Tension between Tradition and Neo-Prophetism in the Presbyterian Church of Ghana

This article explores the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s (PCG) navigation of prophetic and charismatic practices, examining the generational tensions between maintaining its Reformed heritage and embracing spiritual vitality in a Pentecostalized religious landscape. Drawing on qualitative interviews with twenty members across three generational cohorts—older (Men’s and Women’s Fellowships), middle (Young Adult Fellowship), and younger (Young People’s Guild)—from urban and rural congregations, the study reveals a divide between older members who prioritize liturgical order and fear erosion of Presbyterian identity and younger members who view prophetic practices as enhancing spiritual engagement.