The future of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana may depend largely on how effectively it engages young people in secondary schools, colleges and universities; the Director of Mission and Evangelism, Rev. Abraham Opoku-Bafour, has observed at the 22nd National Evangelism and Church Growth Consultation at Abetifi.
Using his own experience as a product of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology campus ministry, Rev. Opoku-Bafour called for renewed investment in youth and campus outreach as part of the Church’s evangelistic strategy.
The consultation has assembled Presbytery Chairpersons, Clerks and Mission and Evangelism Directors from all 21 Presbyteries, alongside the Moderator, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, the Clerk of General Assembly, Rev. David Aboagye Danquah, and other church leaders.
“As a product of the KNUST campus ministry, I recognise that the church stands to benefit significantly when campus ministries receive greater focus,” he said. The Evangelism Director revealed plans to develop a comprehensive campus ministry programme aimed at nurturing both spiritual growth and loyalty to the Presbyterian Church among students.
He also referenced a key observation from the Church’s recent global consultation. “During the 2026 global consultation at Abokobi, an important statement was made, and I quote: ‘Presbyterian Children are not becoming Presbyterian Adults,’” he said, describing the concern as one that requires serious study and intervention.
While acknowledging the value of older generations within the Church, Rev. Opoku-Bafour noted that young people now constitute the majority of the PCG’s membership. “We need churches that make youth feel important to the church’s mission,” he stressed.
He announced that chaplains, Young Adults Fellowship leaders and Ghana Blue Cross officials had all pledged support for expanding ministry in educational institutions, expressing confidence that collaborative efforts would help win and disciple more young people for Christ.
By Jerome Otchere
