What if churches begin creating jobs by building factories and companies alongside church auditoriums?
Mr. Walanyo was invited as the Guest of Honour at a church programme at Mepe in North Tongu. One of the key objectives of the programme was to raise funds to expand the church building. When it was his turn to speak, He felt deeply led to challenge the church to think beyond only expanding auditoriums and begin investing in factories, businesses, and industries that can also create employment for the people.
He also urged the church to stop treating every disease as though it is purely spiritual. Too often, many people report to hospitals only when their conditions have deteriorated to the point where death becomes almost inevitable. Precious time that could have been used for proper medical treatment is sometimes spent moving from prayer camp to prayer camp while the disease worsens.
The church must continue to handle spiritual matters, but we must also accept that not every sickness has a spiritual origin. In fact, the overwhelming majority of diseases are physical conditions that require medical attention and scientific intervention. Prayer and medicine are not enemies; they can coexist perfectly.
He concluded his speech by donating generously towards the church project, but he also encouraged the congregation to mobilize resources towards establishing companies and factories. It is not a sin for the church to help create jobs and reduce poverty. “We must not leave employment creation to politicians and central government alone”.
He also added that a hungry person can hardly concentrate on worship. We must live before we can fully enjoy serving God.
Let the church lead in health education. Let the church help in job creation. Let the church become an active partner in national development.
Spiritual intervention and medical intervention are not mutually exclusive , they can work hand in hand for the good of humanity.
