A legal practitioner and officer of The Church of Pentecost, Deaconess Mrs Vida Acheampong Agyekum Esq. has challenged women to arise, discover their worth, and let their God-given gifts, talents, and influence shine.
“Women of God should not allow fear or past failures fear, societal expectations, past disappointments, or self-doubt to limit their potential,” she said.
Mrs Agyekum made the call at the maiden Women’s Conference organised by the Women’s Ministry of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Sakumono, on October 3, 2026, at the PIWC Sakumono Youth Auditorium.
The conference, held under the theme, “Unleashed & Radiant,” was anchored on Acts 8:4–8, Colossians 1:4–6, and Isaiah 60:1.
Addressing the participants, the astute legal practitioner stated: “We should recognise that God has endowed every woman with unique gifts and abilities she can use to make a meaningful difference in the home, marriage, workplace, church, community, and society.”
She urged the women to provide an environment for meaningful conversations, learning, fellowship, and spiritual renewal.
According to her, the theme “Unleashed & Radiant,” spoke directly to the need for women to break free from limitations that prevent them from fully expressing their God-given potential.
On her part, Deaconess Dr Charity Kuwornu, a Clinical Psychologist and Trauma Specialist, challenged participants to recognise their worth, embrace their abilities, and step forward with confidence and boldness. She asked married women to confront challenges at home by letting their spouses know how they feel about issues and the support they require from them.
Speaking to the singles and the yet-to-be-married, Elder Amos Kevin-Annan, CEO of the Hearts and Habits Foundation, urged ladies to serve God wholeheartedly, saying they are already complete in Christ.
He touched on Issues including purpose, self-development, relationships, emotional preparedness, societal pressure, choosing a life partner wisely, contentment and preparing for marriage without desperation.
Throwing more light on the theme of the conference, Dr Mrs Theresa Fianko-Larbi, a Clinical Psychologist and wife of the Resident Minister, who conceived the conference, said it provided an opportunity for women to reflect on where they had come from, who they had become, and where God was leading them.
The inaugural conference featured an impressive line-up of speakers and facilitators, including Mrs Nora Adjei, Dr Salome Mensah-Tandoh, Deaconess Mrs Isabella Orhin, Deaconess and Elder Collins Dadzie.
Participants were reminded that being single should not be viewed as a waiting room for life. Rather, it can be a meaningful season of growth, service, discovery and preparation.
The marriage breakaway session, meanwhile, provided a safe and practical space for married women to reflect on the realities of marriage. Communication, mutual respect, emotional connection, conflict resolution, expectations, companionship, forgiveness and maintaining healthy relationships formed part of the conversation.
The session acknowledged that although marriage can be fulfilling and beautiful, it requires intentionality, patience, understanding and continuous investment. Women were encouraged not merely to seek successful marriages but to become intentional partners who contribute positively to the health, stability and growth of their homes.
Report by Yaa Asantewaah Adu Boahene
