Leaders must uphold high moral, spiritual standards — Chief Justice
The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has urged religious leaders not only to uphold faith, but also to be disciplined and accountable.
He said leaders must answer to institutions and higher moral and spiritual standards, adding that true authority was not demonstrated in the exercise of power, but in its restraint.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie was speaking at the Greater Accra East Regional annual council meeting of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, at the Aggar Resort Centre at Shai Hills, last Wednesday.
The meeting is one of the most important gatherings on the church’s calendar, bringing together the clergy and leadership of the church to deliberate on governance, spiritual direction, and strategic growth.
Test
The Chief Justice further said that leadership was ultimately tested in moments of difficulty, particularly when competing interests demanded tough decisions.
He said while human intellect and legal frameworks were important, they were insufficient without moral conviction and spiritual guidance.
“Character is tested in the ability to restrain power, even when one has the right to fully exercise it,” he said, adding that Ghana’s founding principles were deeply rooted in faith and a recognition of divine authority.
Upholding faith
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, challenged Christians to embrace what he described as “audacious faith,” urging believers to break away from cultural norms that discouraged ambition and bold vision.
He said many people wrongly equated ambition with pride, a mindset that limited growth and impact.
“We must encourage our young people to dream big and pursue great things, trusting God beyond human limitations,” Rev. Wengam added.
He explained that the church’s 2026 theme, “The Faith of Our Fathers,” seeks to reconnect believers to the foundational principles of early Christianity.
Rev. Wengam also said that the theme was anchored on two key pillars: demonstrating the passionate, unwavering faith of the early apostles and safeguarding sound biblical doctrine.
He said plans for Ghana to host the World Congress of the Global Assemblies of God Fellowship in October 2026, the first time on African soil, were far advanced, adding that the gathering was expected to attract thousands of participants, boost the economy, and spark a nationwide spiritual revival.
Report
The Greater Accra East Regional Superintendent of the church, Rev. Andrews N. Awintia, presented a report on his four-year tenure.
He outlined some achievements, which included the construction of legacy temple projects across the region, financial support exceeding GHc 3 million to deprived and border churches, and welfare interventions for retired ministers.
Rev. Awintia added that the region facilitated the provision of motorbikes to pastors in remote areas to support evangelism and also drilled boreholes to provide potable water to underserved communities.
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