Methodism in Accra started in 1838 through the zeal and commitment of a small group of about twenty people led by three young men namely, John Ahumah Solomon, John Plange and Frederick France, who met in regular worship and fellowship at James Town, British-Accra. The group was started by two mulatto Ga men from Accra, Peter Mayer and a friend, name unknown, who had earlier come into contact with William de-Graft, a Methodist Local Preacher, while on a trading trip to Winneba and experienced the power of the Holy Spirit to convert to Christianity. They became born again and received baptism of the Holy Spirit. The experience made such a deep impression on them that they desired to go tell the good news of Jesus Christ to their community...

John Wesley, Founder

Methodism.