Ghanaian gospel artiste Manuel Bless has lamented a sickening trend in church lately that lures young people into fornicating.

According to him, several young people attend churches in the hopes of meeting a “good boy” or “good girl” instead of for faith.

Unfortunately, these young people end up sleeping with each other instead of focusing on worshiping God.

“One of the problems with youth Christian ministry is that a lot of people have started gravitating towards churches because they are looking for spouses. They are looking for a good boy or a good girl."

"Most of the time, they meet this one, they sleep with them for a little bit, and they bounce. Then they move on, and they move on. Then they will say the boys or girls in the church are not good,” he said.

Renowned Ghanaian playwright and motivational speaker Uncle Ebo Whyte shared an unexpected encounter with a female admirer during a church event.

In an interview with Giovanni Caleb on TV3, Uncle Ebo recounted how he was invited to speak at a church on a women's fellowship day, where he had a peculiar experience during a photo session with attendees.

While taking photos, a woman persistently positioned herself behind him, engaging in what he described as "smooching" throughout the session.

“There's a church I went to preach in. It was women's fellowship day and after that, they decided we should do pictures. A woman stood behind me and smooched me all through the photos.

“I didn't even look at her. Any group they called, she was always there behind me, she wouldn’t move,” he narrated.Despite her actions, Uncle Ebo remained composed, choosing not to react visibly.

Reflecting on the incident, Uncle Ebo challenged the typical notion that men dominate sexual encounters, asserting that women, in fact, hold the true power. He emphasized that men often lose more than they gain in such situations, including energy, reputation, and opportunities.

“When a man sleeps with a woman, he tells his friends, ‘Oh, I finish am.’ But if you know who finished who, you will stop. You will not talk.

“In any sexual encounter. The winner is not the man. It's the woman. The man, all you did was you gave your energy, you gave your reputation, you gave opportunities. You gave all kinds of things,” he said.

Uncle Ebo advised men to maintain their self-respect to avoid the potential consequences of reckless behaviour.

“When you understand that there's the need for you to respect yourself, then you understand that this thing can bring you down. It can make you lose your respect and reputation like nothing else. And so be careful.

“An older friend of mine told me this. When you go to the forest and you find a table laid, walk away because you don't know why the table is there,” he said.

Uncle Ebo advised men to maintain their self-respect and be cautious of reckless behavior that could harm their dignity and standing.

He illustrated this point with advice from an older friend: "When you go to the forest and find a table laid, walk away because you don't know why the table is there."

His disciplined approach to life and his insightful reflections are further explored in the GhanaWeb TV documentary, "The Uncle Ebo Whyte Story: A Legacy of Inspiration & Creativity," which chronicles his journey from early struggles to becoming a celebrated figure in Ghanaian theater.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the growing rates of crime and moral decline in Ghana, even though the majority of the population, over 90% professes religious faith.

He emphasized that the presence of the church plays a vital role in preserving moral values and guiding society, arguing that without its influence, the situation could be significantly worse.

“There’s an often-heard argument that while more than 90% of Ghanaians profess to be persons of faith, immorality and crime are on the rise. And my answer to such people who make that argument is that the situation would probably have been worse if there was no church.

“Because consider that there was no church and people could do whatever they wanted. The situation would have been worse. And so the churches are doing their best,” President Mahama told the clergy in Kumasi on Sunday.

He further emphasized the importance of unity among Christian denominations, cautioning that internal divisions diminish the church’s overall impact and influence.

“It is essential to emphasise the importance of fostering unity among Christian denominations. A divided church weakens its impact.

“But a united church can transform society. Let us work together to build a vibrant and influential Christian community that speaks with one voice on issues of national development,” he urged.

Bishop Bernard Elbernard has shared a profound testimony of faith, sacrifice, and divine destiny, revealing that his wife was once his spiritual daughter and the key financier of his church in its early days.

According to the clergyman, 19 years ago, he received a divine instruction from the Lord Jesus Christ to leave Takoradi and move to Accra to establish a ministry. Without knowing what lay ahead, he obeyed, setting out with just GH¢4.60 and his mother’s bag.

"I arrived in Accra with only GH¢4.60, carrying my mother’s bag, and checked into Gloryland Hotel at Odorkor," he recounted.

Alone in an unfamiliar city, he remembered a young lady he had met years earlier who had since become his spiritual daughter. Reaching out to her for support, she visited him the next day, and that encounter marked the beginning of a life-changing journey.

"I took the money she had with her and asked her to withdraw her investment from an institution. She did, and she brought the money to me. I knew then that the Lord had sent her to sustain me in this new chapter," Bishop Elbernard revealed.

The woman not only became his first church member, usher, and supporter but also played a crucial role in financing his ministry. Over time, their relationship deepened, and she eventually became his wife.

"Years later, our relationship blossomed, and I turned my spiritual daughter into my wife," he said.

As he marked his wife’s birthday, the bishop took the opportunity to express gratitude for her unwavering belief in him and her commitment to his calling.

"Today, I express my heartfelt gratitude for her unwavering belief in me and my ministry. Her financial support has been invaluable, and I cherish her as a precious gift from God," he said.

Bishop Elbernard’s story has since sparked discussions on faith, divine connections, and the unique ways in which relationships evolve within ministry.