At Glocal Compassion, we believe that lasting
transformation begins with empowered people,
informed leadership and meaningful partnerships.
Through church leadership development,
theological education, intercultural engagement
and institutional cooperation, we work to
strengthen communities and equip leaders
for effective service.
250Approximately 250 registered participants
at our 2023 leadership seminar
3Institutional partnership agreements
concluded during 2024–2025
5External ministerial and conference
presentations by our Executive Director,
2023–2025
6Academic publications by our Executive
Director during 2023–2025
Figures are drawn from the 2023–2025 activity
reports. External presentations and publications
are distinguished from programmes directly
organised by Glocal Compassion.
Building Capacity for Sustainable Ministry
Church Leadership Development and Training
Glocal Compassion supports the development of
informed, responsible and effective church
leadership. Our educational activities bring
theological reflection into conversation with
the practical challenges facing pastors,
ministry leaders and local congregations.
Featured Programme | 2023
Glocal Ecclesia Leadership Training Seminar
30 September 2023Kumasi, GhanaApproximately 250 participants
Glocal Compassion organised its inaugural
Glocal Ecclesia Leadership Training Seminar
at St James Baptist Church, Kumasi, for the
Bantama Baptist Zone of the Kumasi North
Baptist Association.
Under the theme "Balancing Traditions with Innovations
for Church Growth," the seminar brought together pastors,
deacons and theological students for
practical leadership education.
The presentations addressed church growth
and leadership innovation, youth and teenage
ministry, and ministerial security and
retirement planning.
Resource persons included Rev. Dr John Kwasi
Fosu, Rev. Mrs Mary Fosu and Rev. Prof.
Yaw Adu-Gyamfi.
Glocal Ecclesia Leadership Training
Seminar, Kumasi, September 2023. Leadership development activities
at the 2023 Glocal Ecclesia seminar.
23 September 2023
Training of Local Representatives
At Grace Baptist Church, Amakom, Kumasi,
Glocal Compassion conducted training for
local representatives to strengthen
programme coordination, planning and
the organisation of activities in Ghana.
Leadership Development
Connecting Theology with Practice
Our leadership development approach
connects biblical and theological
reflection with practical concerns
in church administration, pastoral
responsibility, youth ministry
and congregational development.
Documented Contributions
Delivery of a three-hour leadership
seminar for approximately 250
registered participants.
Training of local representatives
for programme coordination in Ghana.
Provision of practical instruction
on church leadership, youth ministry
and ministerial welfare.
Research that informs ministry and strengthens
communities. Glocal Compassion values the
relationship between rigorous academic
scholarship and practical Christian service.
The scholarly work of its Executive Director,
Rev. Dr John Kwasi Fosu, contributes to
biblical interpretation, pastoral leadership,
Christian ethics and contextual theology,
with particular attention to African and
intercultural Christian experiences.
2026 | BOOK CHAPTER
A Theological Interpretation of the
Notion of Miracles in 1 Corinthians
A critical theological study of miracles
in 1 Corinthians, with particular attention
to Ghanaian Christianity and the relationship
between biblical interpretation and
contemporary religious experience.
John Kwasi Fosu | Brill |
Miracles in the New Testament and
Christianity in West Africa | pp. 141–164
Theological Hermeneutical Reflections
on Paul's Perspective of Pastoral Roles
Examines pastoral responsibility through
Pauline texts, emphasising leadership
character, social responsibility,
spiritual maturity and the wider
responsibilities of contemporary ministry.
John Kwasi Fosu |
E-Journal of Religious and Theological
Studies 11, no. 9, pp. 442–451
Rhetorical Use of Sobolo as Yesu Mogya
for Holistic Healing in Contemporary
Ghanaian Christianity
A co-authored study exploring symbolic
healing practices in Ghanaian Christianity
through biblical theology and Christian
ethics, including the importance of
responsible theological interpretation.
John Kwasi Fosu and Mary Fosu |
E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and
Social Sciences 5, special issue,
pp. 1–11
The following works complement the selected
publications above and reflect continuing
contributions to biblical studies,
mission and theological education.
