By Kingsley Mamore
Atsigodikope (O/R), Oct. 4, GNA – Bishop Joel Tetteh, Pastor of the Calvary Cross University College, has urged Christians to uphold confidentiality, discretion and mutual respect in their dealings with fellow church members and religious leaders.
Such moves, he said, would protect the integrity of the Christian community.
He said Christians had a responsibility to handle sensitive personal, pastoral and congregational matters with maturity, caution and wisdom, rather than exposing such issues to outsiders in ways that could undermine trust and unity within the church.
Bishop Tetteh made the call at the ordination service of Apostle David Dordzavu and Chief Apostle John Anani Agbaglah of the Renew Gospel Church International at Atsigodikope, near Dormabin in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region.
The service brought together clergy, church members, traditional leaders, relatives and well-wishers to witness the elevation of the two ministers into their new offices.
Bishop Tetteh said while Christians had the right to seek counsel and assistance when confronted with genuine challenges, they should exercise discretion in determining who to confide in and the appropriate channels through which church-related concerns should be addressed.
He encouraged members to use established church structures to resolve grievances and misunderstandings, saying issues involving individuals, families or the church should not be discussed indiscriminately with people who might not have the necessary understanding or interest in resolving them.
He noted that indiscriminate disclosure of confidential matters could create mistrust, fuel unnecessary conflicts and damage relationships among members of the Christian community.
Bishop Tetteh therefore urged church leaders and members to cultivate a culture of confidentiality, forgiveness, dialogue and reconciliation, stressing that such values were essential for maintaining unity and strengthening the credibility of the church.
He further encouraged the newly ordained Apostles to remain committed to their calling, demonstrate humility in leadership and serve as examples to their congregations and the wider society.
Chief Apostle Agbaglah, one of the newly ordained ministers, urged Christians and people across the world to make love, kindness, honesty and the fear of God integral parts of their daily lives.
He said the Christian faith should be reflected not only in worship but also in the way believers treated one another and conducted themselves in their families, workplaces and communities.
Chief Apostle Agbaglah told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that Christians must allow truth and righteousness to guide their daily activities, saying those who remained faithful to God and upheld godly values would ultimately be rewarded.
He called on Christians to demonstrate love towards one another, support people in need and avoid actions that could create division and bitterness within society.
He also urged the newly ordained clergy to remain steadfast in their service to God and humanity, describing their ordination as both an honour and a responsibility to serve with humility, integrity and dedication.
The ordination service featured prayers, preaching, the laying on of hands and the presentation of certificates to the newly ordained ministers.
The occasion also provided an opportunity for the church to reaffirm its commitment to strengthening Christian fellowship, promoting peace and encouraging members to uphold values that contribute to the development of their communities.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah