TOT stands for Tent of Testimonies.

It is derived from Numbers 9:15 which reads: “The Cloud and the Fire Now on the day that the tabernacle was raised up, the cloud covered the tabernacle, the tent of the Testimony; from evening until morning, it was above the tabernacle like the appearance of fire.”

Who is PFA?

PFA in full is Prophet Fred Akama, the overseer of TOT and Tushiyah Ministries. PFA is also an ordained bishop. The prophet is a gift to the TOT and the Church. Ephesians 4:11 states, “He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers”

Why do TOT members call PFA, Papa and the senior pastor, Mama?

The names/ titles are used as a sign of respect, alluding to them being spiritual parents

What is DPFA and SPFA?

DPFA is an abbreviation for daughter of prophet Fred Akama. SPFA is an abbreviation for Son of Prophet Fred Akama.

What’s the purpose of the gift card given to first timers?
The gift cards are a point of contact.

Just like the handkerchief and aprons that merely touched the skin of Paul were placed on sick people, and they were healed of their diseases and evil spirits were expelled.

Reference: Acts 19:12: “so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them.”
As a first timer, what’s the reason for sharing out our phone numbers?

The reason we ask for phone numbers is that we like to keep in touch and also invite you to TOT WhatsApp groups where we share most of the teachings, and also we have different categories of groups where you can be placed. E.g. cell groups and Y-Church

What is katalambano?
Katalambano is a word used to mean i make it my own, to take into one’s self and take possession of. Also it can mean to understand,perceive, learn and comprehend.

Let’s say someone is testifying of a miracle, you can say I katalambano.
Why do people give out their testimonies?

Sharing your testimony is a way of showing what God has done in your life, and also to boost someone else faith who is trusting God for the same or similar thing.

A tithe is 10% of a person’s income, given to the church as an act of obedience and worship to God.

Key Bible Verses:

• Malachi 3:10: “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”
• Leviticus 27:30: “And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s: it is holy unto the Lord.”

What are offerings?

Offerings are gifts given to the church beyond the tithe, often as an expression of generosity and gratitude.

Key Bible Verse:

• 2 Corinthians 9:7: “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”

What are love gifts?

Love gifts are special contributions given out of love and gratitude, typically to support specific needs or individuals within the church community.

Key Bible Verses:

• Philippians 4:18: “But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.”
• Acts 20:35: “I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

What are first fruits?

First fruits are the initial portion of the harvest or income, given to God as a sign of trust and gratitude for His provision.

Key Bible Verses:

• Proverbs 3:9-10: “Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.”
• Nehemiah 10:35: “And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the house of the Lord.”