2023. "Exercising Χαρισματα in the Motive of
ἀγάπη: Rhetorical Reading of
1 Cor. 13:1–3." Gurukul Journal of Theological Studies.
2023. "Praying through the Lord's Prayer
with Meaning and Significance." Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical
Hermeneutics and Theology.
2024. "Mission als Gastfreundschaft." Christuskirche Altona
Anniversary Festschrift.
Author: Rev. Dr John Kwasi Fosu, Executive Director,
Glocal Compassion gGmbH.
The 2024 article on Sobolo was co-authored
with Rev. Mrs Mary Fosu.
Scholarship and organisational impact: These publications represent the academic
contributions of Glocal Compassion's leadership.
They provide intellectual resources relevant
to the organisation's educational mission but
are not presented as research projects directly
financed or commissioned by Glocal Compassion.
International Engagement and Knowledge Exchange
Conferences, Ministerial Engagement
and Intercultural Dialogue
Through the professional engagements of
its Executive Director, Rev. Dr John Kwasi
Fosu, Glocal Compassion maintains connections
with theological and ministerial discussions
across Ghana and Germany. These contributions
bring biblical scholarship into dialogue
with contemporary questions of church
leadership, intercultural ministry,
Christian identity and unity.
4 October 2025
Unity as a Christian Principle:
Theological Foundations and Challenges
International Churches Convention |
Hamburg, Germany
A theological presentation examining
Christian unity, its biblical foundations
and the challenges of cooperation among
diverse churches and Christian traditions.
The engagement took place within the
context of the Nordkirche.
9 April 2025
Essentials of Healthy Churches
Kumasi Area Ministers' Fellowship |
Grace Baptist Church, Amakom, Ghana
A ministerial presentation addressing
principles of healthy congregational
life and responsible pastoral leadership,
with attention to the practical
challenges facing local churches.
12–13 March 2025
Understanding Pastoral Roles
in International Churches
An invited contribution to discussions
about pastoral responsibilities in
international and intercultural
congregations, including the
expectations and challenges facing
church leaders in diverse settings.
14 April 2024
The Role and Expectation of the Pastor
International Churches Convention |
Missionsakademie, Hamburg, Germany
A presentation on pastoral responsibility
and expectations in contemporary church
life, contributing to professional
exchange among international church
leaders in the Nordkirche context.
1 June 2023
Managing Baptist Identity
Kumasi Area Baptist Ministers'
Fellowship | Kumasi, Ghana
A ministerial presentation hosted at
Grace Baptist Church, Amakom, exploring
questions relating to Baptist identity
and contemporary church leadership.
Connecting Scholarship and Ministry
These engagements reflect the contribution
of theological scholarship to ministerial
formation, intercultural dialogue and
leadership reflection. They also illustrate
the value of maintaining professional
connections between Christian communities
in Ghana and Germany.
Reporting note: These five engagements are documented
professional contributions of Glocal
Compassion's Executive Director during
2023–2025. They are not presented as
conferences organised or financed by
Glocal Compassion gGmbH.
Compassion in Action
Community Development and
Compassionate Service
Glocal Compassion believes that meaningful
development involves strengthening people,
institutions and communities. Alongside
our commitment to theological education
and church leadership development,
we seek to encourage practical compassion,
responsible partnerships and sustainable
responses to local needs.
Documented Activity | 2023
Building Local Capacity
In September 2023, Glocal Compassion
trained local representatives in Kumasi,
Ghana, to support programme planning,
coordination and the organisation
of activities. This helped establish
a foundation for local implementation
and future community engagement.
Documented Development | 2024–2025
Strengthening Community Partnerships
Glocal Compassion developed formal
cooperation frameworks with three
institutions in Ghana: the Ghana
Baptist Convention, Ghana Baptist
University College and Grace Baptist
Church. These partnerships provide
opportunities for coordinated
educational and community-oriented
initiatives.
Future Programme Priority
Support for Vulnerable Communities
Glocal Compassion seeks to develop
responsible charitable outreach
initiatives that respond to the needs
of vulnerable individuals and
communities. Potential activities
will be assessed according to
identified needs, available resources
and suitable local partnerships.
