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GHANA BAPTIST CONVENTION
51ST ANNUAL SESSION
REPORTS
Theme:
HARVEST TIME TODAY: Celebrating
the Past & Embracing the Future for
Greater Kingdom Impact
Date:
Wed 16th – Sun 20th July, 2014
Venue:
Calvary Baptist Church, Shiashie,
Accra
Host Church:
Calvary Baptist Church, Accra
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TABLE OF CONTENT
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1.
Executive President’s Report
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3-24
2.
Ministers’ Conference Report As Appendix 1
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25-28
Reports From the Sectors
3.
Northern Ghana Sector Report As Appendix 2
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29-34
4.
Mid-Ghana Report As Appendix 3
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35-53
5.
South-East Ghana Sector Report As Appendix 4
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54-61
6.
South-West Ghana Sector Report As Appendix 5
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62-72
Reports From the Boards & Committees
7.
BREDA Report As Appendix 8
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73-76
8.
Christian Education & Church Development Board Report As Appendix 7
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77-87
9.
Evangelism & Missions Board Report As Appendix 8
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88-96
10.
Estate Report As Appendix 9
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97-99
11.
Ministers Register
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THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT TO THE 51ST ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE GHANA BAPTIST CONVENTION
1.0
INTRODUCTION
At the 50th Annual Session we, the President and Vice-President (Ministries) were voted
into office with the mandate to lead the Convention from January 2014. The Presidency
therefore assumed office in January 2014 and handing over processes from the previous
administration began. The General Secretary formally handed over to us in April 2014. The
send off service for the General Secretary was done on June 7th 2014 at Calvary Baptist
Church, Shiashie, Accra.
On our assumption of office, the President streamlined his seven point strategic vision
submitted to the Search Committee as part of the criteria for the selection of the
Executive President. This vision has since been shared with the Denominational Board,
Ministers' Fellowships at various fora, Sector and Association heads and leaders, staff and
some of the Churches visited by the President and his team. This report will therefore be
presented under this seven point strategic vision.
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PRESIDENT'S STRATEGIC VISION
The components of the Strategic Vision are as follows:
1.
Rebranding and visibility of the Convention
2.
Enhancing ownership of the Convention by member Churches
3.
Increasing the financial base of the Convention
4.
Human Resource Development (staff, Ministers and greater participation of lay
professionals within our Churches)
5.
Supporting Pastors in rural and deprived areas and retirement benefits for Ministers
6.
Deepening the Spiritual base of the Convention
7.
Evangelism and Mission
1.
REBRANDING AND VISIBILITY
One major setback of the Ghana Baptist Convention has been the perception among her
members that all the major denominations in the country appear to be more visible than
the Convention. The vision of the presidency is to reverse this perception within the first
four years of our tenure. The first vision of the presidency is to re-brand the Convention
and also make it visible throughout the Country and beyond. The Convention headquarters
was named the Baptist House with a big sign post placed on top of the building as a first
sign towards our commitment to our visibility and rebranding.
a)
Social Media Network
On the 2nd of February 2014 the Ghana Baptist Convention acquired facebook,
twitter and google plus accounts. The Convention has been placed on all these
platforms. The Convention website was redesigned in early January but has again
been re-designed to attract more visits to the site. Currently we are receiving a
minimum of 1800 visits to our facebook page each week. We want to express our
appreciation to Rev. Amable and his team as well as Bernard and Francis AduGyamfi and their Matrix Design team for their untiring efforts and commitment in
making the Convention visible on the social media platform.
* All members of the Baptist family and friends are encouraged to visit these sites.
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b)
Strategic Planning
A special strategic planning session was organized for all staff of the Secretariat,
Sector and Association heads in early May to look at the issue of rebranding the
Convention. The programme was facilitated by staff of Stratcomm Africa led by Ms.
Esther Cobbah. An interim report has been presented by Stratcomm to the
Convention. The process has however been stalled because the cost of hiring
Stratcomm to continue with the process on a one year contract is too expensive as
against our budgetary provision. Negotiations are still on-going between the
President and the CEO of Stratcomm to find the best way forward.
*Individual and corporate financial support is strongly needed to move the process
forward.
c)
Advertising and Signage
As part of the 50th anniversary program, 10 billboards were contracted with DDP
and have since been erected in certain parts of Accra, Tema and Kumasi to
advertise the anniversary and the Convention. Other items procured to help rebrand
and make the Convention visible are T-shirts, anniversary cloth and fliers. Some
programmes planned to promote the Golden jubilee were:
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Clean up exercise at Ridge and Mental Hospitals in Accra
Health walk and blood donation exercise at four locations in Accra
Fun Games across the country by all Associations
Prayer Rallies in Accra and Kumasi
A public float in Kumasi
Donations to the Komfo Anokye Hospital- Children's Block and Kumasi
Children's Home Wards B4 and B5
Youth Football gala
Strategic Document
A meeting was held with Rev. John Nkum of Tesano Baptist Church and Nkum &
Associates to help develop a new strategic plan based on the President's vision for
the Convention. The first draft of the strategic plan of the president's strategic
vision has been presented by Rev. Nkum. Copies have been made available to
members of the Denominational Board for study and their input. We are yet to
include the budget component to finalize the document.
*The final document will be submitted to this house for your input and discussion.
2.
ENHANCING OWNERSHIP OF THE CONVENTION BY MEMBER CHURCHES
a)
Presidential Visits
One of the concerns of local churches of the Convention has been the apparent
disconnect between the Secretariat and local Churches. The vision of the
presidency is to turn this perception around and make local Churches feel the
presence of the Convention more than before. The goal of the presidency is to
deepen local Churches’ ownership of the Convention. In line with this, the
presidency set a target of visiting 200 of our constituencies (i.e. churches,
fellowships, Associations and institutions) this year. About 90 of these
constituencies have so far been visited by the President, the Vice President,
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Directors and senior staff of the Secretariat during the period of January to June
2014.
1. MINISTERS' FELLOWSHIP/ ASSOCIATIONS/
 Accra North Association
 Accra South Association
 Accra North
and South Ministers’
Fellowship
 Adom Ministers’ Fellowship(Techiman)
 Cape Coast Ministers’ Fellowship
 South Volta Church Leaders and
Ministers
 Kumasi (Ministers within 5 Associations
attended)
2.
SECTORS Nzema Mission Field
 Tema Central Sekondi/Takoradi
 Sefwi Mission Field Church Leaders and
Ministers
 Sunyani Ministers’ Fellowship
 Swedru Ministers’ Fellowship
 Northern Sector Association Heads (7
Associations represented)
CHURCHES
SOUTH EAST GHANA SECTOR - 25 VISITED
 All Souls Baptist Church, Amrahia
 All Souls Baptist Church, South La
 Bethel Baptist Church, Dansoman
 Calvary Baptist Church, Adenta
 Calvary Baptist Church, Awoshie
 Gateway Baptist Church, Tema
 Grace Baptist Church, Sakumono
 Living Streams Baptist Church, Atomic
 New Life Baptist Church, Amasaman
 Prince of Peace Baptist Church, Niiboi
Town, Accra
 Redeemed Baptist Church, Madina
 Tema First Baptist Church
 Victory Baptist Church, New Gbawe
MID-GHANA SECTOR-22 CHURCH VISITED
 Ahinsan Baptist Church
 Asokwa Baptist Church, Kumasi
 Believers Baptist Temple, Kumasi
 Bethel Baptist Church, Juaboso
 Calvary Baptist Church, Sunyani
 Calvary Baptist Church, Aferi.
 Calvary Charismatic Baptist Church, K’si
 Christ the King Baptist Church, Esiase.
 Freedom Baptist, Foase
 Gospel Baptist Church, Dwinase.
 Grace Baptist Church, Kumasi
 Harvester Baptist, Twedie
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Amazing Grace Baptist Church, Kasoa
Calvary Baptist Church, Adabraka, Accra
Calvary Baptist Church, Adenta, Accra
Calvary Baptist Church, Ho
Calvary Baptist Church, Shiashie
Charismatic Baptist Church, Taifa, Accra
First Baptist Church, Swedru
First Bell Baptist Church, Chantan
Kasoa Baptist Church, Kasoa
Messiah Baptist Church, Israel, Accra
Tesano Baptist Church, Accra
Zion Baptist Church, Chantan
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Heaven’s
Gate
Bapt.
Church,
Akontombra
Holy Spirit Baptist, Patriensa
Liberty Baptist Church, Konongo
New Life Baptist Church, Tanoso
Prince of Peace Baptist Church, Boodi
Unity Baptist Church, Sefwi Wiawso
Open Door Baptist, Kentinkrono, Kumasi
Temple of Praise, Low Cost, Konongo
Trinity Baptist Church, Patasi
Truth Baptist, Odumasi
Salvation Baptist, Trabuom
Victory Baptist Church, Drobo
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SOUTH WEST GHANA SECTOR -31 VISITED
 Cape Coast Baptist Association (Easter
Camp Meeting)
 First Baptist Church, Takoradi
 New Creation Baptist Church, Takoradi
 Nzema Mission Field (27 Churches)
 Praise Baptist Church, Cape Coast
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NORTHERN GHANA SECTOR
Ditney Baptist Church, Yendi
Koinonia Baptist Church
New Life Community Baptist Church
Redemption Baptist Church
Tamale First Baptist Church
Tutingley Baptist Church, Tamale
(daughter church of Koinonia Baptist
Church, Tamale)
Yendi Mission Field Churches, Easter
Convention
(MULTIPLE
CHURCHES
CONTACTED)
INSTITUTIONS
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School of Theology and Ministry, Abuakwa.
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Northern Ghana Baptist Theological Seminary, Tamale
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the construction of the Baptist Hospital at Nvellenu in the Nzema area
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Baptist Medical Centre at Nalerigu
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Living Water Specialist Hospital at Ejusu-Krapa.
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Divine Grace Medical Centre at Effiduase.
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Coast for Christ Baptist Hospital, Sankor, Winneba
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Sandema Baptist Health Centre.
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Nzema Baptist Health Centre.
Beside the visits by the presidency and Secretariat staff, Sector Heads, Association Heads
and evangelists have made several visits to churches across the country.
3.
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE PRESIDENCY
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The President attended the All Africa Baptist Fellowship (Western Region) meeting
in Liberia where he presented a paper on “Working Together to Build the Body of
Christ: Mobilizing Financial Resources.”
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The President attended the All Africa Baptist Fellowship meeting in Durban, South
Africa.
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Christian Council / Catholic Bishops Conference annual meeting. The President was
the speaker for this year's ecumenical service at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Osu,
Accra.
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Meeting with Auxiliaries and other groups- Sector Heads; Men's Fellowship national
Executive Committee; WMU Leadership; NUBS and BSU alumni to raise support for
NUBS activities
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Organization of Calvary Baptist Church, Nungua
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Ghana Baptist University College (GBUC) Council meeting
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Ghana Baptist University College 5th graduation
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Evangelism Consultation at Ejura
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Church of Pentecost Ministers’ Conference was attended by the Vice-President
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Ministry of Gender and Social Protection seminar on Child Protection Bill was
attended by the President
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The Vice President (Ministries) was the preacher at the 51st graduation ceremony of
the Northern Ghana Baptist Theological Seminary at Tamale.
The President and Mrs. Philomena Wiredu represented the Convention as official
delegated at this year's Baptist World Alliance meeting in Izmir, Turkey. Rev. Dr.
Steve Asante and Rev. Samuel Otu-Pimpong presented papers at the BWA Global Aid
Consultation and Congress respectively. Also in attendance was the wife of the
President, Mrs. Juliana Adu-Gyamfi.
The outcome of these visits has been a better understanding of the Convention's strategic
direction by all the groups. This has resulted in better cooperation from Ministers and
churches and increase in the financial contributions of some of the Churches and places
visited.
ISSUES/NEEDS FROM VISITS
Through the interactions with ministers and leaders at the various meetings certain
concerns seemed to be recurrent. These include:
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A possible uniform signage for all Churches
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Resources for Home Missionaries
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Uniform Conditions of Service and salary structure across board for Ministers as well
as end of service package
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Training centres at various locations for professionals to access theological training
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Financial support for retired Ministers and widows of Ministers from local churches
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A need for continued visits to churches from Convention leadership
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Desire for transfer of Ministers by the Convention
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Christian growth material for the churches
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To deal with hurt feelings from Convention officers among some Ministers
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A Business Department to manage Convention resources
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TV and radio Broadcast
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Levy from all Baptist schools to support the Convention
Since the beginning of the year, the Evangelism Committee of the Kumasi South West
Baptist Association visited thirty-two local churches within its jurisdiction to encourage
them. The Executives of Kumasi South East went around educating churches about the
new structure of the Convention. Rev. Kwabena Boahene of Second Coming Baptist Church,
Sepe Tinpom-Kumasi did that on behalf of the Association.
3.
INCREASING THE FINANCIAL BASE OF THE CONVENTION
The need to improve the finances of the Convention for efficient running of the Secretariat
in line with the new structure has been of concern. The vision of the presidency is to
introduce innovative ways of increasing the financial base of the Convention. These
include raising monies for some specific projects which hitherto our 20 percent
contribution alone could not support. One major approach was the presidential visits to
churches to solicit support from individuals and churches to finance new Convention's
projects. This has helped to improve the contribution of some Churches significantly and
also raised other support.
a)
Vehicle Donation
In February 2014 the Convention received a donation of two brand new KIA Cerato
vehicles from a brother who prefers to remain anonymous. This donation came in
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handy as there were no serviceable smaller cars in the pool at the secretariat. The
two vehicles have been assigned to the Finance department and the Baptist Relief
and Development Agency.
With Support from International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches, One
Nissan Double Cabin Pick up has been purchased for the Baptist Vocational Training
Centre at Frankadua at a cost of $24,000.00. International Ministries donated an
amount of $20,000 for the project.
We are pleased to inform you that Svani Group Ltd (vehicle dealers) has also
donated a three wheeler Mahandra vehicle to support the Frankadua project after
we purchased the Land Cruiser, Pajero and Nissan Pickup from them
b)
Presidential Initiative for 2 Cross Country Vehicles
To enhance the visitation programme of the Presidency, special fundraising to
purchase two cross country vehicles for the presidency was launched in January
2014. Special envelopes were printed for the purpose. So far close to One hundred
thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS100, 000.00) has been realised from this project. We
will like to express our appreciation to all those who have donated so far to the
project.
With financial support from First Capital Plus Bank the two cross country vehicles, a
Toyota Land Cruiser and a Mitsubishi Pajero have been acquired for the use of the
President and Vice President (ministries) respectively.
To keep the momentum of raising funds for the Convention, Rev Yaw Ofori and Mrs
Stella Laryea have been given additional responsibilities as fund raisers.
*We are still waiting for donations from Churches and individuals who have not yet
brought in their contributions.
c)
Ejura Generator Appeal
At the just ended Evangelism Consultation at Ejura, there were series of power
outages. The generator at the camp site could not function after the first day. An
appeal to all Associations to contribute GHS1000.00 each to help purchase a new
generator for the camp site was therefore made by the President. Funds raised
during the meeting yielded GHS1217.00 as a base for the Generator project. A total
of about GHS16, 000.00 have been received so far from the various Associations and
the WMU. An initial deposit of $10,000.00 has been paid for the 72KVA generator to
be installed at Ejura.
d)
Sale of Old Head Office at Tesano
The Immediate Past Executive Committee gave approval for the sale of the old head
office building at Tesano to reduce the financial pressure on the Convention. The
presidency is pursuing the goal of selling the property with the objective of buying
two other buildings in Accra to replace the old one and paying off existing debts.
There have been a few visits from potential buyers but there is no offer on the
table yet.
* Prayers are needed to get this process completed.
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e)
Land Donation at Opuniase
The Immediate Past President, Rev Dr. Steve Asante informed us about a donation
of land to the Convention at Opuniase by the Queen-mother and her family. The
land area of 10 (ten) acres is designated for the construction of a school or a health
facility. The Vice President has paid three visits to the place to meet the families
involved for discussions. We are preparing the necessary documents to cover the
offer and land.
f)
Donation of Chairs
The Accra South Association donated 200 pieces of plastic chairs to the Convention
to furnish the top floor of the Baptist House in March this year. We will like to
express our appreciation to the Association for the donation.
*More of these donations are welcome to finish the top floor
4.
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Rental of Properties
On assumption of office the ground floor of the Baptist House had already been
given out on rental. The old annex office had been given out free to Ghana
Evangelism Committee (GEC) for use by the out-gone Executive Committee. We
have however re-negotiated with Ghana Evangelism Committee (GEC) to pay a rent
of GH¢500 a month to help renovate the building. Ghana Evangelism Committee
(GEC) was asked to pay 5 years rent advance totaling GH¢30,000.00. They have fully
paid the amount and the renovation works have been completed for them to occupy
the building.
h)
Hospital Construction
The foundation work has begun for the construction of the Baptist Hospital at
Nvellenu in the Nzema area. The project is being funded by American Baptist
Churches (ABC) International Ministries. An initial amount on $25,000.00 has been
received for the project.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (STAFF, MINISTERS AND GREATER PARTICIPATION OF
LAY PROFESSIONALS WITHIN OUR CHURCHES)
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Staff Reshuffle
A few changes have been made at the Secretariat by re-assigning some staff to
various positions in line with the new structural arrangements.
Deacon Eric Ocloo has been assigned as the new Acting Director of Finance. (He is
one stage away from the final stage of his ACA).
Rev. Alex Kyei becomes the Senior Accountant since the designation of Treasurer
does not exist in the new structure
Rev. Isaac Asante Agyei is the new Director of Christian Education and Auxiliaries
Miss Mercy Tawiah, the front desk executive, doubles up as secretary to the Vice
President (Ministries)
Staff Meeting & Training
To enhance staff performance at the Secretariat Tuesday morning's staff devotion
has been converted to general staff meeting and briefing session for both
Convention and Association staff. Thursday mornings are used for staff training. The
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effect has been encouraging so far, as staff performance has improved and staff
morale boosted. There has been better information flow among staff. Interaction
across the Secretariat and various wings of the Convention has been improved.
c)
Sectoral and Associational Training Programmes
In line with the above goal, sectors and associations received various training
programmes to enhance the performance of local Church and associational workers.
The Sekondi-Takoradi, Winneba and Hope Associations organized leadership training
and conferences for their members. There was a zonal quiz on Baptist History at
the Sekondi-Takoradi Association as part of the activities marking the 50th
anniversary of the Convention.
The Northern Sector organized a retreat for the leadership of the associations
where training in strategic planning, conflict resolution and Bible study methods
was provided by Rev. Dr. Fred Deegbe, Rev. J.N.N Ocquaye, Rev. Otu Pimpong and
Rev. Ben Nii Boi.
Forty seven (47) students are receiving theological training by extension from the
Baptist School of Ministry in the Sefwi Mission field to solve some of the leadership
problems confronting the Mission field. So far ten (10) students graduated and are
very active in their pastorates.
d)
Auxiliaries Training
The WMU of the Accra South Association organized leadership training for the
women on 15th February 2014. A refresher course was organized by the Association
for children’s teacher executives in conjunction with Child Evangelism Fellowship.
The Accra North Association organized a discipleship seminar to sensitize member
churches to return to discipleship
The WMU again organized workshops/seminars/talks on HIV/AIDS, legal rights,
health and other related issues from the local church level to the national level. At
the Association and local Church levels, our women continue to be taught various
skills which eventually lead some to they become gainfully employed. Almost all our
Associations are involved in one project or another. Some highlights are:
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The Adonai Primary School which was set up at Prampram by the Tema- Dangbe
Baptist Association (WMU). This school is however having a lot of challenges and
needs intervention.
Baptist Young Ladies (BYL) 2014 House Party was held from 28th May to 1st June
2014. It was successful with 320 young ladies in attendance.
AABF Western Regional WMU Conference will be held in Togo from 5th -9th August
2014. Delegates from all the West African countries are expected to attend.
The WMU 2014 Annual Conference will be held in Ejura from 20th – 25 August, 2014.
The Children's Department organised teacher training sessions and seminars for
various Association and local churches. Most of this training included Building an
Effective Sunday School, Teaching Methods, Qualification and Duties of a Teacher,
and many more depending on individual local needs.
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In spite of the many challenges, the Christian Education Department was able to
come out with Bible literature for children between 7 – 14 years old. We are yet to
meet the needs of those in pre-school and nursery. It is our prayer that all
stakeholders will patronise these books to encourage our resource personnel to
come out with more.
The training session for the youth national executive members were slated for
February, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2014. The Department held a Youth Leadership
Conference at Takoradi in the Western Region. The program brought together over
400 youth members who were taken through a series of activities which were
geared towards building them up. There were also leadership training programs to
equip those who had taken up leadership positions in the local, zonal and
associational levels. National officers’ retreats as well as periodic meetings were
also held to promote the activities of the Department and the Ghana Baptist
Convention as a whole.
e)
NUBS 31ST ANNUAL CONGRESS
The NUBS 31st Annual Congress was organized from 17th to 20th April, 2014. It was
hosted by NUBS of University of Cape Coast under the theme “Edification by Works”
(1 Cor. 14:26). The speakers for this year’s congress included Rev. Dr. Nii Amu
Darku, Rev Enoch Thompson (Vice President of the Ghana Baptist Convention), Rev.
Yaw Ofori (Director for Evangelism and Missions), Evangelist Lord Kenya, Rev.
Joshua Ibunkunoluwa (National Coordinator for Students, Nigeria Baptist
Convention) and Rev. Clement K. Addo (NUBS Coordinator). The congress was
attended by about 500 participants from all the tertiary campuses including 20
delegates from Nigeria.
New NUBS Executives for the 2014/2015 academic year are as follows:
1.
ChairmanAlbert Aidoo
2.
Vice ChairpersonPrince K. Manu-Atuahene
3.
Secretary
Juliet Lois Amenu
4.
Financial Controller
Berril Bosu
5.
Organizing Secretary
Charles Dapuliga
6.
Assistant Organizing SecretaryAmoanimaa Agyenim-Boateng
The 2014 partnership conference with the Baptist students of the Nigerian Baptist
Convention is slated for 25th to 31st August, 2014 under the theme Harvesting the
Nations (Matt. 24:14). Negotiation is ongoing with the All Africa Baptist Feloowship
(AABF) to have Students’ Desk at AABF.
f)
Strategic Students Ministerial Training
One major issue confronting our Convention is that in the next 5-10 years over 50%
of our current Ministers will be going on retirement. There is therefore the need to
raise a new breed of Ministers to come on board as soon as practicable to avert a
possible crisis of ministerial shortage. Our goal is to raise this new bread from our
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During the 31st NUBS Annual Congress, some students responded positively to God’s
call upon their lives. It was the plan of the Christian Education And Church
Development Department to organize ministerial training for these students to
prepare them for ministry. This year, the program could not be organized because
the information sent to ABBEX, who in the past had supported such projects, was
late. It is my hope that churches, individuals and other support groups will give in
addition to ABBEX to make this dream a reality. Most of the current Ministers are
heading for retirement; young people should be trained to support the pastorate.
I.
g)
Meeting Places For NUBS Locals
Most of the NUBS local fellowships on the various campuses do not own the places
they meet in for fellowship. As a result of commercialization in the tertiary
institutions, the fellowships are being threatened to leave the places they use for
their meetings. It is therefore necessary for us to work towards acquisition of lands
to develop into worship centres for our NUBS local groups. So far only NUBS-UCC has
been able to fully acquire a two-plot land for future development.
h)
Provision of Buses for NUBS To Facilitate Students Affairs
As a result of the increase in non-residential facilities in and around the various
campuses, transporting members for fellowship has become critical more than ever
before. Some Baptist students have been lost to other denominational bodies as a
result of lack of transportation. I will like to appeal to all our local churches and
auxiliaries to assist in the provision of buses for NUBS local fellowships. All support
should be sent to the Secretariat and labelled NUBS Bus so that they can be
earmarked for the purpose. Cheques should be written in the name of the Ghana
Baptist Convention. The Convention acknowledges that this a real need of our
students.
i)
Appointment of Full Time Sector Heads
The first meeting of the presidency and the Sector Heads agreed that the
appointment of full-time Sector Heads be deferred till next year (2015) to enable us
make up for the financial shortfalls for supporting that move. As already exists, all
Associations are to continue to pay 5% of their total receipts to the Sectors. Sector
Heads are to use 2% for their current operations while 3% of that amount should be
set aside as savings towards the employment of full time Sector Heads in the
coming year.
GHANA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
The University College has gone through tremendous change during the period under
review but not without challenges. Challenges continue to run alongside progress due to
limited funds which is the major constraint.
a)
School of Theology and Ministry
The School of Theology and Ministry has seen some improvement. All lecture rooms
and corridors have been tiled. A new refurbished office has been created for the
Dean. The frontage of the school has a new design with Rev. and Mrs. Varner’s busts
fitted to it. As soon as the greening is completed, the project will be commissioned.
There are currently 11 faculty members made up of full time (5), sabbatical (1),
missionary (1), part time (4). The total number of students is 142 (one hundred and
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forty-two). This is made up of Advance Certificate in Theology (35), Diploma in
Music (7), Diploma in Theology (16), Bachelor of Theology (74) and Master of Arts in
Ministry (10).
b)
Bungalows
There are four bungalows on the Abuakwa Campus. One has been renovated and is
currently occupied by the Dean of the School of Theology and Ministry. The Second
bungalow is occupied by the Missionary attached to the School. The third bungalow
is being expanded with additional infrastructure to house the University Clinic and
also serve the nursing School. This project has stalled due to lack of funds. The
other bungalow needs major rehabilitation.
c)
Hostel Blocks
There are four hostel blocks. One block is undergoing renovation to serve as hostel
for the Nursing School. The other three blocks need major rehabilitation. There is a
call to all Baptists to support the Ghana Baptist University College and a special
appeal to all Ministers to ensure that GB?UC Day are well promoted and organized.
The previous GBUC Day was not well patronized.
d)
City Campus
The three storey lecture block with offices for lecturers, Conference Room and
Academic chamber is complete. All rooms are equipped and fitted except for the
Conference room.
e)
ICT Centre
A new ICT Centre with 35 seating capacity has been commissioned with internet
connectivity to support the proposed School of ICT.
f)
E- Learning Centre
A forty-two (42)-seater, air-conditioned, E-leaning Centre is almost complete.
Forty-two computers with internet connectivity have been acquired. There are
tables in place but chairs are yet to be acquired.
g)
Library
The library has been moved to a more spacious room, which can now accommodate
over sixty persons.
h)
French Multimedia Centre
The University now has a French Multimedia Centre. The Centre’s sitting capacity is
twenty (20). It has an overhead projector and a satellite television with 23 French
channels. The major challenge is the acquisition of French text books for the
Departmental library.
i)
New Programmes
The following new programmes are currently going through accreditation process:
School of Arts and Social Sciences Education (9 programmes), School of Information
Communication Technology (2 programmes), School of Nursing (BSc Nursing) and
School of Post graduate Studies (5 programmes).
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Total population of students stand at 1404 with 47 lecturers.
j)
k)
Debts
Currently the University College’s indebtedness stands as follows:
i.
Zenith Bank Ltd.
GH¢150,000.00
ii.
First Capital Plus
GH¢312,500.00
iii.
University of Cape Coast
GH¢55,500.00
Donation
The University College received Medical equipment and supplies worth 77,726
Canadian dollars from Ghana International Health Foundation based in Canada and
Rotary Club of Montreal, Canada in collaboration with Santé International (CSI),
Quebec, through the North America Baptist Association of the Ghana Baptist
Convention.
This year’s Annual University Day yielded a little over GH¢ 50,000.00 as against last
year’s target of about GH¢ 200,000.00. We would like to employ all Churches who
raised any monies for the University College to repatriate the monies collected to
the University. The Ghana Baptist University College should be talked about in our
Churches to make it more visible.
l)
II.
Needs
The following needs of the University require urgent attention.
i.
At least two additional Schools by December 2014.
ii.
A bus for the nursing school (a 45-seater)
iii.
Professors and senior lecturers for various schools
iv.
Funds to supplement the University College’s (deficit) budget.
v.
Books for new programmes: French, ICT, Basic Education, English, Early
Childhood.
vi.
Three (3) vehicles for Deans
vii.
Linkage to other Baptist institutions overseas.
viii.
Partners to develop hostels, guest house, restaurant and music studio at
Abuakwa Campus.
BAPTIST VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE (BVTC)
a)
Enrolment
Sixty-four (64) students are on roll for the 2013/14 academic year. Out of this
number, nine (9) are sponsored girls (ex-Trokosis) who receive free vocational
training for a three year period. The other fifty- five (55) are less privileged girls
from the surrounding villages (paying a token fee).
b)
NVTI Accreditation Renewal/Examination
The National Vocational Training Institute’s accreditation for the Centre has been
renewed for another four years. The Centre is currently preparing students to take
the NVTI certificate I & II exams as well as the foundation and proficiency exams. In
June this year, the fourth year group sat for the Certificate II exams while the third
year private students took the Certificate I exams. The sponsored girls will write
the proficiency exams in September 2014.
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c)
Staff
The current staff strength at the Centre is fifteen (15). Out of this number, 7 are
non-teaching staff
d)
Donations
During the year under review, the centre received the following donation from
individuals and groups.
1.
Collaboration Santé International (CSI), Quebec, Canada: students of the Centre
received pairs of shoe from a donation made to the Convention by CSI. CSI is a nonprofit organization based in Canada which coordinated the donation of some
humanitarian goods to the Convention which included the shoes.
The Fiadjoe Family (Redeemed Baptist Church, Madina): The Centre received a food
grinding machine from the Fiadjoe family of Redeemed Baptist Church, Madina
after an appeal was made to the church by the Centre Manageress.
Mrs. Owusu Koranteng (former WMU President of First Baptist Church, Tema)
donated some food items.
Church of Pentecost: The Pastor of the Church of Pentecost at Frankadua donated a
male goat, for the Centre’s goat rearing project, as well as a bag of rice.
International Ministries donated $20,000.00 towards the purchase of a vehicle for
the Centre. This brings the total donations received for the purchase of a vehicle to
$26,850.00. Southern Hills Baptist Church, OK, USA donated $3,050 while Everyday
Ministry, Ok, USA, also donated $3,800.00.
2.
3.
4.
5.
e)
Construction of a Eatery
By dint of hard work the Centre Manageress has used internally generated funds to
construct a eatery. The eatery would serve the travelling public on the AkosomboHo road and generate income for the Centre.
III.
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRES (ECDC)
In view of the limited funds to support the ECDCs and other needy schools under the
Convention, BREDA is doing its best to liaise with the Ghana Education Service in the
various districts to find out the support they can offer these deprived schools.
IV.
EDUCATION UNIT
The presidency would like to propose that with immediate effect an Education Unit for all
Ghana Baptist Convention schools is set up. It is sad to note that almost all denominations
on the Christian Council have these units except the Ghana Baptist Convention. Information
reaching the President a few weeks ago indicates that our inability to do this in the near
future will cost us dearly as far as the future of our educational institutions is concerned. I
would like to request that all our members who have the expertise in this area should
make themselves available for this cause.
V.
GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION SUPPORT
Twenty- five (25) girls are being supported to pay their fees for the 2013/14 academic
year. A total amount of GHC 5,820.00 (five thousand eight hundred and twenty Ghana
Cedis) has so far been disbursed for the first and second terms. These payments were made
possible by funding received from Baptist World Aid (BWAid). Unfortunately the funds have
run out. As a result, no new applications were accepted for the academic year. However,
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another application has been submitted to BWAid for further funding to continue this
project.
VI.
ADVOCACY AGAINST TROKOSI PRACTICE
The funding for this project has come to an end. This project which was started in May
2011 came to an end in April 2014.
VII.
BAPTIST RELIEF DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (BREDA)
a)
1.
2.
3.
BURULI ULCER AWARENESS PROJECT.
BREDA is implementing a 7-month awareness project on Buruli Ulcer at Obom. The
project is being funded by Child Fund of Korea through the Christian Children Fund
of Canada - Ghana. The objectives of the project are to:
Provide an immediate response to the suffering Edmund Tetteh (an eight year old
boy) is experiencing as a result of Buruli ulcer
Provide a healthy living facility for children affected by Buruli ulcer by constructing
a feeding centre with embedded good hygiene practices
Build up and enhance the capacity at the grass-root community level in Buruli ulcer
prevention to ensure project sustainability by delivering public health education
sessions and training activities to local community members and health
professionals
VIII.
CHALLENGES
The main challenges facing the Department are:

