A Call for Spiritual Transformation in the Pursuit of Gender Equality
Lady Reverend Grace-Tera Korsinah, Pastor of God’s Haven Ministries, has emphasized the need for a shift in how society approaches gender equality. She argues that overreliance on human efforts and initiatives often fails to address the deeper, systemic issues at play. Instead, she advocates for a return to what she describes as God’s original design for humanity.
Rev. Korsinah pointed out that many well-intentioned campaigns such as “Empower her,” “Break the ceiling,” and “The future is female” have not led to lasting change. She likened these efforts to a high-speed chase on a circular track, where real transformation remains elusive. “We are running fast and engaging in many seemingly good activities, often exhausting ourselves, yet we continue to encounter the same gaps, barriers and frustrations,” she said.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Rev. Korsinah shared her perspective on International Women’s Day (IWD). She explained that sin, defined as rebellion against God, introduced systems of domination that still influence gender relations today. She stressed that the pursuit of gender equality should not be framed as a struggle against men. “Our struggle is not against men, but against the deception and rebellion that separated us from God’s original blueprint,” she said.
She highlighted that when people fight men, they are fighting fellow creations who are also operating under the consequences of that separation. “Even worse is when we look to them for validation and rights,” she added.
Rev. Korsinah noted that persistent challenges such as gender parity gaps, glass ceilings, wage disparities, and systemic barriers remain because many solutions rely on what she calls “half-truths” and temporary fixes. “This persistence stems from the belief that human effort, improved laws and policies, or social validation alone can fix a problem that is fundamentally flawed at its core,” she said.
She argued that many women, including advocates at the forefront of gender campaigns, were merely coping rather than experiencing real change. “We must move beyond covering wounds with slogans and motivational messages, and instead embrace the truth that can bring genuine freedom to women and those who support them,” she said.
Rev. Korsinah emphasized that beyond the annual commemoration of International Women’s Day, there should be a more intentional integration of spiritual perspectives into gender advocacy. “God is the Creator of both man and woman. He alone understands our original design and how we are meant to function in harmony. We must stop seeking validation from a broken world that itself needs restoration,” she said.
She noted that while advocacy efforts had enhanced political visibility, accountability, and alignment between governments and civil society, they often overlooked what she described as “underlying spiritual influences.” Therefore, she called for a return to the original divine purpose, urging individuals to abandon misconceptions, ignorance, and resentment.
“Do not just ‘give to gain’ in a worldly sense. Give up the myths. Give up ignorance. Give up bitterness. Give your life back to the One who designed it. He alone can fix His creation,” she added.
