Ban of religious gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic: Impact on Christian church leaders' well-being in Ghana

A Osei-Tutu, A Kenin, AA Affram, AA Kusi, G Adams… - Pastoral psychology, 2021 - Springer
Pastoral psychology, 2021Springer
This study was conducted during a period of lockdown and ban on social gatherings,
including religious gatherings, in Ghana. The restrictions were instituted in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the study was to understand how the well-being of
Christian church leaders was impacted during the prohibition in terms of aspects of their
vocation and religious practices. Fourteen Christian church leaders located in urban and
rural settings in Ghana, with 5 to 32 years of experience, discussed how they and their …
Abstract
This study was conducted during a period of lockdown and ban on social gatherings, including religious gatherings, in Ghana. The restrictions were instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the study was to understand how the well-being of Christian church leaders was impacted during the prohibition in terms of aspects of their vocation and religious practices. Fourteen Christian church leaders located in urban and rural settings in Ghana, with 5 to 32 years of experience, discussed how they and their families were impacted by the ban on religious gatherings in Ghana. Findings revealed negative impacts of the COVID-19 restrictions, including spiritual slacking, loss of fellowship, disruption of normal routine, pandemic anxiety, and financial stress. Positive impacts included increased faith, relief/reduced stress, and increased family time. These findings are discussed from psychological trauma and disaster response perspectives.
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