Dr. Gabriel Amoateng-Boahen is a Retired Professional Chaplain from the University Of Chicago Medical Center, and currently, an author of twelve books. Gabriel brings his many years of chaplaincy experiences to his present ministry - counseling and spiritual direction, and writings. He organizes periodic conferences, seminars, and retreats for pastors and church leaders. Using the Royal Diadem Pastoral Center (Not-For Profit Organization) platform, Gabriel provides emotional and spiritual support (counseling and spiritual direction) to many in Ghana, London, Chicago, and other States in the US.
Gabriel is the Chaplain for the Brong Ahafo Association of Chicago and the keynote speaker at the Council of Brong Ahafo Associations of North America (COBAANA) in 2011 and 2017, and the Ombudsman for COBAANA. Gabriel is deeply involved in the activities and programs in the Ghanaian community and was the Guest of Honor at the 60th Ghana Independence Anniversary organized by the Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago on March 12, 2017.
Gabriel had "Conversion Experience" (Born Again) on June 6, 1972. Gabriel has strong Ecumenical inclination and is deeply involved in the activities of the Council of Ghanaian Churches in Chicago, where he is the current Vice President. Gabriel takes a lot of inspiration from Evangelist Dr. Billy Graham. He is Gabriel's "spiritual mentor" and has twice attended the Billy Graham Schools of Evangelism in Cincinnati, Ohio (2002), and Kansas City, Missouri (2004).
Gabriel was in Singapore in 2000 for the Advanced Leadership Training for Christian Leaders from Developing Countries. Gabriel is the Missions Director for the Ghanaian Catholic Charismatic Renewal-North America (G-CCR-NA). Dr. Gabriel is the Founder and President of Royal Diadem Pastoral Center.
He is a member of these professional associations: National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), Spiritual Direction International (SDI), and others. Gabriel was the representative for the University Of Chicago Medical Center at the Kenwood-Hyde Park Interfaith Council (2010 - May 31, 2015).
On March 27, 1977, Gabriel and Mrs. Agatha Amoateng-Boahen were joined together in holy matrimony at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church at Ahafo Hwidiem. They now live peacefully and happily with their eight children: Mrs. Veronica Amoateng Antwi (London); Rev. Sampson Amoateng (House of Miracles, Accra-Ghana); Rev. Mark Amoateng, MD; (Christ Palace International, Houston, Texas); Rev. Daniel Amoateng (London Prayer Center); Rev. Brian Amoateng (London Prayer Center); Christabel Jessica Amoateng (Chicago); Davina Amoateng (Kumasi-Ghana); and Gabriel Amoateng Badu Jr. (Kumasi-Ghana).
