The Reverend Dr Lieutenant Colonel Bliss Divine Kofi Agbeko, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), has called on Ghanaians to demonstrate greater civic responsibility and support efforts to protect society and the environment. Reverend Dr Agbeko made the call during the 60th anniversary celebration of the Lorenz Wolf Parish of the EPCG in Tema. He emphasized the need for collective action to address social and environmental challenges.
Reverend Dr Agbeko urged security agencies and border officials to maintain vigilance to curb illicit drug trafficking. He also called for swift and decisive sanctions against persons found culpable in narcotics-related offences. Furthermore, he cautioned law enforcement officers against bribery and corruption, saying such practices could undermine the country’s international reputation.
Reverend Dr Agbeko highlighted the importance of legitimate enterprises that protect human dignity. He said while financial resources were necessary for societal growth, wealth acquired through harmful, illegal, or unethical means could damage national morality. He therefore urged citizens to engage in lawful and ethical endeavours.
The Moderator also emphasized the role of religious institutions in promoting practical community action, environmental sanitation, and civic discipline. He urged Ghanaians to support national leadership through prayers and voluntary compliance with regulations as part of efforts to secure long-term economic development.
Mr Godwin Ayekple, a member of the church, provided a brief history of the Lorenz Wolf Parish. He stated that the parish has planted 10 daughter congregations across the Tema region and beyond, including mission stations in Kpone, Ashaiman, and Afienya. The parish has also successfully nurtured and produced three ordained ministers within its 60-year history.
Mr Ayekple disclosed that a small group of presbyters initially established the church in Tema Community One after submitting a formal petition to the synod in 1966. The parish has been shepherded by 11 resident pastors since the induction of its first resident minister in 1973. Currently, the church operates 34 active presbyters alongside five retired officers who provide leadership across various ministries.
The Lorenz Wolf Parish continues to invest heavily in youth mentorship, educational support, and community outreach programmes to build a lasting legacy for future generations. Mr Ayekple urged the congregation to remain committed to church expansion, evangelism, and local infrastructure projects as it enters its seventh decade of existence.
Key points
- Reverend Dr Agbeko calls for stronger civic responsibility and support for efforts to protect society and the environment.
