The Akuapem Presbytery Chairperson and National Chair of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Committee on Disability, Rev. Ebenezer Asiedu, has described the launch of the church’s disability inclusion programme as “a significant moment in the life and ministry of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.”
Speaking at the event, Rev. Asiedu said the church was not creating another administrative structure but reaffirming its commitment to the gospel of inclusion. He grounded his message in Genesis 1:27 and 1 Corinthians 12, stressing that every human being is created in God’s image and that “every part of the body of Christ—especially those considered weaker—deserves honour and care.”
He noted that the PCG has historically led in education, healthcare and social transformation, and must now extend that leadership by ensuring that “community is only complete when everyone—regardless of physical, sensory, intellectual or psychological ability—has a place at the table.”
Rev. Asiedu said the establishment of the Committee on Disability marks a shift from benevolence to active inclusion. Persons with disabilities, he emphasised, “do not need charity; they require dignity, representation and opportunity.”
He outlined the committee’s priorities, including ensuring physical and communication accessibility across church facilities, promoting sign‑language interpretation and accessible liturgy, empowering persons with disabilities to serve in leadership and ministry, raising a prophetic voice against stigma and exclusion, and providing continuous education across church groups to dismantle outdated myths and theological misinterpretations.
But he cautioned that committees alone cannot transform culture. “Enduring change requires the collective commitment of every member of the church,” he said, urging congregations to remove barriers in worship spaces and fully integrate persons with disabilities into all programmes.
Rev. Asiedu expressed gratitude to the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt. Rev. Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye and the dedicated members who helped bring the initiative to fruition, describing the launch as a historic step in the church’s mission.
By Jerome Otchere
