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ALMA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA COMMEMORATION AND AWARDS CEREMONY 23rd August, 2025 REV PROFESSOR DELANYO ADADEVOH (CHANCELOR OF THE INSTITUTE) THE FACULTY 2025 GRADUATES                                                    BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL AND PROGRAM After a period of several leadership consultations followed by discussions with the Staff of the Great Commission Movement of Ghana at the Great Commission Training Centre, Madina, Accra on January 11, 2008, the Board of Trustees of the Organisation represented by Mr. Stanley Yamoah, the then National Director and    Mr. Senyo Tetteh, the Board Chairman concluded the on ongoing discussions to establish a Leadership Institution in Ghana. This was in line with the existing Leadership Universities of the Organisation in Nigeria, Kenya, Burundi, Zimbabwe to be part of the network of the International Leadership University. The School with the name Institute of International Leadership, Management and Theology (IILMAT) has received authorization to operate as a leadership institute from the Ghana Tertiary Education Committee (GTec), the national accrediting agency of Ghana and we are now in the process of obtaining accreditation from them soon. The Institute of International Leadership, Management and Theology exist for the purpose of developing and educating future leaders of integrity and vision who will become world-changers and lead in good societal transformation. Institute of International Leadership, Management and Theology (IILMAT) Ghana, East Legon, in Collaboration with the All-Africa Theological Education by Extension Association (ATEEA) Executive Leadership Program. PREAMBLE The need to raise transforming leaders of integrity who serve as trusted stewards of public and private responsibilities and resources; and humbly handle power, privileges and positions of leadership, is critical to Africa’s transformation in contemporary times. Africa can be positively transformed by discovering, developing and deploying transforming leaders of integrity. Improved leadership is evidently an essential part of Africa’s economic, political,        moral and social development given the vast resources with which we have been endowed. PROGRAM RATIONALE Uncertain and volatile situations, such as the current COVID-19, call for leadership and governance that is adaptive and transformational in its approach. Raising transforming leaders of integrity who serve as trusted stewards of public and private responsibilities and resources; and humbly handle power, privileges and positions of leadership, remains critical to Africa’s transformation. Africa can be positively transformed by discovering, developing and deploying transforming leaders of integrity. Improved leadership is therefore envisaged as an essential part of Africa’s economic, political, moral and social development. This position is premised on the vast natural resources endowed within the continent! Which calls for programs that will respond to this situation. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The program is an outcome-based Executive Diploma in Leadership. It focuses on training, developing, guiding and building effective leaders of integrity through their professional and personal spheres of influence to spearhead organizational transformation and societal transformation. It is not only based on improving the competencies of the students but also to make them instruments of positive change in their spheres of influence. PROGRAM/COURSE OBJECTIVES 1.To train leaders and professionals to understand the transforming leadership paradigm. 2.To teach leaders and professionals on how to exercise effective leadership and bring positive change to their spheres of responsibility and involvement. 3.To equip leaders and professionals as effective coaches who are leading transformation. 4.To create community of professional coaches/ role models who are, in turn, developing effective transforming leaders and professionals for their organizations and society at large. 5.To support participating corporate organizations and government entities by training their staff in essential leadership skills, attitude change, and personal integrity. 6.To expose participants to critical essential skills necessary for developing Changed leadership with a caring human face and passion. BELOW ARE SOME OF ALMA GHANA GREATE LEADERS AND FACILITATORS   BELOW ARE SOME OF OUR 2024/2025 COHORT AWARDEES ILFALMA25_008 ILFALMA25_042 ILFALMA25_008 ILFALMA25_122 ILFALMA25_006 ILFALMA25_008 ILFALMA25_319 ILFALMA25_486 ILFALMA25_165 ILFALMA25_170 ILFALMA25_179 ILFALMA25_190   PROFILE OF SOME OF ALMA COHORT THREE AWARDEES 🔽⬇️⬇️🔽   VALEDICTORIAN SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE 3RD EDL GRADUATES REP (RACHEL KISYULA) The Vice Chancellor  International Leadership University Ghana Prof. Eric Anum,  the General Secretary All Africa Theological Education by Extension  Dr. Kangwa Mabuluki, The Executive Diploma in Leadership Faculty, Distinguished Guests,  Esteemed Leaders, Fellow Graduates, Family, and Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen;  Good morning/afternoon.  My name is Rachel Kisyula fromKenya.  It is with great humility and deep gratitude that I stand here on behalf of the graduating class of the Executive Diploma in Leadership, cohort 3. Today marks more than just the end of an academic program, it is the celebration of a collective transformation, a refining of purpose, and a commissioning into a greater calling. We are a diverse class, men and women who emerged from different countries, various backgrounds and Professions. Among us are esteemed church leaders, Chief Executive Officers, Engineers. Entrepreneurs, and professionals from various sectors. Though we came from different paths, we found a common ground, driven by a passion to grow, to serve, and to lead with excellence. When many of us joined this program we came with apprehension. Some of us were unsure of why we had enrolled, others came into this program for personal gain, the prestige of the title or even to add another certificate to our collection! To add on to this, there were many opposing forces, tight work schedules, responsibilities, and voices pulling us back and throwing a shadow of doubt to this pursuit. But what began with so much uncertainty soon turned into a journey of self-discovery, growth and Transformation. Through-out this program, we have been challenged, stretched, and sharpened through the Modules that we explored. To highlight a few: Change Leadership challenged us to lead with clarity and courage; Emotional Intelligence drove us to an awareness and mastery of our emotions; Self-Leadership equipped us with Strategies for our effectiveness as leaders; Mentoring and Coaching taught us how to Empower others through guidance and growth and Ethical Leadership showed us how to harness Character and integrity in decision making. Collectively … ALMA COMMEMORATION & AWARDS 2025

