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Preaching on Ghana's Buses May Be Changing

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Ghana is a country in West Africa. Most people there are Christian.

In Ghana, people often see pastors on buses. A pastor is a Christian leader. Pastors talk about God on the bus. This is called preaching.

Many people in Ghana travel on public transport. This means buses that many people use together.

Preaching on buses is very common in Ghana. People hear pastors speak during their trip.

But this may change soon. Pastors may not preach on buses for much longer.

The reason for the change is not fully clear yet. But things may be different soon.

Many people in Ghana have strong religious beliefs. Religion is an important part of daily life there.

Buses are a normal place for public speaking in Ghana. This makes the country special.

People will wait and see what happens next with bus preaching.

Vocabulary6 words

Christian
a person who follows the religion of Jesus
pastors
Christian leaders who teach about God
preaching
talking in public about religion
public transport
buses or trains that many people use
reason
why something happens
religious beliefs
ideas about God that people follow

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1. What do pastors do on Ghana's buses?
2. What is the main religion in Ghana?
3. True or False: Preaching on buses may stop soon.

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Ghana is a country in West Africa. Most people there are _____.

In Ghana, people often see _____ on buses. A pastor is a Christian leader. Pastors talk about God on the bus. This is called _____.

Many people in Ghana travel on _____. This means buses that many people use together.

Preaching on buses is very _____ in Ghana. People hear pastors speak during their trip.

But this may _____ soon. Pastors may not preach on buses for much longer.

The _____ for the change is not fully clear yet.

Many people in Ghana have strong _____. Religion is an important part of daily life there.

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