Nicholas Duncan-Williams

Nicholas Duncan-Williams is a Ghanaian religious leader and charismatic preacher, serving as the presiding Archbishop and General Overseer of the Action Chapel International (ACI) Ministry. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, ACI operates globally with affiliates and branch churches in North America, Europe, and Africa. In 2017, he led the prayer for the United States President-elect and Vice President-elect ahead of the inauguration.^[1][2]

Nicholas Duncan-Williams
The Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams
Born	Kumasi, Ghana
Education	ANFCBII
Spouse(s)	Francisca Osei Williams ​ ​ (m. 2007, divorced)​ Rosa Whitaker ​ (m. 2008)​
Children	4 Elsie, Ella, Joel, Daniel
Parent(s)	Florence Taiwo Nana Akweley Bruce E.K. Duncan-Williams
Religion	Christianity
Church	Action Chapel International
Congregations served	Prayer Cathedral, Spintex Road, Accra
Offices held	Head Pastor, Prayer Cathedral Chancellor (Dominion Theological Seminary)
Title	Founder, ACI Head Pastor, ACI Prayer Cathedral
Website	actionchapel.net

Career

Duncan-Williams is the Founder and President of Prayer Summit International (PSI).^[3] In 2017, Duncan-Williams was recognized by the New African Magazine as one of “The 100 Most Influential Africans".^[4] He notably led the prayer for the incoming President and Vice President of the United States during the inauguration, becoming the first non-American to do so.^[2] Additionally, Duncan-Williams and his wife, Lady Rosa Whitaker of The Whitaker Group^[5] have been acknowledged a notable couple in Africa.^[6]

Dominion University,

Duncan-Williams is the Founder of Dominion University,^[7] based in Ghana. The university's mission is to train a new generation in excellence and ethical leadership for ministry, government, and business.

Publications

Books self published by Duncan-Williams include:

• Nicholas Duncan-Williams (1999). Born with a Destiny. Bishop House.
• Nicholas Duncan-Williams (1999). Birthing the Promises of God in Travail. Bishop House.
• Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2009). The Incredible Power of a Praying Woman. XULON Press.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2012). Divine Timing. Xulon Press, Incorporated.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2012). The Supernatural Powers of a Praying Man. Salem Publishing Solutions, Incorporated.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2012). The Price of Greatness. Salem Publishing Solutions, Incorporated.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2012). Destined to Make an Impact. Xulon Press, Incorporated.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2012). Binding the Strong Man. Xulon Press, Incorporated.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2013). Praying Through the Promises of God. Xulon Press, Incorporated.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2015). Prayer Moves God. Prayer Summit Publishing.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams. Building a Memorial. Bishop House.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2015). Enforcing Prophetic Decrees Vol. 1. Prayer Summit Publishing.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2016). Enforcing Prophetic Decrees Vol. 2: Prayer Watch for Community Transformation. Prayer Summit Publishing.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2014). Powers Behind the Scene. Prayer Summit Publishing.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2015). Understanding the Father Factor. Prayer Summit Publishing.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2012). When Mothers Pray. Prayer Summit Publishing.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams. Divine Timing. Prayer Summit Publishing.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams. Worship a Secret Weapon. Prayer Summit Publishing.
• Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (2012). Turning Pain to Power. Prayer Summit Publishing.

See also

• Benson Idahosa
• Charismatic Movement

References

1. "Duncan-Williams Leads Prayer at Trump's Inauguration Service". Modern Ghana. 21 January 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
2. "Archbishop Duncan Williams prays at Trump's inauguration in US". 20 January 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2017. ^{[verification needed][dead link]}
3. "Prayer Summit International - Columbia, MD". www.prayersummitinternational.org. Retrieved 12 June 2017. ^{[verification needed][dead link]}
4. "100 Most Influential African (2012): Religion - New African Magazine". New African Magazine. 2012-12-26. Retrieved 2017-11-29. ^{[verification needed]}
5. "The Whitaker Group". The Whitaker Group. Retrieved 12 June 2017. ^{[verification needed]}
6. . www.africa.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2017. ^{[verification needed][dead link]}
7. "Dominion University College". www.duc.edu.gh. Retrieved 12 June 2017. ^{[verification needed][dead link]}

Sources

• "About ARCHBISHOP NICHOLAS DUNCAN WILLIAMS". Facebook. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
• "Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams". Action Worship Center. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
• ""Demonic" Ebola targeting Ghana by November – Archbishop Duncan Williams". Joy Online. 13 October 2014. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
• "Divorce Is Not Easy And Simple As You Think - Duncan-Williams". Peace FM Online. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
• "Don't divorce because I did – Duncan-Williams". myjoyonline. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
• Gifford, Paul (1998). African Christianity: Its Public Role. Indiana University Press. ISBN 978-0-253-21204-7. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
• Jane E. Soothill (2007). Gender, Social Change and Spiritual Power: Charismatic Christianity in Ghana. BRILL. ISBN 978-90-04-15789-7. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
• Korieh, Chima Jacob; Nwokeji, G. Ugo; Nnaemeka, Obioma (2005). Religion, History, and Politics in Nigeria: Essays in Honor of Ogbu U. Kalu. University Press of America. ISBN 978-0-7618-3140-2. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
• "Marriage is a privilege - Duncan-Williams tells women". Graphic Online. 29 October 2014. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
• Martin Lindhardt (2014-10-29). Pentecostalism in Africa: Presence and Impact of Pneumatic Christianity in Postcolonial Societies. BRILL. ISBN 978-90-04-28187-5. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
• Paul Gifford (2004). Ghana's New Christianity: Pentecostalism in a Globalizing African Economy. Indiana University Press. ISBN 978-0-253-21723-3. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
• Sackey, Brigid M. (2006). New Directions in Gender and Religion: The Changing Status of Women in African Independent Churches. Lexington Books. ISBN 978-0-7391-1058-4. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
• . NACCC. Archived from the original on 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2015-05-10.
• Yolaan Begbie (29 August 2013). "Africa's Top Power Couples". Afritorial. Retrieved 2015-05-11.