Being born in a Christian family doesn’t mean that a person will automatically follow Jesus.

My regular attendance at church services did not begin until I moved in with my grandma at 9 years old. Even with that, it seemed to me that attending church was just what most Ghanaians do. Like a routine. Or a cultural thing. I liked hearing about bible stories and answering questions in Sunday school. It became like a competition to me, driven by Dopamine hormones every time I “won”. But the words of the Bible were not alive in me, or so I thought.

Attending a primary “Christian” school in Sakumono wasn’t just a mere coincidence; it was God’s purpose for me (Jeremiah 29:11). One day, our class teacher, Mr. Prah (may his soul rest in peace), decided to share the Gospel with the class. Since it was a Christian school, we usually did morning devotions at the assembly grounds before going to class. However, that day, I gained a certain understanding that I never did. It was as if my “eyes” were opened, and I saw the salvation that comes from only Jesus Christ, for the first time. Immediately, Mr. Prah was done sharing the Gospel, he left the class, and I knelt by my desk while the other children were talking and screaming in the background. I prayed and asked Jesus into my heart. I don’t remember exactly what I said, but I remember feeling this peace in my heart I never knew existed (Philippians 4:7).

Fast forward to gaining admission to the University of Ghana, I met an old schoolmate from my primary Christian school called Rhoda Mensah. Knowing Rhoda as someone serious about her Christian life, I had no objections when she introduced me to the Ghana Navigators on campus (Prov 27:17). She was then in level 200 when I was in level 100 though, but I was curious to know how I’ll stand firm in my Christian faith, especially after hearing stories of people abandoning their faith when they come to the university. God being so good, through the Navigators, I met some amazing people of God who stirred up my Faith in Jesus. The friendliness, togetherness, and zeal for accomplishing tasks from the members made me stay and become a member of the Ghana Navigators, Legon campus. I kept growing in my walk with God and got involved in evangelizing activities on campus, going for missions at Ayikuma and Cape Coast, seeing people accept the Gospel and experience the amazing grace of God.

It has been such an interesting learning experience memorizing bible verses, taking up leadership positions, and helping to organize youth camps. The Navigators of Ghana is moving firmly on the call of making disciples and spreading the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19-20). I encourage anyone reading this story not to miss out.