Methodist Bishop expresses concern over decline in membership
The Bishop of the Somanya Diocese of the Methodist Church, Ghana, Rt Rev. Alfred N.O. Aryeetey, has observed that the Methodist Church has become less attractive leading to the decline in membership and called for proactive measures to stem the tide.
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According to him, the church needs to sit back and do thorough assessment of the management of its churches, adding, “if possible, we should be asking more questions and learning more from other churches about their secrets.’’
He noted with concern that “we are losing our membership in the Methodist Church.”
“When you visit rural communities, you will find most of our members joining other churches or staying at home. What is happening?’’ The Bishop asked.
Synod
Rt Rev. Aryeetey was addressing the 14th Annual Synod of the Somanya Diocese of the Methodist Church, Ghana, at Akosombo in the Asuogyaman District in the Eastern Region.
It was on the theme: “Go and make disciples of all nations; rekindling the Methodist evangelical heritage for Church growth.”
The Bishop admonished Christians and Methodists, in particular, to work hard to fulfil the great commission of Jesus Christ that mandated them to go out and win more souls to the church.
He said John Wesley, the father of Methodism, made that commission an important aspect of his ministry which became the heritage of Methodists worldwide.
Commitment
The Chief Executive Officer of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Ing. Emmanuel Antwi-Darkwa, said his outfit had a strong commitment to renewable energy development for the protection of the environment and public health.
He indicated that renewable energy development programme was one of the most constructive, cost-effective ways to address the challenges of high energy prices, energy security, air pollution, and global climate change.
Ing. Antwi-Darkwa said the VRA was, therefore, collaborating with the government and other stakeholders to consolidate the renewable energy agenda as an alternative supply of power in the country.
The Lay Chairman of the Diocese, Mrs Agnes Akweley Attipoe, the Diocesan secretary, Very Rev. Moses K. Jackson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, Ms Gifty Twum-Ampofo, and past Lay chairmen of the diocese, among others, graced the occasion.