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Methodist Church Ghana

Also known as: The Methodist Church Ghana

Methodist Church Ghana — religious organization that ordains ministers, advocates on education and environmental issues, and provides community support services.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Methodist Church Ghana has called on the government to take decisive and far-reaching action on allegations of sexual abuse involving 19 female students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS). …

    Government must take decisive and far-reaching action on Obuasi SHTS case – Methodist Church Ghana
  3. Daily Guide

    … He reminded them of the college’s motto, “Quod Bonum Est Tenete,” which means “Hold fast to that which is good.” The Principal expressed gratitude to the government, the Methodist Church Ghana, the College Council, the Wesley College Past Students Association (WESCOPA), sponsors …

    ‘AI Must Not Replace Teachers’
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    THE Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, the Most Rev. Prof. …

    New Lay President tasked to work within Church mandate
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Prof. …

    Treat patients with care, dignity — KNUST VC
  6. Joy Online

    … Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, Immediate Past Presiding Bishop of The Methodist Church Ghana, made the call at an Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) forum in Accra on proposals in the Constitutional Review Committee’s report. …

    Christian Council calls for protection of mission schools’ religious identity‎
  7. September 2026
  8. 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
  9. August 2026
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
Society

Methodist Church demands action on Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations

The News

The Methodist Church Ghana has called on the government to take decisive and transparent action on allegations of sexual abuse involving 19 female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. The school's headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, has been suspended by the Ghana Education Service, and the Ministry of Education has directed the Criminal Investigations Department to investigate.

27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Methodist Church demands action on Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations

    The Methodist Church Ghana has called on the government to take decisive and transparent action on allegations of sexual abuse involving 19 female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. The school's headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, has been suspended by the Ghana Education Service, and the Ministry of Education has directed the Criminal Investigations Department to investigate.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

  1. AI should assist teachers, not replace professional judgment

    Professor Eric Appau Asante, Coordinator of AI Courses at KNUST, cautioned newly trained teachers against allowing AI to replace their professional judgment and human responsibility in the classroom. While AI can help prepare lesson plans and develop assessments, he stressed that teaching requires human understanding, compassion and moral guidance that machines cannot provide, and that careless AI use risks exposing learners' personal information and spreading misleading information.

    22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Methodist Church urges new Lay President to work within mandate

    The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana has advised newly inducted Lay President Alfred Sakyi to operate within his constitutional mandate and promote effective collaboration between clergy and laity, emphasizing that effective Church leadership requires integrity, spiritual maturity, and wisdom.

    13 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. KNUST VC urges health professionals to treat patients with care

    The Vice Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has called on health professionals to demonstrate compassion, empathy and commitment to service, treating patients with dignity and avoiding discrimination. He emphasised that healthcare involves not only treating illnesses but serving people, restoring dignity and bringing hope during vulnerable moments.

    7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Christian Council urges reforms to protect mission schools' religious identity

    The Christian Council of Ghana has called for reforms to protect students' religious freedoms while preserving the ethos of mission-founded schools. The Council said reforms should safeguard freedom of thought, conscience, belief and religion without undermining the right to education or the identity of mission-founded institutions.

    7 October 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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