By Nii Martey M. Botchway
Accra, Sept 01, GNA – The Ghana Baptist Convention (GBC), has revoked a cap on the Ministry involvement of women in the Convention.
This follows the Convention’s 2012 Resolution (7) which recognizes the ministry potential of women in the GBC.
In a resolution jointly signed by Rev. Dr. Fred Deegbe, Moderator of the 62nd Annual Session and Rev. Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, the Executive President, at the 62nd annual session of the GBC, it said “that the 1998 Resolution of the GBC Ministers’ Conference, that placed a cap on the ministry involvement of women in the Convention, is hereby annulled.”
The new position, the GBC said, affirms the ministry potential of women, and directed that women should be allowed to realize their fullest ministry potential within the Convention as God has ordained.
“This resolution supersedes all previous resolutions on the subject,” the resolution stated.
The GBC further directed that all tertiary institutions in the country be considered mission fields, with local Baptist student fellowships transitioning into recognised churches under pastoral oversight to ensure continuity and pastoral care.
Other resolutions included plans to establish a research department as mandated by the GBC Constitution, explore the possibility of a centralised system for paying ministers, and review the current executive presidency structure against the former system to determine its long-term suitability.
*Convention*
Convened on the theme, “The Disciplined Church Reflecting Christ to the World”, the convention which was held at the Ghana Baptist Women’s Retreat Centre at Ejura in the Ashanti Region, brought together delegates from across the country to deliberate on both national and denominational issues.
In his address, Rev. Thompson said Ghana was confronted with challenges that demanded collective responsibility.
Citing illegal mining, indiscipline on social media and unrest in the northern regions, he urged all Christians and citizens to prioritise stewardship, promote positivity online, and resolve conflicts peacefully.
He noted that the church remained committed to preaching the gospel, nurturing believers into responsible citizens, and engaging communities to promote national development.
GNA
01 Sept. 2025
Edited by Samuel Osei-Frempong