railway Corporation in Takoradi, where he served from 1986 to 2009 and rose to Deputy Chief Civil Engineer before resigning. He holds an M.Sc. degree in Engineering Geology from the University of Twente (ITC), The Netherlands (2001); an M.Div. in Theology from Methodist Theological School based in Ohio, USA (2015); and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky, USA (2021).

 

Spiritual & Ministerial Journey

Born into a Christian home, he laid his spiritual foundation early in life at the Christian Divine Church. He was born again on May 18, 1982, and joined the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI) in May 1983, a year after his conversion, and it became a crucial part of his spiritual journey. He served in leadership roles across various FGBMFI chapters, including Takoradi, Tarkwa, and Kumasi, rising from Counseling Director to two-term President of Ghana’s largest chapter. Influenced by the campus Methodist Church at Mfantsipim School and the ministry of the Late Rt. Rev. John K. Ampiah-Addison, minister at Bethel Methodist Church, Takoradi, he chose to become a member of the Methodist Church Ghana. He candidated for ordained ministry in 2002, was commissioned in June 2004, ordained in August 2007, and inducted as Superintendent Minister of the Nsukwao Circuit in February 2025.

 

Ministerial Appointments

• Superintendent Minister, Ebenezer Methodist Church, Washington Circuit (2025–Present)

• Superintendent Minister, Christ the King Society, Nsukwao Circuit (2024–2025)

• Circuit Minister, Mt. Sinai Society, Dawhenya-Afienya Circuit (2022–2024)

• Circuit Minister, Wesley Society, Atlanta Circuit (2020–2022)

• Resident Minister, Ebenezer UMC, Columbus, Ohio (2010–2020)

• Auxiliary Minister, Kumasi Circuit (2004–2010)

• Caretaker, St. George’s Church, Kumasi (2002–2004)

 

Marriage & Family Life

On August 5, 1989, he married Mrs. Grace Osam-Duodu at Bethel Methodist Church, Takoradi. They are blessed with three adult children—Emmanuella, Joshua, and Lily—and two granddaughters—Abrielle and Eloise. They also have two in-laws and many godchildren.

 

Appreciation

Rev. Dr. Osam-Duodu expresses deep gratitude to God for His grace and faithfulness. He also sincerely thanks his family, the Methodist Church of Ghana, and the Washington Circuit and Ebenezer Society, asking for ongoing support and prayer.