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Substitute Teacher 10 years ago

What is coming clean here, being affiliated with a church that condones a behavior considered "non-biblical" is the problem here. No amount of explanation can convince anybody otherwise. Rev. Nkansah acts like the church he p ...
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What is coming clean here, being affiliated with a church that condones a behavior considered "non-biblical" is the problem here. No amount of explanation can convince anybody otherwise. Rev. Nkansah acts like the church he pastor's is his personal property so he is afraid he might lose his bread and butter, please spare us this hegemony. Also, he knows very well that Rev. Dr. Yaw Frimpong Manso is New York because of his personal gain and nothing else. He is not there because he cares, it is purely financial.
Even the world says "show me your friend and I'll show you your character", I believe who you mingle and play with says a lot about the kind of person you are. Go join PCA or RPC because PCUSA in not the only presbyterian denominated church in the US. There other presbyterian denomination that follow the Bible in the country. When the Anglican denomination in the US did what the PCUSA has done, the true bible believing churches in the group broke off to put themselves under the church in Nigeria, why can't Rev. Nkansah do the same if what he is saying is to be believed. This all financial, period.
Humble servant 10 years ago

now to you substitute teacher; i would advice u pray for forgiveness on your comment for the Lord does not take kindly to speaking trash of his children. Lack of Knowledge you will perish of u dont educate yourself and clean ...
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now to you substitute teacher; i would advice u pray for forgiveness on your comment for the Lord does not take kindly to speaking trash of his children. Lack of Knowledge you will perish of u dont educate yourself and clean your tongue.
All i will say is, time reveals all truth and all evil. Rev. Martey will be held accountable to the Lord for all his deeds and those of us observing are just praying for him and his band of followers who follow blindly. Again lack of Knowledge some cannot think and read the bible for themselves and test the tongue that talks in Gods name... what ever deeds that are done in secret to man are never secret to God. Martey will soon be past Moderator, soon as he leaves office he will see the legacy and shame he built for himself. Dr. Frimpong-Manso to date has left a legacy that will be remembered for years to come, just like that of Papa Prempeh and others. Let us all watch and pray that we dont offend our Maker who is all knowing and all seeing.
Presbyterain 10 years ago

Wow:
1. yes, there are other Presbyterian Churches in USA who have broke camp with PCUSA. Rev. Nkansah can do the same if he is serous
2. Both Ministers are interested in their jobs not Christ. Else one will call the other ...
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Wow:
1. yes, there are other Presbyterian Churches in USA who have broke camp with PCUSA. Rev. Nkansah can do the same if he is serous
2. Both Ministers are interested in their jobs not Christ. Else one will call the other and have a fruitful discussion. If Prof. Martey has not called has anybody called him?
3. Hypocrisy: Rev. Nkansah does not have what it takes to write this piece. Come out whoever wrote this.
4. PCG: Maybe you can stop sending your ministers to PCUSA schools in America. After-all, all that Rev. Nkansah is doing is enjoying the benefits of PCUSA standard of payment. Rev. Nkansah is paid by Ebenezer Presbyterian Church and not by PCUSA.
5. i am a Hypocrite too as all the other writers because I could not use my real name. I am afraid oooo.
6. Well Christ never established a church He work within the Established Church. Rev. Yaw Nkansah is enjoying PCG members and does not contribute anythings to PCG so what do you expect?
6. Both Ministers are power drunks and autocratic. I know them very well. Prof Martey, Let people give ministers a chance to do God's works at every place. Rev. Nkansah, what about those guys seminary from your curch, do you have any vision for them?
7. Give us a break and let God be praised
Yaw 10 years ago

You are an example of real coward, else show who you are Mr./Mrs substitute teacher

You are an example of real coward, else show who you are Mr./Mrs substitute teacher
Yaw Canada 10 years ago

Thanks for this wonderful piece Rev.
But i humbly ask that you measure the issue of the "Constitutional Change" facing the CGPCNA with the same MORAL measure that you have used to dissect this issue.
The attempts to change ...
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Thanks for this wonderful piece Rev.
But i humbly ask that you measure the issue of the "Constitutional Change" facing the CGPCNA with the same MORAL measure that you have used to dissect this issue.
The attempts to change a constitution to favor one individual does not auger well for some of us. We could debate this issue for ever and it will not change the facts in the case. Some of us have only deduced that you the leaders in our conference are acting without knowing the details of the case involving the pastor from Maryland and his former church member. Like i said, this is not the place to debate this issue but it bothers me that you're applying the principles of morality and genuiness here but you're failing to apply it in another case that falls under your jurisdiction.
Thanks
Substitute Teacher 10 years ago

