The final recorded words of Jesus are found in Acts 1:8. Jesus instructs his disciples to be witnesses for Christ in Jerusalem, Judaea, Samaria, and throughout the entire earth. We invite you to meet God’s churches in Ghana, Africa and to prayerfully walk with Pastor Isaac and his team as they spread the gospel of Christ to the unsaved people of Ghana.
Crusades for Christ International was founded with a vision for having the gospel of Christ preached and new churches planted in every community in Ghana, Africa and throughout the rest of Africa.
Led by field director Pastor Isaac, Crusades for Christ International relentlessly preaches the gospel of Jesus and serves their fellow countrymen throughout Ghana’s southern regions.
Because of the Accra Street Ministry, church planting opportunities have opened in northern Ghana, among the home villages of the Accra street workers.
As churches are established throughout Ghana, there is an ongoing need to provide the structure, discipleship, and leadership to help new churches grow and flourish. Crusades for Christ’s mission is:
The church in Dobro is lead by Crusades for Christ's field director, Pastor Isaac Suleman.
The church in Asaamankee was founded in 2012 and is lead by Pastor Joseph Torku.
The church in Accra is lead by Pastor David.
A church plant is underway in Walewale, located in northern Ghana
Meet the Crusades for Christ Field Director
Isaac was born in Akumadan, Ghana, into a very conservative, multi-generational Muslim family. When he was a young child, his family moved to Seswi, Ghana. Tragically, Isaac was orphaned at an early age—his mother passed away when he was six, and his father died when he was nine.
Isaac’s father’s family lived in northern Ghana, while his mother’s family resided in the southern city of Accra. Following disputes between the families over custody, Isaac was sent to live with his uncle in northern Ghana, while his siblings were taken to Accra to live with their mother’s family.
Isaac had a deep love for learning and enjoyed going to school. However, his uncle forbade him from attending and insisted that Isaac work on the family farm instead. According to Ghanaian law, denying a child the right to education is illegal. When a teacher inquired about his absence from school, Isaac explained the situation. Local authorities intervened, which enraged his uncle, who ultimately disowned him. At just twelve years old, Isaac was forced to fend for himself, struggling to survive in a place with few opportunities to earn a living.
At that time, Isaac remained a devout Muslim. However, he began experiencing dreams and visions of Jesus. These visions left him confused and torn between his Islamic faith and the possibility of exploring Christianity. In his inner turmoil, Isaac rejected both faiths and turned to alcohol as a means of escape. Yet the visions continued, prompting him to seek meaning and clarity. He eventually connected with a former Muslim who had converted to Christianity. This mentor played a pivotal role in helping Isaac understand the teachings of the Bible and the Gospel of Jesus.
After receiving a Bible, Isaac began reading it passionately, searching for answers. Frustrated by the lack of solid teaching in the local church, he started preaching the Word of God to anyone who would listen. By the age of fifteen, Isaac felt a strong calling from God to become a pastor. His ministry, however, was met with hostility. In his village, a local witch doctor beat and chased him, claiming Isaac’s prayers were driving away evil spirits. Isaac was even summoned before the village chief as a supposed troublemaker.
Eventually, Isaac traveled to Accra to find his siblings, reuniting with them for the first time in eight years. However, his Christian faith clashed with the family’s strong Muslim beliefs, leading to ridicule and mockery. On Sundays, Isaac would try to escape the tension at home by attending a local church, but his family began forcing him to wash all the household laundry by hand each Sunday to prevent him from going.
Determined to hear God’s word, Isaac found a creative solution. Many churches broadcast their services over the radio, so he obtained a small radio and listened while doing laundry. When his family discovered this, they gave him an ultimatum: renounce his Christian faith and return to Islam, or be disowned and kicked out of the house. He was given one week to decide.
During that week, Isaac wandered the streets to clear his mind. One day, he met a missionary who encouraged him to stand firm in his faith. When Isaac chose not to renounce his belief in Jesus, his family reacted with anger and forced him out of the house. With only what he could carry in a backpack, Isaac found himself homeless.
Life on the streets was extremely difficult. Isaac lived homeless for nine months but remained in contact with the missionary, who eventually introduced him to Crusades for Christ, an organization establishing a base in Ghana. They invited Isaac to attend their Bible school, and in 2008, he left the streets to join the school. He worked for Crusades for Christ to earn his keep, contributing to their mission while continuing his education.
That same year, Crusades for Christ purchased land for their headquarters and asked Isaac to help clear the area and begin construction. Though the work was tough and the isolation challenging, Isaac used this time to share the Gospel in nearby villages. As he built relationships in the community, locals asked him to help form a church. At just twenty-two years old, Isaac became the founding pastor of what is now the thriving home church at the Crusades for Christ base.
Today, Isaac lives in Dobro, Ghana, with his wife, Sylvia, and their family. He serves as the Field Director for Crusades for Christ International in Ghana.
