President Mahama opens Assemblies of God world congress in Accra

President John Dramani Mahama has challenged churches to translate their faith into practical service by helping to cultivate honesty, compassion, responsible citizenship and peace in society.

He said Christian witness must extend beyond worship and proclamation to positively influence workplaces, communities and public life, with believers demonstrating integrity, fairness and care for others in their everyday conduct.

“Our churches can contribute in invaluable ways by cultivating honesty, compassion, responsible citizenship, and peace.

We can encourage public service while maintaining the moral independence to speak truthfully about injustice and suffering,” he said.

President Mahama was delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 10th Triennial Congress of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship in Accra yesterday.

The three-day congress, being held in Africa for the first time, has brought together more than 10,000 participants from across the world on the theme: “Commissioned: One Mandate, Every Nation.”