Why are you not revealing yourself too, Yaw is not a name. How many people are named Yaw? Why is it anytime a person hits on the truth he is attacked even by those who claim to be Christians? I don't support any person neithe ...
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Why are you not revealing yourself too, Yaw is not a name. How many people are named Yaw? Why is it anytime a person hits on the truth he is attacked even by those who claim to be Christians? I don't support any person neither do I stand for anyone, I just speak the truth because the "truth shall set me free".
If I am wrong speak to the merits of what I wrote but don't attack me.
OZA 10 years ago

"At the Synod in the Northern region of Ghana, the PCG took a decision to allow new converts in the Presbyterian Church in the Northern regions to continue to practice polygamy because it was part of their culture". Did anybo ...
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"At the Synod in the Northern region of Ghana, the PCG took a decision to allow new converts in the Presbyterian Church in the Northern regions to continue to practice polygamy because it was part of their culture". Did anybody read this? Does Dr. Martey know this too? Wow! Hypocricy at its best!
Kyidomhene 10 years ago

Both sides need help. Nkansah is not right. Prof. Martey may have issues but Nkansah is leaving in fear. The clergy are making a mess because of their self-motives. Ghanaian Presbyterians in North America are hungry of true w ...
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Both sides need help. Nkansah is not right. Prof. Martey may have issues but Nkansah is leaving in fear. The clergy are making a mess because of their self-motives. Ghanaian Presbyterians in North America are hungry of true worship. Stop this bull-- and resolve issues as Presbyterians
E TAMAKLOE 10 years ago

May God bless Rev Dr Yaw Nkansa and the Very Rev Dr Frimpong Manso. Christianity has some great Evangelists, Teachers, Prophets, Pastors, who were radical Muslims before they got converted. My question is; if they were shunne ...
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May God bless Rev Dr Yaw Nkansa and the Very Rev Dr Frimpong Manso. Christianity has some great Evangelists, Teachers, Prophets, Pastors, who were radical Muslims before they got converted. My question is; if they were shunned or avoided or ignored, would we have had them in the church today??
Moreover,if Apostle Paul were to be around today, what would he do about this situation ? Would he have done what Rev Martey is doing?? Would he shun the PCUSA or see the problem as an avenue to reach out to the few who accept same sex marriage and bring them to CHRIST ??
Again,how will Rev Martey and his PCG Pastors reach out to the unsaved in USA and other part of the world?? There are so many questions for Rev Martey but......,time will tell. shalom !!!
Substitute Teacher 10 years ago

Listen to yourself, the truth hurts don,t it? I am neither a follower of Martey or any living human for that matter, I am a follower of Jesus Christ and I speak truth no matter the consequence.

Listen to yourself, the truth hurts don,t it? I am neither a follower of Martey or any living human for that matter, I am a follower of Jesus Christ and I speak truth no matter the consequence.

Sarfo 10 years ago

I was wondering the substitute teacher will show who he/she really is instead of using the name "substitute teacher" I am wondering which country this substitute teacher lives in! This country as well as Ghana are full of hom ...
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I was wondering the substitute teacher will show who he/she really is instead of using the name "substitute teacher" I am wondering which country this substitute teacher lives in! This country as well as Ghana are full of homosexuals. May I encourage you to dissociate yourself from these two countries. Do you really know who made the car you are using, It may be some homosexual person who owes the company, Does Rev Martey know the pilot who flew him to the USA when he came here, That pilot may be a homosexual person, pharesees repent
Presbyterain 10 years ago

Sarfo, Your are confuse too. As for the car and the plane your are talking about substitute teacher is not affiliated to any of them.
it is simple that if your belong to PCUSA then your subscribe to the idea that marriage is ...
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Sarfo, Your are confuse too. As for the car and the plane your are talking about substitute teacher is not affiliated to any of them.
it is simple that if your belong to PCUSA then your subscribe to the idea that marriage is between two people and not as Bible say (between and man and a woman) .
it is a choice if your do not belief than leave.
Your Church choose to be part of PCUSA because your believe in their principle then . after-all it is only a fool who doesn't not change his mind. Yes those days were good. And i know you as a person do not like this new marriage language so I encourage you to be bold and that so be and write objectively.
Kob 10 years ago

