Ghana has become the focal point of the global Methodist family as the World Methodist Council, fondly called “The Connexion of Connexions,” gathers for its landmark conference. This historic meeting unites 82 Methodist families from across the globe, bound together by their shared reverence for Rev. John Wesley as their spiritual father.
The gathering is more than a conference—it is a celebration of faith, fellowship, and the enduring mission to promote unity among Methodists worldwide.
In his address, Rev. Reynaldo Ferreira Leao Nato, General Secretary of the World Methodist Council, underscored the organization’s mission to foster unity and spread God’s love, grace, mercy, and justice. He acknowledged the realities of working across diverse cultures, noting that differences—while sometimes challenging—can be enriching. With a touch of humor, he illustrated his point by sharing a lighthearted story about varying coffee preferences among cultures.
“Although we are loving people, the difference is challenging,” he admitted, urging members to keep an open mind and embrace different ways of serving God.
The Most Rev. Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, Immediate Past Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana and President of the African Methodist Council, echoed the call for unity. He emphasized that diversity in worship styles and traditions strengthens rather than divides the Methodist community.
“We come with our individual differences, and so is our way of worship that fits each of the conferences, and this makes us one big family—Methodists,” he stated.
While the Council’s identity is firmly rooted in love, acceptance, and growth in holiness, members acknowledge that external forces can threaten unity by sowing discord. Despite these challenges, the Council remains steadfast in its mission—fostering unity in witness, facilitating mission work worldwide, and promoting ecumenical and interfaith cooperation.
The World Methodist Council convenes every five years, with its steering committee meeting in the interim to address critical issues and shape the future. Delegates from Africa, Europe, Asia, America, and North America come together, sharing experiences and perspectives that strengthen the bonds of this vast spiritual family.
From Ghana, this powerful message resounds: though we differ in culture, language, and tradition, the Methodist connection remains united in one faith, one mission, and one love.
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Source: Wesleyannews.com
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