Central Charismatic Baptist Church Celebrates 30 Years, Calls for Review of Bus Preaching Ban
Central Charismatic Baptist Church (CCBC) in Kumasi marked its 30th anniversary on 8 October 2026 with a thanksgiving service and a call to review a new law restricting preaching on public transport.
In Brief
- •Central Charismatic Baptist Church (CCBC) in Kumasi marked its 30th anniversary on 8 October 2026 with a thanksgiving service and a call to review a new law restricting preaching on public transport.
- •The celebration drew clergy, traditional leaders, government officials including Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene and Asokwa Municipal Chief Executive Amoh Kamel.
- •Founder and Senior Pastor Rev Dr Steve Owusu Ampomah Paintsil urged Parliament, the Ministry of Transport and city authorities to revise the regulation to allow respectful evangelism on buses.
- •CCBC plans to intensify missions, youth mentorship, education and community development in its next 30‑year vision.
- •The church highlighted its impact over three decades, citing lives saved, families restored and hope given to the hopeless.
Why It Matters
The anniversary underscores the role of faith‑based organisations in community development and the tension between religious freedom and public order. The call to review the bus‑preaching ban highlights how new transport regulations can affect grassroots evangelism and the broader discourse on balancing safety, noise control and religious liberty in Ghana.
Key Details
- Anniversary Date
- 2026-10-08
- Church Location
- Atonsu‑Gyinyase, Kumasi
- New Regulation
- Restricts preaching and hawking in public service vehicles while in motion
- Call to Action
- Review by Parliament, Ministry of Transport and city authorities
Context & Background
In Ghana, a recent regulation was enacted to prohibit preaching and hawking on public transport vehicles while they are in motion, citing concerns over noise, nuisance and passenger safety. The law has sparked debate over its impact on religious outreach and freedom of expression.
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