
Investigating the experiences and challenges of Youth Discipleship in a selected Christian Denomination in Accra, Ghana
Issue: Vol. 12 No.3 2026 Issue Article 2 pp.95 – 106
DOI: https://doi.org/10.38159/erats.20261232Published online 29th April 2026.
© 2026 The Author(s). This is an open access article under the CCBY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Keywords: Disciple, Discipleship, Youth Disciple, Youth Discipleship
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Dr Desmond Appiah-Ampofo earned his doctorate at Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon, Ghana, specialising in Leadership and Practical Theology. He also holds a Master of Governance and Leadership degree, and He is of the School of Public Service and Governance, GIMPA. His research interests are in leadership and development, practical theology, public policy and governance.
Professor Samuel Ayete-Nyampong is a Professor of Pastoral Theology and Gerontology. He is the Academic Dean at Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon, Ghana. His research interests are in pastoral theology, pastoral care and counselling and ageing studies.
Appiah-Ampofo, Desmond, and Samuel Ayete-Nyampong. “Investigating the experiences and challenges of Youth Discipleship in a selected Christian Denomination in Accra, Ghana.” E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies 12, no.3 (2026): 95 – 106. https://doi.org/10.38159/erats.20261232
© 2026 The Author(s). Published and Maintained by Noyam Journals. This is an open access article under the CCBY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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