The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has inaugurated a seven-member committee tasked with organising the maiden Ecumenical Convention, scheduled for November 14 to 16, this year.
On the theme: “Uniting the Body of Christ for Greater Impact”, the convention aims to strengthen Christian unity across denominations within the country and the diaspora.
The event, slated to come on at the University of Ghana, will feature seminars, workshops, awards, health sessions, and the launch of a financial literacy and entrepreneurship programme.
Key objectives include empowering local church councils, promoting collaboration, enhancing leadership capacity, and building a unified Christian voice on national issues.
The convention will bring together members of the five pioneering churches — Methodist Church Ghana, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, the Anglican Church, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, and the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church, alongside participants from other denominations, with the aim of fostering unity within the Christian community.
Committee
The committee, chaired by the Founder and Director of the Mills Institute, Koku Anyidoho, also has as members the Director of Programmes and Advocacy, CCG, Joyce Larko Steiner, the Coordinator of Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Rev. Jehoiada Godwin Amuzu, and the Senior Pastor, Christian Discipleship Ministry, Rev. Christian Kwaku Tsikata.
The rest are an Information Technology Officer at CCG, Stephen Osafo Amoateng, the Senior Pastor of KABOD Solid Foundation, Rev. Mark Quaye, and the Programmes Coordinator, CCG, Salome Kadi Tetteh, as the Secretary.
Launch
Speaking at the launch of the committee today (October 1), the General Secretary of the CCG, Rev. Cyril Fayose, emphasised the significance of the event in light of the council’s upcoming 96th anniversary, reaffirming CCG’s long-standing commitment to ecumenism and nation-building.
“This convention is a significant step in promoting unity at the grassroots level, especially through our local councils of churches. Inspired by Jesus’ prayer in John 17:11, ecumenism underscores the importance of dialogue, collaboration and mutual respect among Christian bodies.”
“The Christian Council of Ghana Ecumenical Convention is envisioned as a strategic platform to strengthen these relationships and pursue collective impact in Ghana and beyond.
He extended invitation to corporate entities, philanthropists, Christian business leaders, individuals and organisations to support the upcoming Ecumenical Convention through sponsorships, either in cash or in kind.
Success
For his part, the Vice-Chairman of the CCG, Rev. Enoch Thompson, who inaugurated and prayed for the committee, urged its members to work diligently and collaboratively to ensure the successful organisation of the 2025 Ecumenical Convention.
Acceptance
For his part, the Chairman of the committee expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the team overseeing the maiden Ecumenical Convention.
Mr Anyidoho stated that the convention would mark a new beginning as the Christian Council prepared for its centenary anniversary celebration.
Pledging full commitment on behalf of the committee, he affirmed their dedication to serving God and the country and to elevating the Council’s role in national development.
“It is an honour to be called upon to lead a group overseeing this maiden ecumenical convention. It’s not for church leaders or for the Christian Council to preach, it’s for sharing of ideas and to create that platform where it’s opening up for positive engagement.”
“On behalf of my colleagues, we are grateful and we pledge to work in the supreme interest of God and country and to bring glory to the Christian Council,” Mr Anyidoho said.
Source: Graphic.com.gh
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