Presbyterian Church of Ghana inducts 31 new Reverend Ministers

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) has inducted 31 new Reverend Ministers into the church's ministry at the Garrison Methodist Presbyterian Church in Burma Camp, Accra.

The induction ceremony, which took place last Sunday, saw the newly ordained ministers formally recognised and welcomed into the Presbyterian Church's ministerial ranks after completing their two-year probation period.

It was the fifth induction ceremony organised by the church this year, with a total of 109 Reverend Ministers having been inducted so far, in a significant milestone marking the beginning of their dedicated service to the church and its community.

Aspiration

In an interview, the Moderator of the General Assembly of PCG, Rt Rev. Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, said the church had set an ambitious goal to grow its membership by two million by 2028, as part of its "Agenda 2 Million" initiative.

According to the Moderator, the initiative is built on strong evangelism and intentional discipleship, highlighting that the church had seen significant growth in recent years and was confident that it would achieve its goal by 2028.

“The church has developed various discipleship training programmes and manuals to help retain new members and deepen their understanding of the gospel. It is important that we accommodate new members with different forms of worship while maintaining the core teachings of the scriptures,” he said.

Family Values 

The Moderator reaffirmed the PCG’s support for the Family Values Bill, which was aimed at promoting traditional family values and prohibiting same-sex relationships.

Dr Kwakye stressed that the church, as part of the Christian Council of Ghana, had met with the President and received assurance that the bill would be introduced as a government-sponsored bill and signed into law.

He expressed concern about global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Iran conflict, and called for peace and prayers for leaders to work towards resolving these conflicts.

The Moderator also highlighted the need for peace in Ghana, particularly in areas such as the Bawku region, where conflicts had disrupted education and economic activities.

Commitment

In a statement delivered on behalf of fellow inductees, Rev. Matthew Gyan Inkoom expressed gratitude to spouses, children, family, friends, sponsors, and ministry partners for their unwavering love and support.

Rev. Inkoom acknowledged the crucial role played by the Grand Presbytery and the congregation in their journey, and said the ministers felt blessed to have had the opportunity to serve under the leadership of the Ga Presbytery and the congregation, which had equipped them with the boldness to accept the challenges of ministry.

He said they viewed their calling as a chance to serve the Lord and reach out to the world. He added that they were committed to contributing to the realisation of the vision of the church.

Rev. Inkoom urged the congregation to remember them in their prayers so that they may glorify the Lord in all they do. ­