• West Africa Women’s Congress

Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham joined the delegates from across West Africa.

More than 1600 delegates from Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso attended the West Africa Women’s Congress in Tema, Ghana, on 25-27 April.

The delegates were joined by Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham (World President of Women’s Ministries), Commissioner Shelley Hill (World Secretary for Women’s Ministries) and Commissioner Yvonne Conrad (International Secretary for Africa). 

Themed ‘Woman, do not cry’, the conference commenced with a colourful balloon-cutting ceremony, followed by devotions, praise and worship. Commissioner Buckingham delivered an inspiring sermon on the power of a woman’s tears. In a Bible study, Commissioner Hill emphasised the spiritual power of tears through the story of the Canaanite woman’s persistence (Matthew 15:21-28).

At a health workshop, Dr Ama Gyadua Boadu, from Cape Coast Teaching Hospital in Ghana, discussed the symptoms and treatment of lupus, an autoimmune disease.

The second day of the conference began with a prayer walk. Commissioner Conrad conveyed a heartfelt message, assuring women that God sees every tear, even those that never fall. Drawing from Psalm 30:5 and 1 Peter 5:6, she reminded participants that Jesus is the anchor in sorrow and the source of joy. 

Lieut-Colonel Rasoa Khayumbi (Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea) led a marriage workshop, in which she highlighted the value of prayer and faith in building strong marital relationships. 

The final day began with a march of witness, as more than 1650 uniformed delegates paraded through Tema, carrying banners and singing, spreading messages of salvation, hope and community service. 

The event culminated in a holiness meeting, led by Colonel Janet Agyei Appeateng (Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, Ghana).

Commissioner Buckingham delivered a compelling message on God’s love and faithfulness. Her altar call saw hundreds respond, seeking spiritual renewal at the mercy seat.

“The conference provided a powerful platform for spiritual renewal and women’s empowerment, and the theme echoed through all activities, calling women to a deeper faith and trust in God,” the organisers shared.