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Methodist Church Ghana

Also known as: The Methodist Church Ghana

Methodist Church Ghana — religious organization overseeing congregations, ministers, and educational institutions across Ghana, currently engaged in advocacy on environmental issues, clerical standards, and women's economic development.

2026-04-272026-09-18

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged the Methodist Church Ghana to incorporate digital skills training into its programmes for women to better prepare them for the changing world of work.

    Vice President urges Methodist Church to add digital skills to women’s training programmes
  3. August 2026
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    The 52nd Conference of the Methodist Church Ghana has ended with a call on ministers to remain committed to their calling and rely on God’s grace in serving the Church and humanity.

    Rely on God’s empowering grace … Methodist Presiding Bishop urges newly ordained pastors
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    The 52nd Conference of the Methodist Church Ghana has opened with a call for spiritual revival, deeper commitment to Scripture and renewed reliance on the Holy Spirit to transform the Church and its ministry.

    Church must combine spirituality with action – Methodist Church Ghana Bishop
  6. Joy Online

    The Methodist Church Ghana has renewed calls for urgent and sustained action against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, warning that the destruction of farmlands and contamination of water bodies are posing a growing threat to the country’s future.

    Galamsey fight must go beyond empty slogans; it requires conscious effort – Methodist Church
  7. Joy Online

    The Superintendent Minister of the Ayeduase Circuit of the Methodist Church Ghana, Very Rev.

    Clergy not silent on galamsey – Methodist Minister rejects claims
  8. Joy Online

    The Nazareth Society of the Methodist Church Ghana at Emena-Apemso in the Ashanti Region has commemorated its 10th anniversary of church planting with a celebration of a decade of growth and resilience.

    Church leaders urge steadfastness, accountability at Apemso Methodist Nazareth Society’s 10th anniversary
  9. Joy Online

    The Bishop-Elect of the Methodist Church Ghana, Cape Coast Diocese, advised the school authorities to institute proper maintenance measures to protect the equipment.

    KOICA donates ICT Centre to Wesley Girls’ Basic School
  10. July 2026
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    The Dunwell Methodist Church at Atekyem, in the Koforidua Circuit of the Methodist Church Ghana, has marked its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of ministry, spiritual growth and service to the Christian community.

    Dunwell Methodist Church marks 20 years of ministry
  12. Joy Online

    Paul Adu Cathedral of the Methodist Church Ghana on Wednesday to observe the second National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, in response to President John Dramani Mahama’s call for nationwide prayers.

    Upper West observes National Day of Prayer with renewed calls for moral reawakening
  13. June 2026
  14. Joy Online

    The Methodist Church Ghana has issued a heartfelt message of prayer, compassion, and practical support to individuals and families affected by the recent devastating floods in parts of Accra.

    Methodist Church extends prayers, support to flood victims in Accra
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Vice President calls for digital skills in Methodist women's training

The News

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang urged the Methodist Church Ghana to add digital skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training to its women's programmes to reduce economic dependence and prepare them for changing job markets. She highlighted government efforts to expand technical and vocational training and plans for a Women's Development Bank to support women-led businesses.

6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 6 September

  1. Vice President calls for digital skills in Methodist women's training

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang urged the Methodist Church Ghana to add digital skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training to its women's programmes to reduce economic dependence and prepare them for changing job markets. She highlighted government efforts to expand technical and vocational training and plans for a Women's Development Bank to support women-led businesses.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Methodist Church Ghana ordains 83 new ministers at conference

    The 52nd Conference of the Methodist Church Ghana concluded with the ordination of 83 new ministers. The Presiding Bishop urged them to approach ministry with humility, sacrifice and self-denial, relying on God's grace rather than academic qualifications or personal abilities to navigate the challenges of their vocation.

    25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 20 August

  1. Methodist Church Ghana calls for spiritual revival and action

    The 52nd Conference of the Methodist Church Ghana opened with the Presiding Bishop calling for spiritual revival, deeper commitment to Scripture, and renewed reliance on the Holy Spirit. The conference, held under the theme "Walking in the Word: Equipped for Every Good Work," seeks to deepen the Church's spiritual life, translate faith into action, and strengthen stewardship and accountability.