ITs true the new definition about marriage is contrary to how we use to define it but does that mean PCG would let people perish because they are not part of them?If that's the case then the word of God would not have spread ...
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ITs true the new definition about marriage is contrary to how we use to define it but does that mean PCG would let people perish because they are not part of them?If that's the case then the word of God would not have spread like wild fire. Paul constantly traveled across churches writing letters to encourage and guide them even to the peril of his life. Paul should be used as character study for these Pastors, who have be deterred from providing insightful guidance to Christianity rather than to be political "divide and rule" These shepherds would be accountable for the flock when the trumpet sounds
MenayeAFUAforiwa 10 years ago

The Pope once asked "Who am I to condemn another because of his/her choice"? If PCG does not agree with PCUSA on matters of homosexuality then they should not accept any financial help from PCUSA to educate their agents in US ...
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The Pope once asked "Who am I to condemn another because of his/her choice"? If PCG does not agree with PCUSA on matters of homosexuality then they should not accept any financial help from PCUSA to educate their agents in USA institutions. It is as simple as that.
kwame burmingham 10 years ago

that wife beater martey. ask everyone from menpeasem

that wife beater martey. ask everyone from menpeasem
OWUO MPOSURO--VIRGINIA 10 years ago

If Nkansah knows that homosexuality is a sin why is he performing those marriages in his one-man church. This Nkansah is not a Christian but a way to enrich himself. I used to visit his solely owned church some years back whe ...
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If Nkansah knows that homosexuality is a sin why is he performing those marriages in his one-man church. This Nkansah is not a Christian but a way to enrich himself. I used to visit his solely owned church some years back when they were congregating on 6110 North Kings Highway in Alexandria. I found out that this man was more than Idi Amin from Uganda. He is a dictator. If he speaks no one cough. No accountability, no respect with insults. There are a lot to say about this man's exploitations of innocent Ghanaians especially women. And he is not the only one duping people with dubious means. Therefore, Dr Martey should continue do the right thing to maintain the respect and dignity of the Presbyterian church.
fun 10 years ago

Beliving in the bible alone do not cut the genuine mission of the assidious duty of discipleship of the savior messiah of the bible. The understanding by learning the ecriptures to build the mind to reflect the heart, so much ...
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Beliving in the bible alone do not cut the genuine mission of the assidious duty of discipleship of the savior messiah of the bible. The understanding by learning the ecriptures to build the mind to reflect the heart, so much so thar the scriptures becomes the disciples opinion and thoughts means there the spirit of the savior messiah in the disciple gives a proper church of the lord. Do not forget humans behave according to their oponions.
THEREALTRUTH 10 years ago

I bring to your attention psalms 111:9-9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. Now how can anyone be serious about a man who self appoints the title of the ...
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I bring to your attention psalms 111:9-9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. Now how can anyone be serious about a man who self appoints the title of the Almighty in front of his name? If these so called educated men of god were really so they would not use GOD'S title for he is the only one to be revered. This is a simple proof of the many wolves in sheep's clothing out there. 99% of these characters are not of the true gospel.Why do people not see these verses and heed to them ?,,,,Matthew
23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.
24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
25 Behold, I have told you before.
26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.
27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Again you must open your eyes these men are not of the true Father.
Kob 10 years ago

Pew research published in 2014 the decline in Christian religion to non- believes. This is a worrying sign as a believer of the Gospel who has been tasked to go and make disciples, by loving and setting ourselves as an exampl ...
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Pew research published in 2014 the decline in Christian religion to non- believes. This is a worrying sign as a believer of the Gospel who has been tasked to go and make disciples, by loving and setting ourselves as an example. Pew estimates there are about 5 million fewer mainline Protestants than there were in 2007. How do we set ourselves as an example to love so our lifestyles would encourage converts and people to accept our faith? I think PCG should focus on the mission to get more converts rather than engage in Christian politics. The postmodern era changes the dynamics of people and religion. In Jonah chapter 3. “Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” So does the moderator of PCG, Rev.Martey stands as an obstacle to God? Sometimes the lord calls people to out of their comfort zones. That’s the preparation of the Lord who are we “mere mortals” to obstruct the plans of the omnipotent during his calling.
Ekow 10 years ago

