Nineteen new elected Presbyters- seven women and twelve men of the Salvation Presbyterian Church, New Achimota in Accra were on Sunday inducted into office for a four-year term.
Reverend Patrick Ayesu, Chaplain of the Presbyterian Secondary School (PRESEC) Legon, Accra, who performed the induction ceremony called on elders of Churches to see themselves as servants of God rather than lord it over members of the congregation.
He said most leadership problems churches face stemmed from the fact that the leaders had not been humble enough to see themselves as servants of Christ.
Preaching the sermon on the topic " Elder As A Leader" Rev. Ayesu said elders must portray leadership by example in order to impact positively on church members to emulate.
He said the moral standard of leaders must be very high in order to win them the needed respect and support to carry out their duties.
Rev. Ayesu said Christianity transcends all tribal barriers adding "we serve the people of God and not one particular tribe.''
He advised them to be ambassadors of the Christ to propagate the word of God and to ensure that their actions brought unity to the church.
Rev. Samuel Odjelua, Minister in-charge of the Church noted that the role of Presbyters is very challenging and called for constant prayers for God's wisdom and guidance.
"However, you must take consolation in the fact that God will sustain you and see you through all difficulties and most importantly reward you for your efforts."
Rev. Adjelua called for co-operation and unity among the Presbyters, the clergy and the congregation to enhance the well being of the church.
Mrs Grace Ampomah Benefo, Senior Presbyter said the task of being a Presbyter is an arduous one and advised the newly elected ones to be free and fair to every member that needed their help adding discrimination would only lead to enmity.
Mr. Robert Agbobli Snr., a member of the new Presbyters asked for God's guidance, strength and courage to enable them to perform their duty without fear or favour so that together they could build a solid Church.
