Harvest Chapel International eulogizes late Dr. Samuel Nkansah at memorial and thanksgiving service

Harvest Chapel International has paid glowing tribute to the late Dr. Samuel K. Nkansah, describing him as a “quiet giant” whose life of stewardship, counsel, and kingdom service embodied the very principle of order that sustains the church, family, and the pharmaceutical community.

The memorial and thanksgiving service, held at the church’s headquarters at South Tesano, Accra, on Sunday, brought together clergy, family, business leaders, and members of the Harvest family to celebrate the life of the Pharmacist, Business Leader and Policy Advisor who died on Sunday, June 7th, and was buried on July 10th.

Delivering the sermon on the theme “Order In Service,” the President of Harvest International Ministries and Head Pastor of Harvest Chapel International, the Reverend Fitzgerald Odonkor, drew a direct correlation between Dr. Nkansah’s life and the biblical mandate of order.

Fondly known as Pastor Fitz, Dr. Nkansah’s decades of service in the church and in national life reflected a man who understood that God’s work thrives where there is structure, discipline, and compassion.

“Order is not about rigid systems. It is about love expressed through responsibility,” Rev. Odonkor said. “Dr. Nkansah showed us that stewardship isn’t just about money. It’s about people. He ordered his life around souls, around families, around the next generation. That is legacy.”

He noted that Harvest Chapel International’s core value of “touching lives with the love of God by administering timely spiritual, physical, and emotional interventions” found practical expression in Dr. Nkansah’s ministry.

The church, he added, must continue to build both a spiritual and physical legacy for future generations so that the work of kingdom builders like Dr. Nkansah is not lost.

Rev. Odonkor used the occasion to reaffirm the church’s commitment to community impact, a value he said Dr. Nkansah championed.

He reminded the congregation that the church must go beyond its four walls and become relevant through the activities of its members in offices, schools, farms and political platforms.

He said Harvest International Ministries has resolved to make a greater impact on society in the coming years through more community-oriented outreaches and projects to support the poor and vulnerable.

Concluding, Rev. Odonkor declared, "Rest now, Chairman One. Your work here is done, but your footprints of gold remain on every life you touched. They will never be wiped out. We will not forget. We cannot forget."

Dr. Samuel K. Nkansah leaves behind a legacy of faith-driven professionalism, mentorship, and service. Harvest Chapel International says it will honour that legacy by deepening its work in discipleship, care ministry, and nation-building — all anchored on the principle of order in service.

Rev Odonkor also urged the congregants to emulate his dedication to God, to family values, and to contributing meaningfully to society.

He noted that Dr. Nkansah’s professional work reflected integrity and excellence, qualities that earned him respect across the sectors in which he served. Colleagues recalled his calm demeanor, his willingness to guide younger professionals, and his belief in building institutions that outlast individuals.

"Dr. Nkansah believed that success was not just about personal achievement but about how many lives you lift along the way," a family spokesperson said during the tribute. "He lived that conviction every day."

The memorial brought together representatives from professional bodies, community groups, and the church. Prayers were offered for the bereaved family, with thanksgiving centered on Dr. Nkansah’s faith, his role in the church, and the values he instilled in his children.

Church leaders at Harvest Chapel International South Tesano said the Thanksgiving format was deliberate—to shift focus from grief alone to gratitude for a life well lived.

The service ended with a renewed call for Ghanaians to build on Dr. Nkansah’s example of purposeful living. Ministers and speakers challenged professionals, especially the youth, to channel their skills toward nation-building, community service, and faith-driven leadership.

"The best memorial we can give Dr. Nkansah is to live with the same sense of responsibility, excellence, and compassion that he demonstrated," a speaker told the congregation.

As the church closed with a benediction and thanksgiving, family members expressed appreciation for the outpouring of support since his passing and burial on July 10.

Dr. Samuel K. Nkansah leaves behind a legacy that, according to tributes, will continue to inspire his family, his church, and the many people whose lives he touched.