Ejura: The Ghana Baptist Convention (GBC) has ordained 92 ministers, including eight women, charging them to remain faithful to their calling and live above reproach as they serve God, the church, and humanity. The ordination ceremony was a significant event held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, as part of the 63rd Annual Session of the Convention at the Baptist Women's Retreat and Resource Centre in the Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
According to Ghana Web, the five-day session was held under the theme: 'Revived to Reach Out: Proclaiming Christ in Every Community' (Romans 10:14-15). The Vice President of the GBC, Rev Charles Oppong-Poku, detailed the ministerial journey within the Convention, noting that candidates called into ministry and affirmed by their local churches underwent theological training at approved institutions. These candidates then underwent interview and endorsement processes to ensure their readiness and doctrinal soundness before ordination.
The ministerial journey, as outlined by Rev Oppong-Poku, involves three main stages: licensing, endorsement for full membership of the Ministers' Conference, and ordination. The Executive President of the GBC, Rev Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, along with Rev Oppong-Poku and the President of the Ministers' Conference, Rev Victor Brew, conducted the ordination by laying hands on the candidates, praying, anointing them, and presenting certificates.
Rev Dr Felix Owusu, the Accra Coordinator of the Ghana Baptist University College (GBUC), delivered a sermon titled 'Be a Faithful Steward of God's Flock' (Acts 20:28), urging the newly ordained ministers to keep their church doors open to all and work towards reducing the rate at which members leave the church. He stressed the importance of personal spirituality and maintaining a habitual relationship with God through prayer and Scripture study.
Rev Dr Owusu also emphasized the need for ministers to live above reproach, reflecting the values they preach both in the church and the community. He advised them to be mindful of their health and to delegate tasks within their ministry. Rev Thompson further encouraged the ministers to prioritize their relationship with God and the study of Scripture, emphasizing that Christianity should be guided by God's teachings rather than personal feelings.
In interviews, some newly ordained ministers expressed their gratitude for the honor of ordination and pledged to work diligently to advance God's ministry. 'This is a great honor done to us, and we pledge to justify the confidence reposed in us by working effectively to advance God's ministry,' they stated.