The Presbyterian Church of Ghana will hold a joint orientation next week for newly elected members of the General Assembly Council (GAC) and newly elected Presbytery Clerks, offering them a structured introduction to their roles, responsibilities and the governance systems of the church.
The programme runs from Monday, 24th August to Thursday, 27th August 2026, and is designed to equip the new office‑bearers with the knowledge, skills and institutional grounding required for effective service.
The orientation opens on Monday, 24th August, with arrival at 4pm., followed by a formal opening at 7pm. Both groups will participate in joint sessions and separate training modules tailored to their respective offices.
Training for newly elected GAC members
The programme for GAC members includes morning devotions led by Rev. Nana Osei Owusu Fosu, Rev. David S. Obli, and Rev. Emmanuel A. Quaye, followed by sessions on Presbyterian studies led by the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt. Rev. Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye. Chairpersons and lay representatives will receive a detailed outlook on the work of the GAC, with separate engagements with the Moderator and the Clerk of the General Assembly.
A key component of the orientation is the practical training on leadership roles. Chairpersons will be guided by Rev. Enoch Obuobi, Rev. Dr. Kofi Amfo Akonnor, and Rev. Dr. Apea Asamoah, while lay representatives will receive direction from Mr. Ben Botwe, Prof. Mabel Asante, and Ing. K. Hesse. The Clerk of the General Assembly, Rev. David Aboagye Danquah will also lead a joint session on policies and guidelines.
On Thursday, GAC members will meet directors of key departments, including Ecumenical and Social Relations, Education, Mission and Evangelism, Church Life Nurture and Nurture (CLAN), Development and Social Relations (DSS), Administration and Human Resource Management (AHRM) and Finance.
Training for newly elected presbytery clerks
Presbytery clerks will undergo a parallel orientation, beginning with joint devotions and Presbyterian studies, followed by specialised sessions on the work of the presbytery clerk. They will engage the Department of AHRM, including the ICT Officer, Property Manager, Public Relations Officer and receive training in strategic planning and report writing.
The clerks will also benefit from experience‑sharing sessions led by Rev. Lawrence A. Buabeng and Rev. Charles K. Yeboah, as well as a dedicated engagement with the Moderator. Further sessions with the Department of AHRM, including Rev. Obeng‑Agyei and the Legal Officer, will provide additional administrative grounding.
On Thursday, clerks will spend the morning with the Clerk of the General Assembly for an in‑depth session on presbytery administration, followed by a final outlook on the work of the presbytery clerk.
By Jerome Otchere
