The move is to ensure effective collaboration between the Church and the Prisons Service
The Prisons Ministry and the National Evangelism Committee as well as the Dumedefor (Ambassador Choir) Management Board have been inaugurated by the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt. Rev Dr Seth Senyo Agidi at a ceremony in Ho.
The Prison Ministry Committee is tasked to formulate policies, plans and strategies for the involvement of the Church in Prisons Ministry, train personnel including volunteers and uniformed Chaplains as well as sensitize congregants for effective Prisons Ministry. It is also to ensure effective collaboration between the Church and the Prisons Service.
The Convener for the Prison Ministry is Rev. CSP George Akuamoah-Boateng. Membership includes;
Rev. ASP Stella Katso
Rev. Mrs. Alice Ankutse
Rev. Jean-Paul Agidi
Dr. Mrs. Christine Tettegah
Dumedefor (Ambassador Choir) Management Board
The Management Board of the Dumedefor is expected to provide direction for the efficient management and administration of the Choir. It will approve programmes of the Choir for implementation, ensure adequate financial and material resources for the group, monitor its operations and provide guidelines for maintaining discipline within the Choir.
The MP for Ho West Constituency, Hon. Pr. Ben Kpodo is the Chairman with members being,
Dr. Mark Amexo
Mr. Bless Numetu
Mrs. Sheila Kpesese
Pr. Mrs. Pearl Worthie
Pr. Mrs, Linda McDave
National Evangelism Committee
The National Evangelism Committee is to provide direction in the five functions of the New Testament Church; Evangelism, Discipleship, Ministry, Fellowship and Worship. The Committee will formulate policies and strategies for the guidance of Presbyteries, Districts and Congregations for effective evangelism in the Church and winning new members. It will among other things coordinate with Presbytery Executives and District Pastors for programmes on evangelism including open air crusades and revivals.
The Committee will also provide guidance and facilitation for EPCG members in higher institutions of learning to enhance evangelism on their campuses and selected areas during vacation. Other responsibilities include organising periodic seminars, training and workshops for Evangelism Coordinators.
The Evangelism Committee has the Rev. Emmanuel Antwi-Tumfour as its Chairman. The rest are
Rev. Alex Owusu
Rev. S. A. Amanfu-Dey
Rev. Divine Gborsi
Mr Eric Setsoafia Biaku
Mr Paul Kokumah
Mr Kafui Adzimah
Ms. Gifty Esinam Tornu
Ms. Ophelia S. A. Dupe
Mr. Rueben Agbenu
Article 21 of the 2010 General Assembly Constitution provides for the establishment of Departments, Committees and Boards for the effective running of the various sectors of the Church.
The tenure of office for all the Boards is three years however, based on the performance of the respective board tenure could be renewed for a second term following the expiration of their term of office.
In an address Rt. Rev Dr Agidi exhorted the appointees to bear in mind that their position offered them is one of service and not to be served. He added that in serving the Church at the national level criticism would abound but they should consider it as unpaid for advice which must be taken into consideration to help enrich their performance.
He noted that the membership of the three Boards was uniquely chosen for the tasks dear to the heart of the Church thus results must begin to show quickly.
The Clerk of the GA, Rev Dr Amey drew the attention of the Evangelism Committee to the immediate task of organising a National Convention for the Church from the 5th to the 9th of September 2018 as agreed on by the General Assembly.
He also reminded the Dumedefor Management Board of the forthcoming General Assembly of the Bremen Mission scheduled for Ghana in March 2019 and asked that the Choir be put into action in preparation for that event.
Rt. Rev. Dr Agidi prayed that God would use the various members of the new Boards specially to grow the Church and to the glory of His name.
