The Methodist Church Ghana has inducted nine new Diocesan Lay Chairmen to serve various dioceses of the church, with a call on them to exhibit humility and servant leadership in the discharge of their duties.
The newly inducted lay chairmen, who represent the southern sector of the church, are to assist the diocesan bishops in leading the dioceses, ensuring the implementation of church decisions and serving as members of the diocesan executive.
They are also to cooperate with their respective bishops, uphold the church’s constitution and support initiatives to advance the mission of the Methodist Church in Ghana.
Those inducted included Dr Monica Dede T. A. Yawson of the Cape Coast Diocese, Henrietta Atta Angmor of the Accra Diocese, Justice Amoh of the Sekondi Diocese, Seth Oduro Arthur of the Winneba Diocese and Samuel Kwesi Appah Peniel of the Koforidua Diocese.
The rest were Frank Inkum Eyiah of the Akyem Oda Diocese, Rexford R. Amponsah of the Tema Diocese, Evangelist Edward Nyarko Hanson of the Nkawkaw Diocese and Castro Kwabena Owusu Manu of the Ho Diocese.
The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Ghana, the Most Reverend Professor J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, inducted the lay chairmen in Accra last Saturday.
The ceremony brought together the clergy, lay leaders and church members from across the country, who witnessed the solemn ceremony.
Call to servant leadership
In his address, the presiding bishop described the position of Lay Chairman as a “great and delicate responsibility,” urging the new leaders to view their appointment as a privilege and an opportunity to serve God faithfully.
“It is a privilege and an opportunity that must be used to fulfil the Lord’s will and not allowed to degenerate into abuse through the weakness of the flesh,” he said.
He appealed to the congregants to honour and support the lay chairmen as they take up their roles as servants of Christ, working hand in hand with their diocesan bishops.
“We believe that the lay chairmen and clergy come to God’s work with certain grace, gifts, abilities and talents.
The whole idea is to allow people to bring their diverse gifts to strengthen the ministry of the church,” he added.
Most Rev. Prof. Asamoah-Gyadu stated that the newly inducted lay chairmen were individuals with vast experience in their respective fields, including administration, law, education and construction, and expressed confidence that they would contribute effectively to the church's growth.
