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Narration: Orthodox churches in the country have been challenged to focus on their core business to evangelism, discipleship and church growth and not derail from its mission to draw unbelievers closer to God. The Chairperson of the newly created Upper Presbytery, Rev. Esmond Wasau Nagba, made the call at the Perniel Presbyterian Church at Bolgatanga during an induction of the Presbytery Clerk. Speaking on the theme: “Chosen for the mission of the father”, Rev. Nagba said orthodox churches would regain its past glory only if they shun away from all negative attitudes and tasked members to demonstrate Gods love through commitment and dedicated service. Isaac Asare witnessed the occasion and has the rest of the story for Radio Ghana.
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The induction of the presbytery clerk brought together members of the newly created Upper Presbytery including departmental heads of the church’s social services among other dignitaries. The Upper Presbytery which is carved out of the Northern presbytery and has Bolgatanga as its main seat forms the 16th Presbytery within the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. It also covers other five districts of Northern Ghana including Wa, Bawku, Gambaga, and Garu Tempane. In a sermon, the chairperson of the church, Rev. Esmond Wasau Nagba expressed grave concern about the way the orthodox churches have derailed from its core mission and mandate of communicating Gods word to unbelievers through evangelism. He said in the olden days people were betrothed to the Orthodox Church due to the exemplary Christian lifestyles portrayed by its members adding that the situation today is nothing to write home about. This, he said calls for a greater attitudinal change among orthodox faithful to redeem its lost image. Rev Nagba stated that the church must not only preach good news but should also affirm it by attitude and conduct both to God and mankind. He underscored the need for the church to devote time for God charged the congregation to do away with backbiting and ‘pull him down’ attitude to ensure the church’s growth both physically and spiritually. He charged them with the responsibility of sharing Gods word with unbelievers wherever they found themselves. Rev. Nagba later inducted Rev. Martin Lamisi Sebire into office as the first presbytery clerk for the church, considered to be the youngest presbytery in the country. After administering the induction oath, Rev. Nagba called on the congregation to rally their support and cooperation to the new clerk. Rev. Lamisi Sebire in his acceptance speech expressed gratitude to the church for reposing confidence in him. He however pledged his commitment to discharge his official duties with humility, faithfulness and obedience to the service of God and the church. Rev. Lamisi Sebire, 53 hails from Nangodi in the Talensi-Nabdam District and is married with a wife and six children. He has numerous academic credentials and currently heads the Guidance and Counseling Department of the Kongo Senior High School at Kongo also in the Upper East Region. He has served in various capacitis as a teacher, a headmaster and a religious minster thereby offering him the opportunity to be elected as a clerk for the newly created Upper Presbytery.
Narration: Orthodox churches in the country have been challenged to focus on their core business to evangelism, discipleship and church growth and not derail from its mission to draw unbelievers closer to God. The Chairperson of the newly created Upper Presbytery, Rev. Esmond Wasau Nagba, made the call at the Perniel Presbyterian Church at Bolgatanga during an induction of the Presbytery Clerk. Speaking on the theme: “Chosen for the mission of the father”, Rev. Nagba said orthodox churches would regain its past glory only if they shun away from all negative attitudes and tasked members to demonstrate Gods love through commitment and dedicated service. Isaac Asare witnessed the occasion and has the rest of the story for Radio Ghana.
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The induction of the presbytery clerk brought together members of the newly created Upper Presbytery including departmental heads of the church’s social services among other dignitaries. The Upper Presbytery which is carved out of the Northern presbytery and has Bolgatanga as its main seat forms the 16th Presbytery within the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. It also covers other five districts of Northern Ghana including Wa, Bawku, Gambaga, and Garu Tempane. In a sermon, the chairperson of the church, Rev. Esmond Wasau Nagba expressed grave concern about the way the orthodox churches have derailed from its core mission and mandate of communicating Gods word to unbelievers through evangelism. He said in the olden days people were betrothed to the Orthodox Church due to the exemplary Christian lifestyles portrayed by its members adding that the situation today is nothing to write home about. This, he said calls for a greater attitudinal change among orthodox faithful to redeem its lost image. Rev Nagba stated that the church must not only preach good news but should also affirm it by attitude and conduct both to God and mankind. He underscored the need for the church to devote time for God charged the congregation to do away with backbiting and ‘pull him down’ attitude to ensure the church’s growth both physically and spiritually. He charged them with the responsibility of sharing Gods word with unbelievers wherever they found themselves. Rev. Nagba later inducted Rev. Martin Lamisi Sebire into office as the first presbytery clerk for the church, considered to be the youngest presbytery in the country. After administering the induction oath, Rev. Nagba called on the congregation to rally their support and cooperation to the new clerk. Rev. Lamisi Sebire in his acceptance speech expressed gratitude to the church for reposing confidence in him. He however pledged his commitment to discharge his official duties with humility, faithfulness and obedience to the service of God and the church. Rev. Lamisi Sebire, 53 hails from Nangodi in the Talensi-Nabdam District and is married with a wife and six children. He has numerous academic credentials and currently heads the Guidance and Counseling Department of the Kongo Senior High School at Kongo also in the Upper East Region. He has served in various capacitis as a teacher, a headmaster and a religious minster thereby offering him the opportunity to be elected as a clerk for the newly created Upper Presbytery.
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