Churches are absolutely for profit and nothing divine or holy about them these days. All should boycott churches. They are all a disgrace to God.
Churches are absolutely for profit and nothing divine or holy about them these days. All should boycott churches. They are all a disgrace to God.
Ghanaba, USA 10 years ago
The question is was he underpaid? If he got what he contracted for then so be it, although it’s pathetic. These day s few companies (including even US multinational companies) offer pension benefits. This should be a lesso ... read full comment
The question is was he underpaid? If he got what he contracted for then so be it, although it’s pathetic. These day s few companies (including even US multinational companies) offer pension benefits. This should be a lesson to all workers not only pastors. It’s imperative for employees to save and invest some of their income during the working periods. They should not spend all their incomes on “fufuu ne abenkwan and goat meat”; marrying several women; drinking beer/liquor. They should save for the rainy day no matter how small. Ghanaians are fond of depending on somebody, e.g. the government, church, companies, relatives, friends, etc. Even in US workers are encouraged to save privately, and not rely solely on social security.
Kofi Ayigbe 10 years ago
I wouldn't be supprised to see a pastor in future collecting bribe or tries any other means to enrich himself.
This is wicked system in the church.
I wouldn't be supprised to see a pastor in future collecting bribe or tries any other means to enrich himself.
This is wicked system in the church.
ATSU, HO 10 years ago
ITIS EASY TO CRTICISE THE CHURCH BUT TRUST ME PEOPLE WOULD HAVE ALSO HAVE PROLEM WTH THE CHURCH IF THEY TOOK MONEY PURPOSELY FOR PASTORS PENSION.
MAY GOD HAVE MRY ON THOSE WHO DELIGETLY PERSUE HIS MINISTRY
ITIS EASY TO CRTICISE THE CHURCH BUT TRUST ME PEOPLE WOULD HAVE ALSO HAVE PROLEM WTH THE CHURCH IF THEY TOOK MONEY PURPOSELY FOR PASTORS PENSION.
MAY GOD HAVE MRY ON THOSE WHO DELIGETLY PERSUE HIS MINISTRY
Opanin 10 years ago
An eye opener for all, especially the young men who want to become pastors of the Presbyterian Church. Better look for a classroom to hire, buy musical instruments, look for those who will play for you, make posters about you ... read full comment
An eye opener for all, especially the young men who want to become pastors of the Presbyterian Church. Better look for a classroom to hire, buy musical instruments, look for those who will play for you, make posters about your new 'Church' and start your own. All you need is the ability to read the bible - in Akuapim or Asante Twi. Add 'International' to the name and there you go. People will start calling you pastor and every month, tithes will be pouring into your personal bank account.
Tintin 10 years ago
Ha, ha, ha, ha ! Agyeeeiii ! I can't laugh oooo. Very good and useful advice. God bless you
Ha, ha, ha, ha ! Agyeeeiii ! I can't laugh oooo. Very good and useful advice. God bless you
ONE DAY, ONE DAY 10 years ago
can't stop laughing......
can't stop laughing......
insight to the bone 10 years ago
the problem with this northern mentality is that thanks to jj they now all have an unquenchable thirst for power but never to serve in a team or accept their fellow countrymen . just look around in Accra and study the majorit ... read full comment
the problem with this northern mentality is that thanks to jj they now all have an unquenchable thirst for power but never to serve in a team or accept their fellow countrymen . just look around in Accra and study the majority of the businesses owned by these northerners and in the majority of the medium and Small sized businesses you notice they only employ their fellow northerners and practically never employ an Akan . Today in Accra the largest religious building in the country will be the mosque being build on our national park at Nima donated by Turkey confirming the Islamic domination of Ghana. Tribalism mixed with chauvinism and despotism from the north has now equaled the hegemony of the ewes . A.C.C.R.A any criminal can roam about so we have them everywhere now . even at the scholarship secretariat hardly ever is an Akan awarded the privilege to go abroad and study now . The Akans are the majority but because most continue to sleep or blindly trust the other tribes these atrocities are taking place . We look at the political strategy of the NDC and see the typical Hannibal wench when he turned the strengths of the mighty Roman army against themselves as they are doing to the Akans . From the south they use part of the Fantis and from the North the Brongs , from behind we have the chariot onslaught of the Gas Ewes Krobos. Yes the political landscape reflects a war which is only meant to destroy the right of self governance of the God's chosen nation of Africa the Akan . For them its a big deal who leads the NPP but we really don't care as our movement grows stronger by the hour as more and more Akans wake up to reality of this dire situation . We did not ask for this war but we will fight it and be victorious as God is with us . Long live the Republic of Akan
nita 10 years ago
whatz dis? did u even read dis article at all!!! whatz all dis rubbish aba akans ewes akans ewes....Ghanaians shud wake up...stop dis political naiveness n start doing some creative fins wit their hands to enhance/improve d ... read full comment
whatz dis? did u even read dis article at all!!! whatz all dis rubbish aba akans ewes akans ewes....Ghanaians shud wake up...stop dis political naiveness n start doing some creative fins wit their hands to enhance/improve d economy we find ourselves in ryt now, rada dan talk rubbish everywhere......"insight to the bone" u will do Ghana a favor if u start some backyard garden rada dan spend ur hours here writing rubbish as comments. Mtweeee......smh
oga 10 years ago
This fool has been writing this nonsense for the past one week no matter the topic under consideration. What at all can you do about the thing paining you? Go to blazes. Take a makorov and shoot all the people you do not fanc ... read full comment
This fool has been writing this nonsense for the past one week no matter the topic under consideration. What at all can you do about the thing paining you? Go to blazes. Take a makorov and shoot all the people you do not fancy in this country. You are mad.F-O-O-L.
