The Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Rev. David Aboagye Danquah, has called on church leaders and members to place Christ at the centre of their lives and ministry, warning that the pursuit of fame and wealth is distracting many Christians from authentic discipleship.
In his welcome address at the opening of the 22nd National Evangelism and Church Growth Consultation at the Ramseyer Training Centre (RTC), Abetifi, Rev. Danquah said the Church’s mission would only be effective if believers reflected the character and teachings of Jesus Christ.
The consultation, which runs from November 9 to 13, has brought together all 21 Presbytery Chairpersons, Presbytery Clerks, Mission and Evangelism Directors, committee leaders and representatives of various groups within the Church. Rev. Danquah described the annual gathering as an important platform for evaluating the Church’s evangelistic work, sharing best practices and strengthening strategies for mission and church growth.
“The National Consultation on Evangelism and Church Growth offers us an opportunity to reflect on our evangelistic work over the past year,” he said. Referring to the consultation theme, “Celebrating Our Heritage: Building on the Foundation Already Laid – Nurturing Christ-Centred Disciples,” the Clerk stressed that believers must intentionally model their lives after Christ.
“The theme calls us to make Christ the centre of our lives and to encourage our church members to lead Christ-like lives,” he stated. He lamented that the conduct of some Christians and church leaders no longer reflects the life of Christ.
“Many Christian leaders and church members have shifted their focus from Christ to other pursuits, including fame and wealth,” he observed. Rev. Danquah therefore urged participants to ensure that church services, prayer meetings and all church activities consistently reflect Christ’s character and values.
He expressed confidence that the consultation would renew the Church’s commitment to evangelism and discipleship and better equip participants for ministry in their respective Presbyteries.
By Jerome Otchere
