Honestly I did not understand or see any studies approach to Ghanaian Presbyterianism in the United States in this article. I was hoping to see some studies conducted in Ghana and in the US as to the practices of Presbyterian ... read full comment
Honestly I did not understand or see any studies approach to Ghanaian Presbyterianism in the United States in this article. I was hoping to see some studies conducted in Ghana and in the US as to the practices of Presbyterianism in both countries, then comments on where they differ and or are the same. As always the writer, to me, wants to show his command of the English words. The heading could have been :Former Moderator refuses to be recalled back home; Or Why the former moderator of PCG refuses to go back home to Ghana.
Thanks for the space.
Esther 8 years ago
People should get their facts right. The former moderator did not refused to come back home as stated. Being the immediate formar moderator who knows the rules of both PCG and PCUSA, he was expecting the right thing to be d ... read full comment
People should get their facts right. The former moderator did not refused to come back home as stated. Being the immediate formar moderator who knows the rules of both PCG and PCUSA, he was expecting the right thing to be done. After all, he was giving to PCUSA by PCG to worhip with Emmanuel Presby. when did Presbyterian teachings touch us to disrespect our elder this way. Even if he did refused to return home I would like to know if that's a crime. If People like me and you are not selfish, you would at least think about our Ghanaian sisters and brothers who are Presbyterian who's Congregation Rt Rev. Dr Frimpong-Manso is heading. People like you are spitting on him just because he refused to follow his own interest and leave the church hanging as expected by PCG but this is what set him aside from others "a true man of God
Baselba 8 years ago
1. The former Moderator Very Revd. Dr. Frimpong Manso refused to come home from his sponsored overseas assignment - simple. Very Revd. Frimpon-Manso was on secondment from PCG. The church wrote back to him to come home for a ... read full comment
1. The former Moderator Very Revd. Dr. Frimpong Manso refused to come home from his sponsored overseas assignment - simple. Very Revd. Frimpon-Manso was on secondment from PCG. The church wrote back to him to come home for a new assignment and he refused. Revd. Dr. Kwame Amoah Kumah, the immediate past minister of Emmanuel was called home the sameway and he did not refused. Very revd. Prempeh was called the same from Edinbrah and he came home. Why not Very Revd. Dr. Frimpong Manson
2. Nobody is disrespecting the Very Revd. Frimpong Manson for asking him to come home or he should be fired for disobeying institutional authority of which he was once the head. The Presbyterian discipline say, "Obey before complain". Our very Revd. should have gone home and then petition to the GA. But what did we see???? Media misinformation.
3. His crime is that he signed letters to fire people who refused to come home after overseas studies and overseas assignments just like he has refused. Animals Farm, "Two legs good four legs better". Is he different from the people he fired when he was the head?
4.We are not selfish in anyway. If someone is selfish then it is Very Revd. Frimpong Manson. We are talking about rules and church regulations, practices and procedures (RPP). We have not evaluated his performance at Emmanuel in this debate so don't go there. There are other Ministers who can come from Ghana or from Revd. Nkansah's (oh, Rt Revd. Nkansah Moderator of ???) organization to take over. Do you want to say Revd. Dr. Kwame Amoah Kumah was not selfish that his why he went back when he was called earlier than theend of his tenure? If Very Revd. Frimpong Manson leaves the congregation, the congregation will not be hanging. In anyway, can you state a phrase in any o the presentation so far that shows someone is spitting on him. The Methodist church Conference of Ghana have examples for us to follow, Very Revds. Aboagye Mensah and Asante are there for all to see.
Please take emotions out of this debate. He is breeding grounds for indiscipline in the church. There about 7 PCG ministers serving in Northern America/Canada who need to go back after their tenure. Esther what will say if they refuse to go home because they will leave the congregations hanging?
Very Revd. Dr. Frimpong Manson who until his resignation was getting stipends from PCG never participated in any of PG North America activities. At least I saw the wife at 2 events so our Papa Osofo cannot say he was not aware. Who is selfish?
Come again Esther!
Baselba 8 years ago
In total agreement to your submission.
In total agreement to your submission.
