For further study, contact the Conference Secretary’s office at Wesley House, Accra, to obtain the 2018 Revised Edition of the "Constitution and Standing Orders."
The Constitution defines how one becomes a member: | | Diocesan Synod | Clergy and lay
Following financial scandals in the early 2020s involving a few Diocesan properties, there is agitation to amend the Standing Orders to introduce term limits for Treasurers (currently unlimited) and to mandate external auditing by a recognized Ghanaian audit firm (not just internal church auditors). For further study
The Constitution establishes the Annual Conference (or Ape o Gbo in Twi) as the highest decision-making body. The Constitution dictates: final judicial authority.
| Organ | Composition | Functions | |-------|-------------|------------| | Annual Conference | All ordained itinerant ministers + lay representatives from each circuit | Legislative; elects bishops; amends Constitution; final judicial authority. | | Diocesan Synod | Clergy and lay reps within a diocese | Elects Diocesan Bishop; oversees regional mission. | | Circuit Quarterly Meeting | Minister in charge, local preachers, class leaders, stewards | Manages local circuit affairs. | | Local Church Leaders’ Meeting | Minister, society stewards, class leaders | Spiritual and administrative oversight of a local society. |