In PC Day message: Moderator drums peace, reconciliation in PCC….

This year’s edition of the Presbyterian Church Day was celebrated under the theme: “Together in Christ: Strengthened Through Stewardship”. It was drawn from the book of 1 Peter 4:10.

In his address to members of the PCC community, the Moderator disclosed that the Church continues to witness individuals and groups turning their resentment against the very Church, which the Moderator said they claim to love.

According to the PCC highest ranked official, the cases have been noted both at home and in the diaspora. The Rt Rev Miki Hans was categorical that they cannot claim to love their family while publicly humiliating it.

He revealed in his speech that the said individuals say they are Presbyterians but are rather interested in “dismantling the house than building it”.

The Moderator made it crystal clear that the PCC is not a "Church of vengeance". He furthered that the PCC does not answer to bitterness or ambition but to love and calling.

“This Church cannot and will not be influenced by shadow governments of self-acclaimed or Facebook fellowships.  We are not a gathering of critics, but a covenant body - called by God, shaped by his Word and guided by our Constitution under the supreme authority of Scripture,” he said.

The Rt Rev Miki Hans stressed that the mission of the Church is to build and not to break. He also added that the PCC is resolved to strengthen and not to divide or weaken.

The man of God added that instead of turning against the Church, it's important to “return together to the sacred work that truly matters”.

“…Let us envision a Church where hearts are soft, not hardened; where pastors and leaders are not torn down, but lifted in prayer; where each one of us brings our God-given gifts to the foot of the cross not to boast, but to bless,” he said, stating that: “I now make a final appeal to all and sundry to come let us reason together. Do not choose exile over service”.

While wishing Christians happy celebration, he also enjoined them to begin preparations for the Platinum jubilee of the PCC.

The Church is thriving

The Moderator also presented a balance sheet of his over 300 days in office. He noted that the Church is united and that the atmosphere is relatively serene.

“Across congregations and presbyteries, there is a renewed spiritual thirst. Worship feels fuller.  Teaching is going deeper. The Church is healing. We are seeing signs of a Church that is not just surviving, but thriving spiritually. And for that, we give God all the glory,” Rt Rev Miki Hans noted. 

He also revealed that measures have been taken to strengthen operations across departments and institutions. He also cited the expansion of partnerships across Africa, and building deeper connections with global mission partners around the world.  

Despite the strides recorded, the Rt Rev Miki Hans said these have come “not without challenges, but with far less confusion”. 

Youth as heartbeat of PCC

The chief shepherd in his speech to the youth of the church said “to our youth, bubbling with energy: You are not just the future of the Church, you are its present. You are its breath, its rhythm, its hope in motion, and the PCC sees you, values you, and believes in what God is doing through you”.

“We will continue to invest in your leadership, your creativity, and your discipleship. We will create space for your voices to be heard, your dreams to be explored, and your gifts to be harnessed and nurtured into purpose,” said the PCC Moderator. 

Stating the church commitment to expanding the youth ministry of the church, he added that: “We are also committed to expanding our Youth Ministry, both at home and across the Diaspora, to meet the complex challenges of our time”.

The man of God also revealed that whether the youth are navigating faith in the digital world, seeking purpose in a shifting society, or standing for truth in our schools and communities, the Church will walk beside the youth. 

He added “take your place, shape it, guard it and love it, as we call on our youth to take responsibility at home, we extend that same invitation to our brothers and sisters in the Diaspora, near or far, whether in Cameroon or across continents, you are part of this house. The mission of the PCC is not confined by geography; it flows wherever our people carry the name of Christ”.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3622 of Tuesday November 11, 2025