Spreading the Gospel Among the Chokossis: Emmanuel Likpalmor’s Vision for 2025
Location: Chokossi Community, Ghana
A Vision to Transform Lives
On December 13, 2024, Emmanuel Likpalmor, a dedicated missionary working among the Chokossis, shared an inspiring vision to make a profound impact in 2025. During a meeting with 20 of his disciples, Emmanuel laid out an ambitious plan to advance the Gospel within the Chokossi community.
Each disciple received a specific mission:
- Reach 2,000 souls
- Establish 25 house churches
- Set up 10 official churches
Collective Goals for 2025
With this plan, the larger vision for 2025 is to:
- Reach 40,000 souls
- Establish 500 house churches
- Set up 200 official churches
This bold strategy reflects Emmanuel’s passion for spreading the Gospel and demonstrates his disciples’ dedication to transforming lives through faith.
A Focus on Evangelism and Church Planting
The mission integrates evangelism and church planting, focusing on small house churches and officially established churches to ensure sustainable growth in the community.
Christmas Convention: Remembering the Birth of Jesus
Emmanuel’s efforts extended to a Christmas convention held from December 20th to 22nd among the Chokossis. The theme, “Remembering the Birth of Jesus,” drew inspiration from Luke 2:1-20.
Emmanuel emphasized the birth of Jesus as the “good news of great joy” for all people, highlighting its relevance not just in the past but also today, tomorrow, and forever.
A Call to Faith and Renewal
The convention concluded with an invitation for those who had not yet accepted Jesus to do so for eternal redemption. Emmanuel also urged Christians to remain firm in their faith, holding fast to Jesus as the true joy of the world, both now and in eternity.
Who Are the Chokossi People?
The Chokossi people are an ethnic group primarily located in the northeastern part of Ghana, particularly in the Upper East and Upper West Regions. They belong to the larger Gur language family and share cultural similarities with neighboring groups such as the Builsa and Frafra.
Language and Culture
The Chokossi speak Chokossi (Jokossi), a language within the Gur family. They have a rich heritage, celebrated through music, dance, and storytelling, along with festivals tied to agricultural milestones.
Economic and Social Life
Traditionally, the Chokossi people are farmers and livestock herders. They grow millet, sorghum, maize, and groundnuts, often supported by cattle, goats, and sheep rearing. Social structures center around extended families, with chiefs playing key governance roles.
Faith and Religion
While many Chokossi continue to practice traditional religions, involving ancestral worship and nature spirits, others have converted to Christianity and Islam through missionary work and external influences.
Challenges and Opportunities
The Chokossi face challenges such as poverty, limited education, and healthcare access. Climate change also affects agriculture and water resources. Development efforts, including government and NGO programs, aim to improve infrastructure and quality of life.
How You Can Support This Mission
- Pray for the Chokossi people and the success of Emmanuel’s vision for 2025.
- Partner with us to provide resources for discipleship and church planting.
- Give to help sustain and expand Gospel outreach efforts.
Let’s continue to spread the Gospel and witness God’s transformative power among the Chokossis.