The Christian Leaders Fellowship (CLF) – an interdenominational Christian Leaders Organization has held its 2021 National Chaplain’s Conference dubbed Connect and Exchange at the Christ Anglican Church, University of Ghana, Legon in Accra.
The Conference brought together Christian leaders from all over Africa and beyond, Chaplains of Educational Institutions and Correctional Centers, upcoming Pastors and Evangelists to learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ and train with the mind of God.
The Foreign Affairs Director of Good News Mission and Leader of CLF, Reverend David OH, in his remarks told participants about the need for Christian Leaders to re-align with the unadulterated truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ which is able to inspire hope and assurance in the hearts of many.
“You cannot give what you don’t have, or have not received from God, which is hope,hence, Pastors, Chaplains and all leaders in every part of Africa must first receive the heart and mind of God, and be able to transfer same heart to the masses,” he stated.
Reverend OH mentioned that, it is in this purpose that the Christian leaders Fellowship has taken upon itself to embark on this national CLF Conference with Christians Leaders from all over Africa and beyond.
A Guest Speaker at the conference, Reverend Dr. Ock Soo Park, on his part, touched on the deadly COVID-19 pandemic which the world suddenly woke up to. According to him, this pandemic has, in the least terms, shaken the very foundation of the earth and humanity throughout the world and sparing no nation.
He stated on how innumerable homes and livelihoods have been shattered, or permanently affected.
Reverend Dr. Soo Park said the advent of COVID-19 has resulted in the prevention of gatherings, and even if allowed, done so with restrictions and the requirement of strict adherence to the COVID-19 protocols.
“Nonetheless, many still live in fear! But can Christian Leaders live up to the task of giving hope, or have they failed? In seeking possible answers to this question, it has become evident that the Leaders of Faith Based Organizations, especially Christians, owe it to their cause and calling, the need to rekindle themselves first in the deep knowledge of the Light and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is believed will be the trump card with which they can transfer same hope and assurance to the many still living in despair and uncertainty,” he stated.
The Chaplain of Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Reverend Father Joseph Oko Odamtten, expressed his appreciation to the CLF leaders for organizing such laudable conference for pastors to be schooled and trained with the mind of God, especially in these difficult times where COVID-19 has taken away many lives.
According to him the advent of COVID-19 is a sign of the coming of Christ Jesus our lord, therefore Christians need to prepare.
By Anita Frimpong