The Brong Ahafo Presbytery has taken a historic step by becoming the first Presbytery to translate the church’s Purpose Statement—comprising the Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values — into the Akan mother tongue, specifically Asante Twi.
The initiative seeks to deepen understanding, nurture identity, and strengthen participation among indigenous Akan‑speaking Presbyterians. According to the Presbytery, translating the Purpose Statement will help members internalise the church’s vision and mission more meaningfully, ensuring that the foundational principles of the church are taught, remembered, and lived out across congregations.
The project was supervised by the Presbytery Director of Church Life and Nurture, Rev. Eric Kwasi Ntow, under the guidance of the Presbytery Session Council. Significant contributions were also made by Rev. Daniel Asomah Gyabaah, Consultant for the Bono Bible Translation Project, whose expertise enriched the work.
The Church’s Vision Statement — “To be a Christ‑centred, Self‑sustaining and Growing Church”— is rendered in Asante Twi as: “Sɛ Yɛbɛyɛ Asafo a Ne Fapem Ne Kristo, a Ɔde Ne Ho, Na Ɔrenyin.” This translation reinforces the call for Presbyterians to remain Christ‑focused in life and ministry, leading to a sustainable and growing Church.
The Mission Statement — “To uphold the Centrality of the Word of God and, through the enablement of the Holy Spirit, pursue a holistic ministry…”— is translated as:
“Yɛnam Honhom Kronkron Mmoa So Bɛkura Nyankopɔn Asɛm Fapem No Mu, Bɛhwehwɛ Ɛsom a Edi Mu (Ɛwie Pɛyɛ) Akyiri Kwan, Nam Saa Nsɛm a Ɛdidisoɔ Yi So Bɛma Abɔdeɛ Nyinaa Ahyɛ Nyankopɔn Animuonyam.”
To ensure full adoption, the 60th Session of the Presbytery legislated that all Districts and Congregations must mount the translated Purpose Statement in their offices and chapels by the end of September 2026.
The unveiling was performed by former Clerk of the General Assembly and 11th Chairperson of the Brong Ahafo Presbytery, Rev. Herbert Anim Oppong. He commended the leadership for the visionary initiative and encouraged congregations to display the translated Purpose Statement prominently as a tool for teaching and spiritual formation.
By: Rev. Vincent Osei, B/A Presbytery PRO
