President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Church to strengthen its contribution to national development by promoting honesty, compassion, responsible citizenship and peaceful coexistence among Ghanaians.
He says the country’s religious diversity is one of its most precious possessions and must be protected through mutual respect and understanding among people of different faiths.
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President Mahama made the call when he officially opened the 10th Triennial World Assemblies of God Fellowship Congress at the Accra International Conference Centre.
The three-day congress, which runs from October 14 to 16, has brought together church leaders, ministers and other participants from across the world to discuss the mission of the Church and its contribution to communities and national development.
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana’s religious diversity remains a valuable national asset that must be nurtured to sustain peace, unity and social cohesion.
He urged Ghanaians to preserve the relationships that enable neighbours from different religious backgrounds to live, work and care for one another, stressing that such bonds are essential to the country’s peaceful coexistence.
The President called on the Church to complement government efforts by cultivating honesty, compassion, responsible citizenship and respect for others.
He also urged delegates attending the World Assemblies of God Fellowship Congress to translate the discussions and resolutions of the gathering into practical initiatives that improve lives, support vulnerable communities and create opportunities for young people.
He said the true impact of the congress would be measured by the positive changes delegates would bring to their communities after returning to their respective countries and congregations.
The congress is being held under the theme, “Commissioned: One Mandate, Every Nation,” which draws inspiration from the biblical instruction to spread the Gospel to all nations.
It marks the first time in the 115-year history of the Assemblies of God movement that its world congress is being hosted on the African continent.
More than 10,000 participants from different parts of the world are expected to attend the gathering, which provides a platform for worship, fellowship, leadership development and discussions on the future of the Church.
The Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, Reverend Dominic Yeo, and the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, Reverend Stephen Yenusom Wengam, are among the key leaders associated with the congress.
The fellowship represents more than 451,000 churches and about 88 million adherents across more than 180 countries, making the gathering significant for the global Pentecostal movement.
The programme includes leadership sessions, workshops and discussions on church planting, missions, church growth and the development of the next generation of Christian leaders. Evening revival rallies are also scheduled at the Accra Sports Stadium, featuring local and international gospel ministers.
Ghana’s hosting of the congress is expected to strengthen its position as a destination for international religious gatherings while creating opportunities for cultural exchange, tourism and other economic activities.
President Mahama urged the Church to continue supporting peace and social development, emphasising that religious institutions have an important role to play in shaping responsible citizens and strengthening communities.
He called on Ghanaians to protect the values of tolerance, solidarity and mutual respect that unite the country, regardless of religious differences.