SAINT KWAME 10 years ago
When the moderators retire, they manipulate their way to become pastors in New York City, instead of giving opportunity to the young pastors. From moderator to pastor.....Hm mmmmmm dollar power.
When the moderators retire, they manipulate their way to become pastors in New York City, instead of giving opportunity to the young pastors. From moderator to pastor.....Hm mmmmmm dollar power.
You were not there I was not there 10 years ago
This is really sad. Presby Church must do something about this. The young and vibrant serving ministers should impress upon the church to design a retirement package in additin to the SSNIT scheme for all ministers when they ... read full comment
This is really sad. Presby Church must do something about this. The young and vibrant serving ministers should impress upon the church to design a retirement package in additin to the SSNIT scheme for all ministers when they retire. Fact is all except a few of these ministers earn paltry monthly sums of money as salaries so what they contribute to SSNIT is even more pitiful hence the little money they take home on retirement. Don.t tell me their reward is in heaven, let then enjoy a bit of that heaven while here on earth. Rev Alex Obeng Agyemangn well done and congratulations in the vineyard of God, you really deserve something better than the GHs1200 retirement package given you. Is the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presby Church listening? Dzi wo fie asem..
ADWEN 10 years ago
The issue of mismanagement is everywhere in every aspect of African and Ghanaian society. We don't plan for anything. We only think of the here and now.
If the church's finances are well managed and invested in income-genera ... read full comment
The issue of mismanagement is everywhere in every aspect of African and Ghanaian society. We don't plan for anything. We only think of the here and now.
If the church's finances are well managed and invested in income-generating ventures with plans for pension funds for staff and the church hierarchy these sort of things will not occur. As far as I know the Church of England has investment portfolio in real estates and on the stock market of over £6 billion. Hence the Church does not rely on offers to survive.
I don't know what so-called leaders who "lead" or "manage" our institutions think. They just show off in their titles and positions.
Ama 10 years ago
he is not alone, if you dont steal church money b4 you retire and you work hard in villages and not cities this is how the church treats you-i know bcos im a ministers daughter
he is not alone, if you dont steal church money b4 you retire and you work hard in villages and not cities this is how the church treats you-i know bcos im a ministers daughter
Krikri 10 years ago
Tithes are supposed to be brought into the church house to be used by the Levites (priests? Rev.Ministers? to keep body and soul together.So Presby church, where are all the tithes? Have you stopped collecting?
Tithes are supposed to be brought into the church house to be used by the Levites (priests? Rev.Ministers? to keep body and soul together.So Presby church, where are all the tithes? Have you stopped collecting?
Alale 10 years ago
SO in all these where is the too-knowing prof. Martey? I thought he had the solution to all the problems the nation is facing. He can't take care of the few pastors under his watch yet he believes he is more knowledgeable to ... read full comment
SO in all these where is the too-knowing prof. Martey? I thought he had the solution to all the problems the nation is facing. He can't take care of the few pastors under his watch yet he believes he is more knowledgeable to govern Ghana than anyone from the NDC party.
Born to Win 10 years ago
A very sad situation and we the people should help that retired Pastor irrespective of individual religion.How can one get the address, or any information about the Pastor, so that one can send money direct to him,please not ... read full comment
A very sad situation and we the people should help that retired Pastor irrespective of individual religion.How can one get the address, or any information about the Pastor, so that one can send money direct to him,please not the church.