Future Programme Priority
Community-Based Development
Our longer-term approach is to
encourage locally informed projects
that strengthen community capacity,
promote education and create
opportunities for sustainable
development through cooperation
with trusted institutions.
Our Commitment to Responsible Impact
We believe that compassionate service
should be guided by transparency,
accountability and respect for the
communities we seek to serve.
As new programmes are implemented,
we aim to document activities,
participation and measurable outcomes
so that partners and supporters
can understand how resources are used
and what results are achieved.
Institutional Partnerships and
International Cooperation
Glocal Compassion recognises that sustainable
development and effective leadership
education depend on meaningful cooperation.
We seek to connect institutions, expertise
and communities across geographical and
cultural boundaries, particularly between
Ghana and Germany.
Three Institutional Agreements
During 2024–2025, Glocal Compassion
concluded three separate Memoranda of
Understanding with established institutions
in Ghana: the Ghana Baptist Convention,
Ghana Baptist University College and
Grace Baptist Church, Amakom.
The agreement with Ghana Baptist University
College is currently undergoing revision.
These agreements provide frameworks for
institutional cooperation and the
development of future programmes.
Ghana Baptist Convention
Cooperation with the Ghana Baptist
Convention provides a framework for
exploring leadership capacity
development, ministerial education
and support for church communities.
The partnership also creates
opportunities to develop structured
educational initiatives for Ghanaian
Baptist churches and their wider
international connections.
Institutional MoU concluded
Ghana Baptist University College
The institutional relationship with
Ghana Baptist University College
provides a framework for exploring
theological education, academic
cooperation and leadership
development initiatives.
Future cooperation may include
educational programmes, professional
development and the exchange of
academic expertise, subject to
agreed implementation plans.
Institutional MoU Signed and under revision.
Grace Baptist Church, Amakom
The partnership with Grace Baptist
Church, Amakom, Kumasi, provides a
local institutional connection
for cooperation in church leadership
development and community-oriented
activities.
This relationship offers opportunities
for locally coordinated programmes
that respond to identified
educational and ministerial needs.
Institutional MoU concluded
Developing the Next Phase of Cooperation
Glocal Compassion aims to translate
institutional partnerships into
structured, accountable programmes
that respond to the needs of churches,
educational institutions and
communities.
Develop structured church leadership
and ministerial training programmes.
Explore theological education
and academic collaboration.
Strengthen cooperation between
institutions in Ghana and Europe.
Establish measurable programme
objectives and transparent reporting.
Our Commitment to Accountability
and Sustainable Impact
Glocal Compassion is committed to
responsible organisational management,
transparent reporting and the continuous
development of meaningful programmes.
We recognise that sustainable impact
requires sound governance, reliable
partnerships and careful stewardship
of available resources.
Activity Reporting
Our consolidated Activity and Business
Report for 2023–2025 documents
organisational activities, institutional
cooperation and the professional
contributions of our leadership.
The report distinguishes completed
activities from future plans and
provides a foundation for continued
evaluation and programme development.
Reporting period: 2023–2025
Governance and Financial Accountability
Glocal Compassion operates as a
German registered charitable company
(gGmbH), with organisational
governance and financial reporting
responsibilities.
Financial accounts for the reporting
years are maintained separately from
the narrative activity report and
provide the authoritative financial
information for the organisation.
Financial documentation maintained
Strategic Priorities: 2026–2028
As Glocal Compassion develops its
next phase of activities, the following
areas provide a framework for
programme planning and institutional
cooperation.
Expand structured church leadership
development and ministerial training.
Strengthen theological education
and professional capacity building.
Develop cooperation with partner
institutions in Ghana and Germany.
Explore sustainable community
development and charitable outreach.
Improve programme monitoring,
documentation and impact reporting.
Pursue appropriate funding
opportunities to support
approved charitable activities.
Activity and Business Report 2023–2025
Our consolidated report provides an
overview of Glocal Compassion's
activities and organisational
development during the reporting period.
A public version of the report may be
made available following approval
and review for confidential or
personal information.
For enquiries about our activities,
programmes and institutional
cooperation, please contact us.
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