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The Ghana Baptist Convention (GBC) has launched its 60th anniversary, calling Ghanaians to guard against the depletion of the environment and natural resources.

The Executive President of the GBC, Rev Enoch Nii Narh Thompson who made the call on Sunday, February 5, 2023, said issues of the environment should be of great concern to everyone in the country because the high rates of degradation could affect all.

He noted that creations are gifts from God and that mankind had a duty to use resources judiciously by consciously preserving and conserving natural resources not only in one’s country but the world at large for future generations.

The 60th anniversary was launched at the First Baptist Church in Tema on the theme: “Fulfilling God’s purpose, growing God’s church-60 years on.”

Activities lined up for the year-long anniversary celebration includes lectures and tree-planting exercise among other events. The celebration would be climaxed with a national thanksgiving service at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi on November 26, 2023.

Accra, Sept 12, GNA – Reverend Enock Nii Narh Thompson, the newly inducted Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention (GBC) has unveiled “Ezekiel 34:26-27:
Operation Showers of Blessing” as his new vision in line with the 10-year strategic plan of the Convention.

He also promised to work hard to ensure that the strategic plan of the Convention was fully implemented and sustained to ensure the good welfare of the members of the
Convention.

Rev. Enoch Thompson revealed the vision when he was inducted into office as the leader of the Convention for the next four years.
Rev. Charles Oppong-Poku, Vice President in-Charge of Ministries and an 11-member Denominational Board was also inducted by the Convention to work hand-in-hand
with the Executive President to ensure the betterment of the Convention.

The induction service, which was held at the Calvary Baptist Church at Shiashie in Accra, was officiated by the immediate past Executive President, Reverend Dr. Ernest
Adu-Gyamfi and Rev. Steve Asante, a former President of the Convention.

Rev. Enoch Thompson who takes over from Rev. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, the first ever Executive President, becomes the second Executive President of the GBC.
The officiating Minister, Rev. Dr. Adu-Gyamfi led the incoming Executive President to take the Oaths of office and Secrecy.

According to Rev Thompson, he would rely solidly on the strength and direction of the Holy Spirit to drive his vision of ensuring: spiritual revival, financial solvency,
discipline, human resource development and infrastructure for worship, and expressed his appreciation to the members of the Convention for reposing their trust and
confidence in him.

Rev Adu-Gyamfi the outgoing Executive President congratulated the new President and reminded him of his roles and responsibilities under the Constitution of the GBC.
He said the new President shall now represent the Convention at the local and international levels and become the official spokesperson of the Convention among others
and urged all members of the Convention to support the new Executives spiritually, physically, financially, morally and socially to succeed.
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensa Bonsu was the Special Guest for the occasion.

Rev. Thompson was born on 5th February 1964 and is married to Mrs. Dina Susanna Abena Thompson who are blessed with four daughters.
He is currently pursuing his PhD at the Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon.

Rev. Thompson has masters in Biblical Studies from the Prairie Graduate School, Alberta in Canada; Master of Philosophy in the Study of Religions from the University of
Ghana and also has Bachelors of Art Degree in French and Spanish Studies from the University of Ghana and Complutense de Madrid, Spain.

Rev. Enoch Nii Narh Thompson has served the Ghana Baptist Convention in various capacities. Prior to his election, he served two terms as the Vice President, Ministries
of the Convention.

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After eight years of excellence and transformational leadership, Rev Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi delivered his last address as the Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention (GBC).

He delivered the address at the 59th Annual Session of the Ghana Baptist Convention held at Ejura in the Ashanti Region where he also announced his retirement as a Minister of the Convention after 50 years in ministry.

Rev. Dr Adu-Gyamfi’s announcement sends down high emotions to the majority of patrons at the Annual Session due to his outstanding performance and tremendous contributions to the development of the Ghana Baptist Convention during his tenure.

“This address is my last to this house as my term as the President of the Convention ends after the close of this session. It will also be the beginning of my retirement as a Minister of the Convention after almost 50 years in Ministry”.

He was optimistic that his administration was able to achieve great success in uplifting the image of the Ghana Baptist Convention within his 8 years as the Executive President.

Some of his achievements included; the planting of 501 churches or congregations within 8 years, increasing the annual revenue of the Convention by 280% between 2014 and 2021 and raising an amount of $2.8 million to expand the Ghana Baptist Medical Centre at Nalerigu.

He also secured a $500,000 pledge from the National Baptist Convention of America Inc to support Baptist Health services, built the Baptist Guest House at Cantonment in Accra and pioneered the establishment of the SBN Television Network as an evangelism tool which reaches 46 million African homes and 5.5 million homes in Ghana.

