: Dioceses are further subdivided into circuits, managed by Superintendent Ministers , and individual local societies (churches). The Standing Orders
: Outlines the process for ministerial candidature, training, and the status of ministers and deacons.
: Establishes specialized bodies like the Board of Ministries, Board of Education and Youth, and Board of Social Responsibility. : Dioceses are further subdivided into circuits, managed
The Standing Orders provide specific regulations for daily church operations and discipline. Key areas covered include:
: The highest decision-making body , consisting of an equal number of clergy and lay representatives. The Standing Orders provide specific regulations for daily
: Sets the rules for member conduct and the procedures for addressing grievances or misconduct.
The Methodist Church Ghana traces its origins to the 1835 arrival of Rev. Joseph Rhodes Dunwell in the Gold Coast. Originally administered by the Methodist Church of Great Britain, the Ghanaian church attained autonomy on July 28, 1961. This independence was formalized through the , which remains the cornerstone of the church’s Constitution and Standing Orders . Governance and Structural Hierarchy The Methodist Church Ghana traces its origins to
: The church is divided into 20 dioceses, each led by a Diocesan Bishop and a Lay Chairman .