This short introduction of where we were and where we are as a circuit will give you an insight into our background as well as our vision. The Bohyen Circuit was one of the new circuits created by the Methodist conference held in August 2002. The Bohyen Circuit used to be a section of the Bantama Circuit and thanks to the then Bishop, Rt. Rev. N. B. Abubekr, during whose tenure of superintendency, the idea of Bohyen becoming a circuit materialized.
The circuit at its inception was made of eighteen (18) societies, namely: Bohyen, Abrepo, Ohwin/ Amanfrom, Atafoa, Achiase, Asuofua, Asamang, Adankwame, Esaso, Pasoro, Kapro, Amoamang, Barekese, Fufuo, Abira, Barekuma, Aninkroma and Marbang.
The first announcement to raise Bohyen from Society status to the status of a Circuit head was made by the Rt. Rev. N. B. Abubekr in the year 2000. Bohyen was seen a promising society and during one of his regular visits as the chairman of the Leaders' meeting held on 5th November, 1999, brought up an observation as to the potential of Bohyen becoming the Circuit head. Not quite long after, the then Bishop of the Kumasi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Kwaku Asamoah-Okyere also reiterated the same observation. Being convinced that it was with the will and purposed of God, Bohyen took up the challenge and braced itself for the responsibility.
The Bantama Circuit Quaterly Meeting held at Bohyen on 15th April, 2000, took the challenge and recommended to Synod 2000 for Bohyen to be created as a section, starting at stage A in accordance with S. O. 602 (3)(a). Consequently, two areas (Achiase and Barekese) under Bantama and their societies were placed under Bohyen which was made the sectional head. The Rev. Aduse Poku (Now Bishop of Obuasi Diocese) was stationed at Bohyen as the Sectional Minister.
Bro. James Brobbey and Mr. J. K. Adjei of Bohyen and Fufuo Societies were appointed as Sectional Stewards while Bro. Osei Yaw Akoto was appointed as the Sectional Meeting Secretary. The elections were supervised by the Rt. Rev. Brew Riverson and the Very Rev. Frank Opoku-Boateng. Sectional committees as well as sectional organizations were formed and leaders were appointed for the various groups as well as other officers.
In accordance with S.O. 602 (3)(6), the Bohyen Section was permitted to prepare its own accounts in January 2001. In the same month, its first Camp Meeting was held at Adankwame. It was very successful, however, various organizations within the section continued to operate under the Bantama Circuit.
In January 2002, another successful Camp Meeting was held at Asuofua. The Administrative structures of the church were put in place, the necessary appointments made with all Administrative committees working effectively. Then in August, 2002 Bohyen section was given the green light to move to stage C and be granted circuit status at the conference held at Wesley Cathedral, Adum. The Rev. Aduse Poku was transferred to Anwomaso and the Very Rev. Frank Twum- Baah was appointed and stationed as the first superintendent Minister of the Bohyen Circuit. Brothers James Brobbey and J.K. Adjei became the first Circuit Stewards.
THE INAUGURATION AND AFTER (FROM 2002 TO DATE)
By dint of hardwork, the following by the grace of God have gone through various levels of training to become evangelists to assist the evangelization work in the circuit.
1. Evangelist Isaac Osei Wiredu 4. Evangelist Isaac Nsiah Asare
2.Evangelist Ernest Asare Kumi 5. Evangelist Douglas Appau
3. Evangelist Anthony Arthur 6. Evangelist Michael Twumasi
Evangelists Joseph K. Nyarko and Maxwell Mensah are still at post serving in the Circuit.
MINISTRY:
The Circuit has nurtured some members through various stages to the Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon as Reverend Ministers now posted to various societies accross the connexion. They are:
1. Rev. Ohene Gyimah (Bohyen Society)
2. Rev. Isaac Osei Karikari (Abrepo Society)
3. Rev. Alex Aduse Poku (Bohyen Society)
4. Rev. Albert Boakye Yiadom (Bohyen)
5. Rev. Emmanuel Boakye (Bohyen)
CHURCH GROWTH:
During the time of inauguration, the circuit had eighteen (18) societies namely Bohyen, Abrepo, Ohwim/ Amanfrom, Atafoa, Achiase, Asuofua, Asamang, Adankwame, Esaso, Pasoro, Kapro, Amoamang, Barekese, Fufuo, Abira, Barekuma, Aninkroma and Marbang, Later four (4) other societies namely; Hwidiem, Bronikrom, Nketia and Kumi were set up to bring the total to twenty two (22). Statistics also show that the numerical strength of the circuit has increased tremendously.
