THE PASTOR

Brother Gideon George Idun is the Head Pastor of Mount Sunset Country Church. He marries Sister Bridget M. Idun – a very supportive, loving and beautiful wife with two beautiful daughters – Michelle and Angel Idun. Pastor Idun had a call of the Lord on his heart to preach the End Time Gospel in the mid 90's at Goshen Tabernacle, Tema, where he preached periodically, assisting the precious pastor, Rev. Samuel Wontumi. Later years in life, God laid it upon his heart to carry this soul-saving message to the people of Prampram. He didn't hesitate in heeding to God's call.

THE GENESIS

On Monday, 22nd of January, 2007, the first sermon in Mount Sunset Country Church was preached by Pastor Idun.

The place given for the first church service was an uncompleted building owned by one of the church brethren. brother George Arthur. Having church services for a couple of years in that building, the Lord made a way for the church to acquire a 4-plot land.

As per the church building project, the current church building of 150 - seating capacity is supposed to be a block for youth/children services. The main church building with a larger seating capacity will be located near the current one.

 We have come this far by faith, and we thank the Lord for being mighty in our midst. 

May His Holy Name be praised.

OFFICES

• HEAD PASTOR
• ASSOCIATE PASTOR
• DEACON BOARD
• TRUSTEE BOARD
• TREASURER
• SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

AGREEMENT AND OPERATION OF OFFICES

The following agreements and the operations of the present offices in power at Mount Sunset Country Church are compiled below. It is to enlighten the present members who now attend the worship services at the Assembly; as to the proper function of each office. That we may agree as one united body, understanding each other’s position as we work together to forward the kingdom of God.

THE OFFICE OF THE PASTOR

The office of the Pastor is to conduct and act upon any programme of which he believes to be according to the plan of God, according to the Word of God, for Mount Sunset Country Church. He shall assume supreme authority and meet the spiritual welfare of the church. He shall be head of the associate pastor, the deacon board, the trustee board, and the church body itself, acting in wisdom to lead God’s saints, manifesting love towards all the saints and their burdens. He shall conduct himself in perfect servitude, of which God has called and placed him to act upon.

THE OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE PASTOR

The associate Pastor is to perform and carry out the duties of the pastor in his absence in the area of worship services according to the manner of doctrine believed and practised by Mount Sunset Country Church. He shall be invested with the same power as the pastor is, meeting all responsibility of the church, and acting in full authority to keep the church in order. He is to manifest deep concern to all the burdens of the saints and fulfill the commission of which God has called him to, as a shepherd. He shall account at various times the progress of the church, spiritual matters present, and problems that may be pressing, to the pastor. He shall not undertake any business transactions without first presenting it to the pastor, the exact transaction.

THE OFFICE OF THE TRUSTEES

The body of men, shall govern the welfare of the church as a business group. They are elected to protect the church in its financial matters, its business investments, the supervision of its properties, and its expenditure. They shall strongly consider every move of progress, step by step, which involves church funds. For they shall be responsible to keep the church from indebtedness, and the saints from burdens that are too great to bear financially. In the undertaking of any project, regardless what it is, they are to bring the matter to the pastor only. For every financial project the church wishes to invest or engage itself therein, it is absolutely required of them to consult the head pastor.

THE OFFICE OF THE DEACONS

The office of the deacons, as elected according to the Word of God, and the manner of Mount Sunset Country Church, is to act as an office of spiritual assistance to the pastors. They are to assist the pastors on all of their spiritual activities. They are free to suggest and present to the pastors any programme or benefit that would bless the general spiritual welfare of the church. They must be apt to teach, and ready to assist the pastor or associate pastor on every duty if called to do so. They shall assist in serving communion. They shall be acting ushers in all services. They shall police the church, in keeping civil order and conduct. They shall assist in taking local offerings. They have not the right to act upon any programme or promotion without agreement with one another, the pastors, or the trustees if the programme they are considering involves church funds. They will be responsible before God for their conducts and manner of service according to the Word of God. They shall not have meeting among themselves without the pastor or associate pastor present.

THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER

The responsibility of the treasurer is to provide an exact account of the financial status of the present funds in the treasury. This report is to be made available to the pastor or board of trustees, upon their request of such a report. No other office in the church may have access to this information. The treasurer shall sit in every trustee meeting to take notes and minutes of actions taken by the board of trustees. He has not the authority to convey the information on financial status to any acting office in the church but the pastor or the board of trustees. He shall not be a consultant in spiritual matters, nor is it of need that he should attend meetings of the deacons, unless asked to by the pastor.

THE OFFICE OF SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

The office of Sunday school superintendent is of vital importance to the church. Though his duties are not major, he is responsible to appoint teachers to various classes and provide supplies that pertain to teaching. He shall make sure that the time allotted for classes does not coincide with the time for main service. He shall present the needs of Sunday school supplies to the board of trustees, who will advise him concerning the funds needed for supplies. He shall not undertake any programme without consulting the pastor. He is not required to sit in meetings of Deacons and Trustees. He is to undertake his duties with devout interest.

THE OFFICE OF MUSIC PROGRAMME 

The music programme and all others pertaining to the development of such a programme is under the supervision of the pastor. The trustee board shall advise on the purchasing of any musical instrument and the pastor shall be consulted. Any suggestion for musical programmes by the saints, deacons or such parties interested should be presented to the pastor, who will welcome them and advice on such suggestions. It is preferred the pastor shall control this programme, as he is the leader of the worship service, and confidence is placed in his ability to lead the church in worship that is most pleasing to God. Music programmes, testimony services, addresses by various parties, reports to the church by various offices, or any programme that intervene the worship time should be under the pastor’s supervision.