High running cost of BVTC due to the current economic situation in the country.

Limited classroom space for the BVTC.

Provision of permanent classroom blocks for the early childhood development.
None of the nine centres has a decent place for teaching and learning. Make-shift
structures are currently being used by the centres.

Sustaining the Girl-Child Educational support. There is great need in this area.
5.
SUPPORTING PASTORS IN RURAL AND DEPRIVED AREAS / RETIREMENT BENEFIT FOR
MINISTERS
One concern raised during our Annual Sessions on several occasions is the need to take care
of our Pastors. We accept the fact that for some Ministers, their churches will never be
able to take care of them adequately because of the location of the churches. It is my
hope that no matter where Ministers’ work in our Convention there will be adequate
remuneration for services rendered and that our Ministers will retire happily. As part of the
Presidential visits to Ministers fellowships and Churches, the presidency impressed on
Pastors and leaders of local Churches the need to take good care of Pastors on the field
and those who have retired.
a)
Church Support
During the year under review some churches and Associations supported some
Ministers in places and churches where the churches were weak financially. Kumasi
North Baptist Association supported the leader of Salvation Baptist Church with
monthly allowance. The Kumasi South West Baptist Association is supporting four
Pastors with monthly allowances to augment the effort of their local churches. The
Adom Association held a General All-night Meeting on the 23rd of May, 2014 for all
Pastors, Church leaders and Executive Committee Members of the local churches.
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The agenda for discussion was Pastors’ welfare. At the end of deliberations, it was
agreed that ten percent (10%) of all Annual Fundraisings in the local churches will
be given to the local Pastors or church leaders for their welfare.
6.
b)
Pastors Remuneration Package
We would like to propose to the Ministers’ Conference to find some solution to the
problem of ministerial remuneration in the midst of our polity of autonomy of the
local church. The Presidency in consultation with the Denominational Board has
charged Mrs. Florence Hutchful of Redeemed Baptist Church and some other Human
Resource experts to help come out with a remuneration package for ministers under
four categories namely; rural, sub-rural, urban and mega-churches. This proposal
categories is to resolve the problems we had some years ago when the Human
Resource Committee proposed a uniform structure that raised a series of problems
for Churches who could not afford and yet their ministers were insisting on being
paid according to the proposed uniform structure. The proposed remuneration
structure will serve as a guide to churches in those categories and are to be subject
to the realities on the ground in the local churches in those contexts.
c)
Pastors Retirement Benefits
One observation made during the presidential visits is the state of our retired
Ministers. Some of them retired after several years of service without any
retirement package. We would like to propose that churches where Ministers have
served for 15-20 years prior to retirement be made to pay some stipend to these
ministers for their lifetime. Those who served at the Convention secretariat like
General Secretaries and Presidents should receive similar support from the
Convention. It is my hope that the house will seriously discuss this issue and come
out with some positive direction for the future of our retired ministers.
DEEPENING THE SPIRITUAL BASE OF THE CONVENTION
As we work at raising the image of the Convention amongst others, it is important that we
built its spiritual base also by creating a platform to attend to the spiritual needs of both
Pastors and individual members. It is our hope that all our members will be committed to
personal Bible study and prayer, family prayer times, holy living, corporate prayer and
worship. Pastors are to teach and work to ensure that these will be the norm of Baptist life
in Ghana. While we encourage private and personal devotions, corporate activities will also
be intensified.
a)
National Prayer Conference/Rally
The first ever three days National Prayer Conference was held at Ejura in April.
About 350 participants from the prayer ministries in various churches across the
country and some pastors attended. It is hoped that another one will be organized
during the last quarter of the year.
The WMU organized a prayer rally in Kumasi on 20th June, 2014 as part of the
Golden Jubilee Celebration. It was attended by members from across the country.
As a follow up to the national prayer conference, the Accra North and South Baptist
Associations organized an all night prayer session on June 27th which was run
simultaneously at Kasoa Baptist Church, All Souls Baptist Church (South La), Calvary
Baptist Church (Awoshie), Calvary Baptist Church (Adabraka), Tesano Baptist
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Church, Redeemed Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church (Nsawam).
coming together to pray for the Convnetion, God will definitely hear our cry.
We
The Youth department observed its National Prayer Rally nationwide as well as the
Baptist World Alliance (BWA) world day of prayer. Six members of the Youth
Department attended the All Africa Baptist Youth Fellowship meeting in Durban,
South Africa in July this year.
b)
Christian Education
The Department has produced Christian Education materials on Intentional
Discipleship for Sunday school and is working on its sequel. The books have been
patronized very well by the churches and some reprints have already been ordered
to meet the growing demand. A group of Baptists who expressed interest in writing
materials for the Department have been put together and are working on some upcoming materials.
The Baptist Book Store has been revamped and stocked with Christian literature as
well as Academic books that serve the Ghana Baptist University College and the
other educational institutions in the education ridge of Kumasi, namely: Kumasi
Technical Institute, Anglican Senior High School, Kumasi Polytechnic, Grace Baptist
School, Seventh Day Preparatory and Oxford Preparatory among others. This
Bookstore should bee seen as growing as big as Kingdom Bookstore and Stationary,
that is the way it should be.
7.
EVANGELISM AND MISSION
The thrust of the Ghana Baptist Convention is evangelism both at the Association and local
church levels. The goal of the presidency is to synchronize all evangelism activities of the
churches, Associations and Sectors. There was one massive evangelism consultation held in
March that brought together about 175 stakeholders to deliberate on the President's
agenda for evangelism. In attendance were Sector Heads, Association Heads and
evangelists, Ministers Conference, chairmen of local Ministers Fellowships, auxiliary
presidents and representatives, NUB representatives, Dean of the School of Theology and
Ministry (GBUC), Home Missionaries, Directors and staff of the secretariat including the
President and the Vice President (Ministries).
a)
Students Holiday Outreach Programme (SHOP) 2014
Student's Holiday Outreach Programme (SHOP) 2014 came on between the months
of May and July. A total of about three hundred and six (306) students from KNUST,
University of Cape Coast, and University of Ghana took part in the programme this
year. The goal this year is to plant six Churches during SHOP. We are happy to
report that five Churches in Osino, Nsutam, Anyinam, Nsawam and Ahwerease near
Aburi have been planted.
The Anyinam and Nsutam churches have been named Jubilee Churches to reflect
our 50th Anniversary Celebration. The Osino church was planted in partnership with
Calvary Baptist Church, Adabraka and so that one is named Calvary Baptist Church,
Osino. The Nsawam church was planted in collaboration with Accra North
Association and Peace Community Baptist Church and will remain as a daughter
church of Peace Community Baptist Church. The Ahwerease Church was planted in
collaboration with Calvary Baptist Church, Aburi.
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b)
Cine-Van Ministry
The title and job description of the Cine-Van driver Mr. Stephen Owusu Boateng has
been changed to the position of Convention Evangelist. We have employed an
additional staff to assist the Evangelist with the cine-van ministry. This is in view of
the fact that it was too much work for one person to drive the van, set up and
dismantle equipment for programmes and after and do counselling and follow up at
the same time. A total of 977 souls have been won through the cine -van ministry
between January and June this year. Additional driver has been employed to hel
the Evangelist with his work.
* We would like to encourage more of our churches to make use of the cine-van
ministry.
MISSION FIELDS
The Convention currently has five mission fields namely; Yendi, Sefwi, Nzema,
North Volta and Navrongo. During the year under review, the President and Vice
President (Ministries) visited four of our mission fields. We are yet to visit the
Navrongo mission field.
a)
Nzema
A new church has been planted at Enzemetienu and another is targeted at New
Nzulazu. With support from our mission partners in the USA, five communities in the
area have been provided with bore-hole drinking water with filtration units
attached to them.
We will like to express our appreciation to the WMU for adopting this mission field
and for supporting three pastors there. We also thank Mr. and Mrs. Peter Korda of
Calvary Baptist Church, Adenta for supporting the missionary and his family. We are
also grateful to Deacon and Mrs. Stephen Ndede of St Joseph Baptist Church,
Takoradi for buying six plots of land for the Half Assini Church and contributing to
the building of their church auditorium. The Mission field was blessed with the visit
of the Director of Evangelism and Missions and the President of the Convention.
Some of the needs in the area include plastic chairs, local drums sets and Bibles for
the newly planted churches.
b)
Yendi & Navrongo
The North Eastern Mission Field covers the area between Krachie and Gushiegu with
Yendi as the base. The mission has been demarcated into twelve areas. There are
approximately 700 churches in this field. In view of how fast the work is growing in
the area, the North Central Mission field was created with its base at Navrongo. The
work in the mission field has extended to Togo, Niger, Burkina Faso and Benin with
a mandate from the All African Baptist Fellowship (AABF) to help reach and support
Conventions and Unions in these areas.
The mission field was blessed with visits by several mission groups from the USA
who provided leadership training to the workers in the area, taught on how to
organize vacation Bible Schools and also engaged in church planting. A team of
eleven members from Calvary Baptist Church, Adabraka led by Rev. George Mallet
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also provided leadership training seminars and helped in Church planting. The area
was also blessed with the visit of the Director of Evangelism and Missions, President
of the Ministers' Conference and the President of the Convention. The President of
the Convention baptised 91 people during his visit.
With support from the Virginia Baptist Mission Board the Mission field has been
assigned the responsibility of distributing mosquito nets under the programme More
Than Nets to the Yendi Municipality on a two year project. A total of 30,000 nets
have been distributed so far involving about 200 volunteers. A total of 103 churches
have been planted through this programme's inception.
With support from Trinity Baptist Church in the USA, a women's resource centre has
been constructed at Yendi to train women in various vocations. The mission house
has been converted to a guest house after Rev. Mustapha and family moved out of it
into their own home. A loan of $30,000 was secured by Rev. Mustapha to expand
the mission house into a nine bedroom guest house. Old portion of the house has
been refitted with air conditioners, floor tiles etc to upgrade the facility. Rental of
the facility is used to offset the loan.
The Convention's medical van has been released to the Mission field to augment the
fleet of vehicles needed to service the field.
c)
Sefwi Mission Field
The goal of the home Missionary is to plant ten churches within the year. Three
Churches have so far been planted at Mmuano, Subriso and Debiso-Breman. Activity
is moving towards Bibiani-Anwiaso in the Bekwai district. However, church-planting
work has slowed down in the area due to the breakdown of the mission bus as well
as some of the equipment for ministry.
One challenge in the mission field is that many of the people who feel called to
ministry as church leaders have low levels of education. Their academic position
poses a challenge when it comes to the issue of recognition since they do not meet
the basic requirement and yet they are the people available to do the work in the
area for now. I would like to recommend that the Ministers’ Conference looks at the
issue for redress. The Ministers’ Conference should help to solve this challenge.
d)
North Volta Mission Field
The focus of the Missionary is to plant more churches in the Volta region especially
in North Volta. The Missionary is based in Hohoe. His first church plant was
Restoration Baptist Church that has become the base for the work in the area. The
Convention has purchased a three and half plot of land for their church building
construction. Construction of the church building is in progress. A new fellowship
has begun in the home of the missionary as a base for a new church plant. This
fellowship is growing steadily. Kpassa Restoration Baptist Church has started a new
church plant at Solenkura.
Twelve students are currently enrolled in the Baptist School of Ministry and are in
their third year. This school is training leaders for the churches being planted in the
area.
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Some of the needs in this mission field include plastic chairs, drums, tambourines
and pulpits. We are grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Owusu Koranteng of Tema First Baptist
Church for their support towards the building project of Restoration Baptist Church.
3.0
BAPTIST HEALTH SERVICES
Evangelism in the 21st century should be holistic in its approach. It is for this reason that
taking care of the health needs of our people is an important part of our ministry. The
Baptist Health Service started in 2008 with the intent to harmonize the activities of all
Baptist health facilities under the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), the parent
umbrella body under the Ministry of Health which oversees all Christian health facilities.
The set up of the Baptist Health Services had been championed by Rev. Stephen Fokou in
the past and the Convention appeared to be disassociated from it although the service has
been working on behalf of the Convention all these years. Our administration has taken the
steps to bring the Baptist Health Service now under the Convention Secretariat. After fact
finding meetings with all the stakeholders of facilities under the service, the presidency
decided that Rev. Fokuo should move all items under the Baptist Health Service to the
Baptist House by the close of this Annual Session. This is to ensure that the Convention
Secretariat has some insight and better supervision of the work of the service. It was also
agreed that when this is done, the medical facilities will provide the needed funding to
support the work of the service at the Secretariat.
We are currently in negotiation with all medical facilities that are operating under the
Baptist Health Service to come out with an official memorandum of understanding about
the issues of ownership and its related concerns. It is our hope that by the next Annual
Session we will be able to report fully on this development. Facilities working under the
Baptist Health services currently are:

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Baptist Medical Centre at Nalerigu
Living Water Specialist Hospital at Ejusu-Krapa. 150 bed capacity, ultra modern
specialist hospital
Divine Grace Medical Centre at Effiduase. 39 bed facility that began in 2010
Coast for Christ Baptist Hospital, Sankor, Winneba
Sandema Baptist Health Centre. This facility is a donation to the Convention. It is
still under development by the Convention
Nzema Baptist Health Centre. This project is being funded by International
Ministries, USA.
Sector Evangelism
In the year 2013, about twenty-six churches were planted within the Mid-Ghana Sector.
The year 2014 has been set aside to empower these churches to become vibrant. The
Sunyani Association planted a “Jubilee Church” at Kukuom in the Asutifi East District of
Brong Ahafo.
4.0
MINISTERS' CONFERENCE
COMMITTEES FOR 2014 LICENSING, RECOGNITION &ORDINATION
With the coming into operation of our new structure, the presidency has handed over all
ministerial issues to the office of the Ministers' Conference who then report to the office of
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the Vice President (Ministries). The issue of licensing, recognition and ordination, this year
was fully handled by the Ministers’ Conference.
Various Committees were formed by the Conference at all Sectors to handle the interviews
for licensing, recognition and ordination of candidates for ministry. Details of Committees
and list of successful candidates are attached to this report. Meanwhile for the purpose of
planning and certification, the successful candidates are summarized below:
Total Candidates who
applied
Total Candidates who were
successful
Licensing
36
32
Recognition
30
28
Ordination
32
28
98
88
TOTAL CANDIDATES
To ensure that we are more effective and efficient in our selection process, the following
recommendations are worthy of note:
1.
That all ministers seeking licensing, recognition and ordination must be voted on
and recommended by Ghana Baptist Convention churches in good standing with the
Convention.
2.
That candidates from Adonai Theological Institute in Cape Coast be interviewed
alongside others and that the Convention should take steps to streamline the
activities of Adonai with a view to making it an extension campus of the School of
Theology and Ministry of the Baptist University College.
3.
That all students from the Yendi Mission Field should be encouraged to undertake
theological training at the Northern Ghana Baptist Theological Seminary (NGBTS)
prior to licensing and/or recognition
4.
That Ministers’ Fellowships should arrange to organize orientation for all would-be
ministers at sector levels to afford candidates the opportunity to understand our
structure, polity and practice as well as affiliate bodies of the Convention, prior to
interviews.
5.0
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Due to some circumstances beyond our control for the first time this year the annual
Ministers' Conference will take place after the Annual Session. All our Ministers are
encouraged to stay on to fully participate in the Conference.
The Ministers' Conference has chosen the Convention President as the Main Speaker for this
year's Conference, Retreat and Refresher Course to offer him the opportunity to provide
up-to-date and complete discussions on his Vision for the entire Convention. The Guest
Speaker, Rev. Dr. Mike Claunch Lynn Briley from the U.S.A. will directly address the theme
of the Conference, “The Great Commission, Our Mandate and Our Mission”.
The Ministers’ Conference will focus on the following issues related to the Convention
President’s Vision:
1.
Proposal for Retirement of Ministers
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
6.0
Salary Structure for Ministers
Rebranding and Visibility of our Convention
Succession Plan
Rural Ministry Support
Dress Code of Ministers.
BEREAVEMENTS FOR 2014
The following ministers were called to glory during the year under review:
1.
Rev. David Kingsley Asamoah, formerly of Kasoa Baptist Church
2.
Rev. Moses Befega, Liberty Baptist Church, Lingbinsi
3.
Rev. George Mensah, Simpa Baptist Church, Winneba
4.
Pastor Joseph Addae-Mensah, Living Seed Baptist Church, North Taifa
The following Ministers also lost their wives during the period:
Rev. Dr. Boapeah -funeral held on July 12 2014
Rev. Thomas Appiah
7.0
DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
The following Ministers have been summarily dismissed for gross moral misconduct:
1.
Rev. Dan Seidu
2.
Rev. Israel Ahmed.
This will be followed with media announcement.
Their names are expunged from the Register of Ministers of the Ghana Baptist Convention.
This action will be followed with a publication to that effect.
8.0
LANDS AND BUILDINGS
The success of our Convention requires the need for the necessary infrastructure to
facilitate all that we are seeking to do. The need for land is one of the major issues
confronting most of our churches. A lot of churches need land for church buildings. In some
cases as little as GH¢500 is enough to buy plots of land and yet because of the financial
resources of the area, churches cannot afford. I would like to propose that a special
account be set up for members who want to help in this area of need to contribute to this
fund.
Local churches are advised to do proper search on the lands they intend to purchase.
Processing of documents such as indentures, land title certificates and building permits
should start immediately payments are made for lands. Churches are to note that all Land
and Properties are to be invested in the registered Trustees of the Ghana Baptist
Convention. The original documents of all landed property should be deposited with the
Convention Secretariat.
The Estate office is currently saddled with a lot of land litigation issues, some of which are
in the law courts. We will like to appeal to all churches to do very good due diligence
before paying for any land.
9.0
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
There are currently fourteen (14) churches in the North American Baptist Association of
The Ghana Baptist Convention (NABA) in the USA and Canada. There are nine ordained
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Ministers handling these Churches. The chairman of the Association is Rev. Patrick Amo
Amoah and the President of the Ministers Conference is Rev. Dr. Robert Owusu.
This year NABA made a total contribution of $11,000 to the Ghana Baptist Convention. This
is made up of the 3% contribution of their tithes and offerings. It is out of these
contributions that we were able to pay our subscription of $6000 to the BWA covering the
year 2013 and 2014. A detailed account of NABA contribution, Income and Expenditure is
attached in the appendix.
For the first time in the history of our Convention, we have a NABA representative in the
person of Rev. Samuel Nana Opoku attending this year's annual session and 50th
anniversary celebration.
10.0
CONCLUSION
We thank God for His grace that has been with us these fifty-one years of existence as a
denominational body in this nation. We make a commitment to seek the glory of God in all
that we do. We crave the ownership of the Convention by all our churches and
organizations. We trust that in the years ahead, if the Lord tarries, we shall all be active
participants in Convention activities and faithful contributors to Convention funding. The
Lord bless our labour of love in His dear Name.
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REPORT OF THE MINISTERS’ CONFERENCE TO THE 51ST ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE GHANA BAPTIST CONVENTION
1.0
2.0
INTRODUCTION
As we celebrate our Golden Jubilee, we are grateful to the Lord for His faithfulness and
hand of providence for fifty years of ministry. We take this opportunity to wish the
Convention very fruitful celebrations and pray God’s blessings throughout the Celebrations.
We congratulate the Convention’s leadership on this occasion.
CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP
The following officers duly elected into office at the 24th Annual Refresher Course, Retreat
and Business held in November 2012, will have their term of office lapse in 2015.







