Ho, Aug. 10, GNA – The Global Evangelical Church (GEC) has opened its 2025 Synod in Ho with a call on Christians to live with urgency, purpose, and integrity in light of the second coming of Jesus Christ.
The three-day gathering, at the Victory Chapel in Ho-Fiave, brought together about 835 delegates from across the world on the theme: “Preaching Christ and His Second Coming.”
Mr. James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, lauded the Church’s role in shaping values, mentoring youth, and fostering community cohesion.
“Without your partnership, our efforts to maintain peace, attract investment, and drive development would lack both depth and reach,” he said.
Mr. Gunu welcomed President John Dramani Mahama’s creation of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, describing it as a landmark step to unite governance, traditional authority, and faith-based institutions in pursuit of sustainable development.
He reaffirmed government’s commitment to youth empowerment, security, and economic growth, urging the Church to remain a partner in national transformation. 
“As your Regional Minister, I remain focused on maintaining peace and security, supporting MMDCEs in their mandates, and collaborating with stakeholders to realize the President’s vision for transformation in the Volta Region and beyond,” he said.
Moderator of the GEC, Right Reverend, Prosper S. Dzomeku, expressed gratitude to God for guiding Ghana through a peaceful general election and a successful synod year. “When the political atmosphere was getting tense, we prayed for peace. God has been faithful, and we now have a new government, a sign of progress,” he said
He emphasized that the belief in Christ’s return is central to the Christian faith, calling on churches to unite in prayer and outreach.
“The second coming of Christ will be visible and powerful, ending this era of human history and ushering in eternal life,” he said.
Under his leadership, the church has commissioned 33 pastors, consecrated 510 presbyters from 13 presbyteries, and initiated plans to train 100 catechists. The Synod also approved a prototype design for new church buildings across its branches.
Rt. Rev. Dzomeku thanked the government for approving the Church’s Education Unit and encouraged presbyteries with land to take advantage of the “Feed Ghana” programme to boost food production.
On environmental issues, he urged members to fight illegal mining, deforestation, and water pollution.
“Let us work to correct the devastation being caused to our environment and farmlands,” he said.
The Moderator cautioned against acts that could threaten national peace, citing incidents during the Ablekuma North parliamentary by – election rerun.
“Let’s guard the peace we enjoy and remain tolerant at all times,” he said before officially declaring the Synod open.
Fraternal greetings were delivered by leaders from sister churches including the Church of Pentecost, Presbyterian Church, Bible Society of Ghana, and notably, Rt. Rev. Dr. Lt. Col. Bliss Divine Agbeko (Rtd), Moderator of the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
“We are one, and I am happy we learn from each other every day,” Rev. Agbeko said.
The Synod observed a minute’s silence for eight Ghanaians who died in a recent helicopter crash, extending condolences to their families.
Delegates are expected to deliberate on church growth, leadership development, and social accountability, aligning their mission work with the Synod’s call to preach Christ both in word and in action.
The 2025 Synod will also review progress on its goals of church planting, evangelism, and resisting the monetization of church life, with outcomes expected to shape the GEC’s work in the coming years.
GNA
By Frank Kwame Abbor
Ho, Aug. 10, GNA –
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah/Christian Akorlie