Former Chief Priest inducted as Bishop of Methodist Church of Ghana

A former Chief Priest has been inducted as the Bishop of the newly inaugurated Ho Diocese of the Methodist Church of Ghana.

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Zikpi was commissioned in the Ordained Ministry of the Methodist Church in 2001, after he obtained a Diploma in Ministry certificate from the Trinity Theological Seminary and a Theology Certificate with distinction from the University of Ghana, Legon.

He was ordained as a Minister in 2004, and served the church in several capacities leading to his induction as the Bishop of the newly inaugurated Ho Diocese.

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Mathew Zikpi being inducted by Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo.

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Zikpi said his new role presents an opportunity to extend hope to people and expand the Methodist Church across the Volta and Oti Regions to win more souls for Christ.

He outlined the planting of churches and positioning of minister at areas where their services are needed and human resources development as part of his strategies to achieving his objectives.

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Mathew Zikpi with the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo after his induction.

Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, described his life as a big testimony.

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Zikpi depicts the salvation that awaits unbelievers in Christianity and urged them to give their lives to Christ.

“If you can not find anything at all, the Bishop of Ho Diocese is a testimony that if you can come to Jesus, your life is transformed”, he said.

He used the opportunity to urge persons in leadership positions to serve their followers and not their personal interest.

Bro Lawrence Antonio presented with the Methodist Constitution after his induction.
Brother Lawrence Antonio was also inducted as the Lay Chairman to help Rt.

Source: myjoyonline