Governance of GBC
ANNUAL SESSION
The Annual Session is the highest decision-making body of the Ghana Baptist Convention, consisting of an annual gathering of Denominational Board Members, the Presidency, ministers, delegates from churches and institutions, and the Convention Secretariat staff. It functions to establish rules and procedures outlined in the Ghana Baptist Constitution for conducting business, fostering fellowship, evangelism, and other relevant activities aimed at the growth of the denomination.
THE PRESIDENCY
The Presidency of the Ghana Baptist Convention is the executive management team at the convention secretariat and consists of the President, Vice President and Director General (Finance and Administration)
The Executive President monitors and assesses the strategic goals and spiritual performance of the Convention to ensure the achievement of the constitutional mandate. The Vice President and the Director General (Finance and Administration) report to the President.
DENOMINATIONAL BOARD
The Denominational Board serves as an advisory body to the Convention. It analyzes and evaluates the policy decisions implemented by the Presidency. The Denominational Board consists of:
- A representative from each of the 4 Sectors
- A former Officer of the Convention
- The Head of the Ministers’ Conference
- The Chairperson of the Governing Council of the Ghana Baptist University College
- A Legal Practitioner
- Two women
- A Technocrat
Journey Towards Success
THE CONVENTION’S
EVANGELISM, MISSIONS AND DISCIPLESHIP
To strengthen evangelism and missions, making them more widespread, effective and efficient.
VISIBILITY AND POSITIVE PUBLICIMAGE
To enhance the visibility and positive public image of the Convention.
GOVERNANCE SYSTEM
To promote and enhance cooperative autonomy and local ownership of the Convention.
FUNDING/FINANCING STRATEGY
To increase the financial base and the economic status of the Convention.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
To significantly improve the quality and competence of Human Resources (Ministers and Workers) of the Convention and the engagement of experienced lay professionals in Convention initiatives/programmes and pastoral ministry.
RETIRED MINISTERS
To significantly improve the level of remuneration, the retirement/end-of-service package, and general conditions of service for Convention Ministers on retirement
PRAYER AND SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION
To strengthen and uplift the prayer and spiritual foundations of the Convention, its Associations and member churches.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/ SOCIAL ACTION
To implement socio-economic development programs that effectively complement the evangelism and mission agenda of the Convention
EDUCATIONALPROGRAMMES
To implement educational programs that educate, develop and train individuals to excel in influencing and impacting society through interpretation of academic learning and Christian faith
