GPCC President Urges the Church to Remain morally upright and politically Neutral.

 

The President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye, has called on the Church to remain morally upright and politically neutral in order to effectively serve as the conscience of society.

Apostle Nyamekye said this in an exclusive interview with the GPCC News at the 2026 Conference of Heads of Church and Organisations at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) on the 4th February 2026.

According to Apostle Nyamekye who is also the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, the Church has a divine responsibility to be the “light of the world and the salt of the earth,” guiding society with truth, righteousness, and integrity. He emphasized that while the Church must speak boldly on national issues such as corruption and social injustice, it must do so without aligning itself with any political party.

“The Church can speak truth to power without being political,” he stated. “The Church is not supposed to align with any political party. Once the Church remains neutral and credible, it will have the moral authority to address national issues.”

The Credibility of the Church

Apostle Nyamekye stressed that the credibility of the Church is crucial in its role as a moral voice in society. He cautioned that if corruption or wrongdoing is found within the Church, it weakens the ability of the church to advise the nation on matters of integrity and accountability.

“If people notice issues of corruption in the Church, the Church will not be able to advise the nation on corruption,” he noted. “If we are not living right, then we are not credible witnesses of God and we have compromised the truth.”

The GPCC President therefore urged church leaders and members to remain faithful to their Christian responsibilities and uphold high standards of moral integrity. He explained that when the Church remains faithful to its calling, it gains the strength, confidence, and moral authority to address societal challenges.

Beyond spiritual guidance, Apostle Nyamekye also highlighted the Church’s responsibility to address the social and economic needs of people. He noted that the gospel message should not only focus on heaven but also on improving the well-being of individuals and communities.

“You cannot save an individual and ignore the person’s environment,” he said. “When we preach the gospel and people come to the saving knowledge of Christ, we must also be concerned about what they will eat and what they will wear.”

Create Opportunities

Drawing inspiration from the ministry of Jesus Christ, Apostle Nyamekye explained that Christ’s mission extended beyond spiritual teaching to include compassion for the poor, the oppressed, and the vulnerable.

In line with this principle, he encouraged churches to create opportunities that empower members economically. He cited examples of churches providing entrepreneurship training and small start-up support to young people to help them begin their own businesses and become self-reliant.

“Sometimes in our churches we train young people in entrepreneurship and provide them with small start-ups so they can begin their own trades,” he explained.

He further emphasized that churches should not limit their activities to worship within church buildings but must also allow their influence to extend into society.

“Our light must shine in the world,” he stated. “Any difficulty or challenge in the nation that the Church has the capacity to help solve, the Church should partner with government to address it.”

Apostle Nyamekye added that collaborating with the government on development initiatives should not be seen as political alignment but rather as a Christian responsibility.

The Chairman said “After all, we are doing it for our Mother land in which we live.”

Making reference to the bible, he reminded Christians of the Israelites when they were in exile, God instructed them to pray for the peace and prosperity of the land where they lived. He therefore urged Ghanaians to demonstrate the same commitment to their own nation.

Apostle Dr. Nyamekye concluded by encouraging churches in the country to remain committed to their Christian mission while also playing an active role in promoting peace, integrity, and national development.

He stressed that when the Church lives by its mission, it will continue to be a force of transformation in society.

SOURCE: GPCC NEWS