Rev. J.N.N Ocquaye
Rev. Mark Nti-Frimpong
Rev. Comfort O. Otoo
Rev. Texman Tandoh
Rev. Alfred Appiah
Rev. Thomas Ammah
Rev. Emmanuel Ala-Adjetey
Administrator is by appointment)
President
Vice President
Secretary
Asst. Secretary
Treasurer
Welfare Officer
Administrator (The position of
the
Steps will be taken to put in place Nominating Committee to begin work on fresh
nomination for 2015 Conference.
3.0
CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP
The Ministers’ Conference is made up of the following members:
All licensed/recognized and ordained ministers of the Ghana Baptist Convention in good
standing.
All retired ministers of the Ghana Baptist Convention.
4.0
CONFERENCE VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
The Conference Vision and Mission statements stands as follows:
VISION STATEMENT:
A WELL ORGANIZED, RECOGNIZED AND EQUIPPED PROFESSIONAL BODY, WORKING AS
MINISTERS OF GHANA BAPTIST CONVENTION, TO ACHIEVE THE GREAT COMMISSION
5.0
6.0
MISSION STATEMENT:
WORKING TOWARDS ATTAINING A HIGHER STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE,
PROVIDING THOROUGH SHEPHERDING CARE THROUGH EFFECTIVE PREACHING AND
TEACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD TO FULFILL OUR MANDATE.
MINISTRY
COMMITTEES FOR 2014 ORDINATIONS, LICENSING & RECOGNITIONS
Various Committees were formed at all sectors to handle the interviews for Licensing,
Recognition and Ordination of candidates for ministry.
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Details of Committees and list of successful candidates are attached to this report.
Meanwhile for the purpose of planning and certification, the successful candidates are
summarized below:
Licensing
Recognition
Ordination
Total Candidates who
applied
36
30
32
Total Candidates who were
successful
32
28
28
98
88
TOTAL CANDIDATES
To ensure that we are more effective and efficient in our selection process, the following
recommendations are worthy of note:
That all ministers seeking Ordination, Recognition and Licensing must be voted on and
recommended by Ghana Baptist Convention Churches in good standing with the
Convention.
That candidates from Adonai be interviewed alongside others and that the Convention
should take steps to streamline the activities of Adonai with a view to making it an
extension campus of School of Theology of the Baptist University.
That all students from the Yendi Mission Field should be encouraged to undertake
theological training at NGBTS prior to Licensing and/or Recognition.
That Ministers’ Fellowships should arrange to organize orientation to all would-be ministers
at sector levels to afford candidate the opportunity to understand our structure, polity and
practice as well as affiliate bodies of the Convention, prior to interviews.
That the questions for Licensing, Recognition and Ordination be reviewed every two years.
7.0
PRESIDENTIAL VISION
The Conference has chosen the Convention President as our Main Speaker to offer him the
opportunity to provide up-to-date-and-complete discussions on his Vision for the entire
Convention.
The Guest Speaker, Rev. Dr. Mike Claunch Lynn Briley from the U.S.A. will directly address
the theme of the Conference, vis-à-vis “The Great Commission, Our Mandate and Our
Mission”
Whiles pursuing our objective of envisioning our ministers to accomplish the Great
Commission, the 2014 Ministers’ Conference will focus on the following issues related to
the Convention President’s Vision:

Proposal for Retirement of Ministers

Salary Structure for ministers

Rebranding and Visibility of our Convention

Succession Plan

Rural Ministry Support

Dress Code of Ministers.
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8.0
BEREAVEMENTS FOR 2014
The following Ministers were called to glory during the year under review:

Rev. David Kingsley Asamoah, formerly of Kasoa Baptist Church

Rev. Moses Befega, Liberty Baptist Church, Lingbinsi

Rev. George Mensah, Simpa Baptist Church, Winneba

Pastor Joseph Addae-Mensah, Living Seed Baptist Church, North Taifa
9.0
CONFERENCE 2014
The 2014 Annual Refresher Course, Retreat and Business will be held at University of Ghana
Legon, from 20th July through 23rd July 2014 after the Convention Annual Session as
follows:

Theme: “The Great Commission-Our Mandate and Mission”

Main Speaker: Rev Ernest Adu-Gyamfi

Guest Speaker: Rev Dr. Mike Claunch Lynn Briley
10.0
DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
The following ministers are recommended for summary dismissals for gross moral
misconduct:

Rev Dan Seidu

Rev Israel Ahmed
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LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR 2014 LICENSING,
RECOGNITION & ORDINATION
LICENSING
1. Pastor Washington Komla Darke
2. Pastor Frederick Ofosu Darko
3. Pastor Samuel Kwame Taylor
4. Pastor Kelly Ebo Annan
5. Pastor John Kobina Sackey
6. Pastor Prosper Agbenyegah Kumado
7. Pastor Eric Nti
8. Pastor Afia Aso Antwi-Baffour
9. Pastor Emmanuel Kojo Antwi
10. Pastor Francis Adu-Sarkodie
11. Pastor Paul Kwaku Gyabeng
12. Pastor Gabriel Assiamah Agyekum
13. Pastor Michael Sakyi
14. Pastor Nana Agyemang Prempeh
15. Pastor George Adade-Kesson
16. Pastor Michael Amoabeng
17. Pastor Frenzy Addo Kesse
18. Pastor Collins Ofori Amanfo
19. Pastor Eric Kwabena Faibil
20. Pastor Constance Bonsu
21. Pastor Fati Issaka
22. Pastor Henry Kofi Yindulum
23. Pastor Agyei Fredua Agyeman
24. Pastor Prince Joseph Sunny Agyin
25. Pastor Iddrisu Joel Kushunu
26. Pastor Samuel Azorliade
27. Pastor (Mrs.) Emelia Ajara Mensah
28. Pastor Isaac Yaw Abinnah
29. Pastor Akwasi Sarfo Frimpong
30. Pastor Ahmed Elisha Chaldry Kwame Baafi
31. Pastor Collins Nana Yaw Gyasi
32. Pastor Steve Mustapha
RECOGNITION
1. Pastor Leo Owusu Afriyie
2. Pastor Charles Mensah-Woode
3. Pastor Enoch Cephas Allotey
4. Pastor Alex Greats Worlanyo
5. Pastor Comfort Akofa Akakpo
6. Pastor Edwin Emmanuel Asiedu
7. Pastor Felix Owusu
8. Pastor Raphel Dogbatsey
9. Pastor William Narh Nartey
10. Pastor Aaron Ben Hanson
11. Pastor Christian Harold
12. Pastor Marklin Agbakey
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Clement Brewu Atuhene
Richard Hanson Kwaku
Elijah Amo-Mensah
Samuel Ampofo
Justice Asumin Dabo
Kwaku Amponsah
Samuel Kofi Kusi
Richard Mensah Bonku
Kwame Agyemang Prempeh
Benjamin Osei Owusu
Alex Owusu
Daniel Asare Asiamah
Christopher Frimpong
Atta Okyere
Christopher Osei-Wusu
Samuel Bavug Asare
ORDINATION
1. Pastor Joseph Mensah Afotey
2. Pastor Mrs. Jane Constance Sackey
3. Deacon Peter Yaw Acquah
4. Pastor Seth Daniel Opare-Danso
5. Pastor Sampson Douglas Dzokpe Semenyo
6. Deacon Nana Kwabena Domena Attafuah
7. Pastor Nora Ewoe Aku Apeti
8. Pastor Nathan Obeng-Aboagye
9. Pastor Samuel Bonsu Asiedu
10. Pastor Henry McCarthy-Vroom
11. Pastor Emmanuel Kudjo Agbetettie
12. Pastor Nelson Ameimla Agbenyo
13. Pastor Anthony Benebengor
14. Brother Daniel Awer
15. Minister Grace Hanson
16. Pastor Prince Yaw Adofo
17. Pastor Kwame Kwarteng
18. Pastor Charles Yeboah
19. Pastor Noah Adom
20. Pastor Isaac Obeng Peprah
21. Pastor Ransford Isaac Addae
22. Pastor Antoinette Eshun
23. Pastor Samuel Mensah
24. Pastor Mrs. Elizabeth Dufie Fokuoh
25. Pastor Isaac Chabali Yoga
26. Pastor Michael Akayila
27. Pastor Jonas Mahama Nantomah
28. Pastor Zakaria Salma
Rev. J.N.N. Ocquaye
President, Ministers’ Conference
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NORTHERN GHANA SECTOR REPORT TO THE 51ST ANNUAL SSESSION
OF THE GHANA BAPTIST CONVENTION
1.0
INTRODUCTION
The Northern Ghana Sector Committee comprises the Heads of the Associations of the
three regions of Northern Ghana and the Missionary in charge of the Global Mission and
Resource Centre, Yendi. The Committee is chaired by the Sector Head. The details are as
follows:









Rev. John Salifu Napadow……………………… Sector Head
Rev. Alex Gom Nuagah ………………………… Head, Tamale Baptist Association
Rev. Issifu Bukari……………………………… Head, Nalerigu Baptist Association
Rev. Emmanuel Akaboure…………………… Head, Bolga Baptist Association
Rev. Peter Konseng…………………………… Head, Nakpanduri Baptist Association
Rev. Thomas Abukari…………………………… Head, Tahima Baptist Association
Rev. David Gaanye………………………………. Head, Wa Baptist Association
Rev. Joseph Mamwe………………………………Head, Liberty Association
Rev. Emmanuel Mustapha…………………… ….Global Mission Field, Yendi
2.0
ACTIVITIES
During the period under review at the Sector level the following activities were carried out
which we now report on:
1.
Sector Retreat at Radach Memorial Centre, Tamale which came off from 8-10
March, 2014. The retreat was attended by leaders in the Associations of the Sector
which included Pastors, Deacons, Youth and WMU representatives. Facilitators at
the retreat included: Rev. Dr. Fred Deegbe, Chairman of the Denominational Board,
Rev J.N.N. Ocquaye, President of the Ministers’ Conference, Rev. Ben Nii Boi- a
management consultant and Rev. Otu-Pimpong – Immediate Past President of the
Ministers’ Conference. Topics treated included: Strategic Planning, Conflict
Resolution and Bible Study Methods. Participants were drawn from all the Seven
Baptist Associations and the Yendi Mission Field.
2.
The second session of the Reconciliation Committee chaired by Rev. Dr. Fred
Deegbe went along side the Sector Retreat. It was necessitated by the Case of
Personality Conflict Situation on the Northern Ghana Baptist Sector. The second
session was to underpin the compliance of MOU arrived at the Convention
Headquarters on the 24 March, 2014. Other members of the Committee are Rev.
J.N.N. Ocquaye—Ministers’ Conference President and Rev. (Mrs.) Comfort Otoo —
Conference Secretary.
3.
Meeting with the breakaway faction – Ghana International Baptist (GIB). Two of
such meetings were held. The first meeting was a teaser to inform the group of the
desire of the Baptist Convention to open their hearts to welcome the group back to
full membership. In attendance were the reconciliation committee members, the
Sector Head, and other members of Tahima and Tamale Baptist Associations. It was
under the auspices of Rev. (Emeritus) Abu Stephen Mahama. The group wisely did
not make commitment but asked to be allowed to go and make wider consultation
with the rank and file of their members. The second meeting held on 7 June, 2014
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was a follow up to the first meeting. Eight personalities from either side of the
divide met under the auspices of Rev. (retired) Abu Mahama and chaired by Pastor
Atta Nantogmah. The Northern Ghana Baptist Sector Rep at the Denominational
Board, Rev. (Mrs.) Sanatu Nantogma was in attendance. The Mission Field was
represented by Rev Mustapha. The meeting was to foster understanding and to
receive a response from the GIB. GIB expressed willingness to come back. At the
end of the day the group asked for Ghana Baptist Convention Constitution to study
and for clarifications of issues in the next meeting. Date of next meeting will be
scheduled and communicated to members. Rev. Abu Mahama offered to meet the
group for pep talks before the next meeting.
3.0
4.
Vice President’s (VIP) visit to the Sector. The Vice President, Rev Enoch
Thompson, met close to forty members of the Sector on 20 June, 2014 at First
Baptist Church, Tamale. He exhorted the rank and file of the Sector to unite and
fight Islam which is globally a threat to Christianity. He opined that we should see
ourselves as strategically placed by God in our situations. The Vice President after
the exhortation went ahead to expound on the Seven Point Vision of the Presidency.
According to him the Presidency and all heads of department have consistently
been on the move since the swearing in, in January and have covered much ground.
The Northern Sector was the last to be covered. It is hoped that by the end of
tenure of the presidency, the Convention will be much stronger physically and
spiritually through the cooperation of all
5.
Graduation Northern Ghana Baptist Theological Seminary. This took place at the
New Life Community Baptist Church on 22 June, 2014. The Guest Speaker was the
VIP, who spoke on ‘Preach the Word.’ He exhorted graduands to ‘preach the word’
and should be wary of desiring miracles which should rather follow the preaching.
The graduands were made up of one (1) Certificate in Pastoral Ministry, four (4)
Certificate in Theology, and five (5) Diploma in Ministry.
6.
Memorial Service for late Moses Baforga, Head, Lingbinsi Association, which was
organised by the family in conjunction with the Sector came off from 1-2 May, 2014
at Lingbinsi-Daboya. More than sixty people from the Mission Field and the Sector
attended the funeral in a hired Metro Mass Bus, courtesy, Global Mission and
Resource Centre, Yendi. Despite the funeral announcement by the Ministers’
Conference, no Conference Officer was represented. No contribution has come
forth as at now. Association Head is no mean person that Conference should fail to
show sympathy to the widow, orphans, Association and Sector by their physical
presence in such rare occasion
OBITUARY
With deep regret the Sector announces the passing on of the mother of Rev Daniel Salifu
Danze at the Tamale Teaching Hospital on 2 May, 2014. Burial and funeral rites have been
slated for 27-30 June, 2014 in Nalerigu.
APPENDICES ON NORTHERN SECTOR CHURCH STATISTICS
Association
Church
Pastor/Leader
Tahima
1
2
First Baptist
Kasuliyili
Rev. Rufus Kaleem
Ps Peter A. Dasaa
30
Baptized
Members
234
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Kunguri
Lingbung Gunda
Namdu
Tolon
Wantugu
Wayamba
Zali
Rev. Jonathan Bawa
Ps James Alhassan
Ps Daniel Imoro
Rev Thomas Abukari
Rev Simon Dauda
Rev Jonathan Bawa
Ps Thomas Haruna
1
Rev Elijah Baba
250
Rev Isaac I Wuni
Rev Stephen Napari
Rev Ibrahim Mahama
Ps Alex K.K
235
104
75
34
11
35
9
New Life Comm
Bapt Church
Koinonia
Shalom
Faith
God’s Will
Dugushegu
Redemption,
Zagyuri
Temple
of
Assurance
God’s Wisdom
Liberty
1
2
3.
4.
5
6
7
Lingbinsi
Disah
Singa
Gbasimpa
Tenbang
Salugu
Nabenga
Rev Moses Baforga
Rev. Joseph Mamwe
Leader Jude Manga
Leader Isaiah Jabuni
Pastor Samuel Kurimi
Pastor Daniel Kumanini
Ps Paul Dare
Nanpkanduri
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Nankpanduri
Kpatirtinga
Sakogu
Baungu
Saunvusi
Sayeegu
Farfar
Bombilla
Badimsur
Sambona
Bunkpurugu
Nakpanbone
Denugu
Tomoni
Yankazidan
Natinga
Rev. Peter Konseng
Tamale
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Rev Daniel Haruna
30
10
14
15
32
24
21
Rev. Philomon Akanko
50
Rev Paul Alhassan Napado
20
Rev. Paul Kombat
Leader Barisob Kwame
Leader Isaac Bawah
Ps Jeferry Lare
Ps Isaiah Labite
Ps David Guma
Kwabena Adamu
Ps John Gambidi
Leader Joseph Gumah
John Gamberi
Joseph Gumah
31
100
46
42
20
18
21
14
212
48
60
45
16
35
66
50
107
65
303
40
35
28
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17
18
19
20
Kpukparigbini No 2
Sakogu Bombila
Namimboku
Nanpaunt Baunt
Samuel Konlan
Adamu Yenube
David
Ps Joseph Lambon
35
35
35
52
A)
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Nalerigu Zone
1st Baptist
2nd Baptist
Zaadantinga
Sumnibona No. 1
Yunyodunyiri
Zambulugu
Trinity,Tichirigitaba
Fulbe, Nalerigu
Kulududuli, Nalerigu
Nagbo
Za-are
Dintigi No 1
Rev David Ababire
Rev Martin Aduku
Rev Adam Atanga
Rev George Bongu
Rev George Bongu
Rev George Bongu
Rev James Atia
Pa Alex Husseini
Ps Francis Awuni
Mr. John Nabla
Iddi Saibu
Paul Jababu
280
97
97
95
18
25
30
15
35
20
15
50
B)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Langbinsi Zone
Za-Anoriyuaya, Namangu
Langbinsi
Tangbini
Bowku
Samni
Boayini
Bumboazio
Wundua
Namiyela
Rev Issifu Bukari
Rev John T. Boasah
Samson Kala
Adam Kurugu
Salifu Asani
Rev John T. Boasah
Adam Kurugu
Rev John T. Boasah
Rev Issifu Bukari
45
57
80
35
56
43
37
16
23
C)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Walewale Zone
Central Bapt, Walewale
Yaama
Guabuliga
Timpela
Cheba
Tower of Glory, Gbanni
Gaagbini
Rev Yakubu Banaba
Ps Zakaria Salma
Bro Elisha
Bro Thomas
Ps Zakaria Salma
Mr Ben Babawan
Mr Joseph Tahiri
77
46
54
47
42
31
16
D)
1
2
Kolani Zone
Kolvai
Langbina
Rev Joseph Sugri
Ps David Sugri
40
39
Nalerigu
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3
4
5
6
7
8
Sumniboma No 2
Banjam
Gbandaa
Naayeri
Jabilaajo
Too
E)
Ps George Haruna
Salifu Damba
Ps Frank Nabia
Jackson Atuli
Adam Yamba
Yaw Nchola
17
10
26
15
40
30
Baako Sulemane
Peter Dahamani
Adisa
Saibu Nabiya
Luform
Daniel Jato
35
11
12
34
16
30
25
Rev Joseph Adam
Rev Joseph Adam
Rev Joseph Adam
Ps Musah Mahama
30
20
10
30
Rev Daniel Seidu
Rev Isaac Aziebanye
Rev Isaac Aziebanye
Rev Isaac Aziebanye
140
60
38
22
Rev Isaac Aziebanye
Rev Moses Bagbin
Rev Thomas Wontuota
20
100
68
Jawani /Tuni Zone
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Tuni
Zanduwaa
Jawani
Duuni
Nangua
Kulbotinga
Jatofowu
F)
1
2
3
4
Dagbiriboari Zone
La-aterigu
La-ateri
Tamboku
Dagbiriboari
1
2
3
4
God’s Glory
Saviour Baptist, Samatigu
Faith Baptist, Penitobo
Salvation
Baptist,
Nyimbali
Bless Batist, Charele
Trinity Baptist, Sombo
Community
Baptist,
Zinnye
Truth Baptist, Kpazie
Victory Baptist, Vieri
Triumphant Baptist, Duong
Redemption Baptist, Papu
Chera Baptist
Saviour Baptist, Kagu
Little
Flock
Baptist,
Serepkeree
Calvary,Gurimuni
Haleluya Baptist,
Tangasie Baptist
Community
Baptist,
Kolung
Wa
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
33
Rev James Kombadiena
Rev David Gaanye
Ps Isaac Yoga
Ps Justine Saanaa
Leader: Peter Seutaa
No leader
Ebenezer Angsinaa
James
John Jatoe
Andrews Bontariba
Leader
77
25
30
52
28
67
25
45
25
25
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20
21
Community
Baptist, Leader
Kyiatanga
St Matthew Baptist, Tumu Ps Noah Fuseini
Silaa Baptist
Leader
15
50
14
Bolga
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
12
13
14
15
16
Zuarungu Baptist
Mt Zion, Wakil
Solid Rock,Bolga
Victory Baptist, Nyariga
Redeem Baptist, Zoko
Beo-Tomkoo Baptist
Gane-Songe Baptist
Faith Baptist, Zanlerigu
Kpale Baptist
Gbane Baptist
First Baptist, Gbeogo
Emmanuel
Baptist,
Navrongo
Sandema Baptist
Central Baptist
Ebenezer Baptist
SUBMITTED BY:
Rev. John S. Napadow
(Head, Northern Ghana Sector)
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Rev Baba Adongo
Rev Edward Bayembe
Deacon Aduna Aaron
Mr Martin Akolgo
Mr Felix Aduko
Mr Noobert Akolbila
Mr Benard Kakusi
Mr Joseph Agere
Ps Simon Kankani
Mr Ali
Mr Martin Suhiyin
Mr Mark Agyeman
120
89
200
42
50
15
55
37
76
55
48
40
Bro. John
Ps.Emmanuel Akaboure
Rev. Issaiah Farayola
30
100
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MID-GHANA SECTOR REPORT TO THE 51ST ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE GHANA BAPTIST CONVENTION
1.0
INTRODUCTION
This report seeks to outline the goals, achievements, challenges and the way-forward for
the nine Associations within the Mid-Ghana Sector for the first-half of the year 2014.
2.0
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

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
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
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

SECTOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Rev. Raymond Antwi-Fredua
Rev. Alfred Sarkodie
Rev. Yaw Konadu Yiadom
Rev. Kyei Akomeah
Rev. Joshua A. Ajao
Rev. Alex Brenya Korankye
Rev. Franklin B. Gyimah
Rev. Jerry King Tawiah
Rev. Peter Agyapong
Rev. Michael S. Aidoo
Rev. Kingsley Arthur
3.0
SECTOR 2014 GOALS
To plant new churches and strengthen weaker ones.
To support local churches through the Associations.
To continue the “Understanding Your Convention Campaign.”
To advocate for a better working conditions for Pastors
To organize training programs to upgrade the leadership skills of both Pastors and
leaders.
4.0
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Sector Head
Golden Gate Association
Kumasi North Association
Kumasi South-West Association
Kumasi South-East Association
Adansi Baptist Association
Adom Baptist Association
Bethel Baptist Association
Sunyani Baptist Association
Kumasi West Association
Co-opted
church
ACHIEVEMENTS
CHURCH PLANTING
Not much has been done in terms of church planting since the beginning of this year. In the
year 2013, about twenty-six churches were planted within the sector and this year has
been set aside to empower these churches in diverse ways possible to become vibrant.
There are also already existing churches that require greater attention necessary for their
survival.
Sunyani Baptist Association
The Association has planted a “Jubilee Church” at Kukuom in the Asutifi East District of
Brong Ahafo.
1.
CHURCH DEVELOPMENT
Kumasi South-West Baptist Association
1.
The Association has donated fifty (50) bags of cement to El-Shaddai Baptist Church
at Anloga towards its church building project.
2.
Winners Baptist Church at Kwaso has also been assisted with fifty (50) bags of
cement to cast the floor of its church auditorium.
3.
The Harvestime Baptist Church at Atonsu has received a support of roofing sheets for
the completion of its Mission House.
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4.
5.
2.
3.
4.
The Association has made a donation of GHC500.00 to Light House Baptist Church at
Ayeduase to solve its land problem.
Since the beginning of the year, the Evangelism Committee of the Association has
been able to visit thirty-two local churches within its jurisdiction to encourage them.
Kumasi North Baptist Association
a.
The Association planted a church at Kyekyewere called Redeem Baptist Church last
year, and has selected it as the “Jubilee Church” this year. In view of this, the
Association since the beginning of this year has purchased four plots of land and
musical instruments for the church. The Association has also secured for the church
a signboard and has begun given a monthly allowance to the church leader.
b.
The Association has also purchased a plot of land for the Living God Baptist church
at Kokote.
c.
The Glory Baptist Church at Ampabame has received cash support from the
Association in aid of its church building.
d.
The Association again made a cash donation to Gene Klapper Baptist Church when
thieves broke into its office and made away with all its instruments.
e.
The Agape Baptist Church at Ahenkro, on behalf of the Association has put up a
temporal structure for the Salvation Baptist Church at Kwamang at a time when the
latter was being forced out from the school classroom it was occupying.
Bethel Baptist Association
The Association has now completed work on its office and has since furnished the place for
use.
Kumasi West Baptist Association
A new zone has been created by the Association in the Amansie District of Ashanti. The
new zone which is made up of churches in Antoakrom, Odaho, Yawkrom, Agroyesum,
Atwere, and Manso Nkwanta is called “Manso Antoakrom Zone” with Rev. Okofo Antwi as
its leader.
The Association has held its Annual Promotion Week successfully. Out of the amount
received, the Association has supported the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Denkyemuoso with
the amount of two thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC 2,000.00) to enable the church roof its
building.
5.
Adom Baptist Association
The Executive Committee visited the Wenchi and Tanoso Zones in the month of April this
year.
The Association has bought public address system to be used during its gatherings at the
cost of five thousand Ghana Cedis.
6.
Sunyani Baptist Association
The Association has purchased a plot of land in the center of Kukuom township and a set of
drums (six pieces) for the Jubilee Church.
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7.
Adansi Baptist Association
The Association has made a cash donation of two thousand Ghana (GH¢2, 000.00) Cedis to
one Mrs. Diana Asiamah of Triumphant Baptist Church at Akaporiso whose right leg has
been amputated.
8.
Kumasi South-East Baptist Church
Fountain of Life Baptist Church at Nsenie received a donation of 20 bags of cement from
the Association towards its church building project.
The Association has made a donation of two packets of roofing sheets to Christian Baptist
Church at Juabeng for its Mission House project.
New Life Baptist Church at Adanwomase has been given GHC1,500.00 for the purchase of
church plot.
The Executive went around educating our churches about the new structure of the
Convention. Rev. Kwabena Boahene of Second Coming Baptist Church, Sepe Tinpom-Kumasi
did that on behalf of the Association.
We went around appealing to Pastors and Leaders to contribute their 20% contributions to
Convention.
5.0
1.
PASTORAL SUPPORT AND WELFARE
Kumasi North Baptist Association
The leader of Salvation Baptist Church receives a monthly allowance from the Association.
Rev. Samuel Owusu Fordjour of Charity Baptist Church, Offinso lost his car when it was
completely burnt off. The Association is assisting him for a replacement.
2.
Kumasi West Baptist Association
The Association is supporting four Pastors with monthly allowances to augment the efforts
of their local churches.
3.
Adom Baptist Association
The Association held a General All-night Meeting on the 23rd of May, 2014 for all Pastors,
Church leaders and Executive Committee Members of the local churches. The agenda for
discussion was about the Pastors’ welfare.
At the end of deliberations, it was agreed that henceforth ten percent (10%) of all Annual
Fundraisings in the local churches will be given to the local Pastors or church leaders for
their welfare.
4.
Kumasi South-East Baptist Church
The Association has given a motor-bike to Rev. Francis Tabiri for his Zonal Pastoral Ministry
over Miracle Baptist Church – Kumawu, Oyoko Baptist Church – Oyoko and Besore Baptist
Church – Besore.
The Association has also given a support of GHC300.00 to student Pastor Philemon who is in
charge of Asotwe Baptist Church.
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The Association has since January 2014 been given monthly allowances to St. Verner
Baptist Church – Ntonaboma Afraim Plains, Macedonia Baptist Church – Akokoamong and
Calvary Baptist Church – Abetifi.
6.0
SECTOR HEAD VISITS AND TRAVELS
Since the beginning of this year, the Sector Head has been to quite a number of places for
various reasons.
1.
Royal Baptist Church – Bibiani
After the resignation of Rev. Ahmed Israel, the church has been without a Senior
Minister and it became a concern to the Associate Pastor and the leaders of the
church.
Upon invitation from the Association Head and leadership of the church, the Sector
Head went there on the 9th of February this year to discuss the issue of getting a
Senior Minister for the church with them. Currently, negotiations are far advanced
to engage the services of a Senior Pastor to lead the church.
2.
Ebenezer Baptist Church – Sefwi Bekwai
The Sector Head travelled to Sefwi Bekwai for the retirement service of Rev. Osape
Ayensu on the 23rd of February 2014. It was a well-organized programme and the
Vice President of the Ministers’ Conference was also there to grace the occasion.
3.
Kumasi North Baptist Association
On the 22nd of February this year, the Sector Head was at the Business Meeting of
this Association held at St. James Baptist Church in Kumasi. The Sector Head used
the occasion to thank the churches for the support to the Convention during the
Induction Service of the Presidency. He then explained some of the vision of the
President to the representative of the local churches at the meeting. The local
churches financial contribution to the Convention was also touched on.
4.
Royal Ambassador Marshal Funeral
The Sector Head was at the funeral service and rites of the late Mr. Quansah, then
marshal for the Royal Ambassador of the Ghana Baptist Convention at Aburaso in
Kumasi on the 1st of March, 2014 to represent the President. It was well attended by
the local Baptist churches in the metropolis.
5.
Kumasi West Baptist Association
This Association held its first Business Meeting of the year at Trinity Baptist Church,
Patasi in Kumasi on the 8th of March 2014. The Sector Head was at the meeting to
appreciate their support and commitment to the Convention. He also emphasized
the need to pay their subscription to the Convention regularly, especially now that
the need for money in view of the 50th Anniversary Celebration has become crucial.
6.
Agape Baptist Church – Sefwi Bekwai
On the 16th of March 2014, the Sector Head joined the Agape Baptist Church to
celebrate the 5th Anniversary of existence and also dedicated their new auditorium
to the Lord. It was a joyous moment and this newly planted church must be
commended for the good work done.
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The occasion was used to explain the new Convention structure to the gathering
and the need to rally behind the new leadership of our Convention for accelerated
growth.
7.
Evangelism Consultation at Ejura
The Evangelism and Mission Department organized this consultation for various
stake-holders within the Convention, including the Sector Heads from the 18th to
21st of March this year. This consultation offered the platform for the Convention
President, Ministers’ Conference President, Home Missionaries, BREDA, NUBS,
Auxiliaries, and the Dean of STM to present situational reports and vision to
participants.
8.
Adom Association Business Meeting – Techiman
This was the first time that the Sector Head had been to this Association since he
took office and it formed part of his “Understanding Your Convention Campaign”
which began last year.
Participants were taken through the President’s seven-point vision and the role of
local churches. The Sector Head later responded to the concerns of the participants
on pastoral supports and challenges confronting deprived churches. The Association
Head, Rev. Baffour Gyimah and his team of leaders are really doing well. They took
me to their newly constructed and well-furnished office on the premises of Adom
Baptist Church, Techiman.
9.
Love Baptist Church – Kumasi
It was Sunday 13th April 2014 when the Head Sector visited this local church to share
fellowship with them and to share the importance of Conditions of Service for
church workers. As usual, the occasion was used to educate members of the new
structure in our Convention leadership. The Minister in-charge, Rev. Isaac is doing a
great work there and needs commendation.
10.
Kumasi West Association Men’s Ministry Induction Service
The Men’s Ministry of this Association organized their first ever induction service for
the newly elected officers on the 26th of April 2014. The Sector Head was there as
the guest of honor for the occasion and also preached the sermon that day. It was a
colourful ceremony which in the end provided set of instruments for two Royal
Ambassador Groups in two zones of the Association.
11.
Reachout and Living Gospel Baptist Churches
These two churches, all in the Golden Gate Association were visited on the 18th of
May 2014. The Sector Head preached the sermons in the two churches that day
after which he inspected works being done by these young but dynamic Pastors in
their respective areas. Rev. Rexford Antwi Boateng and Rev. Alexander Gyasi of
these churches deserve commendations.
12.
Trips to Opuniase with VEEP
Acting on the mandate of the President of the Convention, Rev. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi;
the Sector Head travelled twice to Opuniase in Asante Akyem with the Vice
President on a fact-finding mission on 24th and 29th of May 2014. This journey was in
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connection with a property to be leased to the Convention which was reported on
last year at the Annual Session.
13.
7.0
Former General Secretary Farewell Service
As the representative of the Mid-Ghana Sector Committee, the Sector Head
travelled to Accra on the 7th of June, 2014 to participate in the farewell service of
Rev. David N. Ocansey.
50TH ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITIES
1.
KUMASI RALLY
A working collaboration between the leadership of the Convention and that of the
Women Missionary Union brought together a large number of church members from
almost every part of the country to Kumasi on the 20th and 21st of June, 2014. The
gathering which was predominantly women was part of the awareness creation of
the Convention 50th Anniversary Celebration in the city of Kumasi.
On Friday 20th June, 2014 evening, a four-hour prayer rally was held at Trinity
Baptist Church from 6:30 pm. This gathering included the Convention President and
his wife, the National Executive Committee members of WMU, and a cross section
of Baptist Ministers in Kumasi metropolis. Both the President of our Convention and
the WMU counterpart took time to welcome the participants and explained the
purpose of the rally to the congregants.
There was a celebratory procession amidst singing and dancing to music provided by
two accompanied brass bands, through some principal routes in Kumasi on the
Saturday from 7:00am. At the end of the float, a mammoth rally was held on the
grounds of the Cambridge Senior High School at South-Suntreso where the
President, Rev. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi addressed the crowd.
Later, a presentation was made to the children’s wards of the Komfo Anokye
Teaching Hospital and the Children Hospital in Kumasi by the President of the
Convention, Executive Committee of WMU, Rev. Dr. Kojo Osei-Wusuh, Mid-Ghana
Sector Head, Rev. Baffour Adu-Gyamfi and other Senior Ministers.
The planning committee led by Rev. Akwasi Addo Domfeh of Trinity Baptist Church
in Kumasi did a wonderful work to make the occasion a memorable one. A mention
must also be made of the Kumasi West Baptist Association WMU who provided free
launch for the over thousand people who gathered. The local churches in the
metropolis that gave out the buses filled with fuel freely must be commended.
2.
OTHER 50TH ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITIES
Sunyani Baptist Association
At the time of writing this report, this Association was also planning organizing a
soccer gala competition involving all member churches to create the awareness of
the 50th Anniversary in the Brong Ahafo Region on the 2nd of July, 2014.
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Adansi Baptist Association
Planning was going on by the leadership of this Association on its part to organize an
activity to create similar awareness of the 50th Anniversary at the Obuasi Township.
8.0
CHALLENGES
1.
Leadership Misconception
The attitude of some leaders in local churches reveals a mistaken idea about
pastoral ministry in the church and this is as a result of misunderstanding of the
work of a pastor.
The call of an Associate Pastor to a church in some instances has become an
imposition on, instead of a recommendation to the Senior Pastor. This situation is
becoming very rampant and must be addressed before it turns out be a menace.
2.
Social Security Payment
It is now very apparent that a number of the Pastors in our Convention have not
been registered with the Social Security Scheme and the implication in future is
should not be under-estimated.
3.
Prayer Practices
The kind of prayers being practiced in Baptist churches today must be a matter of
concern to all. Baptist are known to be the people of the book (Bible), but the
theological basis of some practices especially during revival times ought to be
checked. For example, shooting to kill spirits beings and the shouting of Holy Ghost
– fire at the end of prayers and some others should be debated.
The challenge confronting us is that, some of the borrowed unbiblical prayer
practices are making our people to give superstitious reverence to people and
things.
4.
Payments of Monthly Subscriptions
The work of the Associations is being hindered seriously due to the uncooperative
attitude of number churches in the payment of their monthly subscriptions. Some
Pastors are very adamant in spite of the appeals to reconsider their decision of nonpayment. This is also affecting the ministry of the Sector office and the earlier
solution is found to this practice, the better.
5.
Poor Conditions of Service
This very challenge was reported on at the last Annual Session but the situation has
not change since, it is even become aggravated in some areas.
The Kumasi Area Baptist Ministers Fellowship under the leadership of Rev. George
Owusu Mensah is actually doing well in this regard. The Area Fellowship has
organized two fora for both Ministers and church leaders to deliberate on the
Conditions of Service for church workers. Attendance has been very impressive.
6.
Retirement of Ministers
The welfare plan for Baptist Ministers when they go on retirement still remains a
matter of concern. It appears that this important social practice has not even reach
the consideration level of most churches in our Convention.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
1.
Conditions of Service
That the Convention comes out with Conditions of Service policy and guide for
local churches.
2.
Retirement of Ministers
That a policy on the role and support of retired Ministers be considered and put in
place. And that our churches must be educated to plan for long serving Ministers
retirement and post-retirement packages.
3.
Ministers and Payment of Subscriptions
That regular forum is organized to provoke the Baptist Ministers to step up their
affection and support for both the Convention and Associations.
4.
Church Practices
Some selected topics on doctrinal issues and church practices must be presented
and debated on at our Annual Conferences or Sessions, and a stance taken to be
adhered by all Baptist churches.
5.
Local Ministers Fellowships
Reports from Area Ministers Fellowships must be given at Annual Conferences for
members to become aware and appreciate the good work being done among the
Baptist Ministers. The report should also indicate annually members in good
standing and those not in good standing with the fellowships.
10.0 CHURCH STATISTICS
1.
Kumasi North Baptist Association
Zones
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
all
Name of
Zone
Suame
Bantama
Offinso
Atwima
No. of
Churches
11
6
7
6
30
Churches and their Contacts
NO. NAME
1.
Rev. Joseph Afful
2.
Rev. Yaw Konadu-Yiadom
3.
Rev. Alex Osei Boateng
4.
Rev. A.A. Dwetteh
5.
Rev. S.K. Fokuoh
6.
Rev. Seth Agyei Frimpong
7.
Mr. George Antwi
8.
Mr. Anthony Adusei
Preaching
Stations
2
4
7
7
20
Total
13
10
14
13
50
CHURCH
Living Word, Nkwantwima
Maranatha, Kronum
Emmanuel, Anomangye
St. John’s Bremang
Evangelical, Suame
BBT, Suame
Lord, Bremang
Living Faith, Buoho
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Zonal Minister in
Charge
Rev. Joseph Afful
Rev. Eric Mfum
Rev. Godfred Asakpam
Rev. Osei Nelson
ZONE
Suame
Suame
Suame
Suame
Suame
Suame
Suame
Suame
CONTACT
0244723765
0277613774
0208151321
0244525958
0273271571
0243146013
0243973025
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9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Rev. Yaw Amoako
Rev. Owusu-Frimpong
Rev. Samuel Danquah
Rev. Joseph Afful
Rev. Asumadu Kwarteng
Rev. Dr. Ayim Nyarko
Rev. Eric Mfum
Rev. Charles K. Domfeh
Rev. George Owusu-Mensah
Rev. Samuel Brobbey Donkor
God’s Favor, Suame
Gene Klapper, Ohwim
Holy Family, Afrancho
Living Word, Edenease
God’s Love, Mpatasie
All Souls, Bohyen
Triumphant, Apatrapa
Prince of Peace, Asuofia
St. James, Bantama
Rescue, Adoato
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
Rev. David Akugra
Rev. Charles K. Domfeh
Pastor David Adzoba
Pastor Osei Wusu
Pas. Desomnd Osei
Rev. Godfred Asakpam
Rev. Hubert Oduro
Eternal Life, Barekese
King of Kings, Achiase
New Life, Barekese
House of Prayer, Ohwim
Lifeway, Nyankyerenease
Boamang
Hope, Abroma
Bantama
Bantama
Bantama
Bantama
Bantama
Offinso
Offinso
0249560086
0243646407
0200681985
0244784760
0244874779
0243183631
0246397546
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
Rev. Samuel O. Fordjour
Pastor Joseph Appiah
Pastor Alex Obeng Bediako
Pastor Michael Kommey
Pastor. Patrick Wiafe
Mr. John Tawiah
Rev. Samuel Fordjour
Pastor Kenneth Kwarteng
Rev. Adu Boahene
Rev. Derrick D. Debrah
Mr. Barnabas Gato
Mr. Maxwell
Rev. J. Adu Yeboah
Mr.. J. K. Amankwah
Rev. Osei Nelson
Rev. Dennis Ampofo-Nimako
Elder Joseph Amankwah
Rev. Joseph K. Ayim
Mr. Philip Agyei
Mr. Francis Azure
Rev. Appiah
Rev. Osei Nelson
Mr. Ampong
Mr. Sam Boakye
Rev. Osei Nelson
Charity, Offinso
Mercy, Tetrem
Nhyira, Abofour
Agape, Ahenkro
Living God, Kokote
Redeem, Kyekyewere
Wenchi
Salvation, Namong
Salvation, Kwamang
Good News, Offinso
Glory, Ampabame
Victory, Offinso Old-Town
Bethel, Sabronum
New Era, Mankranso
Unity, Akropong
Adom, Koforidua
Glory, Sepaase
Asomdwoe, Asenemanso
New Hope, Kwame Dwaa
New Life, Mpasatia
Royal Community, Agogo
Blessing, Daaba
Asomdwoe, Manhyia
Asomdwoe, Mfensi
Love, Esasse
Offinso
Offinso
Offinso
Offinso
Offinso
Offinso
Offinso
Offinso
Offinso
Offinso
Offinso
Offinso
Atwima
Atwima
Atwima
Atwima
Atwima
Atwima
Atwima
Atwima
Atwima
Atwima
Atwima
Atwima
Atwima
0242932718
0246698229
0249147528
0243868850
0242804153
0241908402
0242932718
0543038941
0540644629
0244994160
0243194997
0249457720
0242574560
0209175024
0273115758
0244832764
0243842234
0242954871
0275289382
0276966132
0277376309
0273115758
0273115758
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Suame
Suame
Suame
Suame
Suame
Bantama
Bantama
Bantama
Bantama
Bantama
0277479041
0244011718
0277054095
0244723765
0246821159
0246975845
0208118019
0243646407
0208159555
0244144157
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2.
Kumasi West Baptist Association
SANTASI ZONE
CHURCH
1. Joy, Fankyenebra
2. Living Spring, Atasemanso
3. Divine, Anyinam
4. New Hope, AhenemaKokoben
5. Trinity, Patasi
6. Peace, Daaban
7. Lighthouse, TUC
8. Christ the King, South
Suntreso
9. Fountain Gate, Pakyi
10. Victory, Trede
11. Grace, Santasi New Site
12. Amazing Grace, Aboabokese
13. Poano
14. Goodness, Brofreyeduru
KWADASO ZONE
1. Triumphant, Kwadaso
2. Calvary, Nzima
3. Ebenezer, Kwadaso
4. Ebenezer, Denkyemuoso
5. LBBC, Edwenease
6. Adom, Behenase
7. Rescue Hour, Apire
ATWIMA ZONE
1. The Word, Tanoso
2. Nkunim, Nkawie
3. Providence, Abuakwa
4. Gateway, Abuakwa-Maakro
5. Triumphant, Toase
6. Saviour, Amanchia
ATWIMA BONTEFUFUO
1. Freedom, Foase
2. Salvation, Trabuom
3. Harvesters, Twedie
4. Hiakose
5. Moseaso
6. Dida
7. Winners, Nkorang
8. Liberty, Afrancho
MANSO ANTOAKROM ZONE
NAME OF PASTOR/LEADER
Rev. Frank Ohene Kankam
Rev. Raymond Antwi Fredua
Rev. Mrs. Elizabeth Eduful
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
020-8205972
024-4237243/0322045470
024-4861137
Rev. Kofi Okofo-Arhin
024-3165364
Rev. Baffour Adu-Gyamfi
Rev. George Akwasi Anokye
Pastor Kwaku Duah
024-2954871
027-7400412
054-6560924
Rev. Elvis Tabi-Darkwah
020-8169113
Rev. Samuel Boamah
Rev. Matthew Opoku
Rev. Yaw Sarpong
`Rev. William Barnes
Bro. Frank Nsiah
Rev. Yaw Frimpong
024-4793766
027-9560478
024-3109564
024-4667356
024-4363610
020-6815518
Rev. Michael Sowu
Rev. Elijah Antwi-Boasiako
Rev. Robert Appiah
Pastor Isaac Berko
Rev. Kofi Addai
Pastor Paul Amoah
Evangelist. Edward Hayford
024-4966989
024-4985568
024-3639594
027-7747664
024-4710522
020-3084522
Rev. Kofi Owusu-Adjei
Rev. Michael Aidoo
Rev. Enoch Boachie
Rev. Richard Andoh
Pad. Kwaku Frimpong
024-4114671
020-8534379
024-4610445
0277871530/0247114654
Rev. Gyau Apraku
Rev. Gabriel Plange
Rev. Sarkodie
Bro. Isaac Opoku
024-7469005
024-2363069
020-1549621
024-0516595
Bro. Abraham Asibour
Deacon Asante
Bro. Hayford Acheampong
024-6698194
024-9002727
024-7041765
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1.
Faith, Antoakrom
2.
Yawkrom
3.
Atwere
4.
Nkunim
5.
Greater Love, Agroyesum
6.
Love, Odaho
7.
Manso Nkwanta
KUMPESE ZONE
1.
Dr. Verner, Kumpese
2.
Calvary, Nkran
3.
Believers, Takorasi
4.
Peace, Watreso
5.
Salvation, Tontokrom
6.
Revelation, Abiram
7.
FAHIAKOBO ZONE
1.
Redemption,
Fahiakobo
2.
Victory,
Essienkyem
3.
Kobriso
4.
Aborso
5.
Dawusaso
6.
Kwankyeabo
7.
Kaniago
8.
Kwabenaso
9.
Mmorho
Rev. Okofo-Antwi
0247725905/0201840362
Patrick Larbi
Owusu Manu
Bright Opoku Mensah
024-4279136
024-6963565
020-6699032
Rev. Kwaku Addae
026-4686450
Bro. Douglas Nkrumah
Deacon Isaac Nsiah
026-7123068
Pastor James Amoako
0248573447/0265739320
Deacon Awuah
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Bethel Baptist Association
NAME OF CHURCHES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
ROYAL, BIBIANI
ALIVE, AHYIRESU
FREEDOM, ANTWI ADJEIKROM
ROYAL, NYINAHIN
ROYAL, OLDTOWN
PATIENCE, WENCHI
REDEMPTION, KUNKUMSO
NEW LIFE, TANOSO
LIVING FAITH, ANHWIASO
VICTORY, AWASO
EBENEZER, SEFWI BEKWAI
FAITH WAY, ADJAKAA-MANSO
GRACE, WASSAW AYIEM
PEACE, KWAKU BOAH
MOUNT ZION, SANFIFIRE
LIVING HOPE, SEFWI WIASO
THE WORD, AMAFIE
GOSPEL, DWINASE
CHRIST THE KING, ESAASE
GLORY, TANOKROM
HEAVEN GATE, AKONTOMBRA
LIVING WATERS, DADIESO
PRINCE OF PEACE,BODI
BETHEL, JUABOSO
REVIVAL, ASAWINSO
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE, DEBISO
SALVATION, BOAKO
CALVARY, HUMJIBRE
CALVARY CHARISMATIC,SANKORE
EL-SHADDAI,SEFWI CAMP
ST JAMES, ADWUMAM
CALVARY, AFERE
GATEWAY, AHENBENSO
MOUNT ZION, BOSOMOISO
LIVING SPRING, KWAMEBIKROM
AGAPE, SEFWI BEKWAI
MEMBERSH
IP
200
50
20
50
60
40
25
60
40
35
210
25
20
45
30
80
25
60
25
20
30
60
50
30
25
20
40
25
45
20
20
15
20
20
30
120
37
LIVING SPRING, AKAATISO
30
46
STATUS
ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
UN-ORGANISED
LEADERS
Rev. Joseph Arthur
Deac. Antwi Bosiako
Deac. Peprah Boateng
Rev. Joseph Arthur
Deac. E. Darko
Mr. Yeboah Daniel
Rev. J.K. Tawiah
Rev. J.K. Tawiah
Rev. J.K. Tawiah
Deac. Ben Assem
Rev. L. Sannie
Mr. Amponteng
Mr. Isaac Ntiamoah
Mr. David Baidoo
Mr. Samuel Annor
Deac. Frank Donkor
Mr. Samuel Danso
Rev. Ofori Arthur
Mr. Kingsley Gyamfi
Rev. Albert Cudjoe
Mr. Solomon Boateng
Mr. Samson Koranteng
Deac. Richardson Amo
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No
CHURCH
Grace Baptist
Kwahu First Baptist
Bepong Baptist
Calvary Baptist
St. Vener’s Baptist
Peace Baptist
Salvation Baptist
Holy Spirit Baptist
Temple of Praise Baptist
First Baptist
Miracle Baptist
LOCATION
Amakom-Kumasi
Mpraeso-E/R
Bepong –E/R
Abetifi-E/R
E/R
Agogo Asante Akim
Agogo, Asante Akim
Patrensa-Asante Akim
Konongo-Low-Cost
Akwatia Line Kumasi
Kumawu
No. ON ROLL
4,000
80
100
PASTOR-IN- CHARGE
Rev. Robert Asante
Rev. E. Thomas Appiah
Deacon Modesto Amoah
CONTACT No.(S)
020-5110013
0244-220087
0233-145140
30.
40
70
40
20
300
120
Evangelist Jean Avor Roc
Elder John Yamoah
Rev. Adomako Gymafi
Rev. Samuel Ampofo
Rev. Kenneth Kwarteng
Rev. Joshua Ajao
Rev. Francis Tabiri
020-1741246
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Mt.Zion Baptist
Unity Baptist
Omega Baptist
Christian Baptist
Bethesda Baptist

GGlory Baptist
Resurrection Baptist
Solid Rock Baptist
Living Hope Baptist
Fountain of Life Baptist
Open Door Baptist
Victory Baptist
Effiduase
Asokre Effiduase
Bonwire
Juaben
Ejisu-Asante
Asamang
Kyerekrom
Aprade
Oduom-Kumasi
Nsenie-Kumasi
Kentinkrono-Kumasi
Ayigya-Tech,Kumasi
150
100
60
120
200
70
80
80
120
100
150
600
Rev. George Sarkodie
Rev. Michael Bonsu
Rev. Ofori Takyi
Rev.Oliver Kwame Owusu
Rev. Joseph Yeboah
Rev. Isaac Anofi
Rev. Emmanuel-Ato Aban
Evang. Johnson Nimako
Rev. George Antwi
Rev. Alfred Appiah
Rev. Kofi Asumadu
Rev. Charles Owusu Ampofo
0241364486
0244-407331
0243031786
0244-796077
054-3157906
0245526184
0277-871647
0242-777924
024-6317493
0244-844566
0246241142
020-8165433
24
Bethel Baptist
Aboabo Ext-Kumasi
400
Rev. Evans Fosu
25
26
Royal Baptist
Messiah Baptist
Kenyase
Tikrom
120
60
Rev. Kwadwo Agyeman-Badu
Pastor Constance Bonsu
020-8131217
0268131217
020-8225528
020-9966484
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
Macedonia Baptist
Full Life Baptist
God’s Family Baptist
Prince of Peace Baptist
Gospel Baptist
Antioch Baptist
Full Life Baptist
Glory Baptist
Akokoamon
Parkoso-Kumasi
Akyease
Antoa
Abirem
Airport Roundabout,Ksi
Asokore Mampong-Ksi
Adukrom-Ksi
Sawaba-Kumasi
40
60
70
50
40
140
150
100
40
Deacon Elvis Twum Barima
Elder Amos Kwarteng
Rev. Kofi Agyenim Boateng
Pastor Stephen Adu Boahen
Rev. Kofi Agyenim Boateng
Rev. Soji Adjeigbe
Rev. John Kwasi Fosu
Rev. John Owusu-Manu
Pastor Samuel Mills
0243158942
0242320268
0243347334
0540644629
0243347334
0244765923
020-855795
0233236778
0243081990
Sepe -Tinpom-Kumasi
Oyoko-Effiduase
150
30
Rev. Kwabena Boahene
Rev. Francis Tabiri
020-2471474
0242141205
Adanwomase
30
1.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
No
51st Annual Session Reports

36
37
EEmmanuel
Baptist
Second Coming
*Oyoko Baptist
38

NNew Life Baptist
Name of Church
Location
Membershi
47
Name of Pastor/Leader
Org/Non
020-4298148
054-3038941
0244-149911
0242-141205 0207258651
Telephone
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p
1.
2.
New Tafo
Buokrom
Krofrom
Buokrom
1,100
200
Rev. John Agyemang
Rev. Robert Oppong Asante
3.
4.
5.
Ash Town
Eternal Life
Solid Rock
Ash Town
Moshie Zongo
Tafo Adompom
400
350
50
Rev. Owusu Ansah
Rev. Mark Nso-Yine
Ps. Joshua Adu-Boamah
6.
Gospel Vessel
Moshie Zongo
55
Pastor Amoabeng Annor
Organization
Organized
Organized
Organized
Organized
No
0244119424
0209307874
0208121010
0208151384
0207892176
Organized
7.
8.
Good Shepherd
Gospel Light
Duase
Jamasi
15
100
c/o Buokrom
Rev. Joseph Acheampong
0244276108
Organized
Unorganized
0243308405
Unorganized
9.
Shalom
60
Rev. Ernest Amoah Appiah
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Christ
Global Deliverance
Vineyard Charismatic
New Creation
Living Gospel
Adwumakasekese
Glory
Tafo Pankrono
Tafo Nhyaeso
Pankrono
Fawoade
Mamponteng
Adwumakasekese
Ejuratia
300
250
120
80
90
35
30
Rev. Bismark Minkah
Rev. Enoch Nketia
Rev. David Frimpong
Pastor Fred Djan
Rev. Alexander Gyasi
c/o Christ B/C
Pastor Kofi Sarfo
17.
El-Shaddai
Bampenase
40
0244627253
Organized
Organized
Organized
Organized
Unorganized
Organized
Unorganized
Unorganized
18.
Faith Community
Atimatim
130
Pastor Emmanuel
Amoako
Rev. Donald Duah
Kwaku
19.
Reach Out
Ahwia
70
Rev. Rexford Antwi Boateng
0244406445
0572890021
0208269436
0264782280
0244832711
0249517782
0271777179
0243830038
Unorganized
Organized
0277473225
0208199277
Organized
20.
Family
Tafo
130
Rev. Yaw Adusei Yeboah
0244638546
Organized
Messiah
21.
22.
Mampong
120
Rev. Alfred Sarkodie
0208902047
Frafra Community
Mampong
60
Pastor Alex Ayandor
Organized
Unorganized
23.
Glory
Wiamoase
30
c/o Jamasi B/C
Unorganized
24.
Gospel
Ejura
50
Rev. Joseph Sackey
25.
Kwamang
Kwamang
25
c/o Messiah B/C
26.
Repentance
Sekyeredumase
70
Leader
27.
Victory
Nsuta
10
c/o Messiah B/C
Unorganized
28.
Divine Hand
Atimatim
50
Pastor Kingsley Sackey
Unorganized
0244929187
29
Agona
Agona
25
Pastor Atuahene
Unorganized
0243639411
30.
Living Waters
Meduma
Rev. Gordon Semabia
Organized
0243704904
32.
Frafra Faith Community
Pastor Akolbila Awuni
unorganized
0246503681
50
Organized
0246705621
0208200016
Unorganized
Organized
0242592105
Tafo
Sunyani Baptist Association
NAME OF CHURCH
N0. OF
ADULTS
MEMBERS
AREA
48
NAME OF P/LEADER
CONTACT
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1. Calvary Baptist
Sunyani NTE
450
Rev. Charles Oppong – Poku
Rev. Samuel Adoboye
Pas. Asamoah Antwi
024-2873903
020-8151132
020-8166945
2. Victorious Baptist
Odumase
120
Rev. James Addae
020-7433169
3. Mercy Baptist
Sunyani Nkwaabeng
55
Mr. Bright Ameyaw
024-3176601
4. Salvation Baptist
Fiapre
30
Mr. Kwame Ampaabeng
024-7106317
5. New Life Baptist
Abesim
120
Rev. Kennedy Affi Ameyaw
024-3404111
6.Buoko Baptist
Buoku
15
Mr. Stephen Kwaku Tweneboa
027-8453660
7. Love Community
Nsoatre
20
Deac. Kwasi Twumasi Ankrah
024-3011052
8.Mt. Zion Baptist
Chiraa
40
Rev. Paul Febiri
024-7106317
BEREKUM ZONE
NAME OF CHURCH
N0. OF
ADULTS
MEMBERS
AREA
NAME OF P/LEADER
CONTACT
1.Grace Baptist
Berekum
85
Rev. Takyi Boateng
020-7969822
2.Blessed Baptist
Jinijini
100
Rev. Augustine B. Kennedy
024-2603665
3.Biadan Baptist
Biadan
15
Mr. Emmanuel Frimpong
4.Abisase B.C
Abisase
7
Mr. Samuel Dwaah
DROBO ZONE
NAME OF CHURCH
AREA
N0. OF
ADULTS
MEMBERS
NAME OF P/LEADER
CONTACT
1.Victory Baptist
Drobo
250
Rev. Peter Y. Agyapong
020-8230402
2.Miracle Baptist
Dwenem
150
Rev. Prince Agyei
024-3833571
3.Disciple Baptist
Faaman
60
Bro. Isaac Cheremeh
024-7461072
4.Anointing Baptist
Gonasua
50
Pastor Charles Ankoma
024-9667715
5.Sampa Baptist
Sampa
20
Bro. Anthony Quaye
054-3318272
6.Atuna Baptist
Atuna
35
Bro. Atta Boabeng
024-6151817
49
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JAPEKROM ZONE
NAME OF CHURCH
AREA
N0. OF
ADULTS
MEMBERS
NAME OF
P/LEADER
CONTACT
Ebenezer Baptist
Japekrom
140
Rev. Joseph Bosea
024-6297362
Shalom Baptist
Katakyeikrom
90
Mr. Twumasi Ankra
024-9235369
Emmanuel Baptist
Babianiha
60
Mr. Joseph Twumasi Ankra Jnr.
024-2185950
15
Mr. Joseph Twumasi Ankra Jnr.
Faith Baptist
Botokrom Baptist
Buobunu
Botokrom
35
Mr. Nketia Yeboah
Asuogya Baptist
Nyame-Asuogya
40
Bro. Badu Yeboah
Asempa Baptist
Dodosuo
25
Mr. Oteng Manu
NAME OF CHURCH
AREA
Family of God Baptist
Dormaa
Wamfie Baptist
Calvary Baptist Amasu
Wamfie
MIM ZONE
NAME OF CHURCH
AREA
DORMAA ZONE
N0. OF
ADULTS
MEMBERS
80
50
15
NAME OF
P/LEADER
024-2185950
024-6679191
024-6433763
CONTACT
Rev. Joseph Frimpong
024-4604607
Kusi Alex
0265762379
Grace Baptist
Abundant Life Baptist
Mim
Goaso
N0. OF
ADULTS
MEMBERS
40
65
Power Baptist
Kenyasi
70
Pastor Joseph Dawkwa
024-3261708
Life Baptist
Hwidiem
29
Mrs. Janet Lamsi
024-6597513
Joy Baptist
Ntrotroso
23
Mr. Daniel Sarkodie
024-2801635
Hope Baptist
Nkaseim
40
Mr. Prince Bota Cobbina
024-88212995
Faith Baptist
Wromaso
17
Pas. Joseph Darkwa
024-2779672
NAME OF CHURCH
AREA
NAME OF P/LEADER
CONTACT
Rev. JK Addo
Rev. Ebenezer Frimpong
024-6156910
024-2779672
TEPA ZONE 5 CHURCHES
N0. OF
ADULTS
MEMBERS
55
NAME OF P/LEADER
CONTACT
1.Bethel Charismatic Baptist
Tepa
2.Salvation Baptist
Achirensua
35
Pastor Samuel Otoo
024-5051559
3.Resurrection Baptist
Brosankro
53
Mr. Adusei-Poku
024-4183765
4.St. James Baptist
Akwasi Ase
20
Mr. Kofi Owusu Ansa Sasraku
024-1205022
BECHEM ZONE
NAME OF CHURCH
AREA
1.Victory Baptist
Bechem
2.Peace Baptist
D/Nkwanta
3.Prince of Peace Baptist
Bomaa
N0. OF
ADULTS
MEMBERS
75
50
NAME OF P/LEADER
CONTACT
Rev. Frimpong Boadu
024-4081096
110
Rev. Anthony Duah
027-7454228
100
Pas. Peter Ankamah
024-6956825
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4.Fire Baptist
Takyimantia
40
Mr. Samuel Kofi Kusi
027-3405384
5.Victory Baptist
Junction
20
Mr. Kusi Marfo
024-3141238
6.Asikasu Baptist
Asikasu
65
Pastor John
020-0753370
7.Subonpan
Subonpan
50
Emmanuel Yeboah
024-3968834
8.7
Adansi Baptist Associations
NAME OF CHURCH
NAME OF PASTOR
TYPE OF
MEETING
PLACE
PASTORS'S
CELL NUMBER
NUMBER ON
ROLL
(AVEARAGE
LOCATION
St. John’s Baptist church
Rev. Alex BrenyaKorankye
P
0244-162 828
250
Brahabebome, Obuasi
Living word Baptist
Rev. Abraham Bediako
p
0246-362 296
50
Akrokerri, Adansi
Unity Baptist church
Ps. Isaac Manu
P
0243-751 017
0268-950 317
50
Hia, Amansie
Gospel of peace Bap.
Church
Ps. Alex Owusu
C/R
0242-778 332
40
Praso, Adansi
Asanso Baptist church
Mr. Anthony Oppong
(Leader)
T
0243-123 401
30
Asanso, Bekwai
40
Homasi, Amansie
50
Jacobu, Amansie
50
Dompoase, Adansi
20
20
Fomena, Adansi
Old Edubiase, Adansi
30
Old Ayaase, Adansi
New life Baptist Church
The Gate Baptist Church
T
Rev. Bismark Asiedu
Resurrection Power Baptist
Bethel Baptist Church
Full Gospel Baptist Church
P
0207-871 727
P
Pastor Christopher
Bediako
The light Baptist Church
C/R
T
0244-041-555
0504-041-555
0263-494-999
P
Revival Baptist Church
Grace Baptist Church
Rev. Eric Owusu
P
P
0243-377 754
0207-821 518
60
40
Bekwai, Amansie
Asokwa, Adansi
Adom Baptist Church
Ps. Gabriel Baffour
Awuah
P
0244-066 335
35
Sanso, Adansi
Precious Baptist Church
Ps. George Antwi
T
0249-698 697
50
Kwapia. Adansi
Rev. George Owusu
P
0246-641 066
80
Nyameso, Obuasi
Rev. Faustus Ankomah
P
T
0249-215 887
25
20
Fumso, Adansi
Kwabenakwa, Obuasi
Joyful way Baptist Church
Ps. Isaac Obeng Peprah
T
0243-844 812
0266-106 016
0279-251 060
40
Kunka, Obuasi
Calvary Baptist Church
Rev. Ishmael Davis
P
0243-088252
70
Anyinam, Obuasi
Salvation Baptist Church
Ps. Jacob Quist
Kyeremanteng
P
0247-242 145
0249-584 388
60
Akrofuom, Adansi
P
0244-536 803
30
Nteben, Amansie
C/R
0247-127 745
25
Apitiso, Adansi
Grace Outreach Baptist
Church
Divine Baptist Church
Joy Baptist Church
Solid rock Baptist Church
Anointing Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Mr. John Awuah (Leader)
Mr. Kenneth Siaw
(leader)
Rev. Kingsley Arthur
P
51
0540-677
601 Baptist
Amazing
Grace
380
0277-724 536
Mr. Kwadwo Peprah
Estate, Obuasi
(Leader)
Redemption Baptist
Rev. Maxwell Frimpong
C/R
0209-437
P
0205-263
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Shalom Baptist Temple
Rev. Nat. Aboagye
Danquah
P
0244-865
Emmanuel061
Baptist Church380
0266-018 324
Triumphant Baptist Church
Ps. Prince Yaw Adofo
P
T 038
0243-231
- Temporal
200Key:
Akaporiso, Obuasi
Faith Evangelical Baptist
Church
Rev. Samuel Nyame
P
P
0244-536
C/R 803
- Permanent
70
- Classroom
New Nyamebekyere, Obuasi
Agape Baptist Church
Mr. Stephen Addai
(leader)
T
0541-681
8.3 895
0267-614
Note:176
*
Evangelical Baptist Church
Rev. Stephen Okyere
Cudjoe
P
0242-679 420
Kumasi South-East
Baptist
Association
35
Kobro, Amansie
Newly Planted Church
Weak church
70
New Edubiase, Adansi
52
Rev. William
Boateng
Kwabrafoso,
Obuasi
P
0244-942
0206-487
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CHURCH
1.
2
3
Grace Baptist
Kwahu First Baptist
Bepong Baptist
Amakom-Kumasi
Mpraeso-E/R
Bepong –E/R
No. ON
ROLL
4,000
80
100
4
5
6
7
8
Calvary Baptist
St.Vener’s Baptist
*Peace Baptist
Salvation Baptist
Holy Spirit Baptist
Abetifi-E/R
E/R
Agogo Asante Akim
Agogo, Asante Akim
Patrensa-Asante Akim
30
40
70
40
Evangelist Jean Avor Roc
Elder John Yamoah
Rev. Adomako Gymafi
Rev. Samuel Ampofo
020-1741246
9
10
11
Temple of Praise Baptist
First Baptist
Miracle Baptist
Konongo-Low-Cost
Akwatia Line-Kumasi
Kumawu
20
300
120
Rev. Kenneth Kwarteng
Rev. Joshua Ajao
Rev. Francis Tabiri
054-3038941
0244-149911
0242-141205
020-7258651
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Mt.Zion Baptist
Unity Baptist
Omega Baptist
Christian Baptist
Bethesda Baptist
Glory Baptist
Resurrection Baptist
Solid Rock Baptist
Living Hope Baptist
Fountain of Life Baptist
Open Door Baptist
Victory Baptist
Effiduase
Asokre Effiduase
Bonwire
Juaben
Ejisu-Asante
Asamang
Kyerekrom
Aprade
Oduom-Kumasi
Nsenie-Kumasi
Kentinkrono-Kumasi
Ayigya-Tech,Kumasi
150
100
60
120
200
70
80
80
120
100
150
600
Rev. George Sarkodie
Rev. Michael Bonsu
Rev. Ofori Takyi
Rev. Oliver Kwame Owusu
Rev. Joseph Yeboah
Rev. Isaac Anofi
Rev. Emmanuel-Ato Aban
Evang. Johnson Nimako
Rev. George Antwi
Rev. Alfred Appiah
Rev. Kofi Asumadu
Rev. Charles Owusu-Ampofo
0241364486
0244-407331
0243031786
0244-796077
054-3157906
0245526184
0277-871647
0242-777924
024-6317493
0244-844566
0246241142
020-8165433
24
Bethel Baptist
Aboabo Ext-Kumasi
400
Rev. Evans Fosu
020-8131217
0268131217
25
Royal Baptist
Kenyase
120
Rev. Kwadwo Agyeman-Badu
020-8225528
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Messiah Baptist
Macedonia Baptist
Full Life Baptist
God’s Family Baptist
Prince of Peace Baptist
Gospel Baptist
Antioch Baptist
Tikrom
Akokoamon
Parkoso-Kumasi
Akyease
Antoa
Abirem
Airport Roundabout, Ksi
60
40
60
70
50
40
140
Pastor Constance Bonsu
Deacon Elvis Twum Barima
Elder Amos Kwarteng
Rev. Kofi Agyenim Boateng
Pastor Stephen Adu Boahen
Rev. Kofi Agyenim Boateng
Rev. Soji Adjeigbe
020-9966484
0243158942
0242320268
0243347334
0540644629
0243347334
0244765923
33
Full Life Baptist
Asokore Mampong-Ksi
150
Rev. John Kwasi Fosu
020-855795
34
35
36
37
Glory Baptist

