Perhaps the most critical legal section of the Constitution deals with Trust Property . All church buildings, manses, and schools are vested in who hold the property for the use of the Methodist Church Ghana. The Constitution prohibits any individual minister from selling or mortgaging church land. This clause was specifically strengthened after several land litigation cases in the 1980s.
The Constitution and Standing Orders of The Methodist Church Ghana are a comprehensive framework that balances theological conviction with practical governance. They preserve connexional unity while enabling local expression, aim to safeguard members’ rights and assets, and provide mechanisms for orderly ministry, worship and discipline. Regular review, faithful application, and informed leadership are essential to their continued effectiveness in advancing the Church’s mission in Ghana. Perhaps the most critical legal section of the
The Constitution divides the church into four core functional levels: This clause was specifically strengthened after several land
Constitution and Standing Orders of the Methodist Church Ghana (MCG) serve as the fundamental governing documents that define the church’s identity, vision, and operational structure. Originally published in and provide mechanisms for orderly ministry
For further study, contact the Conference Secretary’s office at Wesley House, Accra, to obtain the 2018 Revised Edition of the "Constitution and Standing Orders."
The Standing Orders detail a hierarchical "connexional" system that connects various levels of the church: The supreme legislative and governing body.