OPENING NEW SOCIETIES:
In the first quarter of the year 2017, the circuit spearheaded by the Ministers and the Evangelists in collaboration with the Ghana Methodist Students Union (GHAMSU- UCEW- K) within Tanoso Campus embarked on the Evangelisation exercises to win souls for the Lord. The exercise took place at various New Sites of some catchment areas of the Circuitwhose population were springing up steadfastly. By the grace of God six (6) new societies were established. These newly opened societies were put under the care of the following Evangelists and Organizations with ministers having pastoral oversight to these societies.
It is hoped in the near future, another society would be opened at Adankwame New Site.
SUPPORTING THE NEWLY OPENED SOCIETIES:
The Circuit finances its weak and newly opened societies through the mobilization of covenant and Mid- year Harvest proceeds. Furthermore, the other societies assist with the provision of plastic chairs, canopies and other used items like instruments.
THE CIRCUIT LAY COUNCIL:
During the 63rd sessionof the Circuit's Quarterly Meeting held at Asuofua on Friday 14th October, 2017 the then circuit Lay Council which had served for so many years was changed. The council is now made up of the following.
EDUCATION:
The Circuit can boast of five (5) Public and one (1) Private Basic Schools. These are the Methodist Primary/JHS at Abrepo, Barekese, Fufuo, Achiase and Pasoro. The private, Gethsemane International School, is located at Bohyen and operated by the Local Society.
CIRCUIT OFFICERS:
The Circuit Officers include the following :
CIRCUIT ORGANIZATION:
The Circuit has the following organizations : SUWMA, Singing Band, Men's Fellowship, Women's Fellowship, Youth Fellowship, Methodist Guild, The Church Choir, Christ Little Band, Boys/Girls Brigade and Methodist Girl's Fellowship. Most of them have represented the circuit at Diocesan and connexional meetings and activities; and won laurels for the circuitin singing, Quiz, Food preparation and Designing competitions. Some of the circuit officers of these organizations serve on the Diocesan and connexional council meetings.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The history of the Circuit will not be complete without paying tribute to some benevolent personalities through whose efforts the circuit has achieved successes both physically and spiritually.
Mr. & Mrs James Oppong, citizens of Amoaman who whoship in Amakom Circuit need to be recommended for raising a very beautiful church building and some instruments for the Amoaman Society.
Bro. Isaac Awuah, former caretaker of Aninkroma Society mobilised people at Kumi and commuted to worship with them. It was during one of those days that Evangelist Otsin and a team from USA organised Barekese sectional Crusade at Kumi. The team in conjuction with the Circuit set up a pavilion at Kumi where the Society now worships.
Much gratitude also goes to Mr and Mrs. Otoo, a fuel station operator who assisted in financing the pavilion used by the Esaso society.
The name Mr. Kwabena Kesse (KESSBEN) cannot be left off the scene for the numerous assistance offered to the Circuit. He built the Superintendent Ministers manse at Bohyen, raised a pavilion for Nketia Society and is still assisting Marbang Society to put up a complete chapel.
Thanks to all superintendent Ministers who have served and are still serving in the Circuit.
To all those who have helped in diverse ways to uplift the image of the circuit, both past and present Superintendent Ministers, Officers and church members, we say "Ebenezer", Thus how far the Lord has brought us"
The circuit at its inception was made of eighteen (18) societies, namely: Bohyen, Abrepo, Ohwin/ Amanfrom, Atafoa, Achiase, Asuofua, Asamang, Adankwame, Esaso, Pasoro, Kapro, Amoamang, Barekese, Fufuo, Abira, Barekuma, Aninkroma and Marbang.
