Each year, the leadership of The Church of Pentecost organises a conference for ministers and their wives, and this year’s event was no different. Held at the regional level, the 2025 Ministers and Wives’ Conference (MWC) was saturated with divine euphoria, offering ministers and their wives a week of prayer, fasting, and spiritual renewal. This conference brings newness of grace, ministerial commitment, and a refreshment of divine strength and ability.
As a minister in the Brong-Ahafo region, I attended the conference in Sunyani. The Regional Coordinating Committee (RCC) Coordinator for the Bono-Ahafo Region, Apostle James Gabrail Quardson, served as the chairman. Other key figures included the RCC Secretary, Apostle Anim Amartey, who is the Atebubu Area Head, Apostle David Nii Addo-Pappoe (Tepa Area Head), Apostle Samuel Otu Appiah (Goaso Area Head), Apostle Robert K. Andoh (Berekum Area Head), Apostle Abraham Swanzy (Dormaa Ahenkro Area Head), Apostle Francis Agyemang Badu (Kintampo Area Head), and Prophet Fred Antwi (Duayaw Nkwanta Area Head).
The conference began with an opening presentation by the RCC Chairman, focusing on the theme ‘Rationale Behind the Theme for 2025.’ Original script prepared by the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the presentation emphasised the need for ministers to lead lives worthy of their calling.
Apostle Francis Agyemang Badu presented on the ‘Characteristics of the Church Unleashed,’ drawing from Acts 2:42-47. He highlighted four pillars: prayer, fellowship, devotion, and breaking of bread.
Apostle Robert K. Andoh discussed ‘Revitalising Worship and Fellowship in the Local Church,’ emphasising that true worship involves our bodies, as referenced in Romans 12:1-3. He urged ministers to commit their lives to God.
Apostle Samuel Otu Appiah presented on ‘Living for Eternal Rewards,’ cautioning ministers to focus on heavenly rewards rather than earthly ones.
Apostle David Nii Addo-Pappoe delivered a paper titled ‘Living Your Faith in the Public Sphere,’ stressing that our lives cannot be classified as sacred or secular. He outlined principles for living a public life, including ethics, expression, excellence, love, wisdom, and engagement.
The RCC Secretary, Apostle Anim Amartey, spoke on ‘The Practice of Waiting Upon God Through Fasting and Prayer.’ He highlighted corporate and personal dimensions of waiting, explaining that personal waiting helps believers grow closer to God.
Prophet Fred Antwi, on his part, presented on ‘Serving God with our Possessions,’ sharing practical experiences and encouraging ministers to give their all for the kingdom’s work, while Apostle Abraham Swanzy presented on ‘Unleashed to Save the Never Dying Soul.’
Regional coordinators for the new ministry interventions, including the Home and Urban Missions (HUM), Ministry to Persons with Disabilities (MPWDs), and the The Other Sheep Ministry (TOSM).
The choir’s performance was remarkable, earning praise from the RCC Secretary. The conference featured numerous prophecies, edifying and comforting ministers.
ISSUES OF CONCERN
During the closing ceremony, the RCC Secretary addressed issues of concern from the Chairman’s Office:
- Local assembly leadership should run the church at the local level.
- The lay leaders’ school will not be held this year. Instead, three area retreats are planned: February 4-9, July 1-4, and September 30-October 3.
- Needs of all ministries and committees:
– Appointment of effective ministry leaders at all levels.
– Prompt submission of accurate and signed reports by Heads.
– Budget allocations for all ministries, especially new ministry interventions.
MY PERSONAL REFLECTION
The 2025 MWC BA Region session was organised with great administrative skill by RCC Coordinator Apostle James Gabrail Quardson and his team. The conference venue, PIWC Sunyani auditorium, sound, accommodation, and service arrangement were top-notch. I felt God’s presence powerfully. The prayer sessions were uplifting, and the presentations addressed ministers’ issues, encouraging us in our ministry work.
A striking moment was Apostle Quardson’s final presentation on having the right mindset. He advised us to handle members and officers with compassion, tolerate mistakes, and correct them in love. He urged ministers to avoid behaviours that could lead to dismissal or demotion.
I pray that future ministers and wives conferences would be held at the regional levels since it is more engaging, engenders full participation by ministers and their wives, and arguably minimises cost.
Written by Overseer Emmanuel Owusu (Mpasaso District, Tepa Area)