Goatbaby 8 years ago
The facts are simple and straight forward:
1. Revd. Dr. Frimpong-Manso is not a retired moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PC-Gh). Our church policy stipulate that after serving an elect office one should go ba ... read full comment
The facts are simple and straight forward:
1. Revd. Dr. Frimpong-Manso is not a retired moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PC-Gh). Our church policy stipulate that after serving an elect office one should go back and serve a District Minister
2. Revd. Dr. Frimpong was seconded to America by PC-Gh to come and help Ghanaian Presbyterian Congregation that fellowship under the structure of Presbyterian Church USA (PC-USA).
3. Other ministers have served in this capacity and were called home when the PC-Gh needed them. The most recent is Revd. Dr. Kwame Amoah-Kumah.
4. Other former moderators such as Revd. Dr. Prempeh served overseas after their tenure as moderators and came back hoe when they were asked to come.
5. The Constitution of the church requires that in the absence of the incumbent Moderator past moderators should perform some roles.
6. The only past moderator in Ghana presently is Revd. Dr. Prempeh who has aged and as such the services of Revd. Dr. Frimpong is required at home.
7. Revd. Dr. Frimpong has declined to go home basing his failure on PC-Gh comments on the same ex marriage comments by Revd. Prof. Martey.
8. Rev. Dr. Frimpong and Revd. Nkansah are spreading this falsehood of PC-Gh calling Revd. Frimpong Mano home because of the gay issue.
9. Revd. Dr. Frimpong Manson during his tenure as moderator fired some ministers who refused to come home after their studies and secondment to overseas missions.
10. There are several young PC-Gh ministers serving in PC-USA congregations on secondment (example the young fantastic guy at Columbus Ramsyer) and there are many PC-Gh ministers studying at PC-USA Seminaries on PC-USA scolarships.
The guy theory therefore does not hold. If Rev. Dr. Frimpong does not ant to go back home, the church should not acceptt his resignation but should fire him just like others were fired under his leadership. He is a bad example for you ministers who are already lawless.
Kwame 8 years ago
The white Tingari priests Dr. Frimpong Manso.
The white Tingari priests Dr. Frimpong Manso.
son of man 8 years ago
I think the conflict between the two moderators could have been solved without making it known to the public. Both men have good arguments, but Prof. Martey should not always seek the media to condemn his successor. The bible ... read full comment
I think the conflict between the two moderators could have been solved without making it known to the public. Both men have good arguments, but Prof. Martey should not always seek the media to condemn his successor. The bible says we must learn to forgive instead of pouring oil in the fire. Amen
Baselba 8 years ago
Don't blame Prof. Martey but address the issues
I don't like the style of Rt. Revd. Dr. Prof. Martey but this is not his fault. Someone who is to know better has created a condition that needs to be addressed. Fire him our i ... read full comment
Don't blame Prof. Martey but address the issues
I don't like the style of Rt. Revd. Dr. Prof. Martey but this is not his fault. Someone who is to know better has created a condition that needs to be addressed. Fire him our it will be the beginning of things to come. In anyway this is the real issue.
The real issue is why this misunderstanding between PCG North and PCUSA Ghanaian Community. This is where all Presbyterian Church, and I mean Presbyterian Church of Ghana, loving people should drive their energy towards.
Honestly I did not understand or see any studies approach to Ghanaian Presbyterianism in the United States in this article. I was hoping to see some studies conducted in Ghana and in the US as to the practices of Presbyterian ...
read full comment
People should get their facts right. The former moderator did not refused to come back home as stated. Being the immediate formar moderator who knows the rules of both PCG and PCUSA, he was expecting the right thing to be d ...
read full comment
1. The former Moderator Very Revd. Dr. Frimpong Manso refused to come home from his sponsored overseas assignment - simple. Very Revd. Frimpon-Manso was on secondment from PCG. The church wrote back to him to come home for a ...
read full comment
In total agreement to your submission.
The facts are simple and straight forward:
1. Revd. Dr. Frimpong-Manso is not a retired moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PC-Gh). Our church policy stipulate that after serving an elect office one should go ba ...
read full comment
The white Tingari priests Dr. Frimpong Manso.
I think the conflict between the two moderators could have been solved without making it known to the public. Both men have good arguments, but Prof. Martey should not always seek the media to condemn his successor. The bible ...
read full comment
Don't blame Prof. Martey but address the issues
I don't like the style of Rt. Revd. Dr. Prof. Martey but this is not his fault. Someone who is to know better has created a condition that needs to be addressed. Fire him our i ...
read full comment
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