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The Ghana Evangelical Missions Association (GEMA) recently celebrated its 35th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its mission to promote evangelism and empower missionaries. The event, which brought together dignitaries and member bodies from Ghana and abroad, focused on strengthening and equipping young missionaries for global impact.
GEMA’s President, Rev. Dr. Godwin Ahlijah, highlighted the association’s achievements, including providing access to the Bible in local languages, education, healthcare, and socio-economic development programs. He emphasized the need for suitable candidates for mission work, making the new training facility, “Vision 2040,” a vital component of their strategy.
The anniversary ceremony featured a keynote address by Professor Emeritus Stephen Adei, who praised GEMA’s role in promoting mission work across Ghana since 1990. He noted that GEMA has collaborated with approximately 50 church and parachurch groups to achieve its objectives.
GEMA aims to sponsor at least 30,000 Ghanaian missionaries by 2040, transforming Ghana from a recipient of missionaries to a country that sends missionaries worldwide. The association has grown to include over 50 mission agencies, with more expected to join.
Giving the keynote address Professor Emeritus Stephen Adei, highlighted how GEMA has been instrumental in promoting mission work across the country since its inception in 1990. Prof. Adei noted that, with a focus on providing access to the Bible in local languages and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in unreached communities, GEMA has collaborated with approximately 50 church and parachurch groups to achieve its objectives. “The association’s efforts have yielded significant results, with missionaries now present in every region of Ghana.
GEMA’s members include notable institutions such as the Ghana Institute of Linguistics, which is dedicated to translating the Bible into major Ghanaian languages. This initiative has been crucial in making scripture accessible to communities across the country” he said
The President and Founder of International Leadership Foundation Global , Prof. Delanyo Adadevoh, believes partnership with GEMA is a game-changer . He emphasized that,collaborating with GEMA is a top-notch opportunity that everyone must seize.”Spreading the gospel message is life-transforming and gives a sense of responsibility to contribute to the greater good of all humanity.”
The call to partner with GEMA is seen as an opportunity for individuals and organizations to contribute to this noble cause and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others” he revealed.
The ceremony which brought together dignitaries, member bodies both from foreign countries and Ghana, featured a vibrant harmony and reflections on GEMA’s remarkable journey.
Fundraising was a highlight of the event, as members contributed towards the building of ultramodern missionary training centres across Ghana and beyond .
GEMA has been a beacon of hope and faith for almost 40 years, with a rich history that showcases its commitment to spreading love, compassion, and redemption. Its impact reaches various institutions, training dedicated church leaders. As GEMA celebrates this milestone, it’s reflecting on how to deepen its impact and commitment to humanity.
Vision 2040 is a 20-year plan for Ghana and beyond, aiming to help the church fulfill its mandate to spread the Gospel to all parts of Ghana and the world, focusing on unreached people through partnerships with GEMA mission agencies.
