The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Rt. Rev. Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, has urged the newly installed Clerk of the General Assembly, Rev. David Aboagye-Danquah, to carry out his duties with integrity, humility, and total dependence on God.
He noted that leadership within the Church comes with great responsibility and must withstand scrutiny both internally and externally. “Our responsibility, together with the leadership and General Assembly Council, is to ensure that everything we do passes both internal and external examinations,” Rt. Rev. Dr Kwakye said.
The Moderator made these remarks during an induction service for Rev. David Aboagye-Danquah, the 14th Clerk of the General Assembly of the PCG, held at the Most Holy Trinity Congregation at Community 18 last Sunday.
Rev. Aboagye-Danquah succeeds Rev. Dr Godwin Nii Noi Odonkor to steer the affairs of the administrative functions of the PCG for the next six years.
Rt. Rev. Dr Kwakye stressed that effective service was rooted in spirituality and accountability, emphasising orderliness, discipline, and cooperation in Church governance.
He prayed that God would make Church leaders, including the new Clerk, worthy vessels and examples of the gifts God intends to bestow upon the church.
Addressing Rev. Aboagye-Danquah directly, Rt. Rev. Dr Kwakye described the office of the Clerk as a high and distinguished position and encouraged him to seek divine guidance daily, praying for “fresh oil” to handle the demanding responsibilities.
Response
Rev. Danquah pledged to serve with dedication, integrity, and collaboration to advance the church’s mission, uphold its traditions, and lead key strategic initiatives.
Drawing inspiration from the biblical parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1–8, he emphasised the need for persistence in achieving justice and results, linking this principle to the urgent national challenge of illegal mining, or “galamsey,” and called on the government and all stakeholders to take decisive action against the environmental and health threats posed by the practice.
“Illegal mining has become an existential problem. Its impact on our water bodies, forests, food supply, and the health of unborn children is alarming. The patience of Ghanaians is running out, and swift, drastic action is required,” he said.
Rev. Aboagye-Danquah also outlined his vision for the church, highlighting priorities for the coming years.
These include planting 1,000 new churches and adding two million members by 2028, building on lessons from the church’s upcoming bicentennial celebrations, and ensuring the successful implementation of the Kutunse building, a legacy initiative marking 200 years of the PCG’s existence.
Ceremony
The induction ceremony was attended by past principal officers of the PCG, including the immediate past Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt Rev. Prof. Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, the immediate past Clerk of the General Assembly, Rev. Dr Godwin Nii Noi Odonkor, former Clerks Rev. Dr Samuel Ayete-Nyampong, and Rev. Herbert Anim Oppong.
Also present were the various Presbytery Chairpersons and Lay Representatives, government officials, Members of Parliament (MPs), and other dignitaries, including Seth Emmanuel Terkper, the Economic Advisor to the President of Ghana, Seth Acheampong, former Eastern Regional Minister, and former IGP George Akuffo-Dampare, among other dignitaries.
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