Suame Church of Pentecost pushes for closer ties with traditional authorities

The leadership of the Church of Pentecost, particularly the Suame branch, has called for collaboration in development. The collaboration, they said, must exist between the government, chiefs, and the church. Speaking to the media, Elder Dr Nana K. Gyasi, the Suame Area Chieftaincy Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, emphasized the critical role of traditional leaders in national development.

He asserted that Ghana’s progress would significantly accelerate if governments adequately supported community development projects, while chiefs actively championed initiatives within their jurisdictions.

Dr Gyasi’s remarks came during an engagement with traditional leaders in the Suame Area of the Ashanti Region, organised by the Church of Pentecost. The event was specifically designed to foster closer collaboration between the church and traditional authorities, with a focus on promoting moral values and driving community transformation.

Also speaking at the event, the Suame Area Head of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Agyen Brefo, reiterated that the church’s mission extends far beyond the confines of its sanctuary.

He stated that the church is actively committed to taking the Gospel message to all facets of society, including traditional institutions.

According to Apostle Brefo, the engagement serves as a vital platform to deepen the relationship between the church and traditional councils.

“The goal is to jointly promote Christian values and encourage collaborative efforts that lead to peaceful, moral, and sustainable community development across the region,” he said.

The engagement, according to the leadership, also forms part of the Church of Pentecost’s broader vision to strengthen ties with traditional authorities.