The Christian Council of Ghana has elected Rev. Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, as its new Chairman at its 2026 Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana Head Office at Kuku Hill, Osu.
Rev. Thompson succeeds Rt. Rev. Dr. Lt. Col. B.D.K. Agbeko (Rtd.), who served as Chairman from May 21, 2025, to May 21, 2026.
In a statement signed by the General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Dr. Cyril Fayose, the Council expressed confidence in Rev. Thompson’s ability to provide leadership as the organisation prepares towards its centenary celebrations in 2029.
Before his election, Rev. Thompson served as Vice Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana and was also a member of its Standing and Executive Committees.
Rev. Thompson has served in various leadership roles within the Ghana Baptist Convention, including Vice President (Ministries) from 2014 to 2022, before becoming Executive President.
In 2023, he was elected onto the Executive Committee of the Baptist World Alliance during its Annual Gathering in Norway.
He has also served at Messiah Baptist Church for 17 years, rising from Administrative Assistant to Associate Pastor and later Head Pastor. He additionally played a role at Hope for Life Christian Fellowship in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Rev. Thompson has contributed to theological education through teaching roles at Maranatha University College in Accra, Prairie Graduate School in Calgary and as an Adjunct Lecturer at Ghana Baptist University College.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Spanish Studies from the University of Ghana and Complutense de Madrid in Spain.
He also obtained a Diploma in Theology from Maranatha Bible College, a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies from Prairie Graduate School in Canada, and a Master of Philosophy in the Study of Religions from the University of Ghana.
The Christian Council of Ghana said it remains hopeful that Rev. Thompson’s leadership, experience and commitment to Christian ministry will help strengthen the Council’s mission and deepen its contribution to national development in the years ahead.
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