Brief Overview
Christ’s method of ministry is Global Mission’s foundation for church planting. In her classic summary of this method, Ellen White describes five vital dimensions. She writes that the Savior:
1. “Mingled with men as one who desired their good.”
2. “Showed His sympathy for them.”
3. “Ministered to their needs.”
4. “Won their confidence.”
5. “Bade them, ‘Follow Me.’” (Ministry of Healing, p. 143)
This people-first approach is evident in our work, from Global Mission pioneers who tirelessly meet physical and spiritual needs in their communities to Urban Centers of Influence that provide medical care, wholistic health education, and hope. Self-supporting tentmakers witness in their workplaces to the unreached, and students share friendship and faith on university campuses in closed countries.
We invite you to partner with us as we strive to take the gospel to the billions of unreached people around the world. God can use a single willing soul to reach a multitude. The gospel must go to the ends of the earth. And it can start with you.
Mission
The mission of the Global Mission Department of the Accra City Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is to plant churches among unreached people groups by following Christ’s method of ministry.
Christ’s Method: Inspired by Ellen White’s summary in Ministry of Healing. p.74.3 and Global Mission workers:
- Mingle with people as those who desire their good.
- Show sympathy for their struggles.
- Minister to their needs in practical ways.
- Win their confidence through genuine friendship.
- Invite them to follow Christ.
Frontline Workers: Global Mission sends pioneers—missionaries who live among communities, meeting both physical and spiritual needs to accomplish the mission.
Goals
- Plant New Churches – Establish Adventist congregations in unreached areas.
- Reach the Unreached – Focus on people groups with little or no access to Christianity.
- Follow Christ’s Method – Serve communities by meeting needs, building trust, and then sharing faith.
- Train Mission Pioneers – Equip workers to live among and minister to local communities.
- Develop Centers of Influence – Create urban hubs offering health, education, and community services.
- Support Interfaith Dialogue – Operate Global Mission Centers to build bridges with other religions and worldviews.
- Encourage Self‑Supporting Witness – Mobilize professionals (“tentmakers”) and students to share faith in workplaces and schools.
- Promote Holistic Outreach – Combine practical service with spiritual teaching for balanced mission work.
Key Functions / Roles of The Department
- Bridge‑Building – Promote understanding and reduce misconceptions between Adventists and Muslims.
- Education & Training – Provide resources, seminars, and materials to equip Adventists for respectful interfaith dialogue.
- Mission Support – Guide Adventist outreach in Muslim‑majority areas with culturally sensitive approaches.
- Dialogue Facilitation – Encourage conversations that foster peace, respect, and spiritual growth.
- Community Engagement – Support local churches in building friendships with Muslim neighbors through practical outreach.
- Resource Development – Produce study guides, books, and materials to help Adventists understand Islamic faith and practices.
Major Initiatives & Programmes
Community Donations & Support
Providing food, clothing, and essentials to Muslim communities.
Interfaith Dialogue Programs
Organizing meetings and discussions to promote mutual respect and understanding.
Educational Seminars
Training Adventist members on Islamic beliefs, practices, and how to engage respectfully.
Bridge‑Building Projects
Creating opportunities for Adventists and Muslims to collaborate on social and humanitarian efforts.
Grassroots Outreach
Encouraging local churches to build friendships with Muslim neighbors through service and compassion.
Global Mission Alignment
Working with the Center for Adventist‑Muslim Relations (CAMR) to adapt worldwide strategies to local contexts.
Leadership Engagement
Involving church leaders in public acts of solidarity to strengthen ties with Muslim communities.
Pr. Charles Kodua
Director
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone – 0243584575
E-mail – charleskodua623@gmail.com