I have read the various comments made so far and it looks like most, if not all are based on emotions/sentiments not the facts. Has anyone read the ammendment that was made by the PCUSA concerning this issue? Maybe we can all ...
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I have read the various comments made so far and it looks like most, if not all are based on emotions/sentiments not the facts. Has anyone read the ammendment that was made by the PCUSA concerning this issue? Maybe we can all do ourselves some good by first of all reading the said ammendment concerning LGBT Marriages in the PCUSA churches before jumping on the band wagon of attacking personalities left,right and center. Meantime, i pray that none in the PCG churches become LGBT. I believe what we have to do is to pray that our children here in the diaspora do not copy this behaviour coz such lifestyles do not respect denominations or countries of origin.

PCG and MUSLIMS 10 years ago

If PCUSA is a non-believing Church, thus Prof Martey has severed relationship with them, why does the PCG continues to have a relationship with the Muslims? after-all they are also non-believers. PCG pastors attend and even d ...
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If PCUSA is a non-believing Church, thus Prof Martey has severed relationship with them, why does the PCG continues to have a relationship with the Muslims? after-all they are also non-believers. PCG pastors attend and even during during traditional festivals. go to an Odwiria festival in Akropong and you will see the PCG Pastors sitting among the tradtional leaders. homosexuality is a sin. Yes we agree but that doesn't mean PCg is the only righteous Church in the world.
KK 10 years ago

Prof Martey, can you tell us what happened to the Pastor in Charge of Abokobi Presby who was sued for forcibly having anal sex with his worker (a man of course). Didn't you order all the districts to contribute and pay the fi ...
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Prof Martey, can you tell us what happened to the Pastor in Charge of Abokobi Presby who was sued for forcibly having anal sex with his worker (a man of course). Didn't you order all the districts to contribute and pay the fine?
KOFI ELLISON 10 years ago

So, the "Obroni" Churches welcome Homosexuals because Jesus preached "Salvation" to all. Why employ Jesus message of salvation in accepting homosexuals, lesbians, the entire gamut of LGBT; and yet, refuse to accord similar a ...
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So, the "Obroni" Churches welcome Homosexuals because Jesus preached "Salvation" to all. Why employ Jesus message of salvation in accepting homosexuals, lesbians, the entire gamut of LGBT; and yet, refuse to accord similar acceptance to Africans who wish to be polygamous? If polygamy should remain sinful; why remove homosexuality from the list!

I find it ridiculous that Africans readily accept received ideas, even when such ideas run contrary to common sense, and against their own better judgment.

Suppose the Obroni missionaries who came to Ghana and elsewhere in Africa, had encountered Homosexuality and Lesbianism among their Africans believers? Imagine what their reaction would have been. These missionaries lied a lot about our culture; and wrote so much negative things about a culture they did not understand. That, there is hardly a mention of homosexuality in their diatribe against Africans means the practice is un-African, and un-Biblical (as presented to Africans by Obroni). I believe this forms the basis of the Ghana Presby Church Moderator’s insistence that those Churches that believe otherwise, ipso facto, preach the wrong message. He may not be alone.

The main issue is, I think, about POWER and MONEY, and significantly less about who sleeps with whom, and with how many partners. Perhaps the Presby Church in Ghana wishes (as it ought) to bring all Ghanaian Presby Churches of the Ghana Diaspora under its umbrella and governance. Perhaps those who set up these Ghana Presby Churches in the Diaspora do not wish to cede all power and control to the Church in Ghana. This thorny issue afflicts nearly all Ghana Diaspora Churches which claim antecedents to particular Churches in Ghana. Some in the Diaspora therefore, decide to find artificial ‘mother’ Churches in the USA to partner. And it is regrettable that a former moderator of the Presby Church in Ghana should fall a prey to that temptation, and thereby be seen as providing holy imprimatur to that practice, which after all, run counter to the interest, welfare, and potential financial sustainability of the MOTHER CHURCH in Ghana.

