The Resident Pastor at Calvary Charismatic Center (CCC), Joshua Obeng, has encouraged Christians to recognize their ability to influence change both within and outside formal leadership positions, stressing that meaningful transformation is not limited to political officeholders.
Speaking in an interview with Kofi Boakye on Nkwantannanso on Opemsuo Radio, he noted that committed individuals with faith in God can shape society in ways that even impact national leadership.
“Many times, we assume that only leaders can effect change. However, a committed individual with faith in God can also influence change that even impacts leadership itself,” he said.
He explained that while leadership positions are important, true change is not dependent solely on occupying such roles, adding that Christians should not shy away from leadership opportunities.
According to him, although Christians are present in politics, many struggle to maintain their values once they enter the political space.
“What I have observed is that when many Christians enter politics, the original purpose and values they go in with are often lost along the way,” he noted.
He, however, affirmed that Christians are permitted to participate in politics and traditional leadership, including chieftaincy, stressing that what matters is the impact they make.
“Can a Christian enter politics? The answer is yes,” he stated,
adding that leadership positions should be used to serve purpose rather than personal ambition.
Rev. Obeng also raised concerns about the credibility of political promises, noting that while some leaders may have genuine intentions, circumstances sometimes prevent them from fulfilling commitments.
He explained that in such cases, leaders must remain accountable and communicate openly with the public.
He further expressed concern about growing materialism in society, noting that many people expect immediate personal gains from governance rather than understanding long-term collective benefits.
He also highlighted what he described as a lack of responsibility among citizens, saying many people fail to take ownership of societal challenges and instead expect others to solve them.
“Nobody is doing us harm; in many cases, we are harming ourselves,” he stated.
Pastor Obeng cited illegal mining (galamsey) as an example, noting that despite its devastating impact, collective responsibility is often lacking in addressing the problem.
He concluded that societal transformation requires a shift in mindset, responsibility, and values at both individual and collective levels.
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