Most. Rev’d Dr. Justice Ofei Akrofi who was enthroned as Archbishop in 2004. There are 15 Dioceses within the six majority-Muslim countries (Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, and Cameroon). Their chief object is to bring into submission to Jesus Christ themselves and those with whom they come into contact.
Though the sub-region of West Africa is generally rich in natural resources, the absence of judicious utilization, external debt burden, ethnic conflicts , political instability, etc. have contributed to much poverty. Inadequate funding is the major problem. The nation of Ghana recently made a peaceful transition of government following a closely contested election, and the church was a leading voice for humility and cooperation.
All Saints Anglican Church of Charlotte, NC, is under the ecclesiastical authority of Archbishop Akrofi. Akrofi licensed Rt. Rev. John Guernsey, who was consecrated by Ugandan Archbishop Orombi, to be their visiting missionary bishop.
In a statement released in April 2008 following a meeting of the bishops and standing committee of the province, West Africa resolved to “continue to be in communion with the See of Canterbury as we unequivocally and unambiguously remain in the Anglican Communion.” However, the dioceses in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Gambia, Guinea and Cameroon said they “out rightly condemn and reject the unacceptable action” of some Western churches in blessing same-sex unions and ordaining and licensing non-celibate homosexual clergy. While affirming the on-going need that homosexuals should be “treated pastorally,” the province said moves to give gay blessings and clergy “official recognition and acceptance by the Church of God as a standard form of life is quite another stand which we cannot and dare not accept. We further urge all members of the Communion to tread very cautiously in these trying and challenging moments” the province said, urging a halt to “name-calling.” “Reducing the conversation to Liberals versus Conservatives is not helpful; it only adds fuel to an already inflamed situation,” they said. (Hat tip: Conger)
Our Father in heaven,
We pray that Your servant Justice will walk in the meekness and gentleness of Christ, speaking truth and casting down falsehood, speaking honor and casting down dishonor, speaking justice and casting down injustice, speaking purity and casting down impurity. May he speak that which is pleasing, commendable, excellent, and praiseworthy and capture every thought to the obedience of Christ, in Whose name we pray. Bless him, Father, and bless this province. Amen.
Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:1-5
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