The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, the Most Rev Prof Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, has called for a renewed focus on the spiritual quality of worship, urging Methodists to restore reverence in church services and recognise the value of the church’s hymns.
He also cautioned ministers and members to use television and social media responsibly, warning that inappropriate use of media platforms could undermine the reputation and ministry of the church.
The Presiding Bishop made the remarks at the official opening of the Methodist Church Ghana’s 52nd Biennial Conference at St Paul’s Cathedral in Tema Community 1.
Addressing clergy, delegates and invited guests, he said corporate worship should be uplifting, edifying and centred on prayer, inspirational hymns and songs, as well as the preaching of God’s Word.
The Most Rev Prof Asamoah-Gyadu expressed concern about practices that he said were gradually affecting the solemnity of worship in some congregations.
He cited unnecessary notices, excessive fundraising activities and other distractions as some of the practices that could take attention away from the spiritual purpose of worship.
He also urged Methodists to appreciate the spiritual value of the church’s hymns, cautioning against the frequent shortening of hymn stanzas without proper justification.
The Presiding Bishop further called on the church to remain open to the ministry of the Holy Spirit through prayer and prophetic interventions, saying worship should leave members inspired, blessed and spiritually strengthened.
Turning to the use of media, he acknowledged the growing importance of television and social media as tools for Christian ministry, particularly in reaching wider audiences and sustaining the church’s outreach.
He nevertheless urged ministers and members to exercise greater responsibility on these platforms, especially when dealing with official church information and internal matters.
The Presiding Bishop cautioned against releasing information before it had been officially communicated by the church or broadcasting internal church business without authorisation.
He said worship services could be livestreamed, but internal church deliberations should not be broadcast simultaneously.
The Most Rev Prof Asamoah-Gyadu urged the church to use media in a way that supports its ministry, protects its integrity and strengthens its Christian witness.
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