[citation needed] He later went to the United States to pursue a ministerial training at Andrews University where in 1998 he received a PhD in systematic theology, specializing in biblical authority, interpretation and ecclesiology.
[5][6] His doctoral dissertation, The Role of the Holy Spirit in Biblical Interpretation: A Study in the Writings of James I. Packer, was under the supervision of Raoul Dederen, with Clark H. Pinnock as the external examiner.
[8] In the 1990s, Pipim played a role in the Adventist debate over the Bible's authority and interpretation, an issue that came into greater prominence with the publication of Old Testament scholar Alden Thompson's Inspiration: Hard Questions, Honest Answers (1991).
[11] An Evangelical publication, Reformation & Revival Journal, describes Pipim's Receiving the Word as "a provocative Adventist treatment which looks at the pros and cons of various methods of Bible study.
"[15] Receiving the Word also claimed the use of contemporary higher criticism (the historical-critical method) was undermining key Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and practices.
[17] Pipim contributed to the Biblical Research Institute's book Interpreting Scripture, published in 2010, a work which attempted to provide answers to questions often raised concerning the Bible.
ALIVE is sponsored by CAMPUS and is a movement that intends to "change the face of Africa" by mobilizing "committed and dedicated young people with the courage to do ordinary things extraordinarily well."
In the words of a leader of ALIVE, its members responding to the call "to lead by principle and conviction ... [and to] to cease settling for mediocrity and become an agent of positive change.
"[30] On May 31, 2011, Pipim resigned from his employment with the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and canceled all his speaking appointments due to what he termed a "moral fall" while traveling overseas.
On January 16, 2021, the Columbus Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church voted to remove Samuel Koranteng-Pipim from membership for alleged sexual offenses.
The Ohio Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist released a letter on January 18, 2021, which in part states:[2] Women have been accusing Pipim of predacious sexual behavior for nearly three decades.
However, the allegations indicate a repetitive pattern of spiritual manipulation and predatory behavior against those who are most vulnerable, least able to defend themselves, and least in a position to seek prosecution for rape or sexual harassment.
The Ohio Conference unequivocally warns the public against inviting Pipim as a speaker, using his books or materials, or placing him in a position of spiritual authority, leadership, or influence over others.