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

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 Charismatic, Pentecostal, Orthodox and other churches.

History of the Council

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

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. YMCA
  18. Young Women’s Christian Association
  19. Legon Interdenominational Church
  20. Anglican Diocese of Accra
  21. The Luke Society
  22. Ghana Evangelical Convention
  23. Accra Ridge Church
  24. Tema Joint Church
  25. Teshie/Nungua United Church
  26. Atomic Hills United Church
  27. Ghana Police Church
  28. Winners Chapel Ghana
Organizations
  1. YMCA
  2. Young Women’s Christian Association

Chairpersons of the Christian Council of Ghana[4]

From To Name Organisation
19291934Rt. Rev. J. O. AnglionbyAnglican Diocese of Accra
19351937Rev. C. W. Armstrong
19381939Rev. H. H. G. MacMillanAccra Ridge Church
19401943Rev. M. B. TaylorMethodist Church Ghana
19441945Rev. J. Bardsley
19461949Rev. M. B. TaylorMethodist Church Ghana
19501950Rev. C. G. BaëtaEvangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
19511951Rev. Canon C. H. Elliot
19521953Rt. Rev. J. C. DalyBishop of Accra
19531956Rev. S. G. Williamson
19561957Rev. C. G. BaëtaEvangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
19571960Rev. G. T. Eddy
19601963Rev. C. G. BaëtaEvangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
19631965Rev. F. C. F. Grant
19651967Rev. E. M. L. OdjidjaPresbyterian Church of Ghana
19671968Justice Nii Amaa Ollennu
19681969Rev. T. W. Koomson
19691970Col. S. J. Hill
19701971Rt. Rev. I. S. M. LeMaire
19711972Rev. A. K. AbutiateEvangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
19721975Rt. Rev. G. K. Sintim-Misa
19751976Rt. Rev. C. K. Yamoah
19761978Rt. Rev. C. K. DovloEvangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
19791979C. Awotwi - Pratt
19801980Rt. Rev. Dr. I. S. M. LeMaire
19811981Rt. Rev. I. H. Frempong
19821983Rt. Rev. Prof. N. K. DzoboEvangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
19841984Rt. Rev. S. B. Essamuah
19851985Rt. Rev. F. W. B. Thompson
19861986Rt. Rev. I. H. Frempong
19871987Rt. Rev. Prof. N. K. DzoboEvangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
19881988Rt. Rev. J. S. A. Stephens
19891989Rt. Rev. Lt. Col. F. W. B. ThompsonAnglican Diocese of Accra
19901990Rt. Rev. D. A. KorantengPresbyterian Church of Ghana
19911993Rt. Rev. Prof. K. A. DicksonMethodist Church Ghana
19941995Rt. Rev. Lt. Col. F. W. B. ThompsonAnglican Diocese of Accra
19961998Col. John E. Amoah
19982001Rt. Rev. Justice Offei Yaw AkrofiAnglican Diocese of Accra
20012003Rt. Rev. Dr. Sam PrempehPresbyterian Church of Ghana
20032006Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Kofi Fynn[5][6][7]Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana
200621 April 2010Rt. Rev. Dr. Yaw Frempong-Manso[8][9]Presbyterian Church of Ghana
21 April 20102013Most Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante[9][10]Methodist Church Ghana
25 April 20132016Rt. Rev. Francis Amenu[10]Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
20162019
201921 April 2021Most Rev. Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo[11][12]Methodist Church Ghana
21 April 202119 April 2023Rt. Rev. Prof. J. O. Y. Mante[11][13]Presbyterian Church of Ghana
19 April 2023IncumbentRt. Rev. Dr. Hilliard Dela Dogbe[13][14][15]African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

Projects

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

  1. 1 2 3 4 "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. 1 2 "Christian Council elects Reverend Asante as Chairman". BusinessGhana. 18 June 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  10. 1 2 "Christian Council elects Rt. Rev. Amenu as Chairman". modernghana.com. ModernGhana. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  11. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "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. 1 2 3 "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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