By Christine Naadu Lartey
Tema, April 17, GNA-The Right Reverend Ebenezer Popeson Adjei, Bishop of the Tema Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana, has called for a renewed commitment to Church development and national progress.
He made the call during the opening of the diocese’s 29th Annual Synod held at the Bethel Methodist Society, at Tema Community Eight.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Rt. Rev. Adjei emphasised that the synod served as a critical period for appraising the spiritual and physical work of God within the diocese through its various coordinating offices.
He outlined a strategic vision for the diocese anchored on three main pillars: holistic growth, next-generation engagement, and accountability.
Rev Adjei explained that holistic growth encompasses spiritual maturity, infrastructural expansion, and the effective mobilisation of resources to build the Church.
He noted that while the Methodist Church Ghana operated under an agenda for revival, transformation, and growth, the diocese had established specific structures to measure actual performance against its planned goals.
He stated that the synod reviewed reports from four main coordinating offices, explaining that the Ministries Office focused on the welfare of ministers and lay preachers, alongside the development of children’s services and evangelism, while the Finance and Development Office assessed the Church’s financial health to ensure resources were used prudently.
He added that the Social Services Department highlighted the vital partnership with health facilities, including the Tema General Hospital and 37 Military Hospital, for blood donations that continue to save lives, while the Education and Youth Development Office monitored school performance and the integration of young people into leadership roles.
Rt Rev Adjei described the Church as the conscience of society and urged those in positions of power to utilise national resources responsibly for the benefit of future generations, stressing that infrastructure such as roads, schools, and hospitals must be built today to prevent future generations from suffering in deplorable conditions.
He stated that if every citizen played their part with a holistic approach, the nation would thrive, noting in the Twi language that “Ghana beye yie”, to wit, Ghana will be well, expressing the belief that the nation will be well if people live a life of integrity.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo/Linda Asante Agyei
