By Patrick Ofoe Nudzi
Accra, Sept. 15, GNA – Prof Hugh Keku Aryee, Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana, has called on religious communities, especially the Christian communities, to be faithful Stewards of God’s Creation, who care and protect it.
He said as citizens and Christians, God Almighty first task to humanity was to work, protect and nurture creation for a lasting impact as seen in the Scripture from Genesis 2:15 and John 15:16.
“These verses together remind us that care for creation is not an environmental hobby – it is a divine mandate tied to our identity as God’s appointed agents of change,” the Trade Commissioner said.
He made the clarion call at the 6th Annual Conference of the Meridian Presbytery Men’s Fellowship of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), at Adentan when he spoke on the theme: “Care for Creation, The Role of Christian Men as Agents of Change in the Church.”
Prof Keku Aryee said Christian Men had a responsibility to be protectors of God’s Creation and not exploiters, be innovators who harness technology for good and not destruction and be economic stewards who promote justice, fairness and sustainability in business.
“I urge every man here to consider how you are caring for creation in your household, workplace and community? Are you investing in systems that protect the earth or destroy it? Are you teaching the next generation to value the resources God has given us?” he added.
The Trade Commissioner said the true stewardship of God’s creation included empowering His people with knowledge, skills and opportunities to thrive in the modern world.
“That is why we are prepared to sponsor an artificial intelligence (AI) training for the E.P Church at no cost to the participants valued at USD $250 per trainee, regardless of the number of members who take part,” he said.
The training sought to equip believers, young and old, to use cutting-edge technology in business, ministry, agriculture and environmental care.
It is part of the work being rolled out by the Vanuatu Trade Commission, under their AKL Lumi tokens across Africa – a pan-African digital currency backed by gold that promotes economic independence and intra-African trade.
Prof Keku Aryee said the Vanuatu Trade Commission would support any projects undertaken by the Men’s Fellowship of the Church, onboard such initiatives into their global project database and connect them with partners both locally and internationally.
Rev Samuel Senanu Asieni, Meridian Presbytery Synod Moderator, EPCG, in a goodwill message, urged the Church to reflect deeply on the call of God to care for His creation and the responsibility on Christian men to be agents of change.
“The divine mandate reminds us that stewardship of the earth is not an option but a sacred duty,” he said.
GNA
Edited by Christian Akorlie