Rev. Enoch Nii Narh Thompson has been re‑elected as Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention for a second four‑year term, with Rev. Charles Oppong‑Poku retaining his role as Vice‑President in charge of Ministries. The decision was made at the Convention’s 63rd Annual Session, where members affirmed their confidence in Thompson’s leadership.
Following the vote, Thompson pledged to strengthen the Convention’s spiritual leadership, financial sustainability, human resource development and church expansion over the next four years. He described the new mandate as a solemn responsibility that demands commitment and faithful service, rather than an opportunity for personal recognition.
“We must not treat this responsibility lightly, frivolously, or as a platform for self‑promotion. Rather, we must embrace it as a solemn responsibility and a divine assignment to provide spiritual leadership, administrative guidance and developmental direction,” he said.
Reflecting on his first term, Thompson highlighted the Convention’s Operation Showers of Blessing initiative launched in 2022, which focused on spiritual vitality, financial solvency, denominational discipline, human resource development and shelter for worship. He announced that the Convention would intensify its efforts under a new strategic plan covering 2026 to 2030, with a major priority being the Operation 2,000 by 2030 initiative to increase the number of Baptist churches in Ghana from just over 1,500 to 2,000 by the decade’s end.
Financial sustainability will remain a priority, with the Convention aiming to improve member churches’ compliance with the traditional 20% contribution of tithes and offerings. Resolutions adopted at the 63rd Session to raise compliance to 50% by 2027 and 90% by 2028 will be upheld during Thompson’s second term.
On human resource development, Thompson commended ministers who pursued further training and called on churches to invest more in the professional and ministerial development of their personnel. He pledged to increase the Convention’s budgetary commitment to training, particularly at tertiary and doctoral levels, describing human resource development as critical to the denomination’s present and future.
Beyond the Convention, Thompson affirmed that his leadership would continue to promote ecumenical cooperation, interfaith dialogue and national cohesion. He cited John 17:21 to emphasize the importance of unity among Christians and noted that engagement with other religious groups and national stakeholders remains integral to the Convention’s mission.
As Thompson prepares to lead the Convention into its next chapter, members and affiliates are urged to renew their commitment to the 2,000‑church target and to support the strategic initiatives outlined for 2026‑2030.