AMA 10 years ago
GOD BLESS YOU.
GOD BLESS YOU.
help no. 0262875732 10 years ago
all those who want to help should call this number 0262875732
all those who want to help should call this number 0262875732
ADUANABA 10 years ago
VERY SAD DAY FOR SOME FOR SOME OF US, PROF. MARTEY WILL BE DRINKING AND CHOPPING BIG KYINKYINKA BY NOW AS DR AKUFO AND THE WIFE ARE IN GHANA. GOD HELP PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA. DOLLARS UPON DOLLARS AND POUNDS UPON POUNDS ... read full comment
VERY SAD DAY FOR SOME FOR SOME OF US, PROF. MARTEY WILL BE DRINKING AND CHOPPING BIG KYINKYINKA BY NOW AS DR AKUFO AND THE WIFE ARE IN GHANA. GOD HELP PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA. DOLLARS UPON DOLLARS AND POUNDS UPON POUNDS ARE BEEN THROWN INTO THE GUTTER IN BRITAIN AND IN AMERICA TO PROTECT PROF. MARTEY.S PERSONAL INTEREST. MAY GOD HELP HIM, WIFE BEATER AND WOMEN BREAST SUCKER.
JKA 10 years ago
is it true that all seven children are not employed as portrayed by this article????
is it true that all seven children are not employed as portrayed by this article????
SOLOMON POBEE, ACCRA 10 years ago
This is just unfair. The hierarchy of the church must sit up and address these issues. Rev Alex Agyemang should petition the National Labour Commission. Organized labour must come in and unionise all the Revered Ministers, La ... read full comment
This is just unfair. The hierarchy of the church must sit up and address these issues. Rev Alex Agyemang should petition the National Labour Commission. Organized labour must come in and unionise all the Revered Ministers, Lay Preachers, etc to have a meaningful end of service package in place to avoid such day-light robberies going on in the churches in the name of the Lord.
SALLAH 10 years ago
HE DESERVES IT. ALL CHURCHES ARE BUSINESSES; GET IT
HE DESERVES IT. ALL CHURCHES ARE BUSINESSES; GET IT
kofi t. 10 years ago
Some men of God are too wicked.who calculated the amount,who wrote the cheque and who signed.was he drunk,how can u treat him like that.why should we even go to church.i will always stay in the house and pray to my God who un ... read full comment
Some men of God are too wicked.who calculated the amount,who wrote the cheque and who signed.was he drunk,how can u treat him like that.why should we even go to church.i will always stay in the house and pray to my God who understands.
419 10 years ago
If you have churches investing their money into Micro Credit Scheme this what we will be experiencing. Look around all the Micro Financial institutions established are all crumbling due to the fact they don't know how to mana ... read full comment
If you have churches investing their money into Micro Credit Scheme this what we will be experiencing. Look around all the Micro Financial institutions established are all crumbling due to the fact they don't know how to manage money. It is time the government should start charging Churches with VAT
Kofi K 10 years ago
"Tarzan this your stone" Whose image is at stake? The church or relatives of Osofo? And if it is true with the name of Osofo out how can his relatives who are "angry", claim strict annonymity? Give us some respect! What did t ... read full comment
"Tarzan this your stone" Whose image is at stake? The church or relatives of Osofo? And if it is true with the name of Osofo out how can his relatives who are "angry", claim strict annonymity? Give us some respect! What did the Presby church say on reaching them? If you did at all. How SAD journalism is being used to do the opposite of nation building. Its no wonder though with your newspaper al haj!!
Osei Yao 10 years ago
REV AGYEMENG SPENT HIS LIFE DECEIVING OTHERS WITH PROISE OF HEAVENLY BLISS. WHY IS HE LAMENTING ABOUT MERE EARTHLY SALARY? IF HE CANNOT MEET HIS MEDICAL NEEDS, THE QUICKER IT WILL BE FOR HIM TO GO OVER TO ENJOY THE BLISS OF H ... read full comment
REV AGYEMENG SPENT HIS LIFE DECEIVING OTHERS WITH PROISE OF HEAVENLY BLISS. WHY IS HE LAMENTING ABOUT MERE EARTHLY SALARY? IF HE CANNOT MEET HIS MEDICAL NEEDS, THE QUICKER IT WILL BE FOR HIM TO GO OVER TO ENJOY THE BLISS OF HEAVEN? WHY IS HE COMPLAINING? IF HE WANTS MORE MONEY, LET HIM ASK GOD OR HAS HE NO FAITH THAT GOD WILL PROVIDE?