The first announcement to raise Bohyen from Society status to the status of a Circuit head was made by the Rt. Rev. N. B. Abubekr in the year 2000. Bohyen was seen a promising society and during one of his regular visits as the chairman of the Leaders' meeting held on 5th November, 1999, brought up an observation as to the potential of Bohyen becoming the Circuit head. Not quite long after, the then Bishop of the Kumasi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Kwaku Asamoah-Okyere also reiterated the same observation. Being convinced that it was with the will and purposed of God, Bohyen took up the challenge and braced itself for the responsibility.
The Bantama Circuit Quaterly Meeting held at Bohyen on 15th April, 2000, took the challenge and recommended to Synod 2000 for Bohyen to be created as a section, starting at stage A in accordance with S. O. 602 (3)(a). Consequently, two areas (Achiase and Barekese) under Bantama and their societies were placed under Bohyen which was made the sectional head. The Rev. Aduse Poku (Now Bishop of Obuasi Diocese) was stationed at Bohyen as the Sectional Minister.
Bro. James Brobbey and Mr. J. K. Adjei of Bohyen and Fufuo Societies were appointed as Sectional Stewards while Bro. Osei Yaw Akoto was appointed as the Sectional Meeting Secretary. The elections were supervised by the Rt. Rev. Brew Riverson and the Very Rev. Frank Opoku-Boateng. Sectional committees as well as sectional organizations were formed and leaders were appointed for the various groups as well as other officers.
In accordance with S.O. 602 (3)(6), the Bohyen Section was permitted to prepare its own accounts in January 2001. In the same month, its first Camp Meeting was held at Adankwame. It was very successful, however, various organizations within the section continued to operate under the Bantama Circuit.
In January 2002, another successful Camp Meeting was held at Asuofua. The Administrative structures of the church were put in place, the necessary appointments made with all Administrative committees working effectively. Then in August, 2002 Bohyen section was given the green light to move to stage C and be granted circuit status at the conference held at Wesley Cathedral, Adum. The Rev. Aduse Poku was transferred to Anwomaso and the Very Rev. Frank Twum- Baah was appointed and stationed as the first superintendent Minister of the Bohyen Circuit. Brothers James Brobbey and J.K. Adjei became the first Circuit Stewards.
THE INAUGURATION AND AFTER (FROM 2002 TO DATE)
| NAME OF MINISTER | PERIOD IN OFFICE |
| VERY REV. FRANK D. TWUM BAAH | |
| VERY REV. ABEYIE SARPONG | |
| VERY REV. I. K. TWUM | |
| VERY REV. J. W. BAIDEN | |
| VERY REV. THOMAS A. DONKOR (Now Bishop of Tarkwa Diocese) |
2012 - 2014 |
| VERY REV. SAMUEL PEPRAH YEBOAH | 2014 - 2016 |
| VERY REV. JOSEPH ODEI- AFRIFA | 2016 - |
| NAME | SOCIETY | YEAR |
| BRO. JAMES BROBBEY | BOHYEN | 2002 |
| BRO. JOSEPH K. ADJEI | FUFUO | 2002 |
| BRO. JOSEPH K. ADJEI | FUFUO | |
| MR. DAVID SARKODIE (Circuit Acct) | ||
| BRO. BISMARK AGGREY | BOHYEN | |
| MR. KOFI ADARKWA AFREH | ||
| BRO. DE-GRAFT K. QUANSAH | BOHYEN | 2013 |
| MR. KOFI ADARKWA AFREH (Ciruit Acct) | 2013 |
| NAME |
| EVANGELIST JOSEPH KWAME NYARKO |
| EVANGELIST MAXWELL MENSAH |
| EVANGELIST PETER KWASI DONKOR |
By dint of hardwork, the following by the grace of God have gone through various levels of training to become evangelists to assist the evangelization work in the circuit.
1. Evangelist Isaac Osei Wiredu 4. Evangelist Isaac Nsiah Asare
2.Evangelist Ernest Asare Kumi 5. Evangelist Douglas Appau
3. Evangelist Anthony Arthur 6. Evangelist Michael Twumasi
Evangelists Joseph K. Nyarko and Maxwell Mensah are still at post serving in the Circuit.
