E.P. Church Secures Radio Frequency in Ghana: Expands Media Presence

• The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG) has secured a radio frequency for Bremen Radio.
• Bremen Radio is part of the Church's broader effort to leverage modern communication technologies to expand its ministry.
• The new station will provide an additional platform for bearing witness to the Christian faith and contributing to public education.

According to outgoing Moderator Right Rev. Dr. Lt. Col. Bliss Divine Kofi Agbeko (Rtd.), the acquisition of the frequency will enable the EPCG to provide an additional platform for bearing witness to the Christian faith, while also contributing to public education.

The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG) has taken a significant step towards deepening its presence in the country's media landscape by securing and registering a radio frequency for Bremen Radio. This development is part of the Church's broader effort to leverage modern communication technologies to expand its ministry and reach communities beyond traditional worship spaces. According to outgoing Moderator Right Rev. Dr. Lt. Col. Bliss Divine Kofi Agbeko (Rtd.), the acquisition of the frequency will enable the EPCG to provide an additional platform for bearing witness to the Christian faith, while also contributing to public education. The Church's media expansion is not limited to Bremen Radio; it has already established a presence on digital platforms and online worship services, which have enabled the congregation to connect with members across geographical boundaries.

Rev. Dr. Agbeko's emphasis on technology as a tool for ministry reflects the Church's recognition of its importance in contemporary Christian outreach. The EPCG has already begun using digital platforms to livestream worship services, connect congregations, and members across geographical boundaries. In fact, two of the four mandated sessions of the General Assembly Executive Council were held virtually during the past three years, demonstrating the extent to which technology has become integrated into the Church's administration and ministry. The Church's online presence is further exemplified by its use of Dela TV for its online ministry.

As Bremen Radio prepares to launch, lawyers and compliance officers should take note of the potential impact on advertising regulations. The new station may require advertisers to comply with specific guidelines or codes of practice, which could have significant implications for businesses operating in Ghana's media landscape. While details about the frequency assigned to Bremen Radio, its transmission location, ownership structure, programming format, expected launch date, and geographic coverage are still unclear, it is evident that the station will provide an additional avenue for evangelisation and community education.

Lawyers and compliance officers should watch for the potential impact of Bremen Radio on advertising regulations, as the new station may require advertisers to comply with specific guidelines or codes of practice.

Source: Original reporting via Emmanuel Dzivenu