Pastor Richard Kofi Adjei hails from Nketia near Barekese in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He lived in Nungua, Accra, for a few years and relocated to Toronto, Canada, in 1989. He has been a member of COP from birth and accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at a tender age.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Information Systems and Finance from Ryerson University, Toronto (now Toronto Metropolitan University). He also has a certificate in Project Management from the same institution. He worked for BMO Bank of Montreal and Mckinsey & Company, a global management consulting company, for nine years in information technology before being called into full time ministry of the Church of Pentecost Canada in 2009.
He served as the church’s first full-time National Youth Pastor from 2009-2015 and Administrative Manager at the National Head Office in Toronto from 2009-2014. He further served as District Pastor of PIWC North York from 2010-2012 and Edmonton District from 2014-2018.
He is currently the Calgary District Pastor. He is a gifted preacher, teacher of the word, administrator.
Pastor Richard has served for many years on many ministries and committees of the church including various roles on the National Youth and Children’s Ministries as well as National Pentmedia (Publicity) Committee. He is currently National Literature Committee Chairman and Area Secretary for Alberta Area.
Having completed a Certificate in Theology from Pentecost University College, Accra, Ghana, He is currently completing a Bachelor of Theology degree with Canada Christian College, Toronto.
Pastor Richard Adjei is married to Mrs. Gladys Boateng Adjei, a registered nurse. They are blessed with four children: Nhyira Adjei, Elikplim Ayeyi Adjei, Adoye Sifra Adjei, and Adom Adjei. He enjoys reading, sports, and computers.