EEmmanuel Baptist
Second Coming
*Oyoko Baptist
Adukrom-Ksi
Sawaba-Kumasi
Sepe -Tinpom-Kumasi
Oyoko-Effiduase
100
40
150
30
Rev. John Owusu-Manu
Pastor Samuel Mills
Rev. Kwabena Boahene
Rev. Francis Tabiri
0233236778
0243081990
020-2471474
0242141205
38

Adanwomase
30
N New Life Baptist
LOCATION
53
PASTOR-IN- CHARGE
CONTACT No.(S)
Rev. Robert Asante
Rev. E.Thomas Appiah
Deacon Modesto Amoah
020-5110013
0244-220087
0233-145140
020-4298148
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SOUTH-EAST SECTOR REPORT TO THE 51ST ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE GHANA BAPTIST CONVENTION
TEMA CENTRAL BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
1.0
INTRODUCTION
The Tema Central Baptist Association (TCBA) in line with the president’s vision especially
in the area of evangelism has the following
2.0
OBJECTIVES

To encourage two other local churches to plant a church each.

Buy two commercial plots for future church planting projects

To erect a fence wall around all lands bought by the association

To build one classroom for Adonai School in Prampram.

To organize a refresher course on leadership for ministers and church leaders.
3.0
ACHIEVEMENTS
Plots of land have been acquired at Dahwenya near Central University College for church
planting and commercial purpose.
Two churches, Resurrection Baptist Church, Kakasunanka and Winners Baptist, Kpong have
been given financial support to help them in the construction of their church buildings.
4.0
5.0
WAY FORWARD
a.
The Association is making every effort to complete payment of the Land bought at
Dawhenya and also erect a fence wall around it.
b.
Construction of a classroom block for the JHS 3 class of the WMU basic School at
Prampram will take place during the long vacation period of 2014.
c.
Plans are far advanced for the Association to plant a church at Sun City (Ashaiman)
in partnership with Grace Baptist Church, Sakumono.
d.
Proceeds from funds raised during the Easter Convention would be used to fund the
planting of the Church at Sun City.
e.
Provision has also been made for families of deceased Ministers in the Association.
CONCLUSION:
The Association will continue to give material and financial support to some ministers and
distress churches in the Dangbe area.
DANGME WEST BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
1.0
OBJECTIVE:
To make evangelism a part of the yearly Easter programme so as to win souls and also grow
the churches.
2.0
CHALLENGES
As a young association, we are faced with a lot of challenges. To mention a few:Payment of the 5% contribution to the Association is a big challenge. This makes it difficult
for the Association to fulfil some of its obligations especially in the area of evangelism.
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Another challenge is the funding of building of church auditoriums. Most churches are
struggling to put up a decent place of worship as funding had become a nightmare. This is
affecting the numerical strength of the churches.
3.0
WAY FORWARD
a.
We hope to educate and encourage member churches to be faithful in paying their
contributions not only to the Association but also to the Convention.
b.
Acquired land for Association office building
c.
Have a feasibility study for church planting at Asikuma and Atimpoku.
d.
Strengthen Adom Baptist Church
e.
The following churches are to be revived: - (Calvary Baptist Church- Asutsuare,
Miracle Baptist Church – New Somenya, New Bethlehem Baptist Church Kotohukope
Mpakadan, and Glorious Baptist Church Frankadua.
DANGME – EAST BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
1.0
OBJECTIVES:
Our goals are to strengthen the existing churches through joint programs and visitations.
2.0
CHALLENGES
a.
Lack of pastors in the several churches. This is as a result of their inability to take
care of the pastors and also the fear of some leaders to lose their positions.
b.
The difficulty in visiting the churches and collection of 25% contributions.
c.
The Battor zone has specific leadership problems that creating division among the
churches.
d.
And lastly, the challenge of place of worship. We still have most of our churches
meeting in the classrooms.
3.0
WAY FORWARD
Efforts are ongoing to get pastors for some churches within the year through the support of
Tema Central Association.
Help the St. John’s Baptist Church – Kunyenya to roof its building and support the Battor
Church building project through the support from the Tema Central Association.
Train some of the local leaders and support others who have the call into ministry.
There are five zones with twenty-three churches stretching along the Ningo –Ada coastal
belt to part of the North Torngu area.
Records on the Churches are as follow:
CHURCHES BY ZONES PRAMPRAM ZONE
Evangelical Baptist Church - Prampram
Peace Baptist Church - Dawhenya
Triumphant Baptist Church - Afienya
NINGO ZONE
MEMBERSHIP
180
140
80
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Amazing Grace Baptist Church Ahwiam
Living Faith Baptist Church - Old Ningo
Mercy Baptist Church - New Ningo
ADA ZONE 1
Bethel Baptist Church - Lekpongunor
Solid Rock Baptist - Wokumagbeh
Hope Baptist Church –Akplabanya
Miracle Baptist Church –Goi
Redeemer Baptist Church - Anyaman
Harvest Time Baptist Church - Sege
ADA ZONE 2
Glory Baptist Church - Kasseh
Dlomi Baptist Church – Englesi Kenya
Victory Baptist Church - Tamatoku
Saint John Baptist Church - Kunyanya
Miracle Baptist Church – Ada Foah
Patmos Baptist Church - Azizakpe
BATTOR ZONE
Grace Baptist Church - Battor
Glory Baptist Church Mepe
Good News Baptist Church –Aglobakpo
New Life Baptist Church - Gbagbavuenu
Grace Baptist Church - Aveyime
160
150
60
50
80
60
80
40
50
50
40
50
70
40
60
50
45
35
40
20
EASTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
1.0
OBJECTIVES
a.
Improve the efficiency of the zonal system.
b.
Help strengthen Auxiliaries
c.
Strengthen the bond between the Association and the local churches.
d.
Promote the core mission of the church, “The Great Commission”.
2.0
ACHIEVEMENTS
a.
The Association set aside a week in all churches to promote and raise funds to
support evangelism work in the Association.
b.
The Easter Convention was used to strengthen both Evangel and Unity Baptist
Churches in Akim Oda.
c.
The Easter Convention was also used to organize the Men’s Ministry in the
Association.
d.
Messiah Baptist Mission, Akim Achiase has purchased four plots of land at Tentenso
a suburb of Akim Ashiase for church planting.
e.
Harvest Baptist Mission, Suhum has purchased a plot of land for their church
auditorium.
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CHALLENGES

Human Resource: Lack of human resource in some of our churches and rural urban
drift adversely affect the growth of the rural churches.

The following churches need support to put up their church building.

Grace Baptist Church, Akim Tafo

New Hope Baptist, Boadua

Topremang Baptist Church

Victory Baptist Church Nkwantanang

The following churches are facing ejection from their place of worship

Triumphant Baptist, Begoro

Unity Baptist Church, Akim Oda

Calvary Baptist Church, Asuom
ACCRA SOUTH BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
1.0
OBJECTIVES:
Set Goals for the year include the following:

Develop fellowship among all member-churches

Support church programs through expanded development

Develop positive attitudes toward Evangelism

Start mission work and establish preaching points

Provide missions education for all members

Educate all Baptists concerning the value of Associational work
Evangelistic Programmes:
1.
Deepening Spiritual Base of the Convention:
The Association, through the WMU organised a three-day prayer retreat to kick-start
the year on a strong spiritual footing. They prayed for the Convention, Association,
Local Churches and their families. This took place at Akropong from 10th – 12th
January 2014.
2.
Youth Fellowship:
The Youth Fellowship also organised an All-night Prayer meeting at Calvary Baptist
Church, Awoshie on 11th April 2014. Over 70 youths drawn from our churches
attended.
3.
Dansoman Zone:
The Dansoman Zone of the Association had a successful Easter Convention this year.
In fact the Dansoman zone was able to raise some money for the Association during
their programme, which was held at Bethel Baptist Church. We are hopeful that the
other zones would follow suit and become active.
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4.
Operation Andrew/Shop:
The Accra South Baptist Association had planned another Operation Andrew
programme this year as a follow-up to last year’s Shop. However since the inception
of the President’s vision and the re-direction of Shop participants to the Eastern
Region, the programme was shelved. The Director for Evangelism has however
located a site at Burma Camp, where it is hoped that a church would be planted
there before the close of the 4th quarter.
5.
Visitation:
The Director of evangelism continued with his visits to churches to strengthen them
and also encourage them to bring their 5% and 20% contributions from 26th January
to May 18th 2014. The following churches were visited:
Mamprobi Baptist Church
All Souls Baptist Church, Agbogbloshie
Nazareth Baptist Church
Community Baptist Church
Abundant Life Baptist Church
Mark Hayford Memorial Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church, Akotolante
Calvary Baptist Church, Awoshie
Shepherd Baptist Church
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6.
Chairs For Convention Auditorium:
The President of the Convention was enthused about the Association’s initiative to
augment the new Baptist Office with 100 chairs. This was the Association’s
immediate response in helping to enhance the image of the Convention. The
President has written to acknowledge receipt of the chairs.
7.
Training:
Again there was a Leadership training organised by the WMU on 15th February 2014.
This was well patronised. Apart from pastors whose training should be periodically
upgraded, the training of our women would also go a long way to enhance the
image of the Convention.
8.
Children’s Teachers Executives: The Children’s Teachers Fellowship had their new
Executive Committee inducted into office on 8th February 2014. A refresher course
was also organised in conjunction with the CEF to train them on the same day. Over
ninety (90) members from various churches attended.
9.
Projection of the Convention’s Image:
In collaboration with the Accra North Association, the following programmes had
been outlined for the 50th Anniversary and also project the image of the
Convention.
Date Activity
14th June
Clean-up at Psychiatric and Ridge Hospitals
21st June
Fun Games and Activities – Achimota School
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27th June
Prayer Rallies @ 8 Major Points: Tesano Baptist, Redeemed Baptist,
Victory/Awoshie, Calvary Adabraka, Kasoa Baptist, All Souls South La, Calvary
Nsawam, & Bethel Dansoman.
1st July
Health Walk / Blood Donation
2.0
CHALLENGES:
Our major challenge is the inconsistency in the 5% contributions from the churches. This
has hindered the Association from undertaking major programmes and projects.
The 5% contributions from the churches are not consistent. This is hindering the
implementation of programmes. We appeal to all member churches to be faithful to the
Association to enable us implement our programmes.
The challenge of raising strong leadership, especially Pastors, for some of our churches
who are having difficulty breaking even still persists.
Some Pastors are not co-operative at all in anything.
3.0
WAY FORWARD:
We are quiet hopeful that with the new 7-point vision of the Convention President,
churches would begin to own the Convention and be willing to co-operate in all that we do.
Continue educating churches on the need to sustain the consistency in their contribution as
these go a long way to benefit weaker and smaller churches.
Continue with visitation to the churches to encourage and strengthen them in their resolve
to continue with the great commission.
Prop up the zones and co-ordinate their operations for major evangelistic programme.
Ask for the co-operation of our Pastors to move the Association forward.
ACCRA NORTH BAPTIST ASSOCIATION SECTOR REPORT
1.0
OBJECTIVES:
The following objectives were set;

Plant two at least Churches

Form Association outreach and follow-up team

Organize a discipleship programme to help sensitize churches to return to
discipleship

Organize outreach activities in all five zones of the Association in collaboration with
the local churches within each zone

Collaborate with Churches and support them in their Church planting and Church
Growth Activities

Hold a vacation Bible School for the Children with the aim of teaching them to
reach their friends for Christ

Hold a purpose Driven Life Conference with the aim of help the youth refocus
properly in their life endeavors.
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2.0
ACHIEVEMENTS:
1.
CHURCH PLANTING:
a.
In collaboration with Evangelism and Missions Department of the Convention,
Calvary Baptist Mission, Aburi and SHOP a church has been planted at Ahwerase
near Aburi
b.
We also collaborated with the Evangelism and Missions Department of the
Convention, Peace Community Baptist Church, Nsawam and with the support of
SHOP a church has been planted at Ayigbe Town, Nsawam.
c.
Tesano Baptist Church has planted another Church at Dome (Cornerstone Baptist
Church).
d.
Charismatic Baptist Church, Taifa has also planted a Church at North Taifa.
2.
OUTREACH TEAM:
A ten member outreach team has been formed to assist the Association with her outreach
work.
3.
DISCIPLESHIP SEMINAR:
A discipleship seminar was organized to sensitize member Churches to return to disciple
making agenda of the Convention.
4.
ZONAL OUTREACH
The Adenta Zone was reached during the first quarter of 2014 to help boost membership
drive efforts of the local Churches. About 50 youth members from the churches listed
below were involved in this outreach.

Calvary Baptist Church – Adenta & Lakeside

Adenta Baptist Church – Adenta

Mount Olives Baptist Church – Ashale Botwe

All Souls Baptist Church – Oyibi

Greater Works Baptist Church – Achimota
By God’s grace 100 adults and 150 children were reached. We are grateful to Deacon Peter
Manful and his team from Calvary Baptist Church, Adenta for their support.
5.
a.
CHURCH SUPPORT:
The Evangelism and Missions department of the Convention supported the Church planting
at Ahwerase, Aburi with GH¢2,000.00
b.
Again the Evangelism and Missions department of the Convention supported the Church
planting at Ahwerase, Aburi with GH¢2,000.00
c.
The Association also supported the Church planting at Ahwerase with GH¢2, 000.00
d.
The Association also supported the Church planting at Nsawam with GH¢1, 800.00
e.
A total of twenty- four (24) students participated in the Church planting activities at Aburi
and Nsawam.
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6.
PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE CONFERENCE
This conference was organized to help the youth focus properly in life and also to position
themselves well as the Convention take a new turn in her development.
3.0
CHALLENGES:
The greatest challenge has been the non-cooperative attitude of some ministers and some
Churches
4.0
WAY FORWARD:
The Association and Sector should find ways of sustaining the SHOP programme and also
support financially weaker churches.
5.0
CONCLUSION:
The Association will continue to give material and financial support to Churches that are
especially involved evangelism to help fulfil the President’s vision in the area of
evangelism.
Submitted by Rev Kweku Hazel
Acting Sector Head
South East Ghana Sector
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SOUTH-WEST GHANA SECTOR REPORT TO THE 51ST ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE GHANA BAPTIST CONVENTION
1.0
INTRODUCTION
At the beginning of the year each Association in the Sector set out a number of goals for
2014. This report seeks to outline the goals, achievements, projects, challenges and the
way forward for the six Associations within the Sector.
2.0
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


