{
  "id": 11138100,
  "title": "Don’t let Church’s fire die with leadership changes — Attah Antwi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/dont-let-churchs-fire-die-with-leadership-changes-attah-antwi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T07:42:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/dont-let-churchs-fire-die-with-leadership-changes-attah-antwi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Outgoing Lay President of the Methodist Church Ghana Conference, Mr Kwasi Attah Antwi, has stressed the importance of sustaining the Church's mission of good works during leadership transitions. In his valedictory sermon at the Wesley Cathedral in Kumasi, Mr Antwi urged Methodists to uphold the Church's core values such as evangelism, holiness, service, compassion, generosity, discipleship, and love, emphasizing that the mission of Christ remains unchanged regardless of changes in leadership positions and generations. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:5, he encouraged Christians to remain steadfast, endure hardship, and fulfill their ministry, noting that faithfulness, not just talent, sustains the fire of faith. Mr Antwi highlighted that many blessings enjoyed by the Church today are the result of sacrifices made by previous generations, urging the present generation to continue that legacy by remaining committed to their Christian calling, especially during challenging times. He called on the Church to invest in young people, warning that the future of the Church depends on its ability to nurture and empower the next generation. Mr Antwi stressed that love, forgiveness, and active service are crucial to keeping the spiritual fire burning, warning that unresolved conflicts and bitterness can weaken the Church. He urged members to forgive those who have wronged them, rebuild broken relationships, and restore peace, emphasizing that forgiveness strengthens unity and enables the Church to flourish. In concluding his remarks, Mr Antwi reminded the incoming Lay President, Bro. Alfred Sakyi, that leaving office does not mean an end to Christian service and urged him to lead courageously, prayerfully, humbly, and with love, allowing the Word of God to guide his decisions and leadership.",
  "summary": "Outgoing Lay President of the Methodist Church Ghana Conference, Mr Kwasi Attah Antwi, has charged Methodists to ensure that the fire of good works does not die when leadership changes, urging them to remain faithful to their calling and pass the values of the Church on to the next generation. He said while leadership positions, … The post Don’t let Church’s fire die with leadership changes —…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}