The 2026 Ordination Service – Batch 2 unfolded on Sunday with a profound sense of order at the Peyer Memorial Congregation, Bantama, in Kumasi. The ceremony, which ushered 28 newly ordained ministers into the sacred calling of ordained ministry, reflected the church’s long‑standing commitment to disciplined worship, structured liturgy, and deep honour for God’s presence.
From the very beginning, the service radiated solemn beauty. A dignified procession of clergy, robed in clerical vestments symbolising continuity and tradition, set the tone for the morning. The choir’s stately entrance, followed closely by the spouses of the ordinands and the ordinands themselves, signalled a church that values order at every level of worship.
Their measured steps, calm demeanour, and unified movement created a visual harmony that spoke of nearly two centuries of Presbyterian liturgical heritage. I loved it. The calculated walk of the Lay Representatives to the General Assembly Council, followed by the majestic entry of the Presbytery Chairpersons and the Moderator at the tail, crowned a moment that has defined Presbyterian identity for generations.
The leadership of the church guided the service with calm authority, ensuring that every prayer and hymn was administered with precision and spiritual weight. Their stewardship of the liturgy demonstrated the Presbyterian conviction that reverence is expressed not only in spoken devotion but in the orderliness of worship itself.
Family members filled the pews with visible admiration and gratitude. Many had travelled from across the country to witness the ordination of their loved ones, and their joy was unmistakable. Smiles, quiet and heartfelt prayers filled the chapel as the newly ordained read their vows, received the prayers of the church leadership, and knelt to be blessed.
The congregation responded with reverent silence during the vows and loud, joyful cheers at the end, creating a sacred atmosphere that honoured God alone.
Preaching at the service, Rev. Peter Kofi Nyarko delivered a message that carried firm spiritual instruction and pastoral authority. He reminded the ordinands that “embracing Christ is not partial; it is a daily life,” urging them to understand that ministry is lived out consistently in devotion, sacrifice, and obedience.
He described the ordination vows as “anchors in the storms of ministry and light in moments of darkness,” emphasising that these vows are not ceremonial recitations but lifelong commitments shaping ministers for the places God calls them.
Rev. Nyarko cautioned that “Christianity is not instant coffee,” reminding the newly ordained that ministry requires patience, discipline, and respect for the structures under which they serve. “If you disrespect the authority of the church, you are disrespecting God,” he warned, urging them to honour the Presbytery, district leadership, and the traditions of the church. He further charged the ministers to preach faithfully, shepherd God’s people with diligence, and cultivate disciplined prayer and Bible study, noting that ministry detached from Scripture becomes ineffective.
Throughout the service, the congregation maintained a posture of reverence—singing hymns with solemn precision, responding to prayers with quiet devotion, and participating in the liturgy with deep respect. The ceremony closed with joyfulness, warm embraces, and photographs capturing the pride of families and the gratitude of the newly ordained. I loved it. I loved everything. I pray that God guides each of the ministers now and forever.
By: Jerome Otchere, PCG National P. R. O.
