The origins of Methodism in Ashanti can be traced to the historic visit of Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman to Kumasi on 1st April 1839. During this pioneering mission, he ignited the spread of the Methodist faith within the region. Upon his return to Cape Coast, Rev. Freeman communicated with the Methodist Missionary Society in London, requesting the appointment of an assistant to Kumasi to lead the growing Christian fellowship established by traders from the South—predominantly Fantis—under the leadership of John Mills.

In response, Rev. Robert Brooking was commissioned from London and arrived at Cape Coast on 13th January 1840. He joined Rev. Freeman in the demanding task of evangelization and in extending missionary work into Ashanti.

On 13th December 1841, Rev. Freeman undertook his second visit to Kumasi, accompanied by Rev. Brooking. They were warmly received by the Asantehene, Nana Kwaku Dua I, as well as by members of the emerging Christian fellowship.

The subsequent stationing of Rev. Brooking in Kumasi marked the formal beginning of the Ashanti Mission. However, progress was initially limited due to deeply rooted traditional beliefs and practices. As a result, further expansion remained constrained until 1896, when Ashanti came under British rule.

In response to the continued need for leadership among the Methodist community in Kumasi, Rev. William F. Somerville was appointed in January 1897. From that point onward, the Ashanti Mission of the British Conference Methodist Church experienced significant growth, extending its influence into the interior regions, including the Bono (Brong) areas such as Techiman.