The South Suntreso District of the Bompata Area of The Church of Pentecost, in a spirit-filled and colourful service, officially retired Pastor Daniel Nii Okaija Sackey after 26 years of dedicated and impactful ministry.
The retirement ceremony took place at the Shalom auditorium, on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The well-attended service drew a host of dignitaries, including ministers and members of the church from various areas and districts, reflecting the selfless service of Pastor Sackey.
Notable among the attendees were two incoming Executive Council members, Apostles Peter Kofi Dzemekey and Dr Philip Osei-Korsah, who graced the occasion with their presence and support.
The sermon was delivered by the Bompata Area Head, Apostle Victor Kwasi Asamoah, who spoke under the theme, ‘Finish the Work God Has Assigned to You for Eternal Reward.’
Citing his main scripture references from Ecclesiastes 7:8, Galatians 3:3, 2 Timothy 4:7, and 1 Corinthians 15:58, Apostle Asamoah charged believers, especially church leaders, not to lose steam in the middle of their Christian journey.
‘It is not how you start but how you finish that matters,” he stressed, while encouraging all Christians to remain steadfast, faithful, and diligent in the various roles and responsibilities assigned to them within the church, knowing that God rewards endurance and faithfulness.
Highlighting the importance of honouring retired ministers, Apostle Asamoah urged the church to show continued love