The Role of Neo-Prophetic/Charismatic Churches in the Socio-Economic Development of Ghana

Abstract

Neo-prophetism have become a very popular strand of Pentecostal/Charismatic movements. They have been recognized for the emphasis on the doctrine of prosperity messages which aims at improving the social and economic status of their adherents. In similar vein, neo-Prophetic churches also tends to exhibit the prosperity gospel by playing roles in shaping the communities or rather societies in which they are established. The church has always had impacts on their adherents and also the societies which they find themselves. This explains the number of institutions and social services that are linked to the church when it comes to helping in the socio-economic development of the societies they found themselves. This paper seeks to highlight the doctrine of prosperity gospel as associated with neo-Prophetism and its role on the socio-economic development in Kumasi. A descriptive research design approach was used. and This research design heavily relied on secondary data gathered through literature review. The study concludes that churches are playing a significant role the socio-economic development in Ghana. The study recommends that the Ghanaian government should put in place policies that will help churches to promote their operations. The study did not cover all churches hence the findings must be viewed in context and the conclusions were derived from the evidence gathered DOI: 10.7176/JPCR/56-03 Publication date: March 31 st 2023