From the vice chancellor for illmat Ghana wishes all staffs and students a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year .

IBS is an annual event organized by IILMAT and GCMG that takes place in November. This program is primarily intended to assist missionary students in becoming good stewards of their missions. APOLOGETICS BY REV. PROF. ERICK ANUM’S Apology, or apologetics, has its roots in Greek: (a defense). A subfield of Christian theology called apologetics strives to rationally defend the veracity claims of Christianity. In Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics, Craig writes that apologetics is “particularly used to show to unbelievers the truth of the Christian faith, to confirm that faith to believers, and to uncover and explore the connections between the Christian doctrine and other truths” . In modern times, where nation states have embraced more secular approaches to governance and public affairs generally, apologetics has become extremely important. When traditional religious worldviews and the growing pluralism and secularism in Africa, in particular, collide, Christianity is urged to defend its continued relevance and existence. However, as Chatraw and Allen argued in their book Apologetics at the Cross, the Bible places the most emphasis on the cross. Introduction: Hedonism, materialism, and consumerism .We live in a world where questions of acquisition, possession, and consumption have taken on a very important role. Everyone is searching for ways to acquire enough for today while also making sure that tomorrow is taken care of. As a result, we have evolved into a consumer culture that is willing to absorb anything, including religion, that comes our way. As a result, we now live in a consumer society where we are willing to consume anything, including religion.•Our main concerns now are instant success and enjoying life.• In Africa, a continent rife with poverty.• Examining Christian teachings on eternal life and abundant life is even more important.• And how Christians react to the consumerist and materialistic world we live in today. HedonismThe origins of hedonism are found in classical Greece. especially in the Epicurean school of thought. The core principle of hedonism is that happiness is the greatest good in life. •The fundamental idea is that the pursuit of happiness ought to be the main objective of everyone.• Some people have even combined Christianity and hedonism to create what is known as Christian Hedonism.Hedonism’s central principle is to maximize happiness while minimizing activities that will result in suffering, melancholy, or unhappiness.•The morality of an activity is assessed by the results of that action.•An action is not considered morally righteous if the results are not joyful and delightful.•Seek enjoyment and stay away from pain.We want to consume food, entertainment, music, and other things. Discussion •Piper’s 2003 book Desiring God: Meditations on Christian Hedonism has become extremely well-liked among Christians.How do you feel about the adage, “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied”? How about the Christian Virgin God’s statement? DON’T LET CHRIST COME NOW PLEASE, LET ME GET MARRIED AND ENJOY MARRIAGE LIFE A LITTLE FIRST! Focusing on enjoying life can be difficult.•For Christians, if enjoyment and pleasure are made the essence of good and the embodiment of good, it b犀利士 ecomes simple for people to find excuses for injustice, bribery, unethical behavior, and insensitive actions.Therefore, if slavery makes slave owners happy, a lot of things are manufactured, and the country develops. Demons and Devils• Introduction • On the African continent, where every aspect of life has a spiritual component, the question of demonic attacks and the activities of the devil in our world is a very contentious one. The New Testament makes several mentions of people who have been exorcised by Jesus. Satan and the devil have a tight relationship.•There are sizable churches and healing and deliverance facilities that are exclusively devoted to delivering and releasing those who are under the control of demons. Some people may occasionally experience demon possession or oppression.A Christian can be oppressed by demonic spirits, but they cannot possess them, according to some Christian organizations that do not see how God could coexist with bad spirits. Demonization has become a problem because: •The strict adherence to the stance that Christians can be oppressed but not possessed has caused some difficulties where there is the reality of the experience of demonic presence in a Christian’s life and this has been given milder designations like, demonic infestation, demonic invasion, demonic manifestation, etc. •The following are the justifications provided here to support involvement in handling such situations: It does not contravene Scripture; rather, it does a better job of incorporating all of Scripture on the subject. The following justifications are presented for dealing with such situations: 1. It does not contravene Scripture. 2. It does a better job of assimilating the entirety of Scripture on the subject. 2. It provides an explanation of a Christian’s spiritual conflicts that enables confrontation and resolution as opposed to just definition. It succeeds in the reality test.Demonized Christians have been freed and taught self-defense techniques. Do you believe there is sufficient justification for Christians to experience both demonic pressure and possession? Biblical Analysis•Luke 13:10–17; 2 Corinthians 11:1–4. Luke 13:11, 16 Defense from the Scriptures•For example, there is no definite guarantee that once you receive the Spirit, evil spirits will stop attempting to enter your home.•The infilling of the Spirit can be impaired, according to 1 Corinthians 2:14–3:3.Galatians 5:16 also implies that, since demonic warfare never ceases, one must continue to triumph in conflicts between the flesh and the Spirit.Romans 7:15–25 reiterates the Christians’ call to arms over the on-going spiritual battle. Question for discussion•If God will share a space in our temple with our old nature, which is evil, what silver bullet guarantees that he will not  also allow demonic spirits to share space in the same temple, just because they are evil?•Karl Payne. To participate in this course, join us the coming year.

