Mr. Eric Opoku Manu, the Deputy Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister, has appealed to Christian parents to be extra vigilant and monitor the movements of their children.
He noted with regret increasing acts of immorality among the youth especially in churches and stressed the need for Christian parents, particularly mothers, to help infuse a high sense of discipline in their children.
Mr. Manu made the appeal when he addressed the close of the 2009 National Women's convention of the Apostolic Church Ghana in Sunyani.
The theme for the convention attended by more than 14,000 members and delegates from the Northern sector of the country was "Jesus the Son of God".
Delegates of the women's movement in Cote d'Ivoire attended the four-day convention which focused on deliverance and prayer retreat sessions.
Mr. Manu said alcoholism, drug abuse and illicit sexual practices among some members tended to damage the image of the church as well as the future of the youth.
He appealed to churches to ensure that their teachings of the Gospel reflected on the lifestyles of the youth so they would grow to become responsible citizens.
He said the government could not achieve its development agenda without the assistance of religious bodies.
Mr. Manu urged churches and other religious institutions to complement government efforts by praying unceasingly to sustain the current peace for national progress.
Apostle Julius K. Senuvie, Vice President of the Apostolic Church Ghana, said the church acknowledged the immense contributions of the leadership and members of the women's movement.
He said Christianity was unique and special and stressed the importance for Christians to eschew all forms of practices that could plunge the religion into disrepute and public ridicule.