Author: Asante Presbytery

Story by Bernard Gyimah Antwi (Rev), Asante  Presbytery PRO On the sidelines of the Asante Presbytery BSPG Presbyterial Convention which took place from Thursday January 2 to Friday January 5, 2025 , Rev. Justice Asumeng has called for the Presbyterian Church of Ghana to honor the pivotal role chiefs and kings played in the survival and growth of the Church. Rev. Asumeng, emphasized the generosity of traditional leaders who welcomed missionaries onto their lands, offered their subjects, and even embraced the faith themselves. “The Chiefs and Kings, as landowners, accepted us, provided their people, and in some cases, joined the…

Rev. Alexander Kwadwo Nyantakyi has been inducted as the 17th Ashanti Regional Manager of Presbyterian Schools. The ceremony, officiated by Rev. Samuel Ahima-Yeboah, Chairperson of Asante Presbytery, assisted by the Presbytery Session Standing Committee, took place on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Ramseyer Congregation, Adum, Kumasi. During the induction service, Rev. Ahima-Yeboah urged Rev. Nyantakyi to focus on making Presbyterian schools competitive and attractive. Delivering the sermon, Rev. Dr. Anokye Nkansah highlighted the historical importance of schools in the survival and growth of the Presbyterian Church in Ghana, emphasizing how education helped missionaries convert and build strong congregations. In…

The Asante Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) has prioritized peace ahead of the December 7 general elections by organizing a Peace Walk through the principal streets of  Kumasi. Held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, the walk brought together members from various districts in the Presbytery, urging all stakeholders to maintain peace before, during, and after the elections. This Peace Walk, a key initiative of the Department of Ecumenical and Social Relations (ESR), underscores the Church’s commitment to fostering harmony in the nation’s democratic processes. Rev. Joseph Agyei Boakye, Director of ESR, highlighted the importance of the event, noting,…

The Sepe Owusu-Ansah Preaching Point of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana was on Sunday, 20th October 2024 officially elevated to full congregation status, now known as Grace Congregation. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Erick Kwesi Adjepong, District Minister of Yennyawoso District, with the assistance of the District Standing Committee. This milestone comes eight years after the establishment of the preaching point, during which the congregation demonstrated remarkable growth and commitment, warranting its elevation to a full congregation. Starting with just eleven (11) members, Grace Congregation has grown steadily and now boasts a permanent membership of 91. Performing the act…

Ing. Nana Asafo Asamoah-Mono, a philanthropist and alumnus of Adukrom Presbyterian Primary School, has fully renovated a six-unit classroom block and the head teacher’s office for his alma mater. The project, which cost over GH¢350,000, was handed over in a formal ceremony on Thursday 17th October, 2024, providing a major facelift to the school, which had not undergone any significant renovations since its establishment in 1947. Prior to the renovation, the school had deteriorated severely, with leaky roofs, cracked walls, and weak structural support, making it a potential safety hazard for both students and teachers. Ing. Asamoah-Mono was inspired to…

In a fiercely contested 3rd edition of the Asante Presbytery JHS Science and Maths Competition, Ejisu Presbyterian Junior High School (JHS) emerged victorious, narrowly edging out six other competing schools. Ejisu Presbyterian JHS scored 80 points, narrowly surpassing SSNIT Presbyterian Model School, which finished as the first runner-up with 77 points. The other participating schools included Asonomaso Presby JHS (65 points), Adumasa All Saints (59 points), Afari Presby JHS (55 points), New Bethel Atonsu (52 points), and Akomadan JHS (44 points). At the event, Rev. Samuel Ahima-Yeboah, the Chairperson of the competition, emphasized the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s strong commitment…