KOMFO ANOKYE 10 years ago
LOVE YOUR CONTRIBUTION.GREAT!
LOVE YOUR CONTRIBUTION.GREAT!
Tintin 10 years ago
You said it all. The chickens have come home to roost. He deserves it
You said it all. The chickens have come home to roost. He deserves it
Otoo 10 years ago
Where is Prof. Martey. Instead of this man getting involved in religous matters and taking good care of his priests, he rather prefers using his time in getting involved in day to day politics. Being the spokesman of the NPP. ... read full comment
Where is Prof. Martey. Instead of this man getting involved in religous matters and taking good care of his priests, he rather prefers using his time in getting involved in day to day politics. Being the spokesman of the NPP. Prof. Martey has become a politician and not the head of a church. Prof. Martey should be ashamed of this situation.
419 10 years ago
Someone would have to educate me with regards to rivers in Ghana. Am confused if River Pra is in Eastern Region of Ghana. My little geography which I studied in the elementary tells me that River Pra is in Western Region. The ... read full comment
Someone would have to educate me with regards to rivers in Ghana. Am confused if River Pra is in Eastern Region of Ghana. My little geography which I studied in the elementary tells me that River Pra is in Western Region. The journalist who put up this writeup should begin studying Ghana map before coming with misleading articles in the Ghanaweb
Nana Yaw 10 years ago
As your name suggest, all your actions are 419 related. you did not take your time to study your elementary geography because of your 419 deals else you would have known that River Pra flows through many towns and villages in ... read full comment
As your name suggest, all your actions are 419 related. you did not take your time to study your elementary geography because of your 419 deals else you would have known that River Pra flows through many towns and villages in the eastern region.There is a town off the Accra Kumasi road after Nkawkaw called Kwahu Praso. Go there and ask how the town derived its name and weather that town is in the western region. Be sensible next time
Simingue 10 years ago
You are a foolish animal that your mum gave birth to. Four footed animal like you. I have my real name and for reasons best known to me, people like who are narrow minded and cannot read in between lines had the gust to insul ... read full comment
You are a foolish animal that your mum gave birth to. Four footed animal like you. I have my real name and for reasons best known to me, people like who are narrow minded and cannot read in between lines had the gust to insult me. I am indeed very saddened over the plight of the Rev.Minister but I must tell you that you are the greatest ignoramus ever contributing to Ghanaweb.Cudjoe is my name and well educated than you
SILVER 10 years ago
419 no wonder u studied a little geography....u were also taught by a 419 teacher....
419 no wonder u studied a little geography....u were also taught by a 419 teacher....
Simingue 10 years ago
those if you who think I studied little geography should wise up by visiting the website of google.com and check the location of River Pra. You dog headed person like Silver had the gust to spew garbage on me. It may be true ... read full comment
those if you who think I studied little geography should wise up by visiting the website of google.com and check the location of River Pra. You dog headed person like Silver had the gust to spew garbage on me. It may be true that you are from the forest and that you have some small river behind your house called Pra and you are forcing it on the rest of Ghana. Do you know the level of my education? Next time I will not take it kindly with your garbage write-ups again from an uninformed person like you.I have my name and for that matter 419 isn't my name.
ANCIENT MAN 10 years ago
PRA RIVER USED TO BE AN IMPORTANT RAILWAY POST FOR COCOA AND TIMBER IN THE EASTERN REGION BEFORE YOU 419 PEOPLE CAME TO GHANA, SO DONT EXPOSE YOUR ILLITERACY HERE.
PRA RIVER USED TO BE AN IMPORTANT RAILWAY POST FOR COCOA AND TIMBER IN THE EASTERN REGION BEFORE YOU 419 PEOPLE CAME TO GHANA, SO DONT EXPOSE YOUR ILLITERACY HERE.
OLDMAN GYASI 10 years ago
The famous ashanti king was killed by the whites when CROSSING RIVER PRA IN ASSIN FOSU a town between central and eastern region.
The famous ashanti king was killed by the whites when CROSSING RIVER PRA IN ASSIN FOSU a town between central and eastern region.
KD 10 years ago
This prof can not even solve the welfare problem of his ministers yet, he is always attacking Mahama's government. What a shame!
This prof can not even solve the welfare problem of his ministers yet, he is always attacking Mahama's government. What a shame!
Kofi Virginia 10 years ago
presby church has many schools. Why did he not invest in the children's education? How would he prepared for retirement differently?
presby church has many schools. Why did he not invest in the children's education? How would he prepared for retirement differently?
