Eight students have graduated from the Theosalt School of Ministry in Ho after completing intensive theological and ministerial training, with church leaders underscoring the importance of sound theological education in preparing ministers for effective Christian leadership.
The graduates formed the fifth batch of the institution and successfully completed courses in Ministerial Ethics, Christian Leadership, Christian Doctrine, Homiletics, Evangelism Ministry, Church Administration and Christian Counselling.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the President of the School, Reverend Godson Kwaku Bodzah, described theological education as the bedrock of Christian mission and global evangelism.
He said the demands of ministry in the 21st century required ministers to be adequately equipped with biblical knowledge, leadership skills and practical experience to effectively serve the Church and win souls.
According to Rev. Bodzah, investing in theological education is essential to strengthening the capacity of both current and future ministers to fulfil their calling.
The Ho Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Stephen Adom, commended the institution for producing leaders capable of making meaningful contributions to both the Church and society.
He noted that communities needed principled leaders who could positively influence the younger generation and help shape a more responsible and morally grounded society.
Principal of the School, Reverend Prosper Piddah, said the graduates had been prepared spiritually, intellectually and practically to serve as agents of transformation in their churches and communities.
He encouraged them to remain committed to their calling and use the knowledge and values acquired during their training to positively impact lives.
Rev. Piddah, however, identified inadequate financial resources as one of the major challenges confronting the institution and appealed for greater support to enable the school to expand its operations and improve the quality of training.
Delivering the keynote address on the theme, “The Contemporary Minister: The Challenges and Prospects,” Bishop Professor Innocent Gilbert Okechy of the Word and Spirit Divinity College and Theological Seminary, West Africa, urged the graduates to remain faithful, patient and obedient to God throughout their ministry.
He cautioned them against excessive materialism, warning that the pursuit of wealth through improper means could distract ministers from their divine calling and compromise their integrity.
Bishop Prof. Okechy also expressed concern about what he described as growing theological compromise within Christianity, urging the newly ordained ministers to remain committed to preaching truth, holiness and sound biblical doctrine.
The graduation ceremony marked another milestone for the Theosalt School of Ministry as it continues its mission of training ministers to serve the Church and contribute to national and community development through faith-based leadership.
