The Bible Society of Ghana has inducted Dr Mrs Irene Stella Agyenim-Boateng as its new Vice President, with a call on Christians to uphold biblical values, demonstrate integrity and actively support the promotion and dissemination of God's Word.

The induction ceremony was held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, Tema Community 12. It brought together church leaders, members of the Bible Society, distinguished personalities and other invited guests.

Delivering the sermon, Ps. Col. Peter N.K. Duodu (Rtd.) reminded Christians that their leadership, character and conduct must reflect the biblical truths they profess.

He stressed that those who preach and proclaim the Word of God must also demonstrate its teachings through their daily lives, emphasising the importance of integrity and consistency between faith and practice.

The induction was conducted by the immediate past President of the Bible Society of Ghana and former Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, together with the incoming Council Chairman, Elder Professor Ernest Tweneboah Koduah, and other Council members.

New Vice President Highlights the Central Role of the Bible

In her acceptance speech, Dr. Agyenim-Boateng underscored the indispensable role of the Bible in Christian evangelism, noting that every proclamation of the message of salvation must be rooted in Scripture.

She described the Bible as the foundation of the Christian faith and the essential reference point for communicating God's message of salvation to the world.

Emphasising that the Bible Society of Ghana belongs to all Christians, regardless of denomination, she called for a collective sense of ownership and responsibility towards the organisation's mission.

To inspire greater participation and commitment, she introduced what she described as the Society's Six Ps: Prayer, Purpose, Plan, Part, Persevere and Promote.

She urged Christians to pray for the Society, understand and embrace its purpose, make deliberate plans to support its activities, play their individual roles, persevere in the mission and actively promote its work.

Her appeal highlighted the need for churches, Christian organisations and individuals to unite in supporting Bible translation, publication, distribution and the wider promotion of Scripture.

Profile of Dr. Mrs. Irene Stella Agyenim-Boateng

Dr. Mrs. Irene Stella Agyenim-Boateng is an accomplished Ghanaian corporate executive, human resource management expert and transformational leader with extensive experience in senior management, organisational development and board leadership across the public and private sectors.

She currently serves as Vice Chairman of Ghana's Public Services Commission, following her appointment by the President in October 2023 and subsequent swearing-in in November of the same year.

Her professional experience spans several sectors, including education, telecommunications, insurance, energy and consultancy.

Before joining the Public Services Commission, she served as Deputy Chief Executive (Services) of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Director of Human Resources at the Authority and later as an Adviser at the Office of the Chief Executive.

Her previous appointments also include Group Human Resource Director/Consultant at GLICO Group, Human Resource Director at Vodafone Ghana and Human Resource Director at Ghana Telecom.

Beyond her corporate leadership responsibilities, Dr. Agyenim-Boateng has contributed to leadership development and tertiary education. She has served as an adjunct lecturer in Business Policy and Strategy at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), as well as a lecturer for PhD students at Valley View University.

She has also served as a training resource person for several professional and corporate institutions.

Academic Qualifications and Professional Affiliations

Dr. Agyenim-Boateng has an extensive academic background, with qualifications spanning education, public administration, human resource management, business research and alternative dispute resolution.

She holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and a Master of Applied Business Research (MABR) from the Swiss Business School, both obtained in 2018. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management from the University of Ghana in 2001.

Her other academic qualifications include a Professional Executive Master's in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the Institute of Para-Legal Training and Leadership Studies; a Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) from Institut Universitaire La Grace in Benin; a Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Public Administration from GIMPA; and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in English and History, together with a Diploma in Education, from the University of Cape Coast.

She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana; the Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance; and the Institute of Directors, Ghana.

She is also an executive member of the Executive Women's Network and a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Her contributions to human resource management, corporate leadership and organisational transformation have earned her several national and international awards and recognitions.

In addition to her professional and academic engagements, she is the author of 100 Career Nuggets – Keeping It Punchy, a book on career development and professional growth, which was launched in July 2024.

A Call to Collective Christian Responsibility

Dr. Agyenim-Boateng's induction comes at a time when the work of the Bible Society of Ghana remains important in expanding access to Scripture and encouraging Christians to read, understand and apply God's Word in their daily lives.

Her Six Ps provide a framework for mobilising Christians across denominational boundaries to take an active role in advancing the Society's mission.

The ceremony concluded with a renewed emphasis on the responsibility of Christians to uphold the Word of Life, not only through preaching but also through exemplary character, responsible leadership and practical commitment to the Christian faith.

As she assumes her new role, Dr. Agyenim-Boateng's call for greater Christian participation places renewed emphasis on the collective responsibility of believers to ensure that God's Word continues to reach individuals, communities and generations.