Kumasi: Lay Chairpersons of the Methodist church have been charged to be steadfast in their faith in times of troubles and organize programs that will ensure the qualitative and quantitative growth of the church. Most Reverend Professor Emmanuel Asante, the former Presiding Bishop of the Methodist church, who made the call, said in times of conflicts, wars, and troubles such as those plaguing and shaking the world today, Lay Chairpersons should be seen to be like Habakkuk in the Bible, and work to leave a legacy.
According to Ghana News Agency, Most Rev. Prof. Asante was addressing five new Lay Chairpersons who were inducted into office by the Methodist church in Kumasi. The ceremony was on the theme 'Called to Minister in the Period of Uncertainty.' The newly inducted Lay Chairpersons were Professor Emmanuel Dartey, Effiduase Diocese, Dr. Enoch Baah, Kumasi Diocese, and Sister Rose Achiaa Peprah, Kumasi North Diocese. The rest were Sister Georgina Valentina Asante, Sunyani Diocese, and Sister Mariama Della Dadson, Tamale Diocese.
Most Rev. Prof. Asante advised the Lay Chairpersons to avoid the temptation of conducting themselves as ordained ministers. He emphasized that they should assist the ordained Ministers in the discharge of their duties to the service of God. He noted that the position of a Lay Chairperson came with numerous responsibilities, which might tempt one to see themselves as ordained ministers.
Most Rev. Prof. Asante encouraged the newly inducted Lay Chairpersons to uphold the constitution and fulfill their responsibilities to assist the clergy by being creative and innovative to impact both the church and society.
