Rev. Dr. Fred P. DeegbeAuthor & Ministry Leader
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Rev. Dr. Fred P. Deegbe

Church statesman. Theologian. Lawyer. Author. A life poured out in service to God and Ghana.

Rev. Dr. Fred P. Deegbe

Rev. Dr. Fred P. Deegbe

Theologian · Lawyer · Church Statesman · Author

Biography

A Life of Scholarship, Service & Faith

Rev. Dr. Fred P. Deegbe is a respected Ghanaian church statesman, theologian, and lawyer. He served as General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana and recently retired as Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Accra, after 33 years of ministry.

He holds an L.L.B from the University of Ghana, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (USA), and a Doctor of Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary (USA).

Dr. Deegbe has chaired the Denominational Board of the Ghana Baptist Convention and served on national platforms including the Ghana AIDS Commission and the National Media Commission.

He is married to Lady Pastor Joana Deegbe, and together they are blessed with children and grandchildren.

Credentials & Service

A Ministry Rooted in Excellence

Theologian & Lawyer

Holds an L.L.B from the University of Ghana, an M.Div from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (USA), and a D.Min from Asbury Theological Seminary (USA).

Author & Teacher

Published author of two books — Hollow Faith in Powerless Religion and Thriving in Retirement — grounded in decades of theological reflection and pastoral wisdom.

Church Statesman

Former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana and Chair of the Denominational Board of the Ghana Baptist Convention.

National Voice

Served on national platforms including the Ghana AIDS Commission and the National Media Commission, bringing a Christian perspective to public life.

Family

Rooted in Love

Rev. Dr. Deegbe is married to Lady Pastor Joana Deegbe. Together they are blessed with children and grandchildren — a living testimony to God's faithfulness across generations.

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." — Joshua 24:15
Journey

Milestones of Grace

Early

Born in Accra, Ghana, into a family of faith. Pursued law at the University of Ghana, earning an L.L.B.

Later

Answered the call to ministry and earned a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, USA.

~1990

Called as Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Accra — beginning 33 years of devoted pastoral ministry.

2000s

Earned a Doctor of Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary, USA, deepening his theological scholarship.

2000s

Served as General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, providing national ecumenical leadership.

2000s

Chaired the Denominational Board of the Ghana Baptist Convention, shaping the direction of Baptist ministry in Ghana.

2000s

Appointed to serve on the Ghana AIDS Commission and the National Media Commission.

2022

Published Hollow Faith in Powerless Religion — a prophetic call to authentic, Spirit-filled Christianity.

2024

Published Thriving in Retirement and retired as Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church after 33 faithful years.