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This book focuses on gender empowerment and personal fulfilment in Pentecostalism within the context of suburban Ghana. The location of Accra where the research was undertaken is infused with undeniable Pentecostal presence characterised by endless congregations from mega edifices to small congregations in little classrooms. Two specific congregations were the preferred choice for this study. These congregations located in close proximity within suburban Accra fall under the two main Pentecostal sub grouping. This dual sub category is Classical Pentecostal and Charismatic. The latter is also often referred to as neo Pentecostalism and is said to have emerged from its predecessor and fore bearer Classical Pentecostalism. There is evidence of particular instances when charismatic Pentecostalism did not originate from Classical Pentecostalism but rather from Main Line Churches (MLC). Nevertheless for the purposes of this work the emphasis dwells within the Pentecostal domain.

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Anita Aba Ansah is currently a researcher and PhD student at the University of Oslo faculty of Theology in Norway. Her specialization is Gender in Christianity.

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