CGS 2023 came off successfully with appeals for regular doses

The 2023 edition of the non-denominational business initiative, Christianpreneure Ghana Summit came off successfully.

The event saw in attendance captains of businesses, fellows from Academia, students, and emerging business owners amongst others.

In his welcome address, the Convenor, Mr. David Wincott noted that Christianpreneurs Ghana Summit is a way of telling Christians to be productive.

He said Christians can preach to others through their businesses. In terms of his modus operandi for selecting resource persons, Mr. David Wincott revealed that the Lord God told him many people are in business but lacked the knowledge to be productive hence the basis for the selection. Mr. Wincott believes that though many churches are already doing similar summits but the non-denominational status of his outfit gives clear distinction.

He said it will be necessary for individuals to take part in the summit each time it comes up adding that people lose their job and the next thing is that they start to contemplate suicide contrary to that, acquiring knowledge, one will realize life wealth more.

Among the objectives of CGS is to empower individuals in the Christian faith to discuss challenges, ethics, objectives, and opportunities for doing business to stay afloat. The theme for this year’s edition is Unlocking Success through Knowledge Acquisition.

Professor Robert Kingsford- Adaboh, The Executive Trustee Chairman of the Christianpreneurs Ghana Summit addressing the gathering posed a question on how well one knew him/ herself.

The question, he disclosed points a person to the loads of untapped capabilities within which ought to be explored.

According to him, the experiences during one's youth help in thought formation.

The Trustee Chairman likened life to a game that could not exist without a living system underscoring the need to work as life does not happen by chance. According to the Vice Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, University of Ghana, Professor Dorcas Osei-Sarfo, research will be key for one to make an impact in the world of business.

She revealed that research plays a major role in knowing what a particular group of people want, how and when they want it.

Professor Dorcas Osei-Sarfo further highlighted that research unveils several components in business including how one's customer wants a product to be with a corresponding pricing regime therefore urging the gathering to adopt research.

On his part, a Chartered Accountant, Advisor, and Chartered Banker, Mr. Kingley Hayford believes that one has to be offensive in attacking strategies to command wealth.

According to him, business persons must be focused on business goals while exploring proper planning to make the business impactful.

While entreating participants to venture into business as it was not prudent to rely on a single source of income, he cautioned that keeping one's focus on the "ball" will be the sure way.

Mr. Kingley Hayford reminded participants that God did not leave anyone without a gift, therefore, urging participants to consciously identify their capabilities for commercialization. Concluding his session, Mr. Kingley Hayford challenged the gathering to work on acquiring skills if they must make an impact in business.

A Medical Practioner and Wellness Consultant, Dr. Kelvin Owusu observed that to subdue the earth, healthcare must be made a priority. He maintained adding long life should never be a prayer point.

That notwithstanding, he added that faith will be paramount in medicine, particularly for recovery. To enjoy good health, Dr. Kelvin Owusu revealed that a conscious decision is backed by a deliberate action adding, "...at the end of the day, your health is your responsibility".

He warned against late eating entreating that one must eat four clear hours before retiring to bed to ensure that the stomach is emptied to avert health challenges.