Tema: The Right Reverend Ebenezer Popeson Adjei, Bishop of the Tema Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana, has called for a renewed commitment to Church development and national progress. He made the call during the opening of the diocese's 29th Annual Synod held at the Bethel Methodist Society, at Tema Community Eight.
According to Ghana News Agency, Rt. Rev. Adjei emphasized that the synod served as a critical period for appraising the spiritual and physical work of God within the diocese through its various coordinating offices. He outlined a strategic vision for the diocese anchored on three main pillars: holistic growth, next-generation engagement, and accountability.
Rev. Adjei explained that holistic growth encompasses spiritual maturity, infrastructural expansion, and the effective mobilization of resources to build the Church. He noted that while the Methodist Church Ghana operated under an agenda for revival, transformation, and growth, the diocese had established specific structures to measure actual performance against its planned goals.
He stated that the synod reviewed reports from four main coordinating offices, explaining that the Ministries Office focused on the welfare of ministers and lay preachers, alongside the development of children's services and evangelism. The Finance and Development Office assessed the Church's financial health to ensure resources were used prudently.
He added that the Social Services Department highlighted the vital partnership with health facilities, including the Tema General Hospital and 37 Military Hospital, for blood donations that continue to save lives. Meanwhile, the Education and Youth Development Office monitored school performance and the integration of young people into leadership roles.
Rt. Rev. Adjei described the Church as the conscience of society and urged those in positions of power to utilize national resources responsibly for the benefit of future generations. He stressed that infrastructure such as roads, schools, and hospitals must be built today to prevent future generations from suffering in deplorable conditions.
He stated that if every citizen played their part with a holistic approach, the nation would thrive. Noting in the Twi language that 'Ghana beye yie,' which translates to 'Ghana will be well,' he expressed the belief that the nation will be well if people live a life of integrity.