The former Bishop of the Northern Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church, Rt. Rev. Prof. Edusa Eyison has called on Ghanaians to redefine development by placing spiritual growth at the heart of national progress.
Speaking at the 7th edition of the Conversations in the Cathedral at the Holy Spirit Cathedral, Adabraka, in the Catholic Diocese of Accra on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Bishop Eyison said development must go beyond physical infrastructure such as roads, schools, and buildings.
“We should not limit development to physical structures. The spiritual development of our people must be the primary focus,” he stressed.
According to him, sustainable national transformation is impossible without acknowledging God as the ultimate source of hope, direction, and renewal.
“If we start from what is not there, there will be no hope. But when we link human development to the higher reality, God’s hope is generated,” he said.
The former Methodist Bishop highlighted the historic role of the Church in Ghana’s development, noting that the arrival of Christianity also brought education, healthcare, agricultural advancement, and social enlightenment.
While acknowledging the nation’s current economic and social challenges, he rejected despair, insisting that faith in God offers a path forward.
“When the God factor is placed rightly, there is hope for humanity,” he stated.
Bishop Eyison cautioned against equating Christian faith with the prosperity gospel, stressing that transformation through faith does not necessarily guarantee material wealth or immunity from suffering.
“The Gospel is not about having the biggest house or the best car. It is about transformation,” he explained.
He urged Christians to live as living testimonies of the Gospel’s power to transform individuals, families, and society.
The Conversations in the Cathedral has been known to draw attention across religious and secular communities in Ghana. It has become an established part of the Archdiocese’s engagement with national discourse, especially on matters where religion intersects with public life.
By Theresa Kpordzo//Newswatchgh.com
