Campus Ministry Targets 5,000 Participants for Elevation 2.0 Conference

Accra: The annual National Campus Community Conference has been launched as Elevation 2.0 in Accra. The faith-based gathering is expected to bring together about 5,000 students, academics, and professionals from tertiary institutions across the country. The conference, organised by the Campus Ministry of the Deeper Life Bible Church, is designed to promote spiritual growth, mentorship, leadership development, and academic excellence among young people. According to Ghana News Agency, Pastor Cyril Acquah, Regional Campus Coordinator for Ga Central, stated that the annual conference has become an important platform for nurturing students and academics through fellowship, counselling, and mentorship. The gathering brings together senior high school graduates preparing for tertiary education, undergraduate and postgraduate students, lecturers, and other members of the academic community to equip them with the knowledge, values, and guidance needed to excel in their academic and professional lives. Pastor Acquah noted the 2025 edition of the conference attracted about 3,300 participants from more than 100 institutions across the country, with several attendees making commitments to the Christian faith and benefiting from mentorship and counselling programmes. He highlighted that many participants have since reported improvements in their academic performance, professional careers, and personal lives, describing the conference as a worthwhile investment in youth development. He mentioned that the impact of previous editions encouraged organisers to scale up preparations for this year's event under the theme: 'Rising to Greater Levels.' A new venue with the capacity to accommodate 5,000 participants has been secured to cater for the growing interest in the conference and to provide improved facilities for attendees. Pastor Acquah also revealed that the conference would build on the successes of Elevation 2025, which expanded its reach through livestreaming to members and alumni in the diaspora, enabling wider partici pation beyond Ghana's borders. Launching the programme, Prof. Charles Amoatey emphasized the need for sustained support for initiatives that equip young people with the values, skills, and knowledge needed to make meaningful contributions to society. He stressed that investing in the development of students and young professionals is essential to building responsible leadership and promoting national development. The launch programme also featured an address by Pastor Prof. Robert Sowah, Head of the Department of Computer Engineering at the University of Ghana, as well as musical performances and media interactions.