The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, has reaffirmed that Scripture must remain the church’s ultimate authority as the PCG prepares for its bicentennial celebrations. He made the call on Wednesday at the ongoing 26th General Assembly at the Ramseyer Training Centre, Abetifi–Kwahu.
In his address, the Moderator announced that the church will maintain its bicentennial‑focused theme, “Celebrating Our Heritage – Building on the Foundation Already Laid,” anchored on 1 Corinthians 3:11: “No one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
He said the theme reflects the church’s responsibility to preserve its heritage while strengthening the foundation of faith laid by missionaries and African Christian pioneers.
He explained that the PCG’s heritage spans tangible, intangible, and natural dimensions, shaping its identity through history, theology, spirituality, worship, polity, values, mission, and social action. These elements, he said, have sustained the church for nearly 200 years and must be intentionally guarded for future generations.
Reflecting on Paul’s teachings to the Corinthian church, the Moderator stressed that Christ remains the only true foundation of the church. “We cannot at this stage of our history leave this foundation and move in any other direction,” he warned, adding that any deviation leads to spiritual instability.
He urged members to build on this foundation using “good quality materials”, the core Christian values that define Presbyterian identity: godly leadership, discipline, integrity, humility, hard work, unity, sound moral principles, skills development, and democratic principles. These values, he said, must shape not only church life but also national life, becoming part of Ghana’s moral fabric.
The Moderator cautioned against rising indiscipline, corruption, and moral decline in society, calling on Presbyterians to restore integrity and discipline in their communities. He also warned against false teachings and pseudo‑Christian movements, urging congregations to remain rooted in Scripture and uphold sound doctrine.
By Jerome Otchere
