The 39th Annual Conference and Retreat of Spouses of Baptist Ministers has been held at Ejura in the Ashanti region, with a call on them to advise and inspire their husbands to do the needful, in line with serving their ministries and the dying world.
The Conference, held under the theme: “Growing to make Jesus known”, afforded the spouses the need to talk about current challenges, share best practices and ideas to help them support their husbands as Ministers of the gospel.
Rev. Dr. Charles Owusu Ampofo, Chairman of Baptist Ministers Conference noted that some Ministers turn a blind eye on their responsibilities and entreated the Spouses to plead with their husbands to do the needful by ensuring they deliver what is expected of them, or the right thing is done in line of duties as men of the gospel.
He lauded them for the unity and oneness among them and urged them to grow and obey in making Jesus Christ known to others.
Rev. Dr. Owusu Ampofo reminded them that, they can make their lives better for themselves with God than relying on someone and stressed the need to always assist their husbands to proclaim the undiluted word of God to the dying world full of challenges.
Rev. Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, Executive President, Ghana Baptist Convention urged them to guide and inspire their spouses to succeed and please God.
He also called for growth in the Christian faith and work with God to transform characters of holiness and agents of the kingdom of God through their fellowship with others.
Mrs. Grace Annan, President of Baptist Spouses conference commended the spouses of the Ministers for remaining united and their determination to support their spouses despite the hard economic challenges to the service.
She noted that though women had been silent in decision making in the church, it is incumbent on them to help their spouses to grow the church physically and spiritually and make Jesus known to others.
Mrs. Annan reminded the women that their role is to serve as the pastor’s pastor and entreated them to be prompted by the Holy Spirit to play their role as a Christian women leader.
Rev. Mrs. Mary Fosu, presided over the conference.