The Institute of International  Leadership, Management and Theology  exists to develop and educate future leaders of integrity and vision who will become world-changers, leading beneficial societal transformation. Our world today is in crisis because, in many countries business, labor and government are led by corrupt leaders who lack character and vision for building a better nation and world for the institutions and people they lead. ILU is a network of accredited universities, colleges, schools and ministries in Africa with the common purpose and mission of educating and producing emerging national leaders of integrity, vision, and skill

IILMAT applies the teaching approach of Jesus Christ to prepare students for positions of responsibility and leadership in their areas of work Jesus taught His disciples verbally, explaining the Word of God in both large and small group settings, and practically, by modeling these principles in real-life situations. He also encouraged them to learn and grow in a loving and supportive community. As in any other graduate school, verbal instruction at IILMAT occurs primarily in the classroom (formal education), where students are taught essential concepts to prepare them for their future work and ministries. Education also takes place in the context of ministry weeks, where faculty demonstrate, coach, and mentor students in their leadership development (non-formal education). Through ongoing field ministry and internships, students experience first-hand the reality of having ministries of transformation and spiritual multiplication. Finally, faculty and students are committed to each other in a relational learning environment of spiritual encouragement in which the deepest values of Christian life are more ‘caught than taught’ (informal education). The small group program of IILMAT sets the stage for lunches together, fun times, and personal counseling that bring the love of God out of theory and into life.

A PROFILE FOR APPLICANTS OF MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS A. English Competency B. Assessment Exam: Logic and reasoning ability C. Ministry Exposure  Had at least two years of active ministry in evangelism, discipleship, and leadership. Preferably 25 years old. D. Spiritual and Emotional Maturity A growing disciple based on IILMAT requirements • Satisfactory references • Consistently practicing spiritual disciplines: worship, personal Bible study, Spirit-filled life, quiet time, witnessing, tithing, etc. E. Stewardship Mindset Able to raise support needs Shows responsibility in all that God has entrusted him/her F. Educational Attainment For master’s degree programs — bachelors degree and at least two years of ministry experience. For doctoral programs — masters degree and ministry experience G. Pastor and/or Church Recommendation H. Clear Calling and Vision I.