SECTOR COMMITTEE
Rev. Dr. Isaac Millis- Owoo
Rev. Stephen Okyere Nkum
Rev. Mark Nti Frimpong
Rev. Emmanuel Ofori Teiko
Rev. Felix Appiah Kusi
Rev. John Bentum-Ennin
Rev. Samuel Bonney
3.0
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS
1.
Sector Youth Forum
The Sector organized a Youth forum including 2nd Cycle and Tertiary Students in February,
2014. The attendance was very encouraging. The meeting sought to deepen the interest of
participants as members of the Baptist Family so that they will get involved in the various
ministries in their Local Churches and institutions according to their giftedness and to
remain as Baptist for the rest of their lives.
The Sector is in the process of setting up Baptist Educational Unit. Consultations are
ongoing.
Rev. Patrick Nyampong moved from Breman Asikuma to Dunkwa First Baptist Church as the
Senior Pastor in May 2014.
In collaboration with the Ghana Baptist Convention, the South-West Ghana Sector
organized children’s Quiz Competition in May 2014. Sekondi-Takoradi Baptist Association
came first.
2.
3.
4.
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Sector Head
Sec/Chairman, Swedru Baptist Association
Treasurer/Chairman, Sek-Takoradi Association
Chairman, Nzema Baptist Association
Chairman, Hope Baptist Association
Chairman, Cape Coast Baptist Association
Chairman, Winneba Baptist Association
SEKONDI-TAKORADI BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
1.0
ANNUAL GOALS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
2.0
To organize free medical Care at New Takoradi
To help develop and support 5 member churches spiritually and financially.
To organize two leadership conferences.
To plant one church.
To complete documentation on the Association 10-acre plot of land for retreat
centre.
ACHIEVEMENTS
1.
2.
3.
Organized free medical care at New Takoradi in collaboration with Regional
Pharmacy Council.
Organized one Leadership Conference.
Supported eight (8) member churches with Four Hundred Ghana Cedis (400.00)
each.
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4.
5.
6.
Organized Inter-Zonal Quiz on Baptist History as part of activities to commemorate
the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Ghana Baptist Convention in April 2014.
Held simultaneous revival to promote and pray for the Association/Sector and
Convention on February, 2014.
Held Association Easter Camp Meeting from 17- 20 April, 2014 at Takoradi Senior
High School with Rev. J.N. N. Ocquaye {President of the Ministers Conference of the
Ghana Baptist Convention as the main Speaker.
3.0
1.
2.
PROJECTS/SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Sekondi First Baptist Church engaged in School expansion project.
First Baptist Church, Takoradi to put up structures on newly acquired plots of land for
school expansion
4.0
CHALLENGES/ CONCERNS/NEEDS
1.
Four (4) churches need Financial Assistance of at least Two Thousand Cedis
(GH¢2,000.00) each to purchase plots of land for church building.
2.
Ten (10) out of the 27 churches are engaged in church building projects and need
financial assistance.
3.
Sekondi First Baptist Church needs financial assistance to protect their land against
encroachment. This is very urgent due to the oil find.
4.
Four ministers in deprived communities need financial assistance of at least Three
Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢3,000.00) each.
5.0
THE WAY FORWARD
To organize a simultaneous 10-day intensive Soul-winning program in all the Association
Churches with a Team from International Commission, USA in July 2015.
SEKONDI-TAKORADI BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
CHURCH STATISTICS – JUNE 2014
No.
Name of church
Location
1.
2.
First Baptist
First Baptist,
Takoradi
Sekondi
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Resurrection Baptist
Open Door Baptist
Abundant Life Baptist
Solid Rock Baptist
St. Joseph Baptist
Salvation Baptist
Full Gospel Baptist
Emmanuel Baptist
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Triumphant Baptist
Calvary Baptist
Joy Baptist
Agape Baptist
New Life Baptist
Dompim Baptist
First Baptist
Effia
Takoradi
New Site
Kwesimintsim
Anaji
Kweikuma
Kojokrom
Shama
Assorko
Essamang
Daboase
Mpohor
Awunakrom
Agona Nkwanta
Dompim
Agona Tarkwa
Membership
Total
Adult Children
370
180
120
45
Name of Leader
Telephone
020 8221517
0244 992910
0244 478834
0244 370931
024104709
0272848387
020 3767031
0242364675
0248678869
024 6630320
024 6880244
160
51
70
180
88
47
170
60
85
45
90
100
40
20
65
35
Rev. Mark Nti Frimpong
Rev. J. E. Kwofie
Rev. Matthew K. Amassed
Rev. Wilberforce O. Kyereh
Rev. Abraham Adjei
Mr. Shem Tetteh
Bro. Sampson Boafotey
Rev. Texman Tandoh
Rev. Ebenezer O. Nketsiah
Rev. Richard Gbewordo
Rev. K. Boakye-Boateng
Pastor Patrick Amihere
43
50
20
30
40
22
48
21
20
10
20
18
15
40
Rev. S. K. Nkrumah
Bro. Agyemang
Bro. Akwasi Antwi
Rev. Mark Kraikue
Rev. Justice N. Williams
Hon. Joseph Ghansah
Rev. Augustine Kwaw
63
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020 8315366
0244544549
0243 383663
0277 386470
024 3144446
020 8345017
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18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
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Teberebe Baptist
Believers Baptist
Aboso Baptist
Light Baptist
Good News Baptist
Holy Baptist, Tamso
Resurrection Baptist
Teberebe, Tarkwa
Tarkwa
Aboso, Tarkwa
Huni Valley
Atuabo-Tarkwa
Tarkwa
Agric, Nkenya
18
120
40
58
15
180
56
10
60
32
40
16
45
15
-----0244725943
024 2006540
0246312393
0246 752200
0242 816580
024 9430199
11
Bro. Anthony Wardy
Rev. Alfred Walter Afful
Bro. Isaac Arhin
Deacon Jones
Rev. Ackah-Demoe
Rev. Akwasi Attah
Rev. Emmanuel Sam
Rev. John Osam-Duodu
Rev. [Mrs.] Mavis OsamDuodu
Bro. Joseph Cudjoe
Bible Baptist
Apremdo
71
80
Agege Baptist
Aboadzi/Aboasi
Baptist
Tarkwa
15
Aboadzi
15
10
Dc. John Appiah
024 3339719
0243 053802
0243 053802
020 2975818
HOPE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
1.0
LIST OF ANNUAL GOALS:
1.
To plant 2 churches within Zone A & B.
2.
To organize two seminar to train church leaders for effective ministry (Evangelism).
3.
To promote Convention/Association in our local churches to participate fully in
Convention/Association activities/Programmes.
4.
To motivate all churches to be part of 2014 Theme: Harvest Time Today: Each One,
Win One
2.0
ACHIEVEMENTS
1.
Two new churches started within the two zones (A &B) in the first quarter.
2.
Members’ participation in the Easter Retreat and attendance doubled as compare to
last year.
3.
Forty-Seven people were baptized during the Easter Retreat.
4.
1st Leadership training were organized in March and about eighty-five percent were
present and the program was successful.
5.
Rev. Nyampong now the minister in charge of Dunkwa – 1st Baptist Church h came to
office on 5th May, 2014.
3.0
CHALLENGES / CONCERN / NEEDS
1n 2013 most of our churches faced ejection from classroom – Buabinso, Asikumah, Asmah
Camp, Bondaye have been affected and need at least GH¢ 1,000.00 each to enable them
construct temporal worship place. Again, Evangelical Baptist Church- Kwame Prakrom
needs about GH¢ 2,000.00 to buy plot of land.
Some of our hard working pastors need financial supports- Rev. Kenneth Attobra- Three
Churches under his care, Pastor Samuel Arhin (Oscar Baptist- Asanko), Pastor Kwame
Twumasi – 3 Churches, Rev. Albert Odoom – 3 churches under his care.
We are calling on the NUBS to do something about the Fellowship at Dunkwa- Offin Nursing
Training College.
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CHURCH STATISTICS
Name of Church
Revival
Glorious
Restoration
Victory
Ntwentwena
Peace
Liberty
Trinity
1st Baptsit
Asikumah
Unity
Amoafo
Fosu
Nananko
Macedonia
Oscar
Bondaye
Petepom
Holy
Asmah Camp
Jesus Is Light
Faith
Evangelical
Location
Bogoso
Prestea
Bawdie
Akropong
Ntwentwena
Nkonya
Ayanfori
Gyamang
Dunkwa
Asikumah
Buabinso
Amoafo
Fosu
Nananko
Enchi
Asankragwa
Bondaye
Petepom
Himan
Asmah Camp
Abreshie
Saah
Kwame Prakrom
Membership
220
90
35
47
30
80
30
90
170
40
30
40
55
20
20
30
35
35
45
25
30
20
30
Leader
Rev. K. K. Debrah
Mr. Peter Asare
Mr. Colman
Rev. A. Odoom
Rev. Atobrah
Rev. K. Atobrah
Bro. B. Awuah
Rev. F. A. Kusi
Rev. Nyampong
Bro. Asare
Mr. J. K. Antwi
Mr. R. Odoom
Mr. Osei Kwame
Mr. Coffie
Ps. S. Ayim
Ps. S. Arhin
Bro. Kwame Asare
Mr. Botwe
Mr. T. Aduhen
Bro. D. Boateng
Mrs. Kate Damoah
Bro. Twumasi
Mrs. B. O. Assibey
Tel/ Number
0244167937
0244334590
0204551572
0243113068
027514224
0243377663
0244167957
0242659412
0240918572
0242542162
0243238663
CAPE COAST BAPTIST ASSOCIATION REPORT-2014
1.0
LIST OF ANNUAL GOALS:
1.
To foster unity and brotherly love among sister churches in the Association.
2.
To help and strengthen churches to establish new churches.
3.
To discover and help the needy Pastors who are in good standing.
4.
Acquire land to build Association office.
2.0
ACHIEVEMENTS
Churches Growth
Project/Social Ministries
1.
WMU visited an orphanage at Beenu Akyinmu and made a donation of GH¢ 1,000.00.
2.
The youth ministry organized dinner for the youth in the metropolis.
3.
Putting up school building
4.
Building children’s block and washrooms
5.
Expansion and renovation of churches auditorium and place of worship.
6.
Putting up church building.
7.
Running of cocoa factory.
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1.
Conference
NIL
2.
CHALLENGES/CONCERNS/NEEDS
Association needs a permanent place where all matters relating to Association can be
addressed.
Some ministers and churches are not patronizing the activities of the Association fully.
1.
Place of worship
2.
Financial constraints to continue their projects.
3.
Low patronage of evangelistic activities.
4.
Low patronage of evening programs.
5.
Lack of commitment by churches members towards church activities
3.0
THE WAY FORWARD:
1.
Address Churches Goals:
2.
Member churches will be encouraged to patronized Association activities to foster
unity.
3.
Encouraged member churches to plant churches with the help of the Association.
4.
Plot of land to be bought for Association office.
GOALS FOR NEXT QUARTER:
1. Mobilize the youth for evangelism and churches planting.
2. Soliciting sponsorship for air time on radio ministry.
3. Help member churches to acquire land for place of worship.
4. Visiting member churches.
CAPE COAST BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Churches Statistics
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Church
Redemption, Dominase
New Life, Apewosika
First Baptist, Twifo Praso
Redemption, Ayikoo Ayikoo,
Calvary Road, Mankessim
Berea, Abakrampa
Praise, Kakumdo
Redemption, Assin Fosu
Redemption, Assin Amoabin
Redemption, Nyamkumase
Redemption, Saltpond
Vine, Abura Dunkwa
Adom, Ola Estate
Emmanuel, Elmina
Amazing Love Baptist, Kwaprow
Trinity Baptist, Efutu
Membership
35
140
120
350
40
63
205
130
30
40
31
30
45
65
45
65
66
Minister-in-charge
Ps. Anthony Omanano
Rev. John Bentum-Ennin
Rev. Enoch Appiah
Rev. Dr. Mills-Owoo
Ps. Paul Quansah
Rev. Daniel Amponsah
Rev. Francis Kwame Arhin
Rev. Delove Yeboah
Deacon Allen Yamson
Ps. Harry Kitson
Ps. Charles Amouku
Ps. Mathias Addo
Mad. Grace Hanson
Ps. Kweku Andoh
Telephone
0273967606
0208223695
0242203907
0246894250
0248172820
0208228937
0208189357
0244931388
0246693710
0244878904
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WINNEBA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
1.0
2.0
ANNUAL GOALS:
1.
Planting of four (4) churches at strategic areas (thus: Kyenkyeso by Senya/ Ojobi by
Kweikrom/ Nsuekyir by Peace and Nsuaeyimu by Awomberew.
2.
Election of zonal Heads for four Zones. Namely: Effutu South, Effutu North, Senya
and Apam
3.
Strengthen existing weaker Churches.
4.
Improve on condition of service of ministers.
5.
Embark on discipleship trainings.
6.
Purchase a land for Association office.
7.
Organize quarterly all-night service.
ACHIEVEMENTS
1.
Projects / Social Ministries:
Sankor Baptist Church and Kweikrom Baptist Church have functional child
development centers in partnership with Compassion International, Ghana. Sankor
Baptist Child Development center has extended its activities to helping pregnant
women. Northgate Baptist Church and Senya Baptist Church are operating schools.
2.
Conferences / Training seminars etc.
The Association organized her maiden Easter Convention. The emphasis was on
Baptist Polity and Practice in line with the current structure. Financial Management
in the Church was another area that was discussed. Leadership trainings were
organized at local churches level and at Associational level, various trainings were
organized for the ministers and church leaders. The Association participated in both
the National Stakeholders consultation and the National Prayer Festival.
3.
Church Statistics & Financial Contributions: (C=Current; NC=Not Current)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Church
AMANFUL
APAM
ASEIBU
AWOMBEBREW
DAGO
ESSARKYIR
FAWOMANYE
FETTEH
Membership
21
15
7
85
35
5
28
16
20%
C/NC
NC
NC
NC
C
C
NC
NC
NC
5%
C/NC
NC
NC
NC
C
C
NC
NC
NC
Minister-in-Charge
(Rev/Pas/Dcn/Dcn)
BRO. MOSES
REV. PETER ADARKWA
BRO. EMM. ARMAH
PAS. JOHN SACKEY
DEA. SETH E. OFOSU
REV. ADARKWA
BRO. JOHN ABEKAH
DEACON BONDZIE
Contact Telephone
(Must be filled)
0267946722
0267946722
0546538842
0240557423
0242060218
0267946722
‘’ ‘’
0244276448
9
FREEDOM
7
NC
NC
REV. SAMUEL OFEI
0200304642
10
GOOD HOPE
15
NC
NC
BRO. NYAME
0240754706
11
GRACE
32
C
C
REV R.W.ODINEHU
0244816746
12
HWIDA
8
NC
NC
SISTER GLADYS
13
KWEIKROM
71
C
C
REV COLLINS ESSON
0544652278
14
MANKOADZE
60
C
C
REV SAMUEL SAM
0247621816
15
NORTH GATE
250
NC
NC
REV J.F. WALKER
0244952994
16
OBIRI
17
NC
NC
BRO. ABRAHAM
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OTUAM
16
C
C
REV GLADYS ESHUN
0243837169
18
PEACE
54
C
C
REV. SAMUEL BONNEY
0247506654/0549750730
19
REFUGE
35
NC
NC
REV. SARPY
0245943567
20
SANKOR
360
C
C
REV.E.J. ENIM
0208171800
21
SENYA
179
C
C
REV.J.N.BOATENG
0243682644
22
SIMPA
109
NC
NC
DEACON KOFI PRA
0247650448
3.0
CHALLENGES / CONCERNS / NEEDS

Northgate Baptist Church and Senya Baptist Church are facing land dispute on their
Church lands and Dago is also facing encroachment on their church land.

Simpa Baptist Church, Grace Baptist Church, Otuam Baptist Church and Dago Baptist
are experiencing rural- urban drift.

Simpa Baptist Church needs a Pastor due to the departure of their Pastor to Glory.

The send-off for Awomberew Baptist Church Pastor has not been organized yet
because of interruption of equally important activities.

Refuge Baptist Church needs local congregation to win the natives for the Church.

Simpa Baptist Church building renovation is still pending.
4.0
THE WAY FORWARD
Addressing unmet goals:
The Churches subscription to the Association was below expectation. Low income therefore
contributed to our inability to meet our goals.
GOALS FOR NEXT QUARTER
Elect Zonal Heads to strengthen the Zones (Awutu Zone, Effutu- South Zone, Effutu-North
Zone and Apam Zone. Hold elections for the Youth Department and mobilize the Men’s
Department for missions whilst we encourage the WMU to do more. We shall embark on
retreat at the Zonal levels. We will also encourage churches to improve on their condition
of service for their church staff. Inaugurate the new churches being planted and assist
them with basic worship equipment.
NZEMA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
1.0
ANNUAL GOALS:
a.
Strengthen four (4) churches in collaboration with home missionary- Nsein, Asanta,
Azulenoanu, Tikobo II
b.
Encourage and assist three (3) churches to be organized
c.
To motivate all churches to increase membership by 50%
d.
Develop and implement an income generating activity for the Association
2.0
ACHIEVEMENTS
PROJECTS/SOCIAL MINISTRIES:
The Association has gone into farming and micro finance to generate income to support
programmes and activities of churches.
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CONFERENCES/TRAINING SEMINARS ETC:
A graduation ceremony was held on the 29th March, 2014 at Half Assini for graduates
from the School of Ministry. Four (4) of the church leaders graduated from this
school. It is hoped this leaders would help augment the leadership needs of our
churches.
2.
EASTER RETREAT AT ESIAMA
Twenty-Six out of the twenty-seven churches in the Association attended a three
day Easter meeting and retreat at Esiama from the 17th – 20th of April, 2014. The
theme for the occasion was: ‘’behold, I am coming soon”. Attendance was
encouraging. Apart from Adusuazo church, leaders from all the churches attended
the programme with their members.
3.
CHURCH STATISTICS & FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: (C=CURRENT; NC=NOT
CURRENT)
Church
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Membershi
20% C/NC 5% C/NC
p
Minister-in-Charge
(Rev/Pas/Dcn/Dcns)
Contact
Telephone
EKPU BAPTIST CHURCH
16
GLORIOUS BAPTIST - AXIM 25
GRACE BAPTIST – NSEIN 14
ASANTA BAPTIST – ASANTA 6
KIKAM BAPTIST – KIKAM
30
CALVARY BAPTIST – ESIAMA40
NKROFUL BAPTIST – NKROFUL
40
AIYINASI FIRST BAPTIST – 50
AIYINASI
NVELLENU- BAPTIST CHURCH
26
C
C
NC
NC
C
C
C
C
C
C
NC
NC
C
C
C
C
ALBERT BLAY
REV. JUSTICE MOZU
REV. JUSTICE MOZU
BRO. JOSEPH ENU
BRO. JOHN L. ANANG
REV. E. OFORI TEIKO
BRO. CHRISTIAN SARFO
REV. NICHOLAS ACHEAMPONG
0206372847
0208580521
0245776442
0260862896
0243948386
0243317541
0208758102
0545339305
NC
NC
BRO. JOHN E. ERZEAH
0240281692
NC
NC
BRO. GEORGE ACKAH
0505076369
NC
NC
DEACON. ANNI TONNY
0270415551
10.
9.
11.
10.
GODS GRACE BAPTIST 15
MPATABA
AWIAFUTU BAPTIST – AWIAFUTU
15
12.
11.
UNITED BAPTIST – ELUBO 20
NC
NC
BRO. ENOCH QUANSAH
0248107867
13.
12.
NC
NC
BRO. DANIEL MENSAH
0207450070
14.
13.
SAMENYE BAPTIST_
10
SAMENYE
VICTORY BAPTIST – TIKOBO12
1
C
C
BRO. KONE STEPHEN
0546415531
15.
14.
NC
NC
DEA. FRANCIS ANDWI
0249574362
16.
15.
C
C
REV. BIEU MELY. EUGENE
0204866618
17.
16.
C
C
BRO. PAUL ANNOR
0541187641
18.
17.
C
C
DEA. FRANCIS ANDWI
0249574362
19.
19.
C
C
BRO. PAUL ACKAH BLAY
0268505755
20.
21.
ALLOWULEY BAPTIST –
12
ALLOWULEY
COMPASSION WITHOUT- 20
BORDERS AMPAIN
(REFUGEES)
GOOD SHEPHERD BAPTIST –31
BONYERE
RESURRECTION BAPTIST – 22
BONYERE JUNCTION
LIFE IN CHRIST BAPTIST – 12
ADUSUAZO
GLORIOUS BAPTIST – HALF 54
ASSINI
C
C
REV. FRANK K. ARCHER
0244248737
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WHARF
MANGYEA BAPTIST – MANGYEA
25
NC
NC
BRO. CHARLES ADJEI YEBOAH
NC
NC
BRO. GENESIS CUDJOE HAYFORD 0544117000
23.
BOINSO (ENCHI)
15
C
C
PAS. ANTHONY BENIBENGOR
0546858664
24.
KWAHU (ENCHI)
18
NC
NC
PAS. ANTHONY BENIBENGOR
0546858664
25.
YAKASI
12
NC
NC
BRO. PAUL K. GYABENG
0243009459
26.
EZINLIBO
10
NC
NC
BRO. DANIEL BOAH
0546908552
3.0
0546411636
CHALLENGES/CONCERNS/NEEDS
Ten (10) churches require funds to purchase land for the construction of church building.
These churches include: - Axim, Nsein, Asanta, Mpataba, Awiafutu, Tikobo 1, Allowuley,
Jaway Wharf, Mangyea, Samenye. A plot of land varies in cost from place to place –GH¢700
to GH¢1000.
Four (4) churches have begun building church auditorium and need support to complete it.
1.




4.0
CHURCH
Aiyinasi First Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church,(Esiama)
United Baptist Church, (Elubo)
Resurrection Baptist Church, (Bonyere Jn.)
NEED
Cement, Roofing sheet
Cement
Cement
Cement
2.
FOREIGN SUPPORT
Preparation for the construction of the Baptist Hospital at Nvellenu is underway.
Details will be captured in the next report.
3.
CHURCHES’ REQUEST
Nkroful Baptist Church has a land and needs funds and materials to begin their
church building– Cement, Roofing sheet, etc.
Association requires (monthly/quarterly) financial support for 20 church
leaders/Pastors
Association requires a Van/Truck for Evangelism and visitation. This is needed
because of high cost of Transportation in area.
THE WAY FORWARD
Addressing unmet goals: - Visitation by Association Executive Committee to Churches to
encourage and assist leaders to revive dwindling churches. The Home Missionary will be
assisted to strengthen these weaker churches.
GOALS FOR NEXT QUARTER
Organize zonal evangelism and revival programmes to strengthen and dwindling churches.
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SWEDRU BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
1.0
ANNUAL GOALS 2014
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
2.0
ACHIEVEMENT
1.
There is improvement in the payment of convention association contribution.
2.
150 plastic chairs have been purchased for the association.
3.
Church Planting: First Baptist Church has started a new church at Ajumako Ochiso
4.
Resurrection
Baptist
Church--------------Upper
Brekuma
3.0
1.
2.
4.0
Strengthen existing weaker churches for effective ministry
Assisting two (2)pastors for further training
Planting two (2) churches within the year
Purchasing additional 50 plastic chair and 2 rooms of canopy
2 seminars – training of church leader for effective ministry.
Encourages churches to pay their 20% and 5% contribution and other fundraising.
PROJECT / SOCIAL MINISTRIES:
First Baptist Church - school Nursery to JHS
NGO- Compassion International: releasing children from poverty.
Resurrection Baptist Churches – school.
CONFERENCES / TRAINING SEMINARS ETC:
There was no conference or training in this quarter.
CHURCHES STATISTICS & FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: (C = CURRENT; NC = NOT CURRENT)
No.
Name of Church
Location
2
Bethel Bapt. Church
Blessing
3
Calvary Bapt. Church
Namanwora7
Ajumaku
Besease
Fawomanye
4
Christ the King Bapt.
5
1
M`ship Church Status
Unorganized
28
Unorganized
Church
Building
Name of Leader
Telephone
Category
No
No
Pas. E.K. Dawood
0543865933
Lay
0244026747
Cert.Th.
0209015206
Lay
0204773595
Lay
25
Unorganized
No
Benso
35
Unorganized
No
Ebenezer Bapt. Ch.
Akokoasa
50
Unorganized
No
Pas. Emmanuel
Atombo
Bro. Nicholas
Sampson
Bro. Nat Bruce
6
Emmanuel Bapt. Ch.
Gomoa Afransi
165
Organized
Yes
Rev.Mark Arthur
0246623644
Ordained
7
First Baptist Church
Agona Swedru
458
Organized
Yes
0244442512
Ordained
8
9
Frontier Bapt. Church
Gateway Baptist Ch.
Kwansakrom
Ekwamkrom
135
38
Organized
Unorganized
Yes
No
0244793428
0209166084
Ordained
Lay
10
Agona Swedru
102
Unorganized
No
0246250286
Lay
11
Good news Bapt.
Chu.
Grace Bapt. Church
Rev. Stephen O.
Nkum
Rev. Dan.Mensah
Bro. Bright
Mensah
Deacon Ofori
Amanfo
-
12
Grace Bapt. Church
Breman Asikuma
135 Organized
Yes
-
13
Greater Glory Bapt.
Agona Nsaba
30
No
Bro. Paul Ayiah
Ajumako
25
Unorganized
Unorganized
71
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Harvester Baptist
Breman 30
Kuntanase
Unorganized
No
Bro. Mark Yaw
Asare
0548611233
Lay
15
Hope Baptist
Breman Ayipey
25
Unorganized
No
Bro. Francis Agyei
---
Lay
16
Lampstand Bapt. Ch.
Otwakwaa 38
Unorganized
No
Bro. Kobena Ebo
0248882980
Lay
17
Restoration Bapt.
Deworanpong
48
Unorganized
No
Bro. Abass Razaki
0246518989
Lay
18
Living Fountain Bapt.
Agona Duakwa
75
Unorganized
Yes
Rev. Stephen O.
Nkum
0244442512
Ordained
19
Living Word
Agona Swedru
120
Unorganized
NO
Deacon Agyei
Nimako
0246855567
Lay
20
Maranatha Bapt. Ch.
Agona Odoben
31
Unorganized
NO
Bro. Mark Yaw
Asare
0548611233
Lay
21
Redeemed
Unorganized
No
22
Resurrection Bapt.
Ch.
Breman 28
Nwomaso
Agona Asafo
185
Organized
Yes
Rev. A.T.K.
Sanniez
0244986789
Ordained
23
Rock of Ages Bapt.
Obrachire 85
Unorganized
Yes
Bro. Joseph Gyasi
0540658423
Lay
24
Solid Rock
Agona
25
Asarekwaa
Unorganized
No
Bro. Kingsford
Ocran
0245963873
Lay
25
Trinity Baptist Church
Awutu Bawjiase
60
Unorganized
Uncom
pleted
Pas. J. Baafour
Awuah
0246736871
Licensed
26
Upper Room Bapt.
Ch.
Agona Nyakrom
90
Unorganized
Uncom
pleted
Bro. Kofi Nyarku
0268158843
Lay
27
Victory Bapt. Church
Agona Kwanyako
50
Unorganized
No
Rev. Dan. Mensah
0244793428
Ordained
28
Liberty Baptist
Agona Abodom
30
Unorganized
No
Bro. Daniel Awer
0546795139
Lay
5.0
CHALLENGES / CONCERNS / NEEDS
1.
Few churches pay their 20% and 5% contribution
2.
Some churches are in the classroom and this is hampering church growth
3.
There is the need to build our own church buildings for meaningful worship
4.
Some churches are without leaders and Pastors
6.0
THE WAY FORWARD
Mechanism has been put in place to check the payment of 20% and 5% contribution.
Addressing unmet goals the new leadership of the association is putting things together to
meet the goal set
GOALS FOR NEXT QUARTER
To go round all the churches to assess the churches of it strength and weakness.
Training seminars for church leaders.
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BAPTIST RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORT
TO THE 51TH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GHANA BAPTIST CONVENTION
1.0
INTRODUCTION
This report gives account of the achievements and challenges of the Baptist Relief and
Development Agency during the period under review (November 2013 – June 2014).
Measures that should be taken to overcome the challenges encountered have also been
outlined.
2.0
ACHIEVEMENTS
2.1
BAPTIST VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE (BVTC)
1.
Enrolment
Sixty-four (64) students are on roll for the 2013/14 academic year. Out of this
number, nine (9) are sponsored girls (ex-trokosis) who receive free vocational
training for a three year period. The other fifty- five (55) are less privileged girls
from the surrounding villages (paying a token fee).
2.
NVTI Accreditation Renewal/Examination
The National Vocational Training Institute’s Accreditation for the Centre has been
renewed for another 4years. The Centre is currently preparing students to take the
NVTI certificate I & II exams as well as the foundation and proficiency exams. In
June this year, the fourth year group sat for the Certificate II exams while the Third
year private students took the Certificate I exams. The sponsored girls will write
the proficiency exams in September 2014.
3.
Staff
The current staff strength at the Centre is fifteen (15). Out of this number, 7 are
non-teaching staff.
4.
Donations
During the year under review, the centre received the following donation from
individuals and groups.
Collaboration Santé Internationale (CSI), Quebec, Canada: students of the Centre
received pair of shoes from a donation made to the Convention by CSI. CSI is a nonprofit organization based in Canada which coordinated the donation of some
humanitarian goods to the Convention which included the shoes.
The Fiadjoe family (Redeemed Baptist Church, Madina): The Centre received a food
grinding machine from the Fiadjoe family of Redeemed Baptist Church, Madina
after an appeal was made to the church by the Centre Manageress.
Mrs. Owusu Konranteng (former WMU President of First Baptist Church, Tema)
donated some food items.
Church of Pentecost: The Pastor of the Church of Pentecost at Frankadua has
donated a bag of rice and a male goat for the Centre’s goat rearing project.
International Ministries has donated $20,000.00 towards the purchase of a vehicle
for the Centre. This brings the total donations received for the purchase of a
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vehicle to $26,850.00. Southern Hills Baptist Church, OK, USA donated $3,050 while
Everyday Ministry, Ok, USA, also donated $3,800.00.
5.
Construction of an eatery
By dint of hard work the Centre Manageress has used internally generated funds to
construct an eatery. The eatery would serve the travelling public on the AkosomboHo road and generate income for the Centre.
2.2.
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRES (ECDC)
In view of the limited funds to support the ECDCs and other needy schools under the
Convention, BREDA is doing its best to liaise with the Ghana Education Service in the
various districts to find out the support they can offer these deprived schools.
2.3
GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION SUPPORT
Twenty- five (25) girls are been supported to pay their fees for the 2013/14 academic year.
A total amount of GH¢5,820.00 have so far been disbursed for the first and second terms.
These payments were made possible by funding received from Baptist World Aid (BWAid).
Unfortunately the funds have run out. As results, no new applications were accepted for
the academic year. However, another application has been submitted to BWAid for further
funding to continue this project.
2.4. ADVOCACY AGAINST TROKOSI PRACTICE
This project which was started in May 2011 came to an end in April 2014. Some of the
successes achieved under the project include:
a.
Production of Information materials: 10,000 flyers and 5,000 posters in English and Ewe
were produced to create awareness about the human rights implication of the Trokosi
practices in communities where the practice is prevalent.
Two different radio jingles were produced in English and Ewe as well as a 25minutes
Advocacy against Trokosi documentary.
Formation of Advocacy Clubs: Three Women’s Right Advocacy Clubs were established in
Mafi-Kumase Senior High Technical School, Klikor Senior High Technical School, and Anlo
Afiadenyigba Senior High School. These clubs carried out community outreach programmes
to educate the communities about human rights infringements associated with the trokosi
practice. Communities where outreach programmes were held include Afife, Klikor, MafiKumase, Anlo Afiadenyigba and Glidzi. A human rights advocacy manual was develop to
guide the clubs in their advocacy campaigns. 650 copies of the manual were printed for the
clubs.
b.
Faith-based sensitization: Church leaders within the prevalent communities were trained in
advocacy skills to enable the churches to act as advocates in their communities. Other
forums were held with the churches to discuss ways to reduce the communities’ indulgence
in the trokosi practice. During these meetings, the churches stressed the need to support
them to enhance their evangelism programmes. These concerns have been brought to the
attention of the Evangelism and Mission Department.
c.
Coalition Meeting: Through this project, BREDA spearheaded an NGO coalition to consider
the formation of a national body that would advocate for the human rights of women and
children who are abused as a result of some cultural practices. The NGOs which
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participated include: The World Vision International, Child Rights International, Rights to
Play, Human Rights Advocacy Centre, Ark Foundation, IN Network, Every Child Ministry and
Trokosi Abolition Fellowship International.
d.
e.
Consultative meeting: A meeting with local authorities, opinion leaders, chiefs, law
enforcement agencies and traditional leaders was held to discuss the challenges of cultural
practices and human rights. Participants were tasked to ensure rights of children and
women are not infringed upon in the name of culture.
Political Party forum: During the 2012 electioneering campaign a forum was held to find
out from political parties their plans and programmes on human rights issues and cultural
practices. The New Patriotic Party, Progressive People Party and the Peoples’ National
Congress made presentations at this forum.
This project was made possible by funding from The Danish Mission Council Development
Department (DMCDD) of Denmark. The project was initiated by Rev. Tony Acheampong of
International City Baptist Church, Copenhagen, Denmark and support was spearheaded by
the Baptist Union of Denmark.
2.5
MEDICAL COUNCIL
FORMATION OF NEW MEDICAL COUNCIL
The Presidency is in the process of forming a new Health Council. The council would serve
as the advisory and supervisory body for the Baptist Health Services Secretariat. The
Council will ensure that all health services activities of the Convention are well
coordinated
2.6
AFFLIATE PROJECTS
Baptist Child Development Project (BCDP)
BCDP runs projects in various intervention areas with funding from the Christian Children's
Fund of Canada (CCFC). The projects aim at improving the living standards of communities
through the empowerment of vulnerable families. Project interventions include education,
health and nutrition, water sanitation and hygiene and sustainable livelihood Development.
However, activities during the period under review have focused on integrated early
childhood development programme in the Gburimani community in the Tolon District of the
Northern Region.
This programme aims at enhancing early childhood development through education, water,
sanitation and hygiene (WASH) as well as health programmes. Through the project, a
classroom block has been constructed for the community which hitherto had make-shift
structures as classroom for children between the ages of 2 -5. Two hundred and seventytwo (272) children are benefiting directly from this project while other hundred (100) kids
are benefiting indirectly.
2.7
BURULI ULCER AWARENESS PROJECT.
BREDA is implementing a 7-month awareness project on Buruli Ulcer at Obom. The project
is being funded by Child Fund of Korea through the Christian Children Fund of Canada Ghana. The objectives of the project are to:
Provide an immediate response to the suffering Edmund Tetteh (an eight year old boy) is
experiencing as a result of the Buruli ulcer
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Provide a healthy living facility for children affected by Buruli by constructing feeding
centre with embedded good hygiene practices
Build up and enhance the capacity at the grass-root community level in Buruli ulcer
prevention to ensure project sustainability by delivering public health education sessions
and training activities to local community members and health professionals
The project has successfully assisted Edmund Tetteh to undergo a series of facial surgeries
which were necessitated by Buruli ulcer infection. A canteen is been constructed at Obom
Health Centre to serve Buruli ulcer patients who visit the clinic.
3.0
CHALLENGES
The main challenges facing the department are:
1.
High running cost of BVTC due to the current economic situation in the country.
2.
Limited classroom space for the BVTC.
3.
Provision of permanent classroom blocks for the early childhood development
Centres is another challenge. None of the nine centres has a decent place for
teaching and learning. Make-shift structures are currently being used by the
centres.
4.
Sustaining the Girl-Child Educational support. There is great need in this area.
4.0
WAY FORWARD/RECOMMENDATIONS
I.
With the increasing cost of running BVTC, the centre is strategizing to generate
income to support its activities. We will also like to appeal to churches all over the
country to continue to support this worthy cause in cash and in kind.
II.
Secure both external and internal support for the completion of the classroom block
for BVTC and the construction of Early Childhood Development Centres in the Mafi
Area.
III.
We propose the Convention allocates some amount of money towards the Girl Child
Education Support where there is a growing need for financial assistance from
members of the local churches. BREDA will also seek other means of sponsorship to
complement the support Convention provides.
Submitted by
BREDA Office
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & AUXILIARIES DEPT REPORT TO THE 51ST ANNUAL SESSION
A.
STAFF
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

