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Christian Council of Ghana

The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) is an umbrella group that unites 31 churches and denominations in Ghana.[1] The council has its members from Church of Power World Ministry, Charismatic, Pentecostal, Orthodox, Inside God Christian college, and other churches.

Formation30 October 1929; 95 years ago (30 October 1929)
TypeEcumenical body
General Secretary
Cyril Fayose
Websitewww.christiancouncilgh.org

History of the Council

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The CCG was formed on 30 October 1929.[1] Five churches, namely:

united aiming to work with various congregations on social matters and to speak for the voiceless in society.[1][2]

Membership of the council

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The council has been restructured several times since its formation. It currently includes 29 churches and two Christian organizations.[1][3]

Current Membership
  1. The Methodist Church Ghana
  2. Presbyterian Church of Ghana
  3. Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
  4. The Salvation Army
  5. African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
  6. Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
  7. African Methodist Episcopal Church
  8. EDEN Revival Church
  9. Ghana Baptist Convention
  10. Evangelical Lutheran Church
  11. Religious Society of Friends
  12. Ghana Mennonite Church
  13. Greek Orthodox Church
  14. Christ Evangelical Mission
  15. Evangelical Church of Ghana
  16. Fellowship of Christian Churches
  17. Restoration Christian Church
  18. Young Men’s Christian Association
  19. Young Women’s Christian Association
  20. Legon Interdenominational Church
  21. Anglican Diocese of Accra
  22. The Luke Society Mission Inc.
  23. Ghana Evangelical Convention
  24. Accra Ridge Church
  25. Tema Joint Church
  26. Teshie/Nungua United Church
  27. Atomic Hills United Church
  28. Ghana Police Church
  29. Nigritian Episcopal Church
  30. Grace Communion International
  31. Church of power World Ministry
  32. Inside God Christian college

Ecumenical affiliations

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  1. World Council of Churches
  2. All Africa Conference of Churches
  3. Fellowship of Christian Council in West Africa
  4. Programme for Christian/Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA)

Chairpersons of the Christian Council of Ghana

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Chairpersons of the Christian Council of Ghana[4]

From To Name Organisation
1929 1934 Rt. Rev. J. O. Anglionby Anglican Diocese of Accra
1935 1937 Rev. C. W. Armstrong
1938 1939 Rev. H. H. G. MacMillan Accra Ridge Church
1940 1943 Rev. M. B. Taylor Methodist Church Ghana
1944 1945 Rev. J. Bardsley
1946 1949 Rev. M. B. Taylor Methodist Church Ghana
1950 1950 Rev. C. G. Baëta Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
1951 1951 Rev. Canon C. H. Elliot
1952 1953 Rt. Rev. J. C. Daly Bishop of Accra
1953 1956 Rev. S. G. Williamson
1956 1957 Rev. C. G. Baëta Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
1957 1960 Rev. G. T. Eddy
1960 1963 Rev. C. G. Baëta Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
1963 1965 Rev. F. C. F. Grant
1965 1967 Rev. E. M. L. Odjidja Presbyterian Church of Ghana
1967 1968 Justice Nii Amaa Ollennu
1968 1969 Rev. T. W. Koomson
1969 1970 Col. S. J. Hill
1970 1971 Rt. Rev. I. S. M. LeMaire
1971 1972 Rev. A. K. Abutiate Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
1972 1975 Rt. Rev. G. K. Sintim-Misa
1975 1976 Rt. Rev. C. K. Yamoah
1976 1978 Rt. Rev. C. K. Dovlo Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
1979 1979 C. Awotwi - Pratt
1980 1980 Rt. Rev. Dr. I. S. M. LeMaire
1981 1981 Rt. Rev. I. H. Frempong
1982 1983 Rt. Rev. Prof. N. K. Dzobo Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
1984 1984 Rt. Rev. S. B. Essamuah
1985 1985 Rt. Rev. F. W. B. Thompson
1986 1986 Rt. Rev. I. H. Frempong
1987 1987 Rt. Rev. Prof. N. K. Dzobo Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
1988 1988 Rt. Rev. J. S. A. Stephens
1989 1989 Rt. Rev. Lt. Col. F. W. B. Thompson Anglican Diocese of Accra
1990 1990 Rt. Rev. D. A. Koranteng Presbyterian Church of Ghana
1991 1993 Rt. Rev. Prof. K. A. Dickson Methodist Church Ghana
1994 1995 Rt. Rev. Lt. Col. F. W. B. Thompson Anglican Diocese of Accra
1996 1998 Col. John E. Amoah
1998 2001 Rt. Rev. Justice Offei Yaw Akrofi Anglican Diocese of Accra
2001 2003 Rt. Rev. Dr. Sam Prempeh Presbyterian Church of Ghana
2003 2006 Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Kofi Fynn[5][6][7] Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana
2006 21 April 2010 Rt. Rev. Dr. Yaw Frempong-Manso[8][9] Presbyterian Church of Ghana
21 April 2010 2013 Most Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante[9][10] Methodist Church Ghana
25 April 2013 2016 Rt. Rev. Francis Amenu[10] Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
2016 2019
2019 21 April 2021 Most Rev. Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo[11][12] Methodist Church Ghana
21 April 2021 19 April 2023 Rt. Rev. Prof. J. O. Y. Mante[11][13] Presbyterian Church of Ghana
19 April 2023 Incumbent Rt. Rev. Dr. Hilliard Dela Dogbe[13][14][15] African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

