A History of Adventism in Western North Ghana (1932–2016): Prospects and Challenges

Abstract

The Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDAC) in Western North Ghana has contributed significantly to the national development of Ghana. Its contribution expands from religion to socio-political, which calls for proper documentation. Hence, this study examined the missionary enterprise; their evangelistic approaches; their prospects and the challenges they faced during the establishment of the SDAC faith in Western North Ghana. This study employed a historical research method through a descriptive approach by addressing the topic under study. This study used primary sources such as oral tradition and archival documents like church board minutes books, quarterly reports, conference documents, session reports, educational statistics, records on health/temperance, general developments, and executive committee’s reports were consulted. Secondary sources such as books, journals, relevant internet materials and official records were also utilized. In all, fifteen people were interviewed. Findings from the study revealed that the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Western North Ghana has grown so admirably without adequate records. This has made it difficult for clergies, administrators, researchers and the public in general in their research about the Church in the Region. Therefore, this study has filled a gap. The SDAC in Western North Ghana has influenced both the indigenous people and those outside Western North Ghana commendably.