The Methodist Church Ghana (MCG) operates not merely as a spiritual communion but as a highly structured legal entity. Its (the fundamental law) and Standing Orders (the procedural rules for governance and discipline) represent a unique synthesis of Wesleyan polity, British parliamentary procedure, and Ghanaian customary law. This paper argues that these documents serve a dual purpose: preserving the charism of Methodist connectionalism while ensuring administrative accountability. It explores the historical evolution from the British Methodist Conference to an autonomous Ghanaian church, analyses the separation of powers within the ecclesiastical structure (from the Connexional Council to the Society Steward), and critically examines the disciplinary and judicial mechanisms for clergy and laity.
The legal and spiritual anchor of the church's autonomy. The Methodist Church Ghana (MCG) operates not merely
: They cover everything from financial management and accounting policies to leadership quotas and electoral procedures. It explores the historical evolution from the British
The Methodist Church Ghana attained autonomy from the British Methodist Conference on July 28, 1961 . This independence was solidified through a Deed of Foundation The Methodist Church Ghana attained autonomy from the