Projects

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The council undertakes various projects in Ghana. One of its major goals is the elimination of stigma and discrimination of people living with HIV/AIDS.[16] The project trained community members in areas of the country that had high HIV/AIDS prevalence of 8–9%. The training involved basic facts about HIV/AIDS, stigma and discrimination among others.[17]

The council has also set up an Interfaith Unit to educate Christians on the need for peaceful existence and tolerance among members of different faiths.[17] The School Dropout Scholarship Programme promotes education among Liberian refugees in the Buduburam refugee settlement near Accra. The programme also identifies the causes and consequences of school dropout among the refugees.[17]

In governance and nation building, the council monitors the activities of political parties and professional bodies in the country and offers advice to them. In 2005 the council appealed to Ghanaians and professional bodies to put the country's economy nation first and spend more time discussing issues of national interest concerning education, health and poverty.[18] In 2011 the council encouraged political party leaders and their followers to avoid the use of provocative language in their speeches.[19]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Welcome to the Christian Council of Ghana ". www.christiancouncilofghana.org/. Archived from the original on 2011-06-27. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
  2. ^ "Organization profile". www.ecuspace.net. Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
  3. ^ "Christian Council of Ghana". www.oikoumene.org. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
  4. ^ "Past Chairperson | Christian Council of Ghana". www.christiancouncilofghana.org. Christian Council of Ghana. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Clergyman advises against destructive criticism". 14 August 2005. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Chancellor and his Legacies – Dada Foundation Gh". Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Kofi Fynn Receives Sabre of Boldness". Gottesdienst. 25 January 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Christian Council elects new chairperson". modernghana.com. ModernGhana. 18 May 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Christian Council elects Reverend Asante as Chairman". BusinessGhana. 18 June 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Christian Council elects Rt. Rev. Amenu as Chairman". modernghana.com. ModernGhana. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Rt. Rev. Prof. J.O.Y Mante chairs Christian Council of Ghana". Ghana News Agency. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  12. ^ "I was humbled and fulfilled as Christian Council Chair – Most. Rev. Boafo". NewGhana.com.gh. 23 April 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Chairman | Christian Council of Ghana". www.christiancouncilofghana.org. Christian Council of Ghana. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  14. ^ Chris Nunoo (19 October 2023). "Fruitful final year, my biggest wish — President Akufo-Addo". Graphic Online. Accra: Graphic Communications Group Ltd. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  15. ^ Stephanie Birikorang (12 January 2024). "2024 elections: refrain from engaging in personal attacks, divisive politics – Right Rev. Hilliard Dogbe – Ghanaian Times". ghanaiantimes.com.gh. New Times Corporation. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  16. ^ "PROJECT PROFILE". www.christiancouncilofghana.org. Archived from the original on 18 September 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
  17. ^ a b c "Christian Council of Ghana". www.globalministries.org. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
  18. ^ "Christian Council of Ghana: Put Country First". www.christiantoday.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-03. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
  19. ^ "Christian Council decries acrimonious language". www.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 2011-02-27. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
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