Coronavirus: CACI suspends church activities, encourages pastors not to abandon members

The Christ Apostolic Church International, has welcomed the decision by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to ban all public gathering activities including church services.

This was contained in a general circular signed by the General Secretary, Apostle S. Frimpong and released on March 16, 2020, to all church members, sighted by GhanaWeb.

"The Executive Council of the Christ Apostolic Church International associates itself with the government's quest to control the spread of the CONVID-19 disease," part of the statement reads.

Having suspended all church activities pursuant to the president's directive, the Executive Council also tasked its pastors to continue educating members on the basic preventive measures.

Pastors additionally have been encouraged not to abandon church members in the midst of the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, especially with Ghana recording 6 cases.

"Ministers are encouraged not to turn their backs on members in these trying moments," the statement said.

Read the full statement below: