The Immediate Past Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Paul K. Boafo, has praised the Church’s enduring spirit of unity and inclusivity following the induction of nine new Diocesan Lay Chairmen at the Mt. Olivet Society in Dansoman.
In his address at the ceremony, Most Rev. Boafo said the induction reflected the true connectional nature of the Methodist Church, where leadership is chosen not by ethnicity or tribe but through divine calling and service.
He noted that several of the newly inducted leaders hail from different regions than the dioceses they now serve, something he described as “the beauty of the Methodist Church.” According to him, this diversity demonstrates that the Church’s leadership structure embodies fairness and spiritual unity across backgrounds.
Most Rev. Boafo expressed satisfaction that the chairmen openly acknowledged their hometowns, urging them to embrace their roots with pride. Recalling a personal story shared during the service, he spoke of a man who lost an opportunity for promotion after concealing his true hometown, highlighting the importance of honesty and authenticity in leadership.
He further emphasized that the gathering was not simply a formal induction but an affirmation of divine calling. The office of Lay Chairman, he said, is not ceremonial but a spiritual commissioning to serve as a voice for the Methodist Church Ghana.
“The position is not secondary but foundational,” he said, referencing John Wesley’s charge that lay leaders must carry the Word of God “into homes, the fields, and into the hearts of the people.”
Most Rev. Boafo encouraged the new Lay Chairmen to view their roles as a sacred responsibility to advance the Church’s mission and embody servant leadership in all their endeavours.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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