Background

Pastor Daniel Sowah, the first of six children, was born in La, Accra, Ghana, to Mr. George Sowah and Ms. Bernice Lamptey. 

Education and Employment

He had his elementary and secondary education at La Wireless and Labone Secondary Schools, respectively. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree in Biochemistry from the University of Ghana, Legon. This was followed by a Master of Science (MSc Pharmacology) degree and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Physiology) degree from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Until his call into the full time ministry in May 2018 by the Church of Pentecost, Canada, Pastor Sowah worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow and a Research Scientist at the Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta. 

Pastor Sowah also holds a Diploma in Theological and Pastoral Studies from the Pentecost Biblical Seminary at Wayne, New Jersey, USA.

Conversion 

Pastor Sowah accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in 1992 and was baptized by immersion in 1995. He joined the Church of Pentecost, Edmonton District, in 2001 when he arrived in Edmonton to pursue his graduate studies. 

Calling

Ordained as Deacon in 2003, Elder in 2009 and Probationary Overseer in May 2018. He was called into the full pastorate in 2022.

Offices Held

2007 – 2010 Leader, Edmonton District Youth Ministry

2010 – 2014 Presiding Elder, Edmonton District

2014 – 2016 Presiding Elder, PIWC, Edmonton District

2016 – 2018 Secretary, Edmonton District Marriage Committee

2010 – 2016 Leader, Western Canada Area Youth Ministry

2010 – 2016 Member, Western Canada Area Executives

2010 – 2016 Member, National Youth Ministry Executives

2020 – Present Member, National Youth Ministry Executives

2018 – 2022 District Pastor, COP Ottawa District

Other offices held included leader of the Music Ministry and Audio-Visual Department, District Financial Secretary and District Financial Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Edmonton District. He also served as a Member of the District Property Committee. 

Family

Married Stella Naa Korkoi Armah in December 2004 and are blessed with three kids, a girl and two boys, namely: Manuelita Akorley Sowah (September 2nd, 2005), Philbert Anyetei Sowah (August 14th, 2007), and Josiah Odoi Sowah (October 31st, 2018).