    20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Methodist Church calls for active fight against illegal mining

    The Methodist Church Ghana has urged churches and faith-based organisations to take a more active role in combating galamsey and protecting the country's natural resources, warning that the destruction of farmlands and contamination of water bodies threaten Ghana's future. The Presiding Bishop stressed that environmental protection commitments must deliver tangible outcomes rather than remain at the level of empty declarations.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Methodist Minister denies clergy silence on illegal mining

    A Methodist Church superintendent minister has rejected claims that Ghana's clergy have been silent on galamsey (illegal mining), stating that church leaders have consistently used their platforms to educate congregants about the environmental and moral dangers of the practice.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Methodist Nazareth Society marks 10th anniversary with growth celebration

    The Nazareth Society of the Methodist Church Ghana at Emena-Apemso commemorated its 10th anniversary with a two-day celebration themed on God's faithfulness, featuring a crusade, durbar, and thanksgiving service. Church leadership expressed gratitude for growth and resilience, and reaffirmed the ministry's focus on evangelism, discipleship, and expansion in the community.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 1 August

  1. KOICA donates equipped ICT centre to Wesley Girls' Basic School

    Wesley Girls' Basic School in Cape Coast has received a fully equipped Information and Communication Technology centre from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korean University Council for Social Service (KUCSS), featuring 13 desktop computers and multimedia equipment to enhance digital skills and ICT education at the basic school level.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Dunwell Methodist Church celebrates 20 years of ministry

    The Dunwell Methodist Church at Atekyem in Koforidua Circuit marked its 20th anniversary, reflecting on its growth from a Bible class established in 2006 to a thriving congregation with achievements in infrastructure and spiritual life.

    22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Upper West marks National Day of Prayer, urges moral renewal

    Religious leaders, security commanders, and government officials gathered in the Upper West Region to observe the second National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving under the theme "Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want," with the Regional Minister calling for reversal of moral decline driven by corruption, indiscipline, and social divisions.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Methodist Church offers prayers and support to Accra flood victims

    The Methodist Church Ghana has issued a statement expressing prayer and compassion for individuals and families affected by recent devastating floods in parts of Accra, and has encouraged its ministers to provide material and physical support, including opening church facilities as temporary shelters where needed.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Ninety Methodist ministers commissioned for pastoral service

    Ninety ministers of the Methodist Church Ghana have been commissioned after completing a three-year ministerial formation programme. The Presiding Bishop urged them to remain faithful to their calling, uphold church doctrines, and serve with sacrifice, humility, and reflection of Christ's life as they take up pastoral assignments across the country.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 1 June

  1. Religious leaders warn clergy against politicising prophetic ministry

    Religious leaders have urged clergy to exercise greater responsibility in prophecy and warned against reckless prophecies and the politicisation of religious messages in Ghana. The Methodist Church Presiding Bishop expressed concern that partisan politics is increasingly influencing religious activities and undermining the integrity of religion, with some self-styled prophets competing over political predictions during election periods.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. Mfantsipim School launches 150th anniversary awards ceremony

    Mfantsipim, founded in 1876 as Ghana's first secondary school, is launching a 150th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Dinner scheduled for October 31, 2026, to celebrate distinguished alumni and institutions while raising funds for legacy projects.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Supreme Court admits Methodist Church Trustees in Wesley Girls' case

    The Supreme Court has granted an application by the Trustees of the Methodist Church Ghana to be joined as defendants in the legal challenge over religious policies at Wesley Girls' High School in Cape Coast. The suit, filed by private legal practitioner Shaffic Osman, challenges policies that allegedly prohibit Muslim students from wearing hijab, observing Ramadan fasting, and undertaking Islamic prayers while requiring all students to participate in Christian worship.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Mfantsipim School celebrates 150 years of education legacy

    Mfantsipim School, founded in 1876 by visionaries including John Mensah Sarbah, James Picot and Rev W.T. Balmer alongside the Methodist Church Ghana, marked its 150th anniversary with "Founder's Day Weekend" celebrations in Cape Coast, including a torch run, candlelight procession and the lighting of a sesquicentennial flame.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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