Rev. Emmanuel Abban
Rev. Clement K. Addo
Mrs. Stella Pearl Laryea
Mrs. Naomi Asante-Agyei
Mrs. Philomena Wiredu
Mrs. Esther Nyako
Mr. Sammie Busumuru
Mr. Justice Danso
Ms. Mercy Larbi
The department has produced Christian Education materials on Intentional Discipleship for
Sunday school and is working on its sequel. The books have been patronized very well by
the churches and some reprints have already been ordered to meet the growing demand.
A group of Baptists who expressed interest in writing materials for the department have
been put together and are working on some up-coming materials.
B.
THE BAPTIST BOOK STORE has been revamped and stocked with many Christian literature
as well as Academic books that serve the Ghana Baptist University College and the other
educational institutions in the education ridge of Kumasi, namely: Kumasi Technical
Institute, Anglican Senior High School, Kumasi Polytechnic, Grace Baptist School, Seventh
Day Preparatory and Oxford Preparatory among others.
WOMEN’S MISSIONARY UNION’S REPORT
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INTRODUCTION
The Women’s Missionary Union (W.M.U) an auxiliary of the Ghana Baptist Convention works
towards the spiritual growth and socio-economic welfare of the women in the churches and
also with the spiritual growth among young women and children, who constitute the
Baptist Young Ladies and Girls in Action, Missionary Friends, Sun Beam, respectively. The
W.M.U has twenty three Associations that are supported by the Executive Committee and a
National Director.
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OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the W.M.U is to promote Christian growth through the study of God’s
word, prayer, out-reach to the other women through personal service, stewardship, holy
living, commitment in giving, time, money and other resources and finally to ensure
missionary work and education amongst the women and the young ladies in the church.
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PERFORMANCE REVIEW
There are a lot of burning issues that are of great concern to us as women. We therefore
continue to organize workshops/seminars/talks on HIV/AIDS, legal rights, health and other
related issues from the local church level to the national level.
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At the Associational and local Church levels, our women continue to be taught various
skills which eventually lead some to be gainfully employed. Almost all our Associations are
involved in various projects. These are some few high lights
The Adonai Primary School which was set up at Prampram by the Tema- Dangbe Baptist
Association (WMU) is having a lot of challenges and needs intervention.
Ejura
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Camp
Work on the Jubilee building is on-going.
New cooking utensils have been purchased and old ones renovated for the kitchen
The gas cookers have been repaired
New deep freezers need to be purchased.
Baptist young Ladies (BYL) - the 2014 House Party was held from 28th May to 1st June
2014. It was successful with 320 Ladies in attendance. The theme of the Conference was
“Celebrating the Goodness of the Lord” (Psalm 34:8b). The Camp Pastor was Rev. Mrs.
Eva Asare Bediako. The Main Speaker was Pastor Elijah Sami Asante.
The Executive President was represented by Rev. Isaac K. Asante-Agyei, The Director of
Christian Education and Auxiliaries, who conveyed the greetings of the Executive President
to the BYL. He advised the young ladies to pay attention to all they will be taught and to
let their lives honour God. He took the opportunity to promote the Anniversary Cloth. He
advised the ladies to purchase the cloth and to take part in all the Golden Jubilee
activities.
Quiz Time – A quiz was organized on the following areas in the Bible:

The life of David (1st Sam 16 – 2 Kings 2)

Questions on the Convention

Questions on the auxiliaries

In all, 37 ladies contested. Tema Central Association took the 1st and 2nd positions
whilst the Cape Coast Association took the 3rd position.
Reports from the various Associations indicated that a lot of Baptist young women were
getting involved with BYL in their local churches. We are praying for the time when all
ladies of the youth will be part of the BYL as well as the Youth Ministry.
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CONFERENCES
We participated in the 1st National prayer conference organized by the Ghana Baptist
Convention at Ejura from April 30 to May 2, 2014.
Western Regional WMU conference will be held in Togo from 5th -9th August 2014.
Delegates from all the West African countries are expected to attend.
The WMU 2014 Annual Conference will be held in Ejura from 20th – 25 August, 2014.
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WAY FORWARD
WMU Auxiliaries- we have to strengthen the organization of all our Auxiliaries, especially
Girls Auxiliary.
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CHALLENGES
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We still encounter little co-operation/selective co-operation from some church
leadership
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Some churches do not allow the celebration of WMU weeks/days. This affecting our
activities and thus our finances.

Low participation of Baptist Women in Women’s ministry

Lack of funds.

Establishment of all our auxiliaries in all churches
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EVALUATION
The National Executive Committee meets quarterly from Friday to Saturday to pray and
plan for the promotion of the Union. At this meeting, all the Association Presidents submit
written Progress Reports, which are individually read and discussed.
REPORT OF NATIONAL UNION OF BAPTIST STUDENTS (NUBS)
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TRAINING OF NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The training session for the national executive members were slated for February, 7th, 14th,
21st and 28th, 2014. Only one session was carried out and the other components of training
for the members are yet to be completed by the national coordinator, Rev. Clement
Kwame Addo. Topics that will be covered under this training will be:
1.
Serving like Jesus: this will aid in understanding the secrets and power of serving
in ministries like Jesus did.
2.
Why leaders fail: this explores the biblical approaches to avoid the pitfalls in
leadership by learning from biblical characters to ensure success in student
ministry.
3.
Spirit filled leader: this will help student leaders to understand the role of the Holy
Spirit in the leader’s life and his leadership endeavours.
4.
Effective Planning in a Leader’s Life: this will assist leaders to apply the principles
of setting short, medium and long term goals and managing time. It is also a
resource that assists the leader to manage his/her finances to meet their desired
financial goals.
5.
Read Through The Bible: this enables the leader involved to journey through the
bible to know adequately both the new and old testaments and to adopt reading
through the bible as a lifestyle.
6.
Leading like Jesus: this session equips the leaders to understand and implement
the kingdom leadership principles as exemplified by Jesus to ensure their
resounding success in their leadership endeavours.
The training is usually done with assistance from the NUBS Alumni.
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NATIONAL UNION OF BAPTIST STUDENTS (NU ALUMNI BREAKFAST MEETING 2014
By his grace the nubs alumni breakfast meeting was successfully organized on 22nd March,
2014 at the Baptist House. It was organized under the theme, iConnect with NUBS. In
attendance was the Vice President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, Rev. Enoch Thompson
who addressed the alumni members carefully and clearly the seven point vision and plan of
the new presidency of the Ghana Baptist Convention. The alumni members were addressed
by Mr. Jacob Attiogbe, who is an alumnus of NUBS-KNUST on the need for believers’ to
dwell together.
In all there were 40 members of NUBS who attended. During the meeting, an interim
committee was formed with Mr. Ahmed Salim as the Chairman. Pledges were made by most
of the alumni members and the new committee were tasked to complete the groups
constitution and also to open a bank account for alumni members across the country to
make monthly deposits.
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NUBS 31ST ANNUAL CONGRESS
The NUBS 31st annual congress was organized from 17th to 20th April, 2014 and hosted by
local NUBS of university of cape coast. It was organized under the theme “Edification by
works” (1 Cor. 14:26).
The Speakers for this year’s congress included Rev. Dr. Nii Amoo Darku as the Main
Speaker, Rev Enoch Thompson (Vice President of the Ghana Baptist Convention), Rev. Yaw
Ofori (Director for Evangelism and Missions), Evangelist Lord Kenya, Rev. Joshua
Ibunkunoluwa (National Coordinator for Students, Nigeria Baptist Convention) and Rev.
Clement K. Addo (NUBS Coordinator).
The NUBS 31st Annual Congress had about 500 participants from all the tertiary campuses
including 20 delegates from Nigeria. Other dignitaries that graced the occasion included
Rev. Enoch N. Thompson, The Executive Vice President of Ghana Baptist Convention, Rev.
Dr. Nii Amoo Darku (Former Vice President Of GBC And Also An Ex Officio Of Council Of
State), Dr. Sena Kpeglo (Senior Assistant Registrar Of University of Cape Coast), Dr. Mrs.
Linda Dzama Forde (Lecturer, Department of Education Foundation, University Of Cape
Coast) And Others.
Congress 2013 began with an Opening Ceremony on the Thursday evening. Fraternal
greetings were given by the Director of the Christian Education and Auxiliaries, Rev. Isaac
Asante-Agyei, youth president, Mr. Kwame Anane, the WMU President, Mrs. Doudu, and the
NUBS Coordinator, Rev. Clement Kwame Addo.
The evening began with song ministration and choreography performances by students of
the Hosting Local Union, NUBS UCC. The evening also saw the delivery of a sermon from
the main speaker for the occasion, Rev. Dr. Nii Amoo Darku. The evening session came to
an end within a relatively short space of time. Participants were dispersed to go and rest in
preparation for the next day.
The program for Friday comprised of three main sessions; morning, afternoon and evening
sessions. The morning session which was also a Fasting session saw the ministration of the
main speaker of the occasion elaborating much on how to edify not only an individual but
the church as well with our lifestyles wherever we found ourselves. The afternoon session
had two main programs; these were the Workshop sessions and a leadership seminar.
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Participants’ had an in depth understanding on the various topics handled by their
respective resource persons during the Workshop. The leadership seminar was by a lecturer
who also doubles as the patron to NUBS UCC local, Mr. Kwabena Nkansah Darfor, who
delivered an excellent presentation on the topic, “Becoming an Entrepreneur Whiles Still a
Student”.
Later on in the evening, Congress participants had an inspiring time as they sat and
listened to a first time introduced debate dubbed, “the Christian is responsible for the
nation’s economic crisis” led by delegates from various zones.
Saturday morning started with preparations for a health exercise. The health exercise
consisted of two aspects. These comprised a health talk and medical screening. The
program by all standards turned out to be very successful.
The health exercise was followed by a bible quiz competition which was solely handled by
the NUBS Alumni with representatives from various institutions. The bible quiz was
centered on the book of Hebrews in the bible and the participating institutions were
university of Ghana, university of cape coast, Kwame Nkrumah University of science and
technology, university of college of education, Winneba, university college of Winneba,
Kumasi Campus, and St. Louis Teacher Training School. At the end of the fourth round,
NUBS of University of cape coast emerged as winners with NUBS local University of Ghana
as runners up and NUBS-KNUST in third place.
Participants were allowed to take some time off to rest in preparation for the evening’s
program.
The evening program started late as a result of power fluctuations. It was an evening of a
Musical Concert with Evangelist Lord Kenya. All through this session participants indeed
had a very refreshing time, with many inspiring performances and ministrations. Evangelist
Lord Kenya delivered a compelling message that evening and ministered to different
spiritual needs amongst the students. He ministered alongside with Rev. Enoch Thompson
and Rev. Clement K. Addo. After the various ministrations, he made an altar call for
various purposes which saw several people responding.
Sunday was the climax for the 31st annual congress 2014. This comprised the Sunday
service. The program was scheduled to start and end at 8:00am. The sermon for the
service was delivered by Rev. Enoch N. Thompson on the topic, Edification by Works.
After the sermon, the handing over ceremony was officiated by Rev. Clement K. Addo. This
year, the seat of national secretariat moved from University of Cape Coast to Kwame
Nkrumah. The new executives for the 2014/2015 academic year are as follows:
POSITION
Chairman
Vice chairperson
Secretary
Financial Controller
Treasurer
Organizing Secretary
Assistant Organizing Secretary
NAME
Albert Aidoo
Prince K. Manu-Atuahene
Juliet Lois Amenu
Berril Bosu
Irene Asomani
Charles Dapuliga
Amoanimaa Agyenim-Boateng
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The Sunday service included the presentation of awards to former executives and also
citations to the various speakers of the Congress. Also, the quiz contestants were all
awarded and the winning school was presented with the quiz cup.
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STUDENT HOLIDAY OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Student Holiday Outreach Program SHOP 2014 as the time this report is being written
is still on course. Therefore, only places where students have been sent will be reported on
as summarized in the table below:
NUBS
Kwame Nkrumah university of science and
technology KNUST
University of Cape Coast
DESIGNATED CHURCH OR AREA FOR SHOP
OSINO, YENDI MISSION FIELD, ANYINAM,
BONSU/NSUTAM.
CAPE COAST( FANTE NYAMKOMASE, ) SALTPOND &
BEREA BAPTIST CHURCH, NZEMA MISSION FIELD
TESANO BAPTIST CHURCH
CHARISMATIC BAPTIST CHURCH
CALVARY BAPTIST, ABURI
LOVE COMMUNITY CHURCH
LEGON BAPTIST CHURCH
University of Ghana
The 2014 SHOP was targeted to plant five strategic churches in areas such in Osino,
Anyinam, Nsutam, Aburi and Nswam.
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NUBS-BSF PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE 2014
The 2014 partnership conference with the Baptist Students of the Nigerian Baptist
Convention is slated for 25th to 31st August, 2014 under the theme “Harvesting the Nations”
Matthew 24:14. By God’s grace, the All African Baptist Student Fellowship (AABSF) will be
launched at the BSF Conference this year with partnering Baptist students from Togo,
Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Liberia. The main objective of AABSF is partnering to reach
Africa’s young for Christ Jesus.
REPORT OF THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT FOR 2013/2014 CALENDAR YEAR
The Youth Department of the Ghana Baptist Convention has over the years experienced
tremendous growth. Key among the changes is the networking of the Sectors, Associations
and local fellowships.
With this calendar year under review the department has been able to coordinate the
activities of the various Sectors and Associations as a result, they have been able to meet
to exchange ideas and plan for the other activities that will build them up spiritual,
psychologically and socially.
The current leadership which is in its second year in office with the able assistance of the
National Coordinator, Rev. Clement Kwame Addo has contributed immensely to the
achievement of the goals of the department.
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Through their good work and dedication, the Youth Department held a Youth Leadership
Conference at Takoradi in the Western Region. The program brought together over 400
youth members who were taken through series of wholistic activities which were geared
towards building them up Spiritually, Psychologically and Socially.
There has also been series of leadership training programs to help equip people who have
taking up leadership positions in the local, zonal and association levels. National officers’
retreats as well as periodic meetings have also been held to promote the activities of the
Department and the Ghana Baptist Convention as a whole.
Prayer being the rock of Christianity has not been left out in our activities. By God’s grace,
successfully, the department observed its National Prayer Rally nationwide as well as the
Baptist World Alliance (BWA) world day of prayer.
Up Coming Events for the youth department include the following:
AABYF Conference in Durban South Africa
National Delegate Conference
CHALLENGES AND THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS
1.
Shop Arrangements For Participating Schools
This year NUBS-UEW, Winneba could not participate in the SHOP program as a result
of miscommunication about sponsorship for the program on the part of the local
church. This can be appropriately dealt with if arrangements for hosting students
are clearly communicated and understood by the local church. Also the broad
objective and the targeted goals for the program should be clearly spelt out by the
department Christian education and the missions and evangelism during the
consultation on evangelism program.
2.
Students Strategic Ministerial Training
During the 31st NUBS Annual congress, some students responded positively to God’s
call upon their lives. It was the plan of the Christian education and church
development to organize a ministerial training for these students to prepare them
for ministry. This year, the program could not be organized as a result of
inadequate funds. It is suggested that the Ghana Baptist Convention in addition to
the support offered by the Association of Baptist Business Executives (ABBEX) should
source funds to ensure that these students are seasoned and prepared for ministry
in the coming years.
3.
Meeting Places For NUBS Locals
Most of the NUBS local fellowships on the various campuses do not own the places
they meet for fellowship. As a result of commercialization in the tertiary
institutions, most are being threatened to leave the places they meet. It is
suggested that NUBS Alumni and the Ghana Baptist Convention would aid the
various NUBS local fellowships in acquisition of lands for developing them into
worship centres. So far only NUBS-UCC has successfully been able to fully acquire a
two-plot land for future development.
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4.
Provision Of Buses
As a result of the increase in non-residential facilities in and around the various
campuses, transporting members for fellowship has become critical more than ever
before. Some Baptist students have been lost to other denominational bodies as a
result of lack of transport availability. It is suggested that the Ghana Baptist
Convention would collaborate with its stakeholders to assist in the provision of
buses for NUBS local fellowships.
THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY REPORT - WE ARE THE FUTURE
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INTRODUCTION
The Vision of the Children’s Ministry is to have more concern for childhood; that the Ghana
Baptist Convention will work in partnership with church leaders and pastors to be
committed to the promotion and nurture of our children to reflect in their attitudes
towards the things of God, their families and friends and to improve the spiritual and
physical growth of the Children’s Ministry in all the local churches of the Convention.
With this vision in mind, our core objective is to encourage the partnership of pastors, the
WMU/Men’s Ministry, parents and Children Teachers/Workers in the Convention towards
the development of the whole child in a way that will enable the child to be a more
mature person and to feel secured in the love of God through the teaching of simple
Biblical Truths and a holistic Childhood development that seeks to create a safe
atmosphere or environment to affect the child’s spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual
and social development for the realization of their full potential. (Luke4:18-19) thereby
increasing the freedom of the child to make Godly choices which will be evident in the
attitudes and aspiration of the individual.
Our Mission therefore is to make sure that the children in the church are encouraged to be,
and recognized as, a functioning part of the Christian family, that they get the best
possible teaching and are surrounded with love”.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
1)
Strength and Projection
With the establishment of the Children’s Ministry all children shall be entitled to the
following:
a.
Well structured Ministry in all Baptist Churches
b.
The Christian Education Department shall provide a national syllabus for use in
Sunday school
c.
Increasing Sensitization of Parents/Guardians on the Importance of the Children’s
Ministry.
d.
Institution of Annual graduation of Children into Teen/Adult service as may be
required by the Local church.
e.
Institution of Christmas day offering to be given to the Ministry
f.
Vacation Bible School
g.
Baptist Children Community Evangelism (BCOME) every year
h.
Auxiliary Recognition Sunday every year
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i.
j.
The Christian Education shall provide Resource Personnel to train Sunday School
Teachers when necessary
Children Teachers shall have the opportunity to Basic and other Teacher Training
Courses with Child Evangelism Fellowship and other recognized Institutions
2)
Building Structures for Effective Growth
Children teachers and workers in the south East and South West Sector of the Ghana
Baptist Convention have been organized on Association level and have their members being
represented on the Executive Board of the mother Association. Again, teachers have been
organized at the Sector level and elected sector executives making it easier for flow of
information and implementation of national programs in these sectors. We hope to do
same in September for children teachers in the Mid-Ghana Sector and subsequently to the
Northern Sector hopefully in November.
3)
Training
Most Teachers in the two organized sectors have benefited from training/Seminars
organized by their various Association and the Christian Education Department in their
local churches and the National Coordinator. Most of these training included Building an
Effective Sunday School, Teaching Methods/Styles, Qualification/Duties of a teacher, and
many more depending on the needs individual local needs.
4)
Missions & Evangelism
The Children’s Ministry believes in the Great Commission and in the evangelization of
children for the reasons that Scripture commands that we tell them the Word and that
God’s message is for everyone including children, and the fact that the promise of
salvation was not given with age limits. Children have become vulnerable; they are under
attack every day on every side by the world’s influence, they are lost and also have a sinful
nature, therefore they need to be born again and needless to say that they are the future
of our nation.
We must not forget the fact that Children are more ready to receive Christ, and as
Children are dependent upon us to show them the way. In fact, many notable Christians,
preachers and evangelist were saved as children and finally God warns that if children are
not taught, future generations will cease to follow His Word.
The question is do we have to organize them? If yes, Who then should evangelize Children?
ALL STAKEHOLDERS should, by supporting all activities of children spiritually, physically,
financially and materially and to involve our children in Church Mission programs to help
them develop and expand their perception of God, of other people and of the physical
world the Lord has placed them and to bring intentional growth in the Ghana Baptist
Convention.
It is for this reason that Christian Education introduced ‘BCOME’(Baptist Children
Community Evangelism) on the Ghana Baptist Calendar in 2012 and it has come to stay.
Though it is a new concept many churches in the South West and South East Ghana Sectors
have embraced it to get our children to know how to evangelize and do missions and this
has yielded positive results. Since its introduction, the coordinator has organized different
children (between the ages of 8 – 14 years) in her church and Association and held
evangelism rally in various communities, travelled to the North Volta on four occasions on
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Mission trips with Rev. David Awuda as the our missionary friend and in collaboration with
Life Ministries, travelled to Nalerigu with Rev. David Awuni our missionary friend.
5)
Literature Books for Children
After many challenges, Christian Education was able to come out with bible literature for
children between 7 – 14 years old and are yet to meet the needs of those in pre-school and
nursery. It is our prayer that all stakeholders will patronize this book to encourage our
resource personnel to come out with more.
6)
Evaluation of current children's activities
During recent meeting held at various Associations of children teachers and workers, a
survey conducted indicated that:
Pastors seldom visit the children’s department, and therefore have no idea of what goes on
in the department.
There are parent/teachers issues in most church.
That leadership resolve the issue of overlapping activities of the Sunday School and the
Auxiliaries Group as is done in other churches.
Though teachers were advised to go to their pastors and discuss their issues, we would
humbly plead with our honourable ministers to meet often with Children Teachers in and
work together with them to bring change to fit into our newly formed vision.
The provision of tools and learning materials to enable the ministry to thrive.
Pastors to be involved in the activities of the ministry to make it informative provide funds
and entertain the children.
That some local churches do not have a well-defined children's ministry simply because
they do not know how to organize and plan a comprehensive children's ministry. Others
may lack an intentional ministry to children because they just do not want to invest the
time and money. But whatever your case may be it is advisable to contact the National
Children’s Coordinator on all issues.
That local churches in both the cities and urban areas must renovate classrooms to have
modern facilities like whiteboards, comfortable chairs, colourful painted walls etc. Smaller
and new churches must try and move children from under the trees into proper structures.
On the national calendar a day has been set for the promotion of the Children in the
church; Auxiliary Promotion Day and Church’s Week Celebration. Date for the later can be
set by the individual church. The church is to use these days to encourage parents to allow
their children to take part in the Auxiliary Group, and recruit more children teachers. As
a way of support and appreciating our teachers, church leaders must help needy teachers
support them with regards to their personal needs.
7)
Measurement of Goals
Measuring the progress of the Ministry is essential for achieving our goals and to ascertain
whether the ministry is heading in the right direction. We plead with our Pastors to
measure regularly the activities of the children’s ministry and reward deserving teachers
and children.
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8)
Calendar Of Activities
The National Coordinator shall include yearly a calendar of activities for the Department.
Pastors are encouraged to make sure that events organized for the children are scheduled
at appropriate times to allow maximum participation of children and teachers in all local
churches.
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CHALLENGES:
The Ministry faces the following challenges:

