The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) has recorded a historic milestone with the ordination of Rev. Seth Kwame Ativor, the first visually impaired person to be trained, commissioned, and ordained into the ministry of the church.
Rev. Ativor, from the Akuapem Presbytery, completed his probationary ministry at Peace Congregation, Akropong, before being ordained during the church’s final 2026 ordination service. He currently serves as the Assistant Chaplain of Okuapeman Senior High School, where his faith, perseverance, and dedication continue to inspire students, staff, and congregants.
During his thanksgiving speech at the 2026 Ordination Service, Batch Five at the Ebenezer Congregation, Kyebi, Akyem Abuakwa Presbytery, Rev. Ativor expressed profound gratitude to all who supported his journey. He personally thanked the Holy Spirit, the PCG, Akuapem Presbytery, the Kyebi District, and the Ebenezer Congregation for their encouragement and investment in his preparation.
“We are so grateful for all that you have invested in us—for the prayers, the support, and the sacrifices,” he said. He also acknowledged the unwavering support of family, friends, spouses, and loved ones who stood by him throughout his training and commissioning. “God bless you for the countless hours of prayers and all the help you continue to give. We are certainly thankful to everybody who, in one way or another, helped us reach this point.”
In a deeply moving personal reflection, Rev. Ativor spoke about his journey as a visually impaired minister. He noted that he had been led “not by the light of my eyes,” but by God’s guidance and the many hands that refused to give up on him. He described his ordination as a testimony to God’s limitless abilities. “We serve a God of all possibilities and a God of all abilities,” he said.
Rev. Ativor highlighted the significance of the moment, stating that this was the first time in the history of the PCG that a visually impaired person had been intentionally trained, commissioned, and ordained into ministry. He said the church’s commitment to his journey demonstrated its belief in inclusive ministry and the power of God to work through all people.
