Presbyterian Church Goes Digital: New Media Vision Redefines Faith and Development

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) is stepping boldly into the digital era, blending faith, technology, and social transformation in a way that signals a new chapter in its 200-year journey.

At its 6th National Consultation, held at the Presbyterian Women’s Centre in Abokobi, the Church’s Department of Development and Social Services (DSS) unveiled plans to modernise its operations, amplify its visibility, and connect its educational and health institutions under a shared development vision.

Themed “Celebrating Our Heritage: Building on the Foundation Already Laid,” the gathering was more than a reflection on the past, it was a roadmap for the future. The DSS, which has long championed the Church’s social mission, now seeks to redefine outreach through digital media, data documentation, and strategic communication tools.

“We can no longer allow our impact to remain hidden in local communities,” one delegate noted. “Our story must be told, shared, and preserved for generations, in real time and in the digital space.”

A key proposal from the consultation calls for closer integration between the Presbyterian University and the Church’s Health Training Institutions, to streamline professional postings, foster collaboration, and create clear career pathways for students and staff. This initiative is expected to strengthen the human resource backbone of PCG’s health and education sectors.

The conversation also turned to legacy, how a 200-year-old church can preserve its roots in an era of rapid change. As part of the bicentenary celebration, all PCG institutions have been tasked to document their unique heritage and contributions to national development, ensuring that the Church’s historical footprint is not lost in transition.

For a denomination that built some of Ghana’s earliest schools and hospitals, this new media awakening is not merely about publicity. It’s about telling the Presbyterian story of service, sacrifice, and social progress through the eyes of the people who live it every day , the teachers, nurses, students, and congregants whose quiet work continues to shape Ghana’s moral and social fabric.

With this renewed digital mission, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana is not just adapting to modernity, it’s proving that faith, when coupled with innovation, can still be a powerful force for national development.