Rev. Dr Adu-Gyamfi ensured that the visibility of the Convention was enhanced when he took up various positions at both local and international levels such as the Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, President of the All-African Baptist Fellowship, Vice President of the Baptist World Alliance and Chairman of the National Peace Council among others.

He ensured the beautification and visibility of the Baptist Women Retreat Centre at Ejura for the hosting of all Baptist Conventions and major programmes of other denominations, provided two pickup vehicles for the Home Missionaries, and one pickup for the Children’s Ministry with support from the North America Baptist Association.

He also provided pickup vehicles for the Baptist Vocational Training Centre with support from the International Ministries of American Baptist Church and purchasing of a house for the North Volta Home Missionary at Hohoe.

Others include; the provision of seven cinema vans donated by the Evangelist Extraordinaire added 24 brand new vehicles to the fleet of vehicles belonging to the Convention.

In regards to the human resource development of the church, Rev. Dr Adu-Gyamfi’s presidency sponsored eight ministers to pursue Master’s of Art in Ministry at the Ghana Baptist University College, four persons to acquire their Master’s degree at the KNUST and two persons pursued their PhD at KNUST and South Africa.

Out of the number, three have become lecturers at the School of Theology and Ministry at the Ghana Baptist University College.

Source: myjoyonline.com

Bronx, NY –The North American Baptist Association of the Ghana Baptist Convention organized its 2nd National Convention which occurred on July 26-27, 2008 at Fordham University, Bronx, NY. The theme for the NABA Convention was “Building Together In Unity”.

The main speaker for the three day covention was Rev. Dr. Nii Amoo-Darku, Vice President of Ghana Baptist Convention, Senior Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church Dansoman, Accra-Ghana and also Deputy International Team Leeader & National Team Leader of African Enterprise ( A christian organization unvolved in city evangelism in Africa)

The special Guest of Honor was His Excellency;Obeng Gyan Busia, Consulate General who graced the occasion with his presence. There were many dignatries who attended, including some Ghanaian Baptist Ministers in the United States.
Rev Amoo-Darku led a session on “Biblical Marriage” and it was a blessing.

Representatives of churches which made to the convention were; Abundant Life Baptist Church Bronx New York( Host Church)- Rev. Samuel Nana Opoku, Solid rock Baptist Church Aurora, Denver- Pastor Fred Sai, Word and Spirit Baptist Church, Woodbridge,Virginia- Rev. JW Boakye Donkor, All Nations Baptist Church Columbus, Ohio- Rev. Patrick Amo Amoah, New Creation Batpist Church Worchester, Masachsettes- Deacon John Bio Asante, Amazing Grace Baptist Church Atlanta, Georgia- Rev. Dr. Robert Owusu

Preaching Points – 1. Houston House Fellowship – Rev Vincent Asamoah 2. Arizona House Fellowship – Yaw Bediako-Poku

Message on unity by Rev. Dr. Nii Amoo-Darku at NABA Convention 2008

Rev Dr. Nii Amoo-Darku stressed on unity based on Psalm 133:1-3, ” Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity?for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.” He stressed the fact that unity ensures the blessing of God and encouraged the participants to be mindful of the fact that they can achieve abiding results when they stand united. He however admonished them that they should be wary of abusing the benefits of unity as enunciated in Genesis 11:6 thus “And the Lord said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.” He drew the attention of participants that the Lord “?confounded their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech? ” because they used their unity for the wrong purpose of “?making themselves a name.”

H. E. Obeng Djan-Busia advised the participants that they should live as worthy ambassadors of God first and then Ghana in the USA by their exemplary life styles as expected of them by the Bible. He cautioned that even as they live outside Ghana, they should not despite their Ghanaian identities and rather that they interest themselves in the affairs of Ghana. He mentioned that politics is all about showing leadership and that Christians should not disengage from it but rather get involved with the mind of affecting it positively to divest it of its so called filthiness. He urged participants to pray for peace for the impending elections in both Ghana and USA.
Rev. Nana Opoku based his advice on unity on Amos 3:3, “Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?” He said we needed a united front both in the Executive committee and in our local churches to fulfil our God-given vision and dream.He pointed out that we live in a time of hopelessness and that everyday comes with it challenges. There are natural disasters happening around us almost every day: Earthquakes, Hurricanes, HIV/ AIDS pandemic, and the threats of war. The wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Darffur and Somalia and other parts of the world continue to bring death to hundreds of people. The political instability and corruption of many goverments bring hopelessness. The recent unrest in Zimbabwe and parts of Ghana is a wake up call for unity. He stressed that in spite of all these situations there is still hope for our future. He quoted Jeremiah 31:17 and Romans 5:5 to underscore that this hope does not disappoint us.

Next years convention will be hosted by Amazing Grace Baptist Church in Atlanta Georgia in July 2009.

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