Internat. Christengemeinde Fountain Gate Chapel

From a prayer in the heart of Rev. Joseph Eastwood Anaba, the Internat. Christengemeinde Fountain Gate Chapel was born. The church, originally called NINTAM (Northern Deliverance In Tears Ministry), started in Bolgatanga, Ghana. Rev. Anaba, a pharmacy graduate, felt a strong conviction to address the ancestral worship prevalent in his community. He believed it fostered superstition and poverty. NINTAM, meaning “tears” in the Frafra dialect, emphasized love, compassion, and prayer. Early meetings often took place in the Bolgatanga Sports Stadium. After a time, the church shifted its focus. It became the Broken Yoke Foundation, emphasizing spiritual deliverance. The name later changed to Fountain Gate Chapel. This reflected the church’s evangelistic work. It established new churches like “supernatural fountains” across the land. The Internat. Christengemeinde Fountain Gate Chapel faced persecution. Husbands threatened divorce if their wives continued attending. Despite this, the congregation persevered. They even sold personal belongings to fund the construction of the Sanctuary of Glory. They held services under a baobab tree while their building was under construction. From a small group of six in an office, the Internat. Christengemeinde Fountain Gate Chapel now boasts over 56 branches. These are located in Ghana, Ouagadougou, London, Hamburg, and Düsseldorf. The church has established a first cycle educational institution. They have plans for a Senior Secondary School as well. Their Help Foundation supports orphans and destitute children. The church also operates the Fountain Gate Ministerial Academy (FGMA), its bible school.