Christ Symbolic Union

Christ Symbolic Union is a youthful, non-denominational organization established in Accra, Ghana.[1] The organization has about 600 members in senior high schools and universities in Ghana.[2]

Christ Symbolic Union
AbbreviationCSU
MottoAmbassadors for Christ
FormationOctober 10, 2008 (2008-10-10)
FounderVinny Max Bani
Founded atSt. Andrews Junior High School
Legal statusActive
PurposeHumanitarian
Location
  • Accra, Ghana
Official language
English
AffiliationsNone
Websitecsu.avmbministries.com

Objectives

The organization's stated mission is to raise the youth to "walk in their destinies, and grow in the knowledge of God."[3][4][5]

History

Christ Symbolic Union was founded by Vinny Max Bani.[6] The organization was officially inaugurated on Friday, October 10, 2008 at St. Andrews Junior High School, Madina, Ghana.[7]

Structure

The organization's curriculum is school-based. Running a total of four distinctive classes, members from one class are promoted to the next after they meet the necessary requirements and are able to pass their set examinations. The classes include Schools Ministry, Gospel Holiday School of Ministry, Truth Exposition, and Discipleship Class.[7][2]

Projects

Be a Symbol Tour

The organization uses this as an avenue to reach out to the less privileged communities to share social amenities with them as well as to proselytize.[8]

International Youth Destiny Summit

International Youth Destiny Summit is an annual event for youth.[9][10]

Controversies

In 2016, the head of the Ghana Education System tagged a book written by the founder as containing occult doctrines and ordered it removal from various schools.[11] Claims that the organization was occult rose in some Senior High Schools.[12] These were however debunked shortly after.[13][14]

References
  1. Mintah, Isaac. "FIVE THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT CSU". Inter News Network. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  2. "NEW PHASE, NEW FACES – NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM FOR CSU". The News Ghana. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  3. G, Felix. "Dr Atsu Latey And Mr Christopher Dare, Alumni of Christ Symbolic Union International Gain Global Recognition". eNews Ghana. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  4. "CSU's Rosa Marie, Priscilla Ofasi and others sweep KNUST awards". Ghana News Online. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  5. "Africa Meets CSU: An Expose On How CSU Is Transforming Africa". Kubi Live. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  6. "MEET THE MAN WHO SET THE VISION OF CHRIST SYMBOLIC UNION". Nsem Ghana. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  7. "Reorienting the Ghanaian Youth: A Look Into Christ Symbolic Union International". Hyper Citi Ghana. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  8. "Christ Symbolic Union International's Saved On A Tour". Modern News Ghana. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  9. "HERE IS HOW CHRIST SYMBOLIC UNION IS INFLUENCING DESTINIES IN AFRICA". Discover Africa News. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  10. Owusu-Afriyie, Bismark. "GOIL/CIMG Honours CSU's Mabel Sedem Adzimah for Winning the Entrepreneurial Innovation and Marketing Award". Dawuro Ghana. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  11. "Books Seized At Wey Gey Hey Are Occultic – GES". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  12. "22 Female Students Caught Practicing Occultism At Wey Gey Hey". Peace FM Online. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  13. Teiko Larnyoh, Magdalene. "A peek into the supposed Wey Gey Hey 'occult book'". Citifm Online. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  14. Eyra Doe, Esther. "Author of alleged occult book used in Wesley girls react to media reports". Yen Ghana. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
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