Stories

The grave of Paul Mohenu (my own photograph)

Reimagining Paul Mohenu

During our visit to the Basel Mission (BM) cemetery at Abokobi, Reverend Samuel Sowah, the deputy pastor of the local congregation, recounted a snippet of Paul Mohenu’s history. Standing by Mohenu’s grave,…

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The Asante family home in Akropong, 22 January 2024 (my own photograph).

The David Asante Family Home

A short walk from Christ Presbyterian Church in Akropong stands David Asante’s family home. For generations, his descendants have been taking care of this historic building. Entering through the gate is like…

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A tour guide demonstrating the stages in having dry cocoa beans to sell, January 2024 (my own photograph).

Chapel, Manse and Trade Post: A Basel Mission Heritage Worth Revisiting

Mission must impact, mission must transform and mission must reform. This was what made skills training become an integral part of Basel Mission (BM) education. Missionaries helped to train their congregants in…

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