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About Rufus Yamoah

Rufus Elijah Kofi Yamoah (born November 11, 1988) is a Nigerian-born Ghanian Evangelist, Author, Internet Consultant, Personal Branding Expert, Sex Morality Counselor, Teens Life Coach, Success/Peak Performance Coach, Prayer Coordinator

He is the President of Rufus Yamoah Ministries (RYM), the Founder and Administrator of Friends Of Destiny Intercessory Network (an online social prayer ministry known as FODIN). He is the Director of CREATIVE MIND CONCEPT (a Consulting firm on personal branding, self discovery, event planning, innovation strategy, idea development, internet marketing and advertising). He is the Pioneer of DIVINE PURPOSE HEALING SCHOOL (a healing ministry) and VESSEL OF GOLD (a leadership and ministry training school for young people), Publisher and Writer of LIFE AND DESTINY PATHWAY (www.ruleofsuccess.blogspot.com) and YOUTH AND SEXUALITY (www.sexmoralityworld.blogspot.com). He is also the Author of 'Teens On The Thin Line', 'Life Without Walls' and 'Understanding Sexual Doorways'. He is an Organizer of the popular online talk show called 'Sex Reality Talk' and also the creator of 'I KNOW WHO I AM' ( a self discovery survey program that has helped many young people discover their career, business and destiny.

Background

Rufus Yamoah was born Friday November 11, 1988 at Akigbo, Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria, into the family of Mr. Patrick Kojo Yamoah and Mrs. Mary Preye Patrick Yamoah. He is the third of five children in the family.

His Father is a Ghanian, but surprising, it took until April 22, 2008 for Rufus to travel to his home country. His Mother Preye is a Nigerian, who hails from Adagbabiri, Bayelsa State.

At early age, Rufus aspired to become a Sport Journalist/Writer having discovered his passion for sports, especially football and strong talent in creative writing. He differ his father’s wish for him in becoming a petroleum engineer. Things changed dramatically when he encountered with the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 17 in January 2007 and became born again. He got baptized in Water and became a full member with the Assemblies of God Church, Ekpan 1 branch, Warri, Delta State.

Educational Background

Rufus Yamoah finished his primary and secondary school education at Ekpan Community School, Warri, Delta State. He did Diploma in Mass Communication with Olabisi Onabanjo University Consult in 2010.

Life in Ministry:

Prior after repentance in 2006, He became a Columnist with Business Ideas Magazine between 2007 to 2009 writing on SUCCESS WORLD where he became known as Success Teacher. He also wrote a few period of time with Business Opportunities Digest magazine.

2009, He traveled to Lagos, where he became an active member in the Church, where He functions as a prayer intercessor and Teens Coordinator at Kehinde Church, Amore Section, Assemblies of God.

In June, He had an incredible experience with the power of God in his room where He received an unusual anointing and call for the work of God. In that divine encounter, He add a powerful vision where an Angel of the Lord spoked to Him that He has been commissioned to 'Heal the Sick, Open the blind Eyes and help those in trials.

2010, in November 16, Rufus Elijah Yamoah was led by the Holy Spirit to create an online social prayer ministry called ‘Friends of Destiny Intercessory Network’ (FODIN), which is regarded as the first online social prayer network in Nigeria.

Today, FODIN has grown into an international network with thousands of members.

2011, He wrote as a Columnist with Nigerian National Daily Newspaper called NEWS STAR NEWSPAPER, where he was writing on a column called ‘LIFE THRILLER’.

In November, Rufus Yamoah received a divine mandate to 'raise young vessels for Kingdom purpose. This led to the starting of 'VESSEL OF GOLD', a school of ministry and leadership for young people.

2012, He started ‘Rufus Yamoah Ministries’ (RYM), carrying out his personal ministry God has given him in preaching and ministering the gospel of healing and deliverance to the captives, blind and unsaved.

In August, Rufus Yamoah got his first big ministerial engagement when He was invited as a Guest Speaker at Fountain of Life Bible Church on the occasion of their National Men's Convention program.

He was recently appointed as the Sectional Teens Public Relations Officer (PRO) with Amore section, Apapa District, Assemblies of God Church.

2013, February, He expanded the prayer ministry of FODIN, as He created DOMINION PRAYER WALK and also COVENANT PRAYER HOUSE.

In April, He was appointed as Sectional Youth Program/Evangelism Director with Amore Section, Apapa District, Assemblies of God Church.

In May, He started SEX REALITY TALK!, an online group discussion on facebook which offers young people a platform to address issues pertaining to sex and morality. He also hosted a powerful program called 'TEENS LIFE CONFERENCE', an event which focus mainly on transforming teenagers.

In June, He began his healing ministry mandate by starting an Healing School online.

