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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June 2026
22 JunThe Ghanaian Times
Ninety ministers of the Methodist Church Ghana (MCG) have been commissioned and commended to begin pastoral ministry after successfully completing a three – year ministerial formation programme. …
90 Methodist Ministers commissioned for pastoral service
1 JunJoy Online
… Delivering the keynote address on the theme, “Balaam, Balak and Mammon: Prophecy and Political Power in Ghana’s Fourth Republic,” the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. …
Religious leaders warn against politicisation of prophecies
May 2026
29 MayJoy Online
… Danyame, representing the Methodist Church Ghana; K. Apietu Ankrah Esq., representing the Adisadel Old Boys Association; Jeannette Quarcooome, representing the Wesley Girls’ High School Old Girls’ Association; and Lily Ayim, representing Mfantsipim School. …
Mfantsipim launches 150th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Dinner
19 MayJoy Online
The Supreme Court has granted an application by the Trustees of the Methodist Church Ghana to be joined as defendants in the ongoing legal challenge over the religious policies of the Wesley Girls’ High School in Cape Coast. …
Supreme Court admits Methodist Church Trustees in controversial Wesley Girls’ SHS case
April 2026
27 AprJoy Online
… Balmer, alongside the Methodist Church Ghana, laid the foundation for what would evolve into Ghana’s second-cycle education system. …
Mfantsipim at 150: Honouring the pioneers of Ghana’s secondary education

Society

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →