Accra: The Global Evangelical Church (GEC) has opened its 2025 Synod in Ho with a call on Christians to live with urgency, purpose, and integrity in light of the second coming of Jesus Christ.
According to Ghana News Agency, the three-day gathering at the Victory Chapel in Ho-Fiave brought together about 835 delegates from across the world under the theme: 'Preaching Christ and His Second Coming.' Mr. James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, praised the Church's role in shaping values, mentoring youth, and fostering community cohesion. He emphasized the importance of the Church's partnership in efforts to maintain peace, attract investment, and drive development.
Mr. Gunu welcomed President John Dramani Mahama's creation of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, describing it as a significant step to unite governance, traditional authority, and faith-based institutions for sustainable development. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to youth empowerment, security, and economic growth, urging the Church to remain a partner in national transformation efforts.
Moderator of the GEC, Right Reverend Prosper S. Dzomeku, expressed gratitude for God's guidance through a peaceful general election and a successful synod year. He emphasized the centrality of the belief in Christ's return to the Christian faith, calling on churches to unite in prayer and outreach. He highlighted the visible and powerful nature of Christ's second coming, which will end this era of human history and usher in eternal life.
Under Rt. Rev. Dzomeku's leadership, the church has commissioned 33 pastors, consecrated 510 presbyters from 13 presbyteries, and initiated plans to train 100 catechists. The Synod also approved a prototype design for new church buildings across its branches. He thanked the government for approving the Church's Education Unit and encouraged presbyteries with land to engage in the 'Feed Ghana' programme to boost food production.
On environmental issues, he urged members to fight illegal mining, deforestation, and water pollution, calling for action to correct the environmental devastation. Rt. Rev. Dzomeku also cautioned against acts that could threaten national peace, citing incidents during the Ablekuma North parliamentary by-election rerun. He urged members to guard the peace and remain tolerant.
Fraternal greetings were delivered by leaders from sister churches, including the Church of Pentecost, Presbyterian Church, and Bible Society of Ghana, with notable remarks from Rt. Rev. Dr. Lt. Col. Bliss Divine Agbeko (Rtd), Moderator of the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, who emphasized unity and mutual learning among the churches.
The Synod observed a minute's silence for eight Ghanaians who died in a recent helicopter crash, extending condolences to their families. Delegates will deliberate on church growth, leadership development, and social accountability, aligning their mission work with the Synod's call to preach Christ in both word and action. The 2025 Synod will also review progress on goals related to church planting, evangelism, and resisting the monetization of church life, with outcomes expected to shape the GEC's work in the coming years.