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Ekow 10 years ago

I still ask all those spewing venom all over the place probably because they have a bone or two to pick with someone: have you read the said ammendment by the PCUSA? and 2- what would you do to any of our children and sibling ...
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I still ask all those spewing venom all over the place probably because they have a bone or two to pick with someone: have you read the said ammendment by the PCUSA? and 2- what would you do to any of our children and siblings if they turn out to be LGBT irrespective of thier affiliation?
I stay out of such discussions because there are so many of us who dont argue on the issues on the table but find a way to introduce thier own personal agenda in order to settle thier scores.
I will enter into a serious debate with anyone who has read the Ammended and approved Recommendation 429/175/0 item 10-02 at the 221st General Assembly 2014 as presented by the Assembly Committee on Civil Union and Marriage Issues (10).
DOG SUPPLY 10 years ago

just study him

just study him
OWUO 10 years ago

Christians fighting for POWER AND MONEY. Frimpong-Manso ran from Ghana to U.S.to pastor a church; because of almighty dollar. This is a disgrace to
the Presbyterian church as whole.

Christians fighting for POWER AND MONEY. Frimpong-Manso ran from Ghana to U.S.to pastor a church; because of almighty dollar. This is a disgrace to
the Presbyterian church as whole.
OZA 10 years ago

Yes, Frimpong manso was sent by Martey to pastor one of the Presbyterian Churches in the USA. As a retired Moderator, yes, it can be one of his duty to continue the Great Mission anywhere in the world. Nothing wrong with that ...
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Yes, Frimpong manso was sent by Martey to pastor one of the Presbyterian Churches in the USA. As a retired Moderator, yes, it can be one of his duty to continue the Great Mission anywhere in the world. Nothing wrong with that! He is still young and vibrant!
OGYAM 10 years ago

They are all the same. Do you know how much the so called districts of PCG pay annually to the North American Pesbytry.PCG pastors are too expensive to maintain all because of the almighty dollar.

They are all the same. Do you know how much the so called districts of PCG pay annually to the North American Pesbytry.PCG pastors are too expensive to maintain all because of the almighty dollar.
ANTWI 10 years ago

IF YOUR IN VIRGINIA AND YOUR LOOKING FOR A CHURCH,YOUR NUMBER ONE CHURCH IS EBENEZER PRESBYTARIAN.PAY A VISIT AND YOU WOULD NEVER REGRET.WAY TO GO PASTOR NKANSAH AND MAY GOD REACHLY BLESS YOU (ABUNDANT)..(FROM TEXAS)

IF YOUR IN VIRGINIA AND YOUR LOOKING FOR A CHURCH,YOUR NUMBER ONE CHURCH IS EBENEZER PRESBYTARIAN.PAY A VISIT AND YOU WOULD NEVER REGRET.WAY TO GO PASTOR NKANSAH AND MAY GOD REACHLY BLESS YOU (ABUNDANT)..(FROM TEXAS)
Sammy 10 years ago

I thought he is a politician in cassock. Is the circumcised of the heart or skin that go to heaven? Well, Rev Nkansah has concluded and confirmed what we all thought of Rev Martey as a politician when he recently said he coul ...
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I thought he is a politician in cassock. Is the circumcised of the heart or skin that go to heaven? Well, Rev Nkansah has concluded and confirmed what we all thought of Rev Martey as a politician when he recently said he could solve the dumsor problem between 3 to 6 months. When asked how? he said through prayers. The God I know and whom I serve does not answer prayers for people who despise others and denigrate them.

Menkabi 10 years ago

Ghanaweb, do us a favor by posting this piece at your main page.

There are a large number of Ghanaian Presbyterians in Ghana and Diaspora. This piece will attract a large following and discussion if posted at the front/mai ...
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Ghanaweb, do us a favor by posting this piece at your main page.

There are a large number of Ghanaian Presbyterians in Ghana and Diaspora. This piece will attract a large following and discussion if posted at the front/main page of Ghanaweb.

I hope that Ghanaweb will see the importance of this piece and how it may help answer some of the questions that Presbyterians may have about the affiliation with PCUSA and Moderator Martey's position.
OKOROMANSA 10 years ago

WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT, THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT PCG IS ON THE THRESHOLD. THE PCG COUNCIL SHOULD TACKLE THIS MATTER URGENTLY AND TACTFULLY BEFORE IT DEVELOPS NASTY, BECAUSE THE ENTIRE SUBJECT MATTER IS TRICKY AND VERY SENSITIVE. ...
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WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT, THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT PCG IS ON THE THRESHOLD. THE PCG COUNCIL SHOULD TACKLE THIS MATTER URGENTLY AND TACTFULLY BEFORE IT DEVELOPS NASTY, BECAUSE THE ENTIRE SUBJECT MATTER IS TRICKY AND VERY SENSITIVE. BUT HOW DID MY GOOD FRIEND REV. YAW NKANSAH COME CLEAN ACCORDING TO HIS LONG CHRONICLE? IT WOULD BE BEST IF REV. DR. MARTEY COULD COME OUT WITH A REBUTTAL FOR HIS SIDE TO BE KNOWN AND UNDERSTOOD BY READERS. "AND THAT ALL MAY BE ONE"
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

PCUSA should not be allowed to auperimpose its will upon PCG. For this reason, I remain a member of the Ebenezer Presabyterian Church at Akim Oda, Ghana; the only church I have known in my life.

PCUSA should not be allowed to auperimpose its will upon PCG. For this reason, I remain a member of the Ebenezer Presabyterian Church at Akim Oda, Ghana; the only church I have known in my life.
Onua Dofo 10 years ago

Rev. Martey is a coward and evil, just pushing his personal agenda at the expense of PCG and Ghanaian Presbyterians in the diaspora. It is totally understandable that the Bible defines marriage as between man and woman. I wil ...
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Rev. Martey is a coward and evil, just pushing his personal agenda at the expense of PCG and Ghanaian Presbyterians in the diaspora. It is totally understandable that the Bible defines marriage as between man and woman. I will say this that our Ghanaian culture teaches us that marriage is between man and woman, it does not matter, if the person is a Moslem, Christian, Atheist, as long as the person is a Ghanaian, that is what the culture teaches us. It is hard to imagine a Ghanaian who goes against this strong cultural values of ours in any direction. I also say so with a little hesitation because of the world order today when it comes to marriage because the world social order is changing.

For his position and pronouncements against PCUSA and its affiliated Ghanaian Presbyterian Churches, Rev. Martey should not only formally severe ties with PCUSA but also withdraw all his (PCG) pastors who are in PCUSA seminaries, teaching or schooling, some of whom are, Rev. Dr. John Azumah at Columbia Theological Seminary, Atlanta as a teacher, Rev. Herbert Oppong, the immediate past Clerk of the General Assembly of PCG who immediately after leaving office entered Columbia Theological Seminary, Atlanta for a Doctor of Ministry program. What a shame, preaching against someone and at the same time dealing clandestinely with them by using their resources.

I do not believe that Rev. Martey has ever come across the word “hypocrite” anytime, anywhere in his life. Not in the Bible, and not in the secular world. Rev. Herbert Oppong completed his term as the clerk of General Assembly at the time when Rev. Martey was in office and shouting and talking loudly about PCUSA’s decisions and also about severing ties with PCUSA, how then can the same Rev. Martey approve for Rev. Oppong (or Rev. Oppong himself) who was the second in command at PCG enroll in a PCUSA seminary?

There are many more of PCG pastors in other seminaries and we are conducting a search for them. It will serve Rev. Martey well if he recalls all of them home.

Second, the President of USA has declared his support for the LGBT community. In fact, his wife also recently congratulated a sports man who openly declared that he is gay. Most States in the USA have made same sex marriage legal. The Supreme Court, the highest court of the land will soon take up the issues once again. The likely outcome will be that it will be illegal for States to ban same sex marriage. A southern State like Georgia, a largely Republican base, would not put up a fight against any decision the by the Supreme Court. The Governor of State of Georgia has stated.

How it is then that Rev. Martey is loud about PCUSA and not USA as well. He has the guts to travel to the USA, a country that openly supports LGBT. He comes in and goes as he goes to his wife’s kitchen. Why is he not condemning USA and other countries that have made their positions clear on this social issue? Rev. Martey has the guts to visit Rev. Dr. Azumah at Columbia Theological Seminary but will not say hello to the President of the Seminary at the request of Dr. Azuma because it is a PCUSA Seminary. Why then is Dr. Azuma at Columbia? How do you enter the territory of a sinner who you so hate? This is the truth about Rev. Martey.

In a country where illegal immigration is a big issue, Rev. Martey has appointed some illegal immigrants to lead his churches in the USA, providing work for illegal immigrants. Is this sinful or Biblical? We know all of them and they also have the guts to talk against Ghanaian PCUSA churches! Is this hypocrisy or job well done? Romans 13 tells us to “submit to governing authorities.” Is Rev. Martey not breaking the laws of the land?