inadequate funding/logistics for children’s activities at all levels

little or no teaching aids, materials and manuals for instructing children

inadequate support for needy children and teachers

teaching children in inappropriate conditions

children joining adult service due to lack of teachers

loitering of children during adult service

Grouping children of different age groups together in one classroom

Lack of trained teachers and workers
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CONCLUSION
Children have become more vulnerable than ever, confused, lost and spiritually dead in a
world that is trying every means to win their hearts and minds. As Jesus was concerned
with children, so should the church. We are calling for active participation of all
stakeholders to draw healthy activities to entice them to win them from the enemy and to
prevent the few that we already have from slipping through the cracks.
It is a non disputable fact that to run an effective children’s ministry will require lots of
money which could sometimes take a higher percentage of the budget of the church.
However if we should apply biblical principles and set aside reasonable amount of money,
and pay attention to the activities on the Convention calendar, our investment will yield
positive and lasting results of quality human resource and significant growth of our
churches.
Please remember that if you win a child for Christ, you have saved an entire life. If you win
an adult, you may have only saved a soul. Now is the time to reach the children (2
Corinthians 6:2).
The silent cry of the children is that please come to our aid for we are the future; we are
going to tell the story of the Ghana Baptist Convention during the next celebration!
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EVANGELISM & MISSIONS REPORT TO THE 51ST ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE GHANA BAPTIST CONVENTION
STAFF:
1.
Pastor Leo Owusu Afriyie
2.
Deacon Francis Lamptey
3.
Evang. Stephen Owusu B.
4.
Mr. Ayisi Nyarko
5.
Rev. Emmanuel Mustapha
6.
Rev. Bonsu Dadzie
7.
Rev. Frank Archer
8.
Rev. Timothy K. Wilson
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Assistant Director, EMD
Chief Driver
Cine-Van Evangelist
Driver, Cine-Van
Home Missionary, Yendi & Navrongo
Home Missionary, Sefwi
Home Missionary, Nzema
Home Missionary, Hohoe
INTRODUCTION
One of the seven cardinal visions of the Presidency is the focus on evangelism and Missions.
Our vision for planting district capital and urban churches has been given a boost since five
churches have been planted this year through the Students Holiday Outreach program at
Anyinam, Osino, Nsutam, Aburi and Nsawam.
The synchronization of all evangelism activities has been on-going. When completed the
EMD would know at a glance detailed activities for the year from all sectors.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
1.
NATIONAL WEEK OF PRAYER AND FASTING 2014
The National Week of Prayer and Fasting was organized from Monday 6th to Sunday 12th,
January, 2014.
We prayed about the Presidency; special grace for the smooth running of the new structure
and increased financial resources.
About 20,000 copies of prayer bulletin was produced and distributed to all member
churches; the bulletin had the program and other essential information to aid effective
praying and fasting.
2.
EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS CONSULTATION
The Presidency directed that we had one massive Consultation this year. This Consultation
sought to bring about 200 stakeholders. It came off from Tuesday 18th – Friday 21st March,
2014, at Ejura. The theme for the consultation was Harvest Time Today: Returning the
Church to Intentional Disciple – Making …Matt 28:18-20.
Out of the anticipated 200 stakeholders who were to attend this consultation, an
impressive attendance of 175 was recorded. The thirty (30) Associations were to bring six
(6) delegates each comprising of the following: Association heads, Association Evangelist,
local Ministers Fellowship Presidents of the Association, Youth, and Women’s Missionary
Union (WMU), and the MEN’s ministries Presidents.
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The Ministers ‘ Conference, Sector Heads, Youth National, WMU National, National Union of
Baptist Students (NUBS), School of Theology and Missions (STM), Abuakwa , and other
Ghana Baptist Convention institutions and National bodies were represented. Some
directors of the Ghana Baptist Convention, including Baptist Relief and Development
Agency (BREDA), Estate Office, Christian Education, Youth and NUBS Coordinator and
Children’s Department were also present.
Our home Missionaries, the Evangelism and Missions department staff and more importantly
the Executive President and his Vice-President were present to share their vision with the
gathering.
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THE 2014 PRAYER CONFERENCE
One of the seven visions of the Presidency is to deepen the Spiritual base of the Ghana
Baptist Convention. In the light of this we organized the first ever prayer conference
dubbed “the Spiritual Convention”. The program came off from Wednesday 30th April –
Saturday 3rd May, 2014.
A two day Prayer and fasting; breaking only at supper with the Wednesday and the
Saturday been the arrival and departure respectively. The goal was to bring all prayer
force (tower) members from all our churches to pray and seek the face of God. The theme
was seeking God’s face for divine direction…Psalms 16:11, 27:8.
It was time to give opportunity to some younger ministers and those with healing,
prophetic and power gifts so they showcase their gifting to make a case that when it comes
to “spirituality” Baptist too we are there. Speakers were drawn across board from our
churches. Each speaker chose one of the seven visions of the presidency and led the
participants to pray about them.
We were amazed at the attendance of 350 given the short notice and publicity. We have
proposed to have the prayer conference twice in a year; one at the first quarter of the
year and the other at the last quarter to climax the year.
4.0
THE CINE – VAN MINISTRY
The Cine -Van continues to enjoy great patronage of its services. The Presidency directed
that the cost of renting the Cine-Van within Accra which was GHC 100.00 a day should be
slashed to GHC 50.00 a day to further increase patronage.
The Convention has employed an additional staff to assist Evangelist Stephen Owusu
Boateng in the Cine-Van Ministry.
The Cine –Van Ministry partnered for the planting of the Anyinam, Osino, Nsutam, and
Nsawam churches with the SHOP program. It continues to partner with Tesano Baptist
Church, Accra for their church planting activities in the Volta region. By the time of filing
this report a total of 977 souls had been won through the Ministry of the Cine-Van for only
the first and second quarter of this year.
Notwithstanding these gains; the Cine – Vans usage is still widely limited to the Greater
Accra Region. Two or more churches in a particular geographical area, say Sunyani, can
apply so that the cost of using the Van is spread across board.
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5.0
MISSION FIELDS
The Ghana Baptist Convention now has five (5) Mission fields; these are Yendi, Sefwi,
Nzema, North Volta and the Navrongo Mission Field. Our attempt to add a six mission field
in the Afram plains to which we reported last year was unsuccessful due to last minute
refusal of the offer by the proposed Missionary. Plans are still under way to make sure that
the Afram plains Mission Field project is implemented.
1.
NZEMA BAPTIST MISSION FIELD REPORT
A new church planted at Enzemetienu and another yet to be born at new Nzulazu.
Work has now commenced gracefully on the site for the hospital. Almost half of ten acre
plots of land we acquired for the project have been cleared and a temporal wooding
structure has been built as storage for the building materials.
Acknowledgements: The W.M.U Executive Committee for their adoption of Nzema Mission
Field and their supporting package for three of our Pastors. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Korda of
Calvary Baptist Church, Adenta, for their support to the missionary and his family. Deacon
and Mrs. Stephen Ndede of St. Joseph Baptist Church Anaja, Takoradi, for buying six plot of
land for Half-Assini Church and contributing to the building of the Church auditorium.
Our social responsibility to our area of operation saw five communities in need of a clean
drinking water supported by our Mission partners from U. S. A, with five bole holes drilled
with filtration units fixed.
Needs: Plastic chairs, local drums and Bibles for the newly planted churches. Please pay us
a visit and pray with us.
The President’s Visit: The President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, Rev. Ernest AduGyamfi, was in the Nzema Mission field with the Director of Evangelism and Missions from
Wednesday 11th – Friday 13th June, 2014. His visit was to accomplish three things:
familiarize with the work, encourage the workers and visit the site for the construction of
the Baptist hospital.
2.
THE NEMF (YENDI) & NCMF (NAVRONGO) MISSION FIELDS REPORT
Below is a summary of the activities of the North Eastern Mission Field (Yendi) and the
North Central Mission field (Navrongo) from September 2013 to May 2014. We are grateful
to our able administrator, Prince Perry for compiling this report.
The NEMF, since its inception in 2005, has worked to plant churches in the north eastern
corridor of Ghana (Gushiegu to krachie) with Yendi as the base of operation.
The mission has been demarcated into 12 areas. There are approximately 700 churches in
the North Eastern Mission Field alone.
The growth of the work and the need for the gospel to spread to other places in Northern
Ghana occasioned the formation of the North Central Mission Field (NCMF) in Navrongo in
September 2013. There are currently 38 churches in NCMF.
The work, in the course of time, has extended beyond the borders of Ghana to touch Togo,
Benin, Niger, and Burkina-Faso. Plans are underway to plant churches in Nigeria.
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September 2013
Rev Mustapha was in USA on assignment to raise funds for the ministry. He returned in
November for the Annual Session.
November 2013
The NEMF was well represented at the 2013 annual session by a cross section of the
leadership including some of the Fieldworkers and Administrative staff. A nine-member
team led by Rev. Emmanuel Mustapha embarked on a Mission trip to Niger to share the
gospel, plant a church, and train leaders. The trip was occasioned by the mandate given
the GMRC by the All Africa Baptist Fellowship (AABF). Rev. Thomas Armah was part of this
team and assisted in the training.
December 2013
A ten-member team came from Virginia-USA, led by Dean Miller. We planted 19 churches
distributed 2,773 nets in Bumbon and Zabzugu areas and 272 souls were won.
January 2014
Another team of ten with the African American Baptist Fellowship visited from USA under
the leadership of Wayne. They were involved in GMRC’s operations in Togo, Benin and
worked in Zabzugu, Ghana. In Togo, 3 churches were planted and training provided for 25
leaders. A two-day revival was held at First Baptist Church, Kabouli, Benin. 13 churches
were planted in Zabzugu.
A retreat for the Associational heads of the northern sector was also held in Yendi. It was
to be a time of prayer and vision-casting. The leaders resolved to plant 50 churches by the
end of 2015. The leaders also scheduled a meeting in April to resolve and reflect on the
work in the North and deal with the leadership brawls that had ravaged the sector over the
years.
February 2014
The President of the Ministers’ Conference of the Ghana Baptist Convention, Rev. Justifier
Ocquaye was with us from 7th-11th. On his visit, he preached at Jagrido, Nadundo,
and Manyini. He also baptized 34 people in Nadundo Area and preached at Ditney Baptist
Church, Yendi. The church he pastors, Grace Baptist Church, Sakumono, adopted
the Kanimo church after providing assistance for putting up a new church building to
replace the old one which was destroyed by rain. He promised to facilitate the bringing of
NEMF’s GBSM graduates into the fold of the Convention’s recognized leaders.
A team of three ladies from St Andrews Baptist Church, Panama City came to work
in Navrongo. They trained selected leaders from the North Eastern/Central Mission Fields
on how to organize Vacation Bible School. 27 leaders and 120 kids took part in the training.
We hosted 11-member team from Calvary Baptist Adabraka, Accra led by Rev. Mallet. They
were involved in Leadership Trainings and church planting. They also conducted revival
services in the evenings at various locations including Bunbon and Zabzugu. They work of
Rev. Mallet’s team extended into March as they worked with the teams from USA. They
were here for two weeks.
March 2014
Another team of six, four of them from Harmony Grove Baptist Church, led by Pastor
Roger, and two from Horizon Baptist Church - from Virginia were also with us. The teams
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from Accra and Virginia focused on church planting, leadership training, net distribution,
evening revival programs, and baptisms. 904 nets have been distributed in the Dumbini,
Kpatia, Mapuido, and Kurachido, all in the Bunbonsub-district of Yendi. About 60 leaders
received training on Saturday in Yendi. 105 people were baptized.
The Convention’s Director for Missions and Evangelism, Rev. Yaw Ofori, was also here
ahead
of
the
President’s
visit. He
visited Salaga Area,
Bimbilla North
Area, Chamba Area, Lungni, and Zabzugu. He also preached at a three-day revival at
Ditney Baptist Church
April 2014
The meeting for the associational leaders of the Northern Sector took place at
the Radak Lodge at Tamale as agreed on in January. The leaders were taken through the
art of preaching and strategic management facilitated by Rev. Niboi and Rev. Ocquaye
(President, Ministers’ Conference). The brawl between Rev. Mustapha and Rev. Wuni was
mediated by Rev. Otu- Bimpong. The two apologized to each other and agreed to live
together in peace.
The President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, Rev. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, was in Yendi over
the Easter period – from April 17-21. His visit was to accomplish two things: familiarize
with the work here in Yendi; and speak at our Easter Convention under the theme: “What
is God doing on the cross?” He visited congregations at Adibo,
Nakpachei, Kunkon, and Kujoni and baptized 91 people.
Rev. Mustapha was in USA for a medical check-up. He left Ghana on 22nd April. He
spent three weeks on his visit.
A team from Vinton Baptist Church came in on April 18th. They were led by the Youth
Pastor; Josh Witt. They planted 5 churches and revived others and distributed 910 nets.
May 2014
A team of 16 from St. Andrews Baptist Church joined in the work at NCMF. Six churches
were planted and training provided for 135 people. There were 350 converts and 36
baptisms. Eight people also came in from Nigeria. They were also involved in church
planting in Navrongo.
44 students from KNUST were in Yendi on 22nd. They worked for 14 days under the Students
Holiday Outreach Program (SHOP) .They organized discipleship and revivals.
Jacqueline, a daughter of Rev. Mustapha and Felicia, is now in Yendi and expected
to stay for three months. She will also help with some administrative duties.
Missions and Evangelism Conference
The conference also included the official launch of the Global Missions and Resource
Centre (GMRC). It hopes to reach West Africa sub-region in the work of spreading the
gospel. Countries that have been reached include Togo, Benin, Niger, and Burkina-Faso.
More than Nets (MTN)
The NEMF has been working together with the Virginia Baptist Missions Board to distribute
mosquito nets in the Yendi Municipality for approximately a year and a half now. The
project aimed at distributing nets was to achieve two goals: reduce the prevalence of
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malaria; and open doors for the preaching of the gospel and the planting of new churches.
Progress has been realized in the two areas. A total of 30,000 nets have been distributed so
far since the inception of the More Than Nets. We have trained and worked with
approximately 200 volunteers for the project. 103 churches have been planted so far since
the beginning of More Than Nets with a total membership of approximately 3600 put
together. About 850 have prayed to receive Christ as 400 have been baptized.
Building Projects
The mission has been running two building projects since last year: the Trinity Women’s
Resource Centre; and the Guest House, both located on the Mission’s premises in Yendi.
The Mission House has been under refurbishment since Rev. Mustapha moved out. It is to
be used as a Guest House to host teams that come to Yendi. The progress has been
impressive since the start of the project. The Trinity Women’s Resource Centre is also
under construction since the beginning of last year. There has been remarkable progress. It
has been roofed, paneled and tiled and hope to be opened on 21st June 2014.
The Medical Van
The presidency has directed that the Medical van be released to the Yendi Mission Field
to support the work here. He believes the Van shall be put to effective use at the Yendi
Mission Field. We are grateful for his enormous support.
“His Last Command our first Concern Matt 28; 18-20”
3.
SEFWI MISSION FIELD REPORT
Three churches have been planted at Mmuano, Subriso, and Debiso-Breman. Currently 47
students are being trained for theological education by extension through the Ghana
Baptist School of ministry to solve some of the leadership problems at the mission field.
So far 10 students have graduated and are very active in their Pastorates.
We are moving to Bibiani – Anwiaso – Bekwai district and the goal for the year is to plant 10
churches. Church planting for the year has been very slow due to the breakdown of the
mission bus and the public address systems, comprising of projector, generator and
amplifier which was self financed for the past ten years. There is a need for maintenance
and replacement for smooth operation of our ministry. One remarkable development at the
Mission Field is that; many of the churches are putting up their own church buildings.
The Vice President’s Visit: Thankfully, when the Vice President, Rev. Enoch Thompson
visited the Mission Field, he brought a set of brand new tyres on behalf of the presidency.
This has energized us for greater exploits. This historic visit to the mission field has really
motivated us a lot. In total we visited 10 of the churches. On Friday 14th June, 2004; the
Vice President met the local ministers and church leaders at Ebenezer Baptist, Sefwi
Bekwai. We had 32 of them attending that gathering. It offered the Vice President the
opportunity to share the vision of the presidency.
Challenges
Many of the church leaders have lower level of education, yet they feel called into the
Christian ministry. Many of these people are doing very well as lay leaders at the mission
fields. What can we do in terms of recognition to motivate them? Many seem
disappointed and we need to motivate and find a means of recognizing them. There are
large areas to be covered. We need partnership from our sister churches. They could adopt
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one church or leader and support in their own small way. We humbly invite our churches
and groups to visit us. I believe such visits would transform our church culture towards
missions. I pray this plea will fall in good ears. Thank you!
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
THE NORTH VOLTA MISSION FIELD
The North Volta Mission Field focuses to plant more Churches in the Volta North and the
entire Region at large. The mission started a Church in Hohoe Township called Restoration
Baptist Church which is supposed to be the base for our work in the area. The Church used
to be worshiping at my resident but by the grace of God the Ghana Baptist Convention
bought us a 3 and half plot for church building and other development. After the
Restoration Baptist at Hohoe, we moved to Kpassa to plant another Church to the glory of
God. Then to Kwamekrom in the Beakoye district; we again moved to Nkonya Asiyre
Asukorkor all in the North Volta.
Activities for the period under review
The establishment of the Ghana Baptist School of ministry is in the third year which has 12
Students. The first batch will be graduating November 2014 God willing. The school aims to
train leaders for the churches we have been planting. Eventually these leaders would assist
the Association because the Association has few Leaders compared to other Associations in
the Sector.
The construction of a permanent Church Building for Restoration Baptist is in progress
steadily to the glory of God.
Easter Convention was organized at Hohoe during the festivities which brought together
the following Sister Churches of the Ghana Baptist Convention; Kajebi, Nkonya Asekyre,
and Warawara.
The Restoration Baptist Church, Hohoe, participated actively in all association meetings.
A new fellowship or meeting has been started in my new resident, for now it is steadily
yielding result.
By the grace of God the Church at Kpassa Restoration Baptist has been able to Start a
Church at Solenkura about 6 Kilometer away from Kpassa.
Challenges
We need resource to be able to carry on the Mission work in the area. Plastic Chairs, Local
Drums, tambourines, pulpits and anything the Lord lays on your heart. Pray with us.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The way forward
The church building project will be giving priority which will be in use by this year.
There will be a Christmas Convention at Warawara by the end of the year.
Graduation of the Baptist School of ministry Students Schedule at November 2014.
Intensification of Discipleship making.
Appreciation
The Church Building project at Restoration Baptist Church, Hohoe, is supported by Mr. and
Mrs. Owusu Koranteng; of First Baptist Church, Tema!
6.0
MISSIONS WEEK
The Convention’s Missions Week was slated from 4th – 8th June, 2014. As at the time of
filing this report no subscription had been received on that. We encourage churches who
have organized the activity to bring their subscriptions and those who have not yet
organized the Missions week are encouraged to do so accordingly.
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SHOP 2014
A total of 306 Students participated in the program. The institutions that participated in
the program are the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST -164),
University of Cape-Coast (UCC -42) and the University of Ghana (UG -100).
We targeted to plant 6 new churches, but we were able to plant 5 instead. 3 of the
churches were planted by the KNUST students at Anyinam, Osino, and Nsutam on the
Kumasi – Accra high way. The remaining 2 churches were planted at Aburi and Nsawam by
UG students. The Anyinam and Nsutam churches were named Jubilee Baptist Church to
reflect our year of Jubilee as a Convention and to mark a memorial for the 50th Anniversary
celebration. The Church at Osino was planted in partnership with Calvary Baptist Church,
Adabraka, Accra; so it is named Calvary Baptist Church, Osino.
The Church at Nsawam was planted in collaboration with the Accra North Baptist
Association and Peace Community Baptist Church, Nsawam. The new church is a daughter
church of peace community Baptist. The fifth church at Aburi was planted also in
collaboration with the Accra North Baptist Association and Calvary Baptist church, Aburi.
This new church is also a daughter church of Calvary, Aburi.
Unfortunately, University of Education, Winneba campus could not go for the program
though 70 Students were ready. Likewise, University of Ghana had to turn away 50
Students because the churches that had earlier requested for their service pulled out last
minute. We commend the Students for their great sacrifice living on a lean budget yet
expanded their stay to 14 days instead of the traditional 10 days to ensure proper
discipleship.
Needs at these new churches: The Convention has engaged Pastor Samuel Kwame Taylor
to Pastor the Anyinam church and has gone ahead to rent him an accommodation with
monthly allowance. The Osino church is being manned by Mr. Ernest Boakye of Calvary
Baptist, Adabraka; he needs accommodation at Osino. With the Nsutam church, Evangelist
Stephen Owusu Boateng of the Convention is playing a care-taker role until alternative
arrangement is made. All these churches need Public address systems, Pulpits, plastics
chairs, sign boards, accommodation for the Pastors and subsequently lands for church
buildings. The two other churches at Aburi and Nsawam equally need these provisions. We
seek partnership from our churches to adopt or support these new churches.
Impact of the SHOP program
We have been diligent to report the impact of the SHOP program because it helps our
assessment about the viability of the program. We have always looked at the impact from
the angle of the Students, the churches that hosted them and the Convention at large.
The students are always transformed and empowered when they participate in the
program. The SHOP program has become God’s recruiting grounds for laborers. Many of
the Students return to their churches with the zeal acquired. They become committed
leaders; some of them eventually become pastors. It paints a picture of ministry to them
and most of them accept posting of National Service to such places just to respond to
God’s call as career Missionaries.
One of the numerous cases in mind is that of Richard Sowah Akrong, the former NUBS
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National chairman, from the University of Ghana. Sowah accepted a posting to do his
National Service in the Salaga district of the Northern Region, so he could respond to God’s
call as a career Missionary. The impact of SHOP should be looked beyond the immediate
gathering of souls to fill a local church but the overreaching importance it leaves on the
Students.
The churches that hosted the students are also blessed. This explains the increased
demand from the churches for the students. The students build strong bond with the
churches. Some of them later return to be members of these churches and send support to
them. The souls won for the local church also helps in building the churches.
SHOP 2014: KNUST, UCC & UG DETAILS
NO.
HOST CHURCH/
PROGRAM
NO. OF
ASSOCIATION/ MISSIO N
STD
FIELD
S
1
YENDI MISSION FIELD
DISCIPLESHIP
44
2.
ANYINAM
CHURCH PLANTING
44
3.
OSINO
CHURCH PLANTING
38
4
NSUTAM/ BUNSO
CHURCH PLANTING
38
KNUST TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS
5.
NZEMA MISSION FIELD
DISCIPLESHIP
27
6.
ABAKRANPA, BEREA BAPT
DISCIPLESHIP
10
7
FANTI NYANKOMASE
DISCIPLESHIP
5
UCC TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS
8.
TESANO BAPTIST CHURCH
DISCIPLESHIP
40
9.
CHARISMATIC BAPT. TAIFA
DISCIPLESHIP
21
10.
LOVE COMM. BAPT. POKUASE DISCIPLESHIP
15
11.
ABURI CALVARY BAPT.
CHURCH PLANTING
12
12.
PEACE COMM. BAPT. NSAWAM CHURCH PLANTING
12
UG TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS FOR THIS YEAR = KNUST, UCC & UG = 306
8.0
INSTITUTION
KNUST
KNUST
KNUST
KNUST
164
UCC
UCC
UCC
42
UG
UG
UG
UG
UG
100
STATISTICAL SUMMARY
The Ghana Baptist Convention now has 1,826 churches across the country with a total
membership of 120,035.The Convention has four Sectors; 30 Associations and five Mission
Fields. The First ten (10) Baptist Associations have over 2,000 memberships each.
Categories
Number of Churches
Organized Congregations
Number of Members
(Baptized Believers)
Estimate of Total Baptist Community
, including children and non-member adherents
Our Current 2013 Statistics
1,826
813
120,035
185,010
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REPORT OF THE ESTATE DEPARTMENT TO THE 51ST ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE GHANA BAPTIST CONVENTION
This report shall concentrate on the major activities for the first half of year 2014 and also
provide some projections and recommendations for the remaining months of the year in
line with the vision of the President.
1.
HEADQUARTERS BUILDING:
The building is being enhanced for its official opening during the week of the climax of the
50th Anniversary. Both internal and external finishing is underway to put final touches to
the building.
Additional signage will be installed at the sides and the frontage of the building. It has
been contracted to add up the main one on top of the building to further add on the
visibility of the building and the Convention.
2.
BAPTIST RETREAT CENTRE, EJURA
Plans are being put in place to fully complete all works at the main auditorium and provide
an attachment for washrooms behind the platform and if possible a changing room to serve
as vestry.
The services (plumbing and electrical) at the ABBEX building will be fine-tuned and other
minor works fully completed before next the Annual Session in Ejura, should Christ tarry.
Other works include the WMU block, Kitchen and Dining and the restoration of the
underground water storage at Blocks A, B and the White House to improve on the water
situation at the centre.
3.
BAPTIST VOCATIONAL CENTRE, FRANKADUA
The Bill of Quantities for the twelve classroom block under construction is being revised to
meet current cost of building materials and other ancillary costs. The bill will then be used
as bases to raise funds for its continuation.
4.
TEMA HOUSE
Renovation works started at the Tema house within the second half of last year 2013. The
purpose was to add up some more rooms to the building and increase the size of the living
room rehabilitate the Out-House and finally construct a gated fence wall around the
building to divide the plot into two . The premises could then be used as a guest house,
retreat centre or for rentals; the other half could then be used as B.O.T or even leased out
to an investor. The project was put on hold because of funding.
5.
TESANO HOUSE
The Tesano house was renovated during the first quarter of the year and has since been
allocated to the Vice President Ministries as his official residence.
6.
ANNEX OFFICE BLOCK, ABELENKPE
The above mentioned block has been renovated, yet to be occupied by the Ghana
Evangelism Committee on rental bases.
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CHURCH LANDs – Land issues are becoming increasingly problematic. In view of these,
local churches are being advised to do proper search on the parcels of land they intends to
purchase before arrangements are made to purchase them. Processing of documents such
as Indentures, Land Title Certificates and Building Permits should start immediately
thereafter. Member churches are to note that all lands and properties should be vested in
the Ghana Baptist Convention acting by the Registered Trustees.
Copies of such documents should be sent to the Headquarters of the Ghana Baptist
Convention for record purposes.
8.
LAND DISPUTES
There are a couple of land disputes facing some of our churches all due to the improper
ways that land matters have been handled both in the past and the present. While a couple
of these cases are being handled by the local churches with the assistance of the
Convention Secretariat others are handled directly by the Convention through the Estate
Department
Among these are, 1. Atebubu Church land 2.Frankadua church land 3.Senya Breku church
etc.
9.
MISSION/CONVENTION PROPERTIES AND THEIR DOCUMENTATION STATUS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
10.
Baptist Building, NTER 37,3 Former Baptist Office Kumasi now GBUC, City Campus
(Assignment complete, now with Lands Commission for consent to transfer)
Mission House, NTER 37 – 4 & 5 – Former Mission House, now GBUC Admin Block. –
(Assignment complete, now with Lands Commission for consent to transfer)
Mission Residence – Dunkwa on Offin (Yet to commence)
Mission House – Tema (Assignment complete, with lands commission for consent to
transfer)
Mission House 1st Close plots 7 & 8 Tesano. Fmr. Baptist Headquarters, Accra.
(Assignment complete, now with Lands Commission for consent to transfer)
Mission House South Loop Plot 13, Tesano. - (Assignment complete, now with Lands
Commission for consent to transfer)
Mission House – Yendi (process yet to commence)
Two Mission Houses in Tamale (The process has started)
Ghana Baptist Seminary Abuakwa (The Lease has been renewed for another fifty 50
years)
Ghana Baptist Convention Headquarters, Abelenkpe (Land documents submitted for
final endorsement)
Baptist Vocational Centre – Frankadua (Yet to start)
Baptist Women Retreat Centre – Ejura (Leasehold still applicable)
INVENTORY LIST
The Department in the early part of the year 2014 conducted an inventory of all the
facilities and the equipments at the Headquarters and coded the items. The list shall be
updated by the end of July 2014.
11.
TRANSPORT
As part of the vision of the Presidency to visit the local churches within the Associations
and the Sectors, and also to enhance the various departments, the transport section has
seen some major improvement over the last couple of months.
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Currently, the vehicle inventory list stands as follows:
1.
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 GXL/2014 Reg.no GE 2802 14
President
2.
Mitsubishi Pajero V6/2014 Reg.no GE 3040 14
Vice President
3.
KIA Serato 2014 saloon
Reg.no GT 6342 14
Accounts
4.
KIA Serato 2014 saloon
Reg.no GT 6337 14
BREDA
5.
Nissan Urvan Mini Bus
Reg.no GN 2597 Z
Office
6.
Hyundai H1 Mini Bus
Reg.no GN 5208 11
WMU
7.
KIA Cinema Van
Reg.no GT 3229 T
Headquarters
8.
Uton Medial Van
Reg.no ER 3739 X
Headquarters
9.
Toyota Haice Mini Van
Reg.no GR 5364 T
Headquarters
10. VW Passat saloon
Reg.no GR 529 U
Headquarters
11. Nissan Pick Up Hardbody Reg.no GT 7504 10
Evangelism Dept.
12. Mitsubishi Pick Up
Reg.no GW 7732 Y
Christian Education
13. Toyota Pick Up (rehab)
Reg.no GR 920 B
Baptist Vocational
14. Toyota Corola (rehab)
Reg.no AS 7530 C
Kumasi Office
12.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Recommendation is hereby given to dispose of some of the old vehicles like that of
items; 9, 13 and 14 these are very old vehicles whose cost of maintenance will
definitely be high, however plans should be put in place for their replacement as
and when resources are available.
That in future a 23 Seater Coaster or Nissan Bus should be acquired at the
Headquarters for hiring purposes and also for staff use especially in situations
where all staff are to move in small vehicles.
That the renovation works which started on the Tema house should be revisited
since that could also bring some economic gains to the Convention.
That the Ghana Baptist Convention as a matter of urgency engages the Baptist
Mission on how their properties in Ghana are handed to the Convention. The Estate
Department is the view that Convention should not purchase any Mission property
again but rather take over such properties automatically once they decide to fold
up. As it stands now the Convention is given the first option of purchase, it can only
go to a Third Party if we fail to so.
In view of this, the Estate Department further recommends that a legal redress is sought to
restrain the Baptist Mission from disposing any of their properties without the involvement
or knowledge of the Ghana Baptist Convention.
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