The Methodist Church Ghana – Kasoa Circuit
A community of purpose-driven young people growing in faith, love, and service since 2020.
Our Story
Aldersgate Youth Service was born out of a vision to give young people a worship experience tailored to their needs. In August 2020, as churches resumed after COVID-19 restrictions, a group of young people aged 16 and above began gathering for fellowship at the Aldersgate Society in Winger, Kasoa. The service started with just 25 members.
Originally called the Young Wesleyans — with the slogan "Grow Right for God" — the group was carved out of the Children's Ministry to allow for more focused teaching and spiritual development. After nearly two years of growth and extensive consultations, the service formally became the Aldersgate Youth Service (AYS) on 1st May 2022.
Today, AYS meets every Sunday from 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM, preceded by a Bible Class from 7:00 – 7:30 AM. With over 140 members drawn from secondary schools, tertiary institutions, apprenticeships, and the working class, AYS is a vibrant community of faith rooted in Methodist tradition.
Five fellowship groups for discipleship, bonding, and teamwork
Weekly Bible Class sessions using the Methodist Bible Lesson Booklet
Regular virtual seminar series covering faith, prayer, and life topics
Monthly Best Group Awards to encourage attendance and punctuality
What We Stand For
To equip the church for ministry to the world through the demonstration of Christian faith and love — providing an avenue for worship suited to the needs of young people, and creating spaces for them to hone their gifts in serving in the Lord's vineyard.
To be a vibrant, Christ-centred, Spirit-led community for the holistic transformation of society — nurturing and grooming young people into mature, committed Christians and staunch Methodists who will support the growth of the Aldersgate Society and the broader Church.
Provide a worship experience suited to the needs of young people
Create opportunities for young people to discover and hone their gifts
Develop a comprehensive programme for discipleship and counselling
Build committed Christians and staunch Methodists through mentorship
Stem the tide of young Methodists leaving for other denominations
Transform fellowship groups into Bible Classes for deeper spiritual formation
How We Got Here
As churches closed due to the pandemic, effective online services were held to keep the community connected in faith.
A service for young people aged 16 and above started at the Aldersgate Society, carved out of the Children's Ministry to allow for more effective teaching. It began with about 25 members meeting from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
The group was renamed the Young Wesleyans to give members a stronger sense of identity and purpose, with the motto "Grow Right for God." Plans were also set in motion to transition to an early morning service time.
After extensive stakeholder consultations, the Young Wesleyans officially became the Aldersgate Youth Service. The maiden service was attended by 24 persons and the new time of 7:00 AM was adopted. AYS is a Special Young People's Service under Standing Order 341 of the Constitution of the Methodist Church Ghana.
AYS established five fellowship groups, launched the AYS Seminar Series, and hosted multiple editions of the Aldersgate Youth and Empowerment Summit (A-YES). The 5th edition of A-YES in December 2024 was the first residential summit, held at the Pentecost Convention Centre with 69 participants.
AYS now has over 140 members from SHS, tertiary institutions, apprenticeships, and the working class. Sunday services average around 60 congregants during school terms and rise to about 100 during holiday seasons.
Leadership
A seven-member team of accomplished youth workers and committed Methodists who meet quarterly to strategise, review, and guide the smooth running of AYS.
Advisory Team · Group 1
Advisory Team · Group 2
Advisory Team · Group 3
Advisory Team · Group 4
Advisory Team · Group 4
Advisory Team · Group 5
Advisory Team · Group 1
Community
Members are organised into five groups for discipleship, mentorship, bonding, and teamwork. Group names were chosen by the members themselves.
Faith
Led by Bro. Clinton Prempeh Kumatsu
The Saints
Led by Bro. Enoch Johnson
Humble Servants
Led by Sis. Millicent O. Addo
Grace
Led by Sis. Matilda Kissi
Zoe
Led by Bro. Prince Yeboah
AYS is a Special Young People's Service under Standing Order 341 of the Constitution of the Methodist Church Ghana, which mandates that all Societies make arrangements for Sunday worship for their young people. Similar services exist at Mt. Olivet Methodist Society (Dansoman), Gethsemane Methodist Society (South Mamprobi), and Bread of Life Methodist Society (Dansoman South).
Every Sunday at 7:00 AM · Aldersgate Methodist Society, Winger, Kasoa