The Lead Pastor and Missions Director at Thanksgiving Place Chapel and Ministries Incorporated, Reverend Acheampong E. S. Builderman, has urged Christians to embrace the habits of writing, reading and critical thinking.
That, he said, would equip believers to apply knowledge, confront societal challenges with integrity, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
Rev. Builderman made the call during the launch of six of his books in Accra on Friday, July 3.
“Christians must complement prayer with learning and intellectual engagement if they hope to influence society positively,” he said.
Launch
Rev. Builderman unveiled six books titled SIZESTEPS, Charismatic Hoax, The Thanksgiving Manifesto, Over Salting the Earth, Under Lighting the World, Africa Beware and The Ministry of Writing, the Power of Reading and the Audacity of Listening.
The event also showcased From the Desk of My Husband, authored by his wife, Lady Christabel Builderman.
The publication highlights Christian service, compassion, prison ministry, care for the underprivileged, servant leadership and the preservation of Christian values.
Rev. Builderman is the Missions Director and Lead Pastor at Thanksgiving Place Chapel and Ministries Incorporated, Accra.
The launch brought together church leaders, academics and members of the public to reflect on the role of literature in shaping Christian values, leadership and African identity.
Rationale
Speaking at the launch, Rev. Builderman said he sought to move beyond theory to equip Christians and the wider public with practical knowledge through literature.
“I embarked on writing to preserve ideas and make practical knowledge available in simple language for both Christians and the wider public,” he said.
He added that although he officially launched six books, he had completed 22 manuscripts, demonstrating what he described as a lifelong commitment to documenting knowledge for future generations.
He said he had undertaken extensive research on colonialism and African history, including reading the Quran, to broaden his understanding before publishing his works.
"Everyone is an author; the only difference is that many have not yet written," he added.
Rev. Builderman also challenged Christians and the wider society to reject hypocrisy and dishonesty, insisting that integrity, truthfulness and accountability remained indispensable for national development.
Christian literature
An education consultant and lecturer at Central University, Dr Charles Owiredu, urged Christians to read Christian literature alongside the Bible because such books offered practical wisdom that could shape character and transform society.
He said Christian literature complemented the Bible by providing practical lessons that guided everyday living and strengthened moral and spiritual development.
Dr Owiredu also encouraged parents to cultivate reading habits among their children by making Christian books readily available in their homes.
“Our reading culture is very poor. Many people complete formal education without learning how to apply knowledge to everyday challenges because schools largely emphasise memorisation instead of practical application,” he said.
He said books such as those written by Rev. Builderman could help readers develop a transformed mindset, become honest with themselves and contribute to positive change in their communities.
