The Obuasi Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana remains one of the most historic and spiritually vibrant centers of Methodism in the country. Established from the larger Kumasi Diocese, Obuasi has grown into a significant hub of faith, education, and community development, tracing its origins to the missionary journey of Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman, the pioneer who brought Methodism to the Ashanti Kingdom from Cape Coast.
According to historical accounts, Rev. Freeman spent time fasting and praying at a sacred site that today serves as a prayer and retreat center.
It is said that after days of spiritual devotion, he broke his fast under a mango tree that has since become a symbol of divine intervention. Local believers hold that the tree possesses healing properties, with many testifying to being cured of ailments and even conceiving children after drinking water boiled with its bark.
This story remains a powerful reminder of the spiritual foundations upon which the diocese was built.
The Obuasi Diocese is dotted with remarkable heritage sites that tell the story of the Methodist Church’s journey in the Ashanti region. Among them is the first Methodist church ever built in the Ashanti Kingdom, located in the Kusa area.
Other notable landmarks include the Old Wesley Cathedral in Obuasi, Mount Zion in the Mangoase Circuit, and Calvary Methodist Church in the Anyinam Circuit, all of which stand as enduring monuments of faith and worship.
Education has always been central to the Methodist mission, and the Obuasi Diocese has continued this tradition by establishing schools that blend academic excellence with moral and spiritual development.
Institutions such as the Government Basic School and the new Obuasi Methodist School have played a vital role in nurturing young minds and shaping future leaders within the community.
Over the years, the diocese has been guided by visionary leaders who have dedicated themselves to strengthening both the church and the faith of its members. The current Bishop, The Rt Rev. Baffour Asamoah-Agyei, supported by Lay Chairman Sis. Lynda Rockson Bamful-Mante and Secretary of Synod The Very Reverend Felix Tawiah Danquah, continues to lead the diocese with devotion, discipline, and a deep sense of purpose.
Today, the Obuasi Diocese stands as a living testimony to the enduring power of faith and perseverance. From its historic beginnings under Rev. Freeman’s missionary work to its present-day achievements in education and evangelism, the diocese remains a beacon of spiritual growth and community transformation. Its continued commitment to spreading the Gospel ensures that the light of Methodism will keep shining brightly across the Ashanti region and beyond.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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