MINISTRY:
The Circuit has nurtured some members through various stages to the Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon as Reverend Ministers now posted to various societies accross the connexion. They are:
1. Rev. Ohene Gyimah (Bohyen Society)
2. Rev. Isaac Osei Karikari (Abrepo Society)
3. Rev. Alex Aduse Poku (Bohyen Society)
4. Rev. Albert Boakye Yiadom (Bohyen)
5. Rev. Emmanuel Boakye (Bohyen)
CHURCH GROWTH:
During the time of inauguration, the circuit had eighteen (18) societies namely Bohyen, Abrepo, Ohwim/ Amanfrom, Atafoa, Achiase, Asuofua, Asamang, Adankwame, Esaso, Pasoro, Kapro, Amoamang, Barekese, Fufuo, Abira, Barekuma, Aninkroma and Marbang, Later four (4) other societies namely; Hwidiem, Bronikrom, Nketia and Kumi were set up to bring the total to twenty two (22). Statistics also show that the numerical strength of the circuit has increased tremendously.
OPENING NEW SOCIETIES:
In the first quarter of the year 2017, the circuit spearheaded by the Ministers and the Evangelists in collaboration with the Ghana Methodist Students Union (GHAMSU- UCEW- K) within Tanoso Campus embarked on the Evangelisation exercises to win souls for the Lord. The exercise took place at various New Sites of some catchment areas of the Circuitwhose population were springing up steadfastly. By the grace of God six (6) new societies were established. These newly opened societies were put under the care of the following Evangelists and Organizations with ministers having pastoral oversight to these societies.
| NURSING SOCIETY | EVANGELIST | ORGANIZATION |
| 1. BAREKESE- DUNWELL | Bro. J.R. Tetteh | Women Fellowship |
| 2. AMANFROM- C.P.C | Evg. Michael Twumasi | Singing Band |
| 3. OTUMFOUR LAST STOP | Evg. Anthony Arthur | SUWMA |
| 4. ASUOFUA NEW SITE | Evg. Isaac Osei Wiredu | Choir |
| 5. TICO JUNCTION | Evg. Isaac Nsiah Asare | Christ Little Band |
| 6. TIKESE | Evg. Kwame Nyarko | Men's Fellowship |
It is hoped in the near future, another society would be opened at Adankwame New Site.
SUPPORTING THE NEWLY OPENED SOCIETIES:
The Circuit finances its weak and newly opened societies through the mobilization of covenant and Mid- year Harvest proceeds. Furthermore, the other societies assist with the provision of plastic chairs, canopies and other used items like instruments.
THE CIRCUIT LAY COUNCIL:
During the 63rd sessionof the Circuit's Quarterly Meeting held at Asuofua on Friday 14th October, 2017 the then circuit Lay Council which had served for so many years was changed. The council is now made up of the following.
| NAME | POSITION | SOCIETY |
| 1. Bro. Peter Arhin | Chairperson | Barekese |
| 2. Sis. Grace Darko | Assistant Chairperson | Esaso |
| 3. Nana Worae Adia Asare | Secretary | Abrepo |
| 4. Bro. Elvis Frimpong | Assistant Secretary | Bohyen |
| 5. Sis. Mayfred Appiah- Kubi | Treasurer | Achiase |
| 6. Bro. Solomon Adobaw | Advisor | Asuofua |
| 7. Bro. J.K. Adjei | Advisor | Fufuo |
| 8. Bro. Bismark Aggrey | Member | Atafoa |
| 9. Bro. De- Graft Quansah | Member | Bohyen |
| 10. Bro. Jackie Budu | Ex- Officia Member | Bohyen |
| 11. Sis. Dora Amankwah | Co-opted Member | Abrepo |
| 11. Bro. Michael Sarfo | Co-opted Member | Bronikrom |
The Circuit can boast of five (5) Public and one (1) Private Basic Schools. These are the Methodist Primary/JHS at Abrepo, Barekese, Fufuo, Achiase and Pasoro. The private, Gethsemane International School, is located at Bohyen and operated by the Local Society.
