President John Dramani Mahama has urged churches to strengthen their support for vulnerable people and communities, stressing the need to translate Christian faith into practical acts of compassion and service.
He said the impact of faith should be reflected in actions that improve lives, particularly among people facing hardship.
Speaking at the opening of the 10th Triennial Congress of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship in Accra, President Mahama said churches could demonstrate their faith by supporting hungry children, caring for patients, helping young people acquire skills and providing companionship for widows.
“Our faith becomes tangible when a hungry child receives a meal. Our faith becomes tangible when a patient is treated with compassion. It becomes tangible when a young person acquires a skill, when a widow finds companionship, and when a family in difficulty meets a community that is willing to stand beside it,” he said.
President Mahama encouraged delegates to give renewed attention to the connection between preaching the Gospel and serving communities.
He said the energy generated through worship should strengthen the Church’s commitment to addressing the needs of society, noting that many people who might never attend a church congress would experience its impact through the actions of believers in their workplaces and neighbourhoods.
The President also called for stronger partnerships among churches worldwide, urging congregations with greater resources to support those operating under difficult circumstances.
He said a strong global fellowship depended on members sharing their gifts and burdens while creating opportunities for young people and supporting communities facing hardship.
President Mahama was addressing more than 10,000 participants at the congress, which is being held under the theme, “Commissioned, One Mandate, Every Nation.”
