Evangelical presbyterian church of ghana introduction ghana is a nation on the west coast of africa. Article 5 branches of the church established outside ghana 1 government of branches of the church established outside ghana pursuant to article 4 of this constitution, all branches of the church established outside ghana are part of the church headquartered in ghana, and shall be governed by this constitution and all the structures of the. This congregation has grown over the years into a wonderful family of believers who share and enjoy a bond of fellowship in christ jesus. Ghana s constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Chapter ithe constitution of the church, or church polity. However, in the midst of all the challenges and crises, remember that the lord loves you. Constitution of the third repubuc of ghana promulgation decree, 1979 2 the said constitution shall have the force of jaw. To deliberate and advice the ep on the annual state of the church s report and the visionof the church as shall be presented by the general superintendent. The evangelical presbyterian church is a founding member of the christian council of ghana and a foremost and respected protestant church in ghana.
Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. The constitution and standing orders of the methodist church, ghana methodist church ghana methodist book depot by authority of the conference of the methodist church, ghana, 1964 methodist church 184 pages. Name the name of the organization will be ghana integrity initiative gii, hereafter referred to as gii. The constitution and standing orders of the methodist church. To deliberate and advice the ep on the annual state of the churchs report and the visionof the church as shall be presented by the.
The ep church in the 1970s had established in the northern ghana, three agricultural stations that are used for the education and transfer of appropriate. Constitution of actionaid international ghana aaig name of the organisation 1. Presbyteria nyanyui hame le ghana is a protestant christian denomination in ghana. The church has a synod which serves as its parliament. Constitution of younic life ghana integrity initiative. As a result of kwadzo dei tutu yao ii, king of krepis invitation through his son, rev. The name of the organisation is actionaid international ghana and shall hereinafter be called the organisation. We, the members of the national democratic congress ndc believing in the destiny of ghanaians to build a society which realizes truly human values based on the full mobilization of the talents and energies of our people and the sustainable development of the re sources with which nature has generously endowed us. Welcome to official site of presbyterian church of ghana. It defines the fundamental political principles, establishing the structure, procedures, powers and duties of the government, structure of the judiciary and legislature, and spells out the fundamental rights and duties of citizens. Amendments to the constitution in 1960 transformed ghana into a republic under a president and set up one party state.
Constitution of church of nigeriaanglican communion. Currently, the methodist church ghana, is one of the leading churches in our country, with a total membership of. It is the first presbyterian church to be established in a planned town at buckinghamshire county called milton keynes. Evangelical presbyterian church, ghana global ministries. The fact that youre loved by the lord doesnt guarantee a life without crises.
In the pursuit of it object actionaid international ghana shall affiliate with other actionaid international bodies. S ep t em b 1er, 979 printing of constitution, constituent assembly dissolved. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Like the rest of africa, ghana is already experiencing problems associated with the adverse effects of climate change. The church also has branches in some foreign countries such as the united kingdom, united states of america, norway, cote divoire, togo and kenya with missionary efforts in other countries. Social context religion was always and is still, to a large extent, an integral part of the lifestyle of the african in the traditional environment.
And whereas the people of ghana approved the said constitution for the administration of ghana to come into force on 7th day of january, 1993. The evangelical presbyterian church, ghana, and the eglise evangelique presbyterienne du togo are the products of the missionary efforts of the north german missionary society bremen mission, founded on 9th april, 1836. The synod committee, a representative council serves as the decisionmaking body of the church. Supremacy of the constitution 1 the sovereignty of ghana resides in the people of ghana in whose name and for whose welfare the powers of government are to be exercised in the manner and within the limits laid down in this constitution. The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of ment constitutionor.
To the glory of god, the epc family aspires to embody and proclaim jesus love as a global movement of congregations engaged together in gods mission through transformation, multiplication, and. Methodist church ghana constitutional pdf download by. The ep church, ghana is one of the oldest selfgoverning churches in africa, having adopted its own constitution in 1922. Book part 3 constitution of the methodist missionary society. Aug 22, 2015 according to the statement of claim, the plaintiffs, including presbyters emmanuel danku, innocent papa gobah, among others, are members of the evangelical presbyterian church, ghana and by the constitution of the epcg, are all members of the general assembly of the church. Ghana constitution 1960 preliminary note by francis bennion the following is the text of the 1960 ghana constitution, the first constitution of the country after it became an independent republic by virtue of the ghana independence act 1957. Church in ghana, the nationalarea heads, missionary attaches, national deacons, trustees, chairmen of boards and committees, ministry fellowship general leaders and directors, three 3 elders representatives made up of the area deacon and two others on the area executive.
The ep church, ghana is very committed to its spirituality and social action ministries. Section 5offences and penalties 1 a person who contravenes section 4 commits an offence and is liable on summary. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. May 26, 2011 article 1 the courts of the churchthe church shall establish courts of the church which shall govern the church. Lorenz wolf arrived in peki on 14th november, 1847.
The church shall establish courts of the church which shall govern the church. Whereas the said draft constitution was submitted to a national referendum held throughout ghana on the 28th april, 1992. The grace and peace congregation of the evangelical presbyterian church, ghana located at adentan, a suburb of accra welcomes you warmly. Ag ghana constitution pages 1 50 text version fliphtml5. To participate in shaping the political will of the people by disseminating information on political ideas, social and economic programmes of the party. This deed of foundation is enshrined in the constitution and standing orders of our church. It has strong roots in the evangelical and reformed tradition and includes approximately 600,000 members and 512 congregations. In july 1961, the methodist church in ghana became autonomous, and was called the methodist church ghana, based on a deed of foundation. Presbyterian church of ghana, milton keynes congregation pcg mk is a fast growing church with lots of future prospects.
It has strong roots in the evangelical and reformed traditions. To make recommendations to the ep on strategic issues that will promote growth of the church. Methodist church ghana constitutional pdf download. Every activity was a religious exercise, and the individual was left to relate to his or her maker according to how it satisfied the spiritual.
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