The president of The Apostolic Church–Ghana, Apostle Dr. Aaron Ami-Narh, has called on Christian leaders to pursue impact that is deep, lasting, and transformational, rather than one that is cosmetic and short-lived.
Preaching on the topic “Making an Impact That Will Last—A Negative Approach” at the opening session of the 2025 All Ministers’ Conference (AMC) at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, Apostle Dr. Ami-Narh stressed that true impact transcends generations and is not rooted in superficial excitement.
According to him, the Church must go beyond sentiment-driven experiences to focus on depth and discipleship.
“We seem to focus on excitement and noise in church and think we are doing well. But when the excitement is over, what is left? Impact is not in feelings but in reasoning. Preaching saves, but teaching disciples. Without teaching, preaching is wasted,” he stated.
He lamented that many long-standing members are still being fed with “milk” instead of “solid food,” stressing that Christian maturity requires depth in the word of God.
According to him, members should be taught to make a positive impact in society, not just enjoy fellowship within the Church.
“Every child of God must be an asset, not a liability. If you take more than you give, you are a liability. Impact is about giving, not merely receiving,” he said, referencing Hebrews 5:14.
He further noted that: “We must sow the right seed—the word of God. God will not confirm what He has not said. People cannot practice what they do not understand or remember, so we must always preach to generate memory.”
Touching on the distinction between religion and Christianity, Apostle Dr. Ami-Narh observed that although 71 per cent of Ghanaians identify as Christians, the majority are nominal and lack consistent commitment to the faith. He warned against a “marriage of convenience” type of Christianity, where worship becomes lip service rather than heart service.
Using the parable of the sower, he highlighted how inattentiveness, absence, and distractions of believers hinder lasting fruitfulness.
He further cautioned against selfishness in Christian practice, likening it to a “selfish tree that cannot bear selfless fruit.” He stressed that believers must grow beyond serving God for personal gain and instead worship Him simply because He is God. “Our faith must grow into love. To impact society, we must show the love of God,” he asserted.
Apostle Dr. Ami-Narh concluded by urging church leaders to nurture believers into maturity so they can positively transform society. “Until you grow to love God, the devil will always find room to operate. The Church belongs to God; He will build it. Our duty is to be faithful and let God do the rest,” he emphasised.
The 2025 All Ministers’ Conference, which runs from September 8 to 10 at PCC, has brought together representatives from over 105 denominations under the theme “Building the Church for Impact” (Matthew 16:16 18).
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