Faith must serve as a catalyst for social and moral transformation - Bishop Asamoah-Gyady

Most Rev. Prof. J. Asamoah-Gyadu, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana, has urged Christians to let their faith influence every part of their lives, especially in addressing Ghana’s social and political challenges. 

Speaking on the sidelines of the 50th-anniversary event of the Lausanne Movement held at the University of Ghana Interdenominational Church on 6th November 2024, he highlighted a growing disconnect between religious devotion and moral action in society.

Reflecting on Ghana’s social landscape, Bishop Asamoah-Gyadu raised concerns about why values taught in churches often fail to impact public life, suggesting that this gap questions the depth of faith integration in daily living.

“Whenever the gospel is preached and people respond, the expectation is that this change reflects in how they live,” he said, 

Adding that, “Ghana has many churches, yet challenges like corruption and environmental degradation persist. When people claim they have encountered Christ, we expect that encounter to bring visible change in their lives and society.”

He called for a Christianity that not only preaches values but also embodies them in workplaces, government, and everyday interactions.

“If people are living the life of Christ, you should see it in their workplace, in the way they relate to each other, and in politics…we need a Christianity that impacts the social and political order,” he urged, emphasising that faith should be a force for transformation in Ghana’s social and political spheres.

The Lausanne Movement, a global network for evangelical collaboration, founded in 1974 gathered in Ghana to reflect on its mission and the future of Christian outreach as it celebrated its 50th anniversary 

The movement seeks to spread Christianity with an emphasis on holistic transformation, advocating for lives that reflect Christ in both word and action and the importance of integrating faith with tangible acts of integrity and compassion, aligning personal belief with social responsibility.