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A seismic shift occurred in 1961. The Methodist Church Ghana became autonomous. Autonomy meant that while the theology remained Wesleyan, the governance could no longer be dictated from London. A new national Constitution was drafted, refined in 1966, and subsequently revised to reflect the Ghanaian cultural context—specifically, the chieftaincy system and the extended family network, which differed vastly from the English parish system. Autonomy meant that while the theology remained Wesleyan,
The serves as the supreme legal, structural, and theological framework governing the operations, administration, and spiritual life of the Church. Following its transition from a British missionary district to an autonomous national church on July 28, 1961, this foundational document established the "Deed of Foundation" under Standing Order 2(1) . It codifies how the Church balances Wesleyan theology with the practical operational needs of a sprawling institution composed of 20 dioceses, 337 circuits, and nearly 5,000 individual societies. Structural Framework and Connexionalism Following its transition from a British missionary district
The Standing Orders detail a hierarchical "connexional" system that connects various levels of the church: The supreme legislative and governing body. and nearly 5
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They uphold the Methodist doctrine within the Ghanaian context.
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