Fifteen ministers of the Gospel were at a ceremony in Accra on Saturday conferred with honorary doctorate degrees by the Central Christian University of South Carolina in the United States of America (USA) for their dedicated Christian service.
Thirty-two others received bachelor’s degrees, associates, diplomas and certificates in Biblical Studies after completing relevant courses at the Living Praise Bible Institute (LPBI) in Accra.
Speaking to the Daily Graphic, the Founder of Faith Evangelical Mission of Ghana, Chief Bishop Isaac Rex Noi, after receiving an honorary Doctor of Christian Humanitarian Services, said it took one with a humble spirit to do the work of God with all diligence.
He said in the house of God, one must be dedicated and be ready to serve and not to be served, adding that by so doing, more souls would be won to the church.
“Evangelism is the responsibility of every Christian and so Christians need to rise and preach the Gospel to the lost sheep,” he stated.
Chief Bishop Noi appealed to all pastors to lead simple lives to attract the blessings of God and at the appointed time they would be acknowledged.
The Founder of the LPBI, Dr Charles N. O. Mills, said the Bible institute was to provide affordable Bible education for many who were unable to receive Bible lessons because of the high cost involved.
He said the school extended its borders beyond Ghana to Tanzania in the eastern part of Africa and to the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
Dr Mills noted that there were 200 outstanding leaders serving nationally and internationally in the Ministry of God to win souls for Christ.
In his sermon, an official from the Central Christian University, Rev Mike Dollard, advised the men of God never to forget that God’s grace was sufficient for them.
“There will be trials and temptations so long as you are human, but resist them. And don’t forget God, no matter the circumstance,” he added.
Rev Dollard appealed to the graduates to reach out to the needy and love others as they loved themselves.
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