I would rather not talk about the humble and affable Rev. Dr. Frimpong-Manso but for the comments that some of you have made, I would like to add my voice here. The church where Papa Frompong-Manso is the pastor has worked with many PCG pastors. Rev. Dr. Kwame Amoa-Kumah is the one who preceded Papa Frimpong-Manso. To my knowledge, the arrangements for a replacement for Rev. Amoa-Kumah started before Rev. Martey took office. The said arrangements dragged on for a while and well into Rev. Martey’s tenure and so Rev. Martey must have approved for Papa Frimpong-Manso to assume that responsibility. In addition, we are talking about a Ghanaian Presbyterian Church and not any other church which does not support the PCUSA constitutional change and is a signatory to a release sent to Ghanaweb.com a few weeks ago. Just for your information and judgment.

On Rev. Ansa Acquah, reliable information indicate that Rev. Martey gave her a 24 hour ultimatum to let him (Rev. Martey) know how she will spend her vacation away from a church that she helped founded with her husband who sadly dies while still organizing this church. That he, Rev. Martey will give her another church to assist while she is still in the USA. This is not a violation of USA immigration laws because she was granted the visa for a specific duty and term in the USA, diverting from that stated duty and terms means a lot. We also learned that he held her hostage in the USA by asking her not to do anything with the host church that invited her to USA. By the way, as Rev. Nkansah stated, Rev. Ansa Acquah even though was on vacation, she sent letters to her district pastor, presbytery chair, and the clerk of General assembly, which letters included copies of all the invitation letters she received from the host church and the host PCUSA Presbytery.

A lot more can be written about Rev. Martey’s evil agenda and hypocrisy but for now, it will serve all Ghanaian Presbyterians in USA well if Martey will change his ways and bring all Presbyterians in the USA together to pray for PCUSA, our long time partners, that the Lord will by His abundance of grace, change their position on this social issue. After-all, if your brother is a thief, or your congregation member is a sinner, you do not cast the person away but carefully and tactfully, and biblically advice and pray for the person to change. That is what the church is about – winning souls for Christ. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3: 23.

If Rev. Martey decides to continue with his acts, then he should act as a Christian soldier and withdraw all his pastors from PCUSA Seminaries, stop opening churches in USA because the nation as a whole is in support of this social issue. Stop travelling to USA, stop using illegal immigrants as his church leaders, and recall all Presbyterians in USA back home, find a land where Presbyterians will live in isolation from the rest of the world because this social issue is growing and every country has its share.

Christians, let’s come together in prayer for God’s intervention.
kwame burmingham 10 years ago

very well said you and rev nkansah

very well said you and rev nkansah
Nana 10 years ago

Rev Nkansah you know very well in the bible that God Jehovah destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of this very sin and if a church allows people who practice homosexuality to become priests and bless marriage of homosexuals d ...
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Rev Nkansah you know very well in the bible that God Jehovah destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of this very sin and if a church allows people who practice homosexuality to become priests and bless marriage of homosexuals do you call this church§? shame unto you and one thing that you must bear in mind is that Jesus will come soon and all of you who supported this this church will be condemned. Rev Nkansah don't think about you stomach because all will be destroyed but think about your salvation.May the Spirit of Truth help you and teach you the truth so that you will not be a lost Pastor when Jesus comes.
Aku Sika Frimpong 10 years ago

This is one sad story ever told. What would God say if He reads this story? Did PCG or PCUSA died for us? It is about Christ who has called us into His Glorious Kingdom!
This is a real issue that needs serious delibration a ...
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This is one sad story ever told. What would God say if He reads this story? Did PCG or PCUSA died for us? It is about Christ who has called us into His Glorious Kingdom!
This is a real issue that needs serious delibration and prayers for the leaders of both sides for them to sit down together, patch their differences and work together to advance the Gospel.
After all it is about The Kingdom!
Seriously, people are DYING FOR THEIR FAITH in Iraq, Libya, Nigeria and other parts of the world and we are bless with so much peace that we have time fighting among ourselves?
Look, let's us put enimosity aside and ask our leaders to come together and solve this issue amicably. After all we are all GHANAIANS and PRESBYTERIANS for Christ sake! If we are able to TOLERATE INTERFAITH and have dialogue with Muslims and other religions that deny our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, this should not be difficult for us to do...The GHANAIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES MEETING TOGETHER, where there's neither PCG or PCUSA.
Besides that is our MOTTO: THAT ALL MAY BE ONE!
GOD BLESS GHANAIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES: PCG, PCUSA, PCI- Presbyterian Church Independent!
MINOR CASE 10 years ago

