Alfred Sakyi Inducted as Methodist Church Ghana Lay President

Mr Alfred Sakyi has been inducted as the Lay President of the Methodist Church Ghana, succeeding Mr Kwasi Attah-Antwi. The induction took place at St Paul Cathedral in Tema on Saturday, October 10, 2026, marking the beginning of Sakyi’s three-year tenure. He was elected at the 52nd Conference of the Methodist Church Ghana, held in Tema in August 2026, and his term runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029.

Sakyi, a retired banker, emphasized the importance of youth development during his induction. He announced the Methodist Entrepreneurship Development Programme, which aims to support young people in exploring business opportunities amid limited employment prospects. He noted that seed funding is available and applications are already being received. The initiative is intended to encourage entrepreneurship as a viable alternative to formal employment and to contribute to national economic development.

As the second-highest officeholder in the church’s administrative hierarchy, Sakyi will assist the Presiding Bishop in leading the church and act in his stead when necessary. He pledged to collaborate with the Presiding Bishop, the Administrative Bishop, and other church leaders to enhance the Methodist Church’s contributions to economic empowerment, education, healthcare, social services, and spiritual development.

Sakyi outlined several key priorities for the 2026/2027 ecclesiastical year, including youth development, strengthening children’s ministry, re-engaging inactive members, and deepening spirituality. He also committed to supporting the Methodist Prayer and Renewal Programme, which seeks to foster spiritual growth across the church’s societies. He expressed a desire to build on the achievements of his predecessors and promote stronger collaboration between the clergy and laity.

The Presiding Bishop, the Most Reverend Professor Johnson Asamoah-Gyadu, encouraged Sakyi to uphold integrity, wisdom, and spiritual maturity in his leadership. Preaching on the theme “Leading According to Your Grace,” he emphasized the need for Christian leaders to demonstrate good character, sound judgment, and spiritual maturity. He urged church leaders to be trustworthy, selfless, and prayerful, ensuring their decisions promoted fairness, unity, and the welfare of members.

Asamoah-Gyadu also called for recognizing the diverse gifts and talents within the church and mobilizing members to contribute to its growth. He cautioned against conflicts between lay leadership and clergy, emphasizing the importance of harmony and shared purpose in advancing the church’s mission.

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