CIRCUIT OFFICERS:
The Circuit Officers include the following :
| NAME | POSITION/ OFFICE HELD |
| Very Rev. Joseph Odei- Afrifa | Superintendent Minister |
| Very Rev. J.K. Adjei (Achiase) | Circuit Minister |
| Very Rev. Paul Adu Gyamfi (Abrepo) | Circuit Minister |
| Very Rev. Andrew Yankyera (Asuofua) | Circuit Minsiter |
| Very Rev. S. Esiako Moore (Barekese) | Circuit Minister |
| Very Rev. James Osei (Hwidiem) | Circuit Minister |
| Very Rev. K.K. Amoah (Ohwim/ Amanfrom) | Circuit Minister |
| Bro. De- Graft K. Quansah | Circuit Steward |
| Bro. Emmanuel Gyimah | Quarterly Meeting secretary |
| Bro. C. Adu Boateng | Quarterly Meeting Secretary |
| Bro. Douglas Appau | Local Preachers Mtg Secretary |
| Bro Simon Gyau Sarbeng | Statistician |
| Bro. Obed Aggrey | Statistician |
| Sis. Dora Amankwah | Gender/ Family Coordiantor |
| Evangelist Maxwell Mensah | Evangelism Coordinator |
| Sis. Stella Owusu | Sunday School Superintendent |
| Bro. Agyei Boakye | Circuit Youth Organizer |
| Bro. Job Kyei Baffour | Circuit Internal Auditor |
| NAME | DEPARTMENT |
| Very Rev. Joseph Odei- Afrifa (Chairman) | Executive |
| Bro. Peter Arhin & Bro. De- Graft Quansah | Executive |
| Very Rev. Andrew Yankyera (Chairman) | Education and Youth |
| Bro. C. Adu Boateng (Secretary) | Education and Youth |
| Very Rev. Joseph K. Agyei (Chairman) | Ministries |
| Bro. Emmanuel B. Gyimah (Secretary) | Ministries |
| Very Rev. Joseph Odei Afrifa (Chairman) | Financial And Development |
| Bro. Solomon Adobaw (Secretary) | Financial And Development |
| Very Rev. Samuel Esiako Moore | Social Service |
| Bro. Simon Gyau Sarbeng (Secretary) | Social Service |
The Circuit has the following organizations : SUWMA, Singing Band, Men's Fellowship, Women's Fellowship, Youth Fellowship, Methodist Guild, The Church Choir, Christ Little Band, Boys/Girls Brigade and Methodist Girl's Fellowship. Most of them have represented the circuit at Diocesan and connexional meetings and activities; and won laurels for the circuitin singing, Quiz, Food preparation and Designing competitions. Some of the circuit officers of these organizations serve on the Diocesan and connexional council meetings.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The history of the Circuit will not be complete without paying tribute to some benevolent personalities through whose efforts the circuit has achieved successes both physically and spiritually.
Mr. & Mrs James Oppong, citizens of Amoaman who whoship in Amakom Circuit need to be recommended for raising a very beautiful church building and some instruments for the Amoaman Society.
Bro. Isaac Awuah, former caretaker of Aninkroma Society mobilised people at Kumi and commuted to worship with them. It was during one of those days that Evangelist Otsin and a team from USA organised Barekese sectional Crusade at Kumi. The team in conjuction with the Circuit set up a pavilion at Kumi where the Society now worships.
Much gratitude also goes to Mr and Mrs. Otoo, a fuel station operator who assisted in financing the pavilion used by the Esaso society.
The name Mr. Kwabena Kesse (KESSBEN) cannot be left off the scene for the numerous assistance offered to the Circuit. He built the Superintendent Ministers manse at Bohyen, raised a pavilion for Nketia Society and is still assisting Marbang Society to put up a complete chapel.
Thanks to all superintendent Ministers who have served and are still serving in the Circuit.
To all those who have helped in diverse ways to uplift the image of the circuit, both past and present Superintendent Ministers, Officers and church members, we say "Ebenezer", Thus how far the Lord has brought us"