In August, Rufus Yamoah step up the FODIN vision by leading a group of young people in FODIN first Love Visitation to SO-SAID CHARITY HOME. This event gave birth to FODIN HELPING HANDS. He enrolled at Word Of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI), where He took a 2 weeks BBC course.

In October, On the 9th, He held his first Healing School Session at Assemblies of God Church(Kehinde Branch)speaking on the topic 'Where Does Sickness Comes From?'. He spent the whole month teaching and ministering on Divine healing.

In November, With More prayer burden in his heart, He was led to start AG Transformation Prayer Movement (AGTPM), an initiative for prayer for revival for Assemblies of God Church denomination.

2014 January 14, Rufus Yamoah held Healing School Session @ Assemblies of God Church, Kehinde Lagos.

In February, Rufus Yamoah under FODIN, held first ever SUCCESS SUMMIT at Assemblies of God Church, Uzor Branch where he spoke on Peak Performance. He also launched the FODIN AMBASSADOR Sticker at the event.

In March, He ventured in Business as he accepts a partnership and managerial office at Excellent Computer College to run a Computer Training School.

In May 27, Rufus Yamoah the second edition of the yearly TEENS LIFE CONFERENCE event at Assemblies of God Church, Marine Beach Branch, Lagos. He also initiated CHANGE MASTERS BOOK program where he give away free inspirational books to young people.

In June, He started a training program in His office called RISING STARS ACADEMY (RSA) where he and other experts trained young teens on Professional writing and public speaking. The program saw 9 persons graduated.

In August, He also started another teaching in His office called SUCCESS ATTITUDE, where he teaches students on how they can develop positive attitude and character.

In November, He joined LIFT UP RADIO station in Oshodi Lagos, where he began to speak on YOUTH AND SEXUALITY for broadcast. During the process, HE designed as Manager in Excellent Computer College so that He can have time to focus on ministry engagements.

2015 January, Rufus Yamoah got his first international program online by participating in Divine Order Restoration Ministries ‘40 Days Spiritual Growth Campaign’. In February, Rufus Elijah Yamoah launched His New Book ‘TEENS ON THE THIN LINE’ at Assemblies of God Churches in Warri Ekpan 1 and Kehinde Ajegunle Lagos respectively. He then moved on to establish Teens Life Book Club, a teen’s mentorship program that will be running in churches and schools.

In March, The Holy Spirit gave him vision of LADY CARE COACHING after organizing a special SEX MORALITY SEMINAR for girls at Assemblies of God Church, Uzor, Lagos.

May 27, Rufus Yamoah held the third edition of yearly TEENS LIFE CONFERENCE event at Christ Missionaries Crusaders Church, Sanusi, Lagos. This event saw him gave over 50 copies of his Teens on the Thin Line Book under the HELP A TEENAGER Project and created more TEENS LIFE BOOK CLUB.

In June, Rufus Yamoah enjoyed his second international program online with Divine Order Restoration Ministries pioneered by Pastor Derashay Zorn by participating in ’30 Days Power and Purpose Marriage Campaign’ where he spoke three times on Sexual Purity.

In July, He launched Vessel of Gold School of Ministry online blog (www.vesselofgold.blogspot.com). HE also began a prayer campaign program called #BRINGBACKOURCHURCH after a divine encounter with God concerning the sold church. He also held his first ever FODIN Leadership event called ‘CHANGE AGENT SUMMIT’ held at Assemblies of God church Ugbewankwo, Lagos.

In August, Rufus Yamoah began a teleconference prayer program called FODIN PRAYER CIRCLE CALL. Destiny Nixon from North Challotte, USA, became the first ever graduate of Rufus Yamoah Sexual Morality Leadership course, a training that took place online.

9th of September, He held FODIN first offline prayer meeting called ‘INTERCESSORS CRY VIGIL’ at Assemblies of God Church, Kehinde, Lagos. He also held SKILL ACQUISITION training for Girls sponsored by HELP A TEENAGER project at Akanbi Street, Lagos.

October, FODIN held a 16 Days of prayers for WEST AFRICA REVIVAL online.

2nd of November, FODIN completed 100 days for prayers for the restoration of the sold church called #BRINGBACKOURCHURCH.

He has great passion for teenagers and to help them overcome their life challenges. He is working on a project called ‘HELP A TEENAGER’ (HAT), a Foundation to empower teenagers with career and skills acquisition.

MISSION AND VISION:

Rufus Yamoah is on a Life mission to add value to people's lives and to help them discover and fulfill their God-given potentials and destinies.

His Vision is to see a SEXUAL MORALITY WORLD, a PRAYING GENERATION and to see people live the Life God has purpose for them and also move God’s kingdom into another level!