The Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC) and the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation between the two churches under a South–South partnership framework.
The agreement was signed on Saturday, June 13, at the Synod Office Hall in Buea during a visit by a five‑member delegation from the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. The Ghanaian delegation was led by the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye. He was accompanied by the Director of Ecumenical and Social Relations, Rev. Andrew Odjawo and the Director of the Ramseyer Training Centre Abetifi, Rev. Gideon Buernor Puplampu.
The PCC Moderator, Rt. Rev. Miki Hans Abia, noted that the partnership reflects shared Reformed heritage and a commitment to expanding mission work and service to communities.The delegation was received by key leaders of the PCC, led by the Moderator, Rt. Rev. Miki Hans Abia.
During the meeting, both churches made presentations on their departments, institutions, and areas of ministry. The Ghanaian delegation also shared insights into the mission, structure, and operational systems of the PCG.
Speaking at the ceremony, the PCC Moderator highlighted the shared Reformed heritage, common mission, and longstanding fraternal ties between the two churches. He noted that the partnership reflects a collective commitment to strengthening the Christian faith and enhancing service to communities in both countries.
The visit created an opportunity for both churches to explore collaboration in evangelism, theological education, healthcare, youth and women’s ministries, and communication and outreach programmes.
Under the MoU, the two churches commit to providing pastoral care for members residing in either country through worship spaces or spiritual support. The agreement also promotes cultural, educational, and liturgical exchanges, including the hosting of theological students, volunteers, and church workers.
The partnership further provides for the mutual sharing of information, publications, liturgical resources, and Bible study materials, while supporting leadership development for both ordained and lay leaders. It also encourages collaboration among men’s, women’s, youth, and children’s groups within the two denominations.
In addition, the agreement seeks to establish joint funding mechanisms—through donations, foundations, and budgetary allocations—to support shared projects and initiatives.
Church leaders have described the signing of the MoU as a significant milestone in strengthening relations between the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon and the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, with expectations that the partnership will promote spiritual growth, institutional development, and regional Christian solidarity.
Credit: CBS Radio Buea FM 95.30, Cameroon
