The Ga Presbytery traces its origins to the Ga-Adangme Presbytery. By a Synod resolution in 1971, the Ga-Adangme Presbytery was divided into two: the Ga Presbytery and the Dangme-Tongu Presbytery, to facilitate evangelism and ensure more efficient administration. The Ga-Adangme Presbytery had existed for fifty (50) years, being one of the original five (5) presbyteries created by the Synod in 1922. The newly created Ga Presbytery was officially inaugurated in 1972. It initially comprised nine (9) districts: Teshie, Kaneshie, Abokobi, Adabraka, Labadi, Osu, Nungua, Tema, and Accra Central. Currently, the Ga Presbytery consists of twenty-eight (28) districts, along with one (1) mission field directly administered by the Presbytery.
The Ga Presbytery is located in the Greater Accra Region, stretching from Tema in the east to the main road from Accra to Nsawam in the west. It extends northwards to the foot of the Akwapim hills. This area was originally occupied by the ethnic group known as the Ga, after whom the Presbytery was named. Since the 1960s, this part of the Greater Accra Region has become increasingly cosmopolitan, making the Ga Presbytery the most ethnically diverse in the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG).
The first Chairman of the Presbytery, Rev. E.A. Adjei, elected in 1972, combined the functions of his office with those of a District Minister. Similarly, the first Clerk of Presbytery, Rev. J.E. Svanikier, held dual responsibilities. This arrangement continued for over ten (10) years, until a decision was made to separate the role of the Chairman from congregational duties. This decision necessitated the provision of a manse for the Chairman, as well as office facilities for the Presbytery. These facilities are located at Osu Kuku-Hill (Jubilee House).
MISSION, VISION AND CORE VALUE STATEMENTS
The P. C. G strategic plan referred to above has the Church’s Mission, Vision and Core Value Statements as follows:
Mission Statement
The Mission Statement of the P. C. G is as follows:
“To uphold the centrality of the Word of God and through the enablement of the Holy Spirit adopt a holistic development of her human and material resources to:
improve Church growth through evangelism and nurture
attain self-sufficiency through effective resource mobilization
address all factors that inhibit development through advocacy and effective delivery of social services
uphold the Reformed Tradition and cherish partnership with the worldwide body of Christ.
Vision Statement
The P. C. G Vision Statement is:
“To be a Christ-centered, Evangelistic, Disciplined, Democratic, United, Self-sustaining and growing Church”.
Core Value Statement
The P. C. G is founded on certain core values that must not be compromised in the achievement of the Church’s strategic objectives. These Core Values are our belief in:
The Centrality of the Word of God;
Discipline;
Integrity;
Hard work;
Humility;
Unity;
Upholding Democratic principles;
Godly Leadership and skills Development; and
Sound Moral Principles