The General Director of the Baptist Mission Society (BMS), UK, Dr. Kang San Tan, has cautioned the global Church against the “paganisation” of Christianity, urging believers to remain rooted in godly living rather than mere cultural practices.
Speaking on the theme “Ordinary People and an Extraordinary God in Missions Today” at the 2025 All Ministers’ Conference (AMC) at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, today, Dr. Tan warned that the danger of the Church lies in translating human traditions into doctrines without spiritual depth.
He outlined four key features of what he described as a “paganised church”: the absence of genuine community, the partial conversion of believers, religious devotion reduced to passionless duty, and the loss of confidence in God.
“African Christians are the key to global Christian growth,” Dr. Tan emphasised, adding that the future of world missions cannot depend solely on the West but must begin with the African continent.
He challenged the African Church, particularly Ghana, to rise to the task of taking the gospel beyond its borders.
Drawing lessons from the biblical story of Ruth, he highlighted how God accomplishes His salvation plan through human schemes, apparent chances, and divine providence.
According to him, Africa’s role in sending the gospel back to the West is not coincidental but part of God’s orchestration in this season.
Dr. Tan urged Christians to embody authentic faith by maturing beyond cultural Christianity and becoming godly men and women whose lives influence societies for Christ.
The four-day All Ministers’ Conference, convened by the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has brought together thousands of ministers from across denominations to deliberate on the role of the Church in shaping society.
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