14 November 2009
Vice President John Dramani Mahama at the weekend expressed dissatisfaction about the emergence of some Christian missions with questionable practices, that tend to exploit the ignorance of the masses. He said these ministries often de-emphasise the teaching of the pure and unadulterated word of God meant to save and prepare souls for heaven and rather emphasis on prosperity, materialism and miracles. Mr. Mahama made this known in a speech read on his behalf in Accra, at the official launching of the International Clergy Association (ICA), a body of ordained Ministers of God.
He observed that God is looking for persons who will serve as the true vine and become his friends and a conduit to have true fellowship with mankind. Mr. Mahama stressed that the clergy should be the true representatives of God in order to intervene in the affairs of men and nations.
He asked them to manifest the character of Jesus Christ especially love, compassion, kindness and forgiveness and foster unity in all facets of society. The vice president called on the ministers to demonstrate leadership at all levels and promote faithful commitment, transparency and accountability. The association, which was registered and gazetted on January 31st 2008 under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Charles Abban, has 250 members.
It was constituted to bring together pastors and Christians as well as their extended families into a common ministry and to advance the Kingdom of God.
Rev. Abban said the ICA would champion a code of ethics to regulate the conduct of ministers and ensure discipline and nobility in the clergy profession.
He said the code was vital to check the nefarious and unprofessional conduct of some Continued
Ghana News Agency
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