Dave 10 years ago
This story sounds very strange to me. Prof Martey, please put your PRO to work and come out with the real situation on the ground. The family of the said Reverend Minister should be cautious in dealing with such a sensitive m ... read full comment
This story sounds very strange to me. Prof Martey, please put your PRO to work and come out with the real situation on the ground. The family of the said Reverend Minister should be cautious in dealing with such a sensitive matter.
AMA 10 years ago
HOW COME THAT ALL THE SEVEN CHILDREN OF REV ALEX OBENG AGYEMANG ARE NOT WORKING? SO HE COULD NOT EDUCATE EVEN ONE OF THEM BECAUSE THROUGHOUT HIS MINISTRATION HE WORKED AMONG VILLAGERS. THERE ARE SCHOOLS IN OUR VILLAGES. SO HE ... read full comment
HOW COME THAT ALL THE SEVEN CHILDREN OF REV ALEX OBENG AGYEMANG ARE NOT WORKING? SO HE COULD NOT EDUCATE EVEN ONE OF THEM BECAUSE THROUGHOUT HIS MINISTRATION HE WORKED AMONG VILLAGERS. THERE ARE SCHOOLS IN OUR VILLAGES. SO HE COULD NOT HELP HIS CHILDREN TO EVEN LEARN A TRADE. IS HE ABREAST WITH PRESBY PENSION SYSTEM? HOW DID HE PLAN HIS LIFE DURING HIS 35 YEARS OF MINISTRATION AS A PASTOR?. I THINK PASTOR ALEX SHOULD HAVE EVEN INVESTED INTO COCOA/PALM FARMING AS A VILLAGE PASTOR FOR HIS FUTURE. ANY WAY MAY THE WILL OF GOD BE DONE IN HIM.
Bortear 10 years ago
Pastors should be ready to accept salaries as any worker. Instead of depending on allowances and gifts they should ask for regular salary to enable them have substantial SNNIT payments later in life. Allowances and gifts loo ... read full comment
Pastors should be ready to accept salaries as any worker. Instead of depending on allowances and gifts they should ask for regular salary to enable them have substantial SNNIT payments later in life. Allowances and gifts look attractive but eventually they not helpful if not invested.
Cynthia 10 years ago
Hmm
Hmm
mark 10 years ago
was the pastor aware of the pension package for retired minister while in office?how did he plan toward his pension?is the pension package free and fair to all the retiring ministers?what goes into calculation of retiring min ... read full comment
was the pastor aware of the pension package for retired minister while in office?how did he plan toward his pension?is the pension package free and fair to all the retiring ministers?what goes into calculation of retiring ministers?
ASRP 10 years ago
AND THEY CALL THEMSELVES CHRISTIANS.
AND THEY CALL THEMSELVES CHRISTIANS.
Effah 10 years ago
'Man shall not live by bread alone...'
'Give us this day our daily bread'
Moses prayed to God to feed the Israelites, and behold Manna fell from the sky for their feed AMEN
'Man shall not live by bread alone...'
'Give us this day our daily bread'
Moses prayed to God to feed the Israelites, and behold Manna fell from the sky for their feed AMEN
Primados - tarkwa 10 years ago
How could this just happen to men that we call men of God. Is unfair for a church to do that to someone who has fully dedicated himself to the church for years.
pls my brothers and Sisters let us open our eyes very well se ... read full comment
How could this just happen to men that we call men of God. Is unfair for a church to do that to someone who has fully dedicated himself to the church for years.
pls my brothers and Sisters let us open our eyes very well search the scriptures for us to know the truth and the truth shall set you free..- john 8;32
Joshua 10 years ago
Prof Martey it's now time to talk
Prof Martey it's now time to talk
Afrifa Boakye 10 years ago
The retired minister should explain issues to his family
The retired minister should explain issues to his family
Matilda Lartey 10 years ago
VERY TOUCHING totally absurd from the presby church!! my father our God in heaven is in control dont give up.
VERY TOUCHING totally absurd from the presby church!! my father our God in heaven is in control dont give up.
Tintin 10 years ago
The best service to God is to get and hold a job but people don't want to work. So they become pastors and Rev. Frs just so they can have a free ride.
The best service to God is to get and hold a job but people don't want to work. So they become pastors and Rev. Frs just so they can have a free ride.
john 10 years ago
What is retirement package for public servants?
What is retirement package for public servants?
Max 10 years ago
Dedicate your entire life doing gods work and kiss a better retirement goodbye.
Dedicate your entire life doing gods work and kiss a better retirement goodbye.
Antiochus - London 10 years ago
If this story is true, then Presbyterian Church is stingy.
If this story is true, then Presbyterian Church is stingy.
Amino-Apkanga Simuno 10 years ago
That is why one Dansoman Circuit Minister of the Church squandered
4 million old Ghana and when questioned, he said >Obiara didi ne edwuma ho<
That is why one Dansoman Circuit Minister of the Church squandered
4 million old Ghana and when questioned, he said >Obiara didi ne edwuma ho<
akosua 10 years ago
why should this happen ine presbyterian ministry? It's a shame!I think the ministry should be probed. something is not right.
why should this happen ine presbyterian ministry? It's a shame!I think the ministry should be probed. something is not right.
Nana Yaw 10 years ago
This newspaper cannot be trusted because of previous publications which have pedled lies about innocent individuals and Institutions. Readers must be careful when they read anything from the Al Hajj newspaper.
This newspaper cannot be trusted because of previous publications which have pedled lies about innocent individuals and Institutions. Readers must be careful when they read anything from the Al Hajj newspaper.
Millionaire 10 years ago
If anyone knows the contact information of this pastor, please post it. Thanks.
If anyone knows the contact information of this pastor, please post it. Thanks.
Asoreba 10 years ago
Find the Presby Church website, write to the headquarters in Accra and ask for the contact details of this minister.
Find the Presby Church website, write to the headquarters in Accra and ask for the contact details of this minister.
Concerned Joe 10 years ago
Guys let us do the mathematics properly before we blame the church.
1. The Rev Minister worked in the rural areas where life was a bit cheaper and worked for 35 years.
2. If 5 percent of salary is 246 then 100 percent ( ... read full comment
Guys let us do the mathematics properly before we blame the church.
1. The Rev Minister worked in the rural areas where life was a bit cheaper and worked for 35 years.
2. If 5 percent of salary is 246 then 100 percent (amount he was getting before retirement is 4 920. This is a lot. What did he do with these monies.
3. He has 7 children and none is anything? Did he pray for other people or even himself and his children?
Guess for yourself, I smell rat in the story...
Amino-Apkanga Simuno 10 years ago
His reward is in heaven isn't? That is what we are taught in church.
His reward is in heaven isn't? That is what we are taught in church.
SASHA MANSO, VA, USA 10 years ago
SHAME ON YOU, PRESBY CHURCH. HOW CAN YOU TREAT THIS POOR REV. MINISTER LIKE THAT WHEN HE HAS DEDICATED HIS WHOLE LIFE TO SERVE THE CHURCH AND GIVEN HIS ALL TO THE CHURCH? HOW CAN YOU BE SO WICKED? GOD WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU I ... read full comment
SHAME ON YOU, PRESBY CHURCH. HOW CAN YOU TREAT THIS POOR REV. MINISTER LIKE THAT WHEN HE HAS DEDICATED HIS WHOLE LIFE TO SERVE THE CHURCH AND GIVEN HIS ALL TO THE CHURCH? HOW CAN YOU BE SO WICKED? GOD WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU IF YOU DON'T DO ANYTHING TO HELP THIS REV. MINISTER.HOW CAN HE TAKE CARE OF HIS FAMILY AT THIS STAGE OF HIS LIFE? SHAME ON YOU.
ofori. 10 years ago
Putting pressure on ministers to pay assessment is the priority if the great presby church. Mr Engmann served God and the church faithfully as organist/choirmaster at ebenezer presby (osu) and he was treated poorly when he re ... read full comment
Putting pressure on ministers to pay assessment is the priority if the great presby church. Mr Engmann served God and the church faithfully as organist/choirmaster at ebenezer presby (osu) and he was treated poorly when he retired. No wonder they are doing same to rev agyemang. This is disgraceful.
K.K Abu 8 years ago
Where is the christian council. What about Rev. Dr Mantey and co. Hos reward is in heaven waiting for him.
Where is the christian council. What about Rev. Dr Mantey and co. Hos reward is in heaven waiting for him.
Churches are absolutely for profit and nothing divine or holy about them these days. All should boycott churches. They are all a disgrace to God.
The question is was he underpaid? If he got what he contracted for then so be it, although it’s pathetic. These day s few companies (including even US multinational companies) offer pension benefits. This should be a lesso ...
read full comment
I wouldn't be supprised to see a pastor in future collecting bribe or tries any other means to enrich himself.
This is wicked system in the church.
ITIS EASY TO CRTICISE THE CHURCH BUT TRUST ME PEOPLE WOULD HAVE ALSO HAVE PROLEM WTH THE CHURCH IF THEY TOOK MONEY PURPOSELY FOR PASTORS PENSION.
MAY GOD HAVE MRY ON THOSE WHO DELIGETLY PERSUE HIS MINISTRY
An eye opener for all, especially the young men who want to become pastors of the Presbyterian Church. Better look for a classroom to hire, buy musical instruments, look for those who will play for you, make posters about you ...
read full comment
Ha, ha, ha, ha ! Agyeeeiii ! I can't laugh oooo. Very good and useful advice. God bless you
can't stop laughing......
the problem with this northern mentality is that thanks to jj they now all have an unquenchable thirst for power but never to serve in a team or accept their fellow countrymen . just look around in Accra and study the majorit ...
read full comment
whatz dis? did u even read dis article at all!!! whatz all dis rubbish aba akans ewes akans ewes....Ghanaians shud wake up...stop dis political naiveness n start doing some creative fins wit their hands to enhance/improve d ...
read full comment
This fool has been writing this nonsense for the past one week no matter the topic under consideration. What at all can you do about the thing paining you? Go to blazes. Take a makorov and shoot all the people you do not fanc ...
read full comment
When the moderators retire, they manipulate their way to become pastors in New York City, instead of giving opportunity to the young pastors. From moderator to pastor.....Hm mmmmmm dollar power.
This is really sad. Presby Church must do something about this. The young and vibrant serving ministers should impress upon the church to design a retirement package in additin to the SSNIT scheme for all ministers when they ...
read full comment
The issue of mismanagement is everywhere in every aspect of African and Ghanaian society. We don't plan for anything. We only think of the here and now.
If the church's finances are well managed and invested in income-genera ...
read full comment
he is not alone, if you dont steal church money b4 you retire and you work hard in villages and not cities this is how the church treats you-i know bcos im a ministers daughter
Tithes are supposed to be brought into the church house to be used by the Levites (priests? Rev.Ministers? to keep body and soul together.So Presby church, where are all the tithes? Have you stopped collecting?
SO in all these where is the too-knowing prof. Martey? I thought he had the solution to all the problems the nation is facing. He can't take care of the few pastors under his watch yet he believes he is more knowledgeable to ...
read full comment
A very sad situation and we the people should help that retired Pastor irrespective of individual religion.How can one get the address, or any information about the Pastor, so that one can send money direct to him,please not ...
read full comment
GOD BLESS YOU.
all those who want to help should call this number 0262875732
VERY SAD DAY FOR SOME FOR SOME OF US, PROF. MARTEY WILL BE DRINKING AND CHOPPING BIG KYINKYINKA BY NOW AS DR AKUFO AND THE WIFE ARE IN GHANA. GOD HELP PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA. DOLLARS UPON DOLLARS AND POUNDS UPON POUNDS ...
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is it true that all seven children are not employed as portrayed by this article????
This is just unfair. The hierarchy of the church must sit up and address these issues. Rev Alex Agyemang should petition the National Labour Commission. Organized labour must come in and unionise all the Revered Ministers, La ...
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HE DESERVES IT. ALL CHURCHES ARE BUSINESSES; GET IT
Some men of God are too wicked.who calculated the amount,who wrote the cheque and who signed.was he drunk,how can u treat him like that.why should we even go to church.i will always stay in the house and pray to my God who un ...
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If you have churches investing their money into Micro Credit Scheme this what we will be experiencing. Look around all the Micro Financial institutions established are all crumbling due to the fact they don't know how to mana ...
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"Tarzan this your stone" Whose image is at stake? The church or relatives of Osofo? And if it is true with the name of Osofo out how can his relatives who are "angry", claim strict annonymity? Give us some respect! What did t ...
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REV AGYEMENG SPENT HIS LIFE DECEIVING OTHERS WITH PROISE OF HEAVENLY BLISS. WHY IS HE LAMENTING ABOUT MERE EARTHLY SALARY? IF HE CANNOT MEET HIS MEDICAL NEEDS, THE QUICKER IT WILL BE FOR HIM TO GO OVER TO ENJOY THE BLISS OF H ...
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LOVE YOUR CONTRIBUTION.GREAT!
You said it all. The chickens have come home to roost. He deserves it
Where is Prof. Martey. Instead of this man getting involved in religous matters and taking good care of his priests, he rather prefers using his time in getting involved in day to day politics. Being the spokesman of the NPP. ...
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Someone would have to educate me with regards to rivers in Ghana. Am confused if River Pra is in Eastern Region of Ghana. My little geography which I studied in the elementary tells me that River Pra is in Western Region. The ...
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As your name suggest, all your actions are 419 related. you did not take your time to study your elementary geography because of your 419 deals else you would have known that River Pra flows through many towns and villages in ...
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You are a foolish animal that your mum gave birth to. Four footed animal like you. I have my real name and for reasons best known to me, people like who are narrow minded and cannot read in between lines had the gust to insul ...
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419 no wonder u studied a little geography....u were also taught by a 419 teacher....
those if you who think I studied little geography should wise up by visiting the website of google.com and check the location of River Pra. You dog headed person like Silver had the gust to spew garbage on me. It may be true ...
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PRA RIVER USED TO BE AN IMPORTANT RAILWAY POST FOR COCOA AND TIMBER IN THE EASTERN REGION BEFORE YOU 419 PEOPLE CAME TO GHANA, SO DONT EXPOSE YOUR ILLITERACY HERE.
The famous ashanti king was killed by the whites when CROSSING RIVER PRA IN ASSIN FOSU a town between central and eastern region.
This prof can not even solve the welfare problem of his ministers yet, he is always attacking Mahama's government. What a shame!
presby church has many schools. Why did he not invest in the children's education? How would he prepared for retirement differently?
This story sounds very strange to me. Prof Martey, please put your PRO to work and come out with the real situation on the ground. The family of the said Reverend Minister should be cautious in dealing with such a sensitive m ...
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HOW COME THAT ALL THE SEVEN CHILDREN OF REV ALEX OBENG AGYEMANG ARE NOT WORKING? SO HE COULD NOT EDUCATE EVEN ONE OF THEM BECAUSE THROUGHOUT HIS MINISTRATION HE WORKED AMONG VILLAGERS. THERE ARE SCHOOLS IN OUR VILLAGES. SO HE ...
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Pastors should be ready to accept salaries as any worker. Instead of depending on allowances and gifts they should ask for regular salary to enable them have substantial SNNIT payments later in life. Allowances and gifts loo ...
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Hmm
was the pastor aware of the pension package for retired minister while in office?how did he plan toward his pension?is the pension package free and fair to all the retiring ministers?what goes into calculation of retiring min ...
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AND THEY CALL THEMSELVES CHRISTIANS.
'Man shall not live by bread alone...'
'Give us this day our daily bread'
Moses prayed to God to feed the Israelites, and behold Manna fell from the sky for their feed AMEN
How could this just happen to men that we call men of God. Is unfair for a church to do that to someone who has fully dedicated himself to the church for years.
pls my brothers and Sisters let us open our eyes very well se ...
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Prof Martey it's now time to talk
The retired minister should explain issues to his family
VERY TOUCHING totally absurd from the presby church!! my father our God in heaven is in control dont give up.
The best service to God is to get and hold a job but people don't want to work. So they become pastors and Rev. Frs just so they can have a free ride.
What is retirement package for public servants?
Dedicate your entire life doing gods work and kiss a better retirement goodbye.
If this story is true, then Presbyterian Church is stingy.
That is why one Dansoman Circuit Minister of the Church squandered
4 million old Ghana and when questioned, he said >Obiara didi ne edwuma ho<
why should this happen ine presbyterian ministry? It's a shame!I think the ministry should be probed. something is not right.
This newspaper cannot be trusted because of previous publications which have pedled lies about innocent individuals and Institutions. Readers must be careful when they read anything from the Al Hajj newspaper.
If anyone knows the contact information of this pastor, please post it. Thanks.
Find the Presby Church website, write to the headquarters in Accra and ask for the contact details of this minister.
Guys let us do the mathematics properly before we blame the church.
1. The Rev Minister worked in the rural areas where life was a bit cheaper and worked for 35 years.
2. If 5 percent of salary is 246 then 100 percent ( ...
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His reward is in heaven isn't? That is what we are taught in church.
SHAME ON YOU, PRESBY CHURCH. HOW CAN YOU TREAT THIS POOR REV. MINISTER LIKE THAT WHEN HE HAS DEDICATED HIS WHOLE LIFE TO SERVE THE CHURCH AND GIVEN HIS ALL TO THE CHURCH? HOW CAN YOU BE SO WICKED? GOD WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU I ...
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Putting pressure on ministers to pay assessment is the priority if the great presby church. Mr Engmann served God and the church faithfully as organist/choirmaster at ebenezer presby (osu) and he was treated poorly when he re ...
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Where is the christian council. What about Rev. Dr Mantey and co. Hos reward is in heaven waiting for him.