Ghana’s four Adventist Unions feature prominently at WAD 2026 year-end council

The four Union Presidents of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ghana joined the President of the West-Central Africa Division (WAD), Pastor Bassey E. O. Udoh, in a group photograph at the successful conclusion of the Division’s 2026 Year-End Council in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

The meeting, held from November 4 to 11, 2026, brought together church administrators and leaders from across the Division’s territory of 13 Unions and 22 countries to review institutional performance, assess mission progress and establish strategic priorities for the coming year.

The council featured spiritual reflections, prayer sessions, administrative and departmental reports, financial reviews, evangelistic assessments, membership growth discussions and strategic planning sessions.

Delegations from the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, headquartered in the United States, also participated, strengthening interaction between the Division and the worldwide Church leadership.

One of the significant highlights was the dedication of two Christian publications, All Things New and Little Steps to Jesus, presided over by the Division President, Pastor Bassey E. O. Udoh.

The ceremony underscored the importance of Christian literature in nurturing faith, promoting biblical values and strengthening believers’ relationship with Jesus Christ.

The dedication was accompanied by a special prayer of consecration offered by Pastor Artur Stele, Vice President of the General Conference, committing the publications to God and praying that their distribution would advance the Church’s mission and transform lives.

Another major focus of the council was the global OneVoice27 evangelistic initiative, under the theme “All Things New: Hope Starts Here.” The initiative seeks to mobilise pastors, church members, communicators and digital content creators to proclaim the gospel through traditional and digital platforms ahead of the global evangelistic emphasis in 2027.

Membership data management through the Adventist Church Management System (ACMS) also received considerable attention. The Division reported that 185,538 members had yet to be registered on the platform, with a target of achieving 95 per cent registration of Adventist Statistical Reporting (ASTR) membership by 2027.

Ghana’s four Unions recorded encouraging performances in the membership registration exercise. Mid-Ghana Union Conference achieved 100 per cent, North-Central Ghana Union Conference recorded 99.2 per cent, South West Ghana Union Conference attained 97.7 per cent, while South East Ghana Union Mission recorded 90.8 per cent.

These results reflect Ghana’s progress in membership data management and the commitment of the respective Union administrations to strengthening the Church’s information management systems.

For South East Ghana Union Mission (SEGUM), the council was particularly historic, marking its first participation in the WAD Year-End Council since its inauguration on January 5, 2026.

The participation provided an opportunity for the newly established Union to engage with other Church administrations, share experiences and strengthen its contribution to the Division’s mission.

The council concluded with renewed commitment among Church leaders to evangelism, spiritual growth, institutional accountability, effective administration and greater collaboration across the Division.

Ghana’s delegation expressed gratitude to God for His guidance throughout the meetings and acknowledged the prayers, commitment and continued support of Seventh-day Adventist Church members and leaders across the country. By Comminications Director Pastor Samuel K. Dorgbetor, PhD. SEGUM