The Ghana Baptist Convention (GBC) operates under a formal constitution that defines its mission, governance, and spiritual foundation. The current document is the 2013 Constitution, which transitioned the organization from a ceremonial to an executive leadership model. 📜 Where to Find the Constitution

Amendments: Recent reviews, such as those in 2021 and 2024, have updated specific roles, including the transition of the Vice-President (Administration) to the Director-General (Finance and Administration).  2013-CONSTITUTION-OF-GBC.pdf - Course Hero

The Constitution provides:

A. Article I: Name and Nature

This section legally defines the body as "The Ghana Baptist Convention." It establishes the organization as a fellowship of Baptist Churches, Associations, and Institutions. It defines the autonomy of the local church—a core Baptist distinct—while affirming the cooperative nature of the Convention.