The newly inaugurated Kumasi North Diocese (KND) of the Methodist Church Ghana has marked a historic milestone by holding its first Synod at the Ebenezer Methodist Cathedral in Bantama, Kumasi.
Under the theme “Discipleship: Growing into Christian Maturity,” drawn from Hebrews 6:1-3, the Synod brought together congregants from across the Diocese’s numerous circuits, with a clear call to deepen spiritual growth and transformation among believers.
Delivering the keynote address, Rt. Rev Sampson Obeng Adjei, Bishop of the Kumasi North Diocese, emphasized that discipleship was a lifelong journey requiring perseverance, service, and spiritual depth—not just a single decision of faith. “We are called not just to believe, but to grow and bear fruit as matured disciples,” he charged.
Formed by Conference on October 1, 2024, the KND started with 21 Circuits and 317 societies, but diligent work has since uncovered 386 active societies and a vibrant Christian community now numbering 56,500.
However, the Bishop candidly highlighted one of the Diocese’s greatest challenges: over 30 societies still worship in schools or temporary shelters, a vulnerability that led to the collapse of several societies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To address this critical issue, the KND has launched the KND Mission Fund, unveiled on April 12, 2025, to raise resources for building permanent worship centres for societies in need. Rt. Rev Adjei praised the generosity of early donors and called for wider support to ensure that every congregation could worship in dignity and stability.
The Bishop also called on the Synod not just to deliberate, but to spiritually discern the way forward: “Let us listen not only to each other but to the quiet voice of God speaking among us,” he urged.
The first Synod signals a decisive moment for the Kumasi North Diocese—a blend of gratitude for growth and determination to overcome lingering challenges as the Diocese firmly establishes its roots.