Rev. Martey himself wants to relocate to the USA after his retirement in a year and half and he is making frantic efforts to establish a base in the USA. PCG is a parasitic organization afraid of PCUSA which helps to establis ...
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Rev. Martey himself wants to relocate to the USA after his retirement in a year and half and he is making frantic efforts to establish a base in the USA. PCG is a parasitic organization afraid of PCUSA which helps to establish churches while PCG just sucks money from the congregation. They always receive and never give .They are afraid of their own shadows hence their constant vilication of PCUSA
PCG Clergy 10 years ago

why are you complaining about Prof. Martey and expect him to send PCG ordained Ministers to your Congregations?

why are you complaining about Prof. Martey and expect him to send PCG ordained Ministers to your Congregations?
Ekow 10 years ago

For all of you who are reducing this issue to mudslinging the Pastors should be ashamed of themselves. it shows how ignorant you all are and your inability to deal with issues. We live in a land where the supreme laws have a ...
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For all of you who are reducing this issue to mudslinging the Pastors should be ashamed of themselves. it shows how ignorant you all are and your inability to deal with issues. We live in a land where the supreme laws have added yet another slant to the definition of marriage as " a union between two persons" from the original definition as a union between a man and a woman.
For purposes of education,let me tell all that the said ammendment that is creating all this mayhem simply states that the PCUSA recognises that the definition of marriage has changed according to the supreme laws of the land in which the Church finds itself. Flowing out of this it is evident that no institution- including the church- cannot refuse to marry any two persons wishing to contract matrimony.
However in the wisdom of the PCUSA, the ammendment sought to provide a relief to the Church and insulate individual churches and Pastors from being sued on the grounds of discrimination. hence, notwithstanding the admission of the change in the definition of marriage, it also seeks to state that the decision to conduct such ceremonies lies solely and directly with the Pastor and Session of the individual Church concerned. As such, BOTH the Pastor and Session MUST UNANIMOUSLY agree before the ceremony can take place.
It is clear that the decision is NOT BINDING on any Church.
for those of you who want to join in the discussion, note that Ghanaian PCUSA churches are not bound by the ammendment. It also does not mean that they are practising, promoting or endorsing LGBT in thier respective Churches.
I have always maintained, that what we should do is to pray hard that our children in the diaspora do not fall into this lifestyle (as most of us are condemning the Church)because they are under all kinds of influences of lifestyles.
I keep asking this question: what will we do if any of our children come home with same sex partners? Remember that lifestyles know no boundaries.
I strongly believe if the leaders and others condemning the Ghanaian PCUSA Churches had taken pains to read and study and understand the said Ammendment, they will not be making such ignorant and irresponsible statements. I still maintain that we should address the issues at stake and educate each other on this rather than reduce it to mudslinging and defending our sometimes ignorant leaders who have thier own personal agenda. Lets not be drawn into the politics of our church leaders and do thier trench work for them. Leaders and thier office terms will come and go but the church of God will stand forever.
I am ready to make available the full document on this Item 10-02 so people can read and make thier own informed opinions.
Kyidomhene 10 years ago

Both parties need to sit down and talk. Both Nkansa and Prof. are egolistic.

Both parties need to sit down and talk. Both Nkansa and Prof. are egolistic.
Osei kuffour 10 years ago

Are you guys sure that, if the Americans dwell on the bible like you guys do , they will have an economy that will attract you , these monkeys to America to be able to get access to nice cars , houses , jobs, good road , not ...
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Are you guys sure that, if the Americans dwell on the bible like you guys do , they will have an economy that will attract you , these monkeys to America to be able to get access to nice cars , houses , jobs, good road , not to talk about food and education .
You guys had too much to eat and now you are forming class societies calling it church .
If you guys had something Good from your so called church's in ghana will you come to America to look for greener pasture in the cold ?
Think again ooo Africans . But you had became slaves to the bible .
Odeneho 10 years ago

Oh!God Help christians

Oh!God Help christians

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