Broadcast Journalist, Dr Randy Abbey, has urged the Evangelical Mission Worldwide to leverage technological innovations such as digital media and multimedia platforms to help spread the gospel and enhance its growth.
This, he noted, was as a result of the various changes the world had undergone in the 21st century in terms of technological advancement.
“Let us keep in mind that jobs that were unavailable 25 years ago are taking over the job markets today. For example, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast dominating the IT space, and 5G technology is pushing 4G technology away.
Amidst all these developments and readings, the church must endeavour to keep up with the impatient tempo of the 21st century to push the gospel to God’s people wherever they may be and wherever their time zones will allow.
Evangelism cannot be truncated because of globalisation and its opportunities and challenges”, Dr Abbey said.
“As a broadcaster, I urge you not to despair. I encourage you to take advantage of multimedia platforms, including television, radio, social media and digital advertising”, Dr Abbey added.
Dr Abbey was speaking at a memorial lecture organised by the church on Friday 24th November, to honour its founder, the late Bishop Isaac Rex Noi and to commemorate its golden jubilee celebration.
The memorial lecture which was on the theme, “Celebrating God’s Golden Rhythms of Grace”, had Ministers of God from other churches, and other dignitaries gracing the occasion.
In addition, Dr Abbey further noted responding to the needs of its members and beyond as exemplified by the founder, the late Bishop Rex Noi was critical to its growth.
According to him, the late Bishop Rex Noi was particular about the needs of the church and beyond which made him mobilise his international networks to ship tonnes of food which was regularly distributed to Ghanaians when the country experienced famine in the 80’s.
Dr Abbey further commended the past and current Bishops for the improvements made in infrastructure developments including the school established by the founder.
He indicated that the church needed to adopt sound management practices in administering its coffers, adding “transparency, accountability, and audit must be the norm and not an exception. Succession planning must be key in strategising for the next golden cycle.”
Chief Bishop Bobby Harley Neequaye, the General Overseer of the church noted that the founder apart from preaching the gospel, contributed to the educational, health and social sector, which he intended to continue.
Additionally, he indicated that the church would look to diversify its activities and expand the institutions it had in the next fifty years.
BY BENJAMIN ARCTON-TETTEY
