The Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, Reverend Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, has been inducted into office for a second term.
He was inducted alongside the Vice-President of the church, Reverend Charles Oppong-Poku.
Together, they will head the affairs of the convention for the next four years, with support from the 11-member Denominational Board chaired by Reverend Bennet Elvis Niboi.
A former president of the convention, Reverend Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, performed the induction ceremony in Accra at the weekend. The service brought together religious leaders, ministers, representatives of other faiths, family members and members of the media.
It marked the beginning of a new term for the leadership, which is expected to continue the convention's work in spiritual development, church growth, financial sustainability and human resource development.
Operation 2000 by 2030
Speaking after his induction, Reverend Thompson, who is also the Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, expressed gratitude to God and the member churches for the confidence reposed in him and his team, describing their re-election as a solemn responsibility to lead the convention faithfully.
He said the administration had made modest but meaningful progress during its first four years, guided by a vision known as "Operation Showers of Blessing," which focused on spiritual vitality, financial solvency, denominational discipline, human resource development and the provision of places of worship.
The Executive President said the new strategic plan for 2026 to 2030 would renew efforts in those areas, with a target of increasing the number of congregations from more than 1,500 to at least 2,000 by 2030.
Dubbed "Operation 2000 by 2030," the initiative is intended to strengthen the convention's missionary work. Reverend Thompson called on member churches, local associations and auxiliaries to commit to achieving the target.
Financial sustainability
Reverend Thompson said improving financial support from member churches would be another priority during the new term.
He acknowledged an increase in the traditional 20 per cent contributions and other offerings but said compliance remained below expectations.
The Executive President said the convention would continue working towards resolutions adopted at its 63rd Annual Session to raise compliance to 50 per cent in 2027 and 90 per cent in 2028.
He also identified human resource development as a priority, saying the convention needed to invest more deliberately in training ministers and preparing leaders for succession. He said the administration would seek to strengthen its budget for training, particularly at university and doctoral levels.
National engagement
The Executive President said the convention would continue to promote Christian unity, interfaith dialogue and national cohesion, noting that its leadership responsibilities extended beyond the denomination.
He expressed gratitude to the member churches, his family and others who had supported the administration during its first term and appealed for prayers and counsel as it began the new term.
Reverend Thompson concluded by expressing confidence in the convention's future and calling on its members to work together to advance its mission.
