The Methodist Church of Ghana has reacted to the viral video with a church member calling her bishop a thief.Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone. Join YEN's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now!The Presiding Bishop of the church, Most Reverend Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, suggested forgiveness, compassion, and spiritual reflection in a statement while backing the angry member.In a statement shared on X on April 22, the Church referenced scripture to frame its response, quoting Jesus in John 9:39: “I came into this world for judgment, so that those who do not see may see and those who do see may become blind.”The church also clarified that the video was from a while ago, without specifying the actual date of the incident.The Church revealed that it had already engaged the situation through appropriate channels, extending “love and compassion” to the member involved.Read alsoMedikal Narrates How He Spent GHC3m on BYK Concert at StadiumPAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!The Presiding Bishop also commended the minister for showing restraint, Highlighting the emotional toll of the public backlash, the Church expressed concern for the individual at the centre of the controversy. the statement said, reinforcing the Church’s commitment to care and reconciliation. JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Delali Adogla-Bessa (Head of Current Affairs and Politics Desk) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: [email protected].
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Methodist Church responds to viral video of member calling her bishop a thief
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The Methodist Church of Ghana responded to a viral video where a member accused her bishop of theft. The Presiding Bishop, Most Reverend Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, suggested forgiveness and spiritual reflection, while backing the member. The Church stated the video was old, referenced scripture, and confirmed they had previously addressed the situation with "love and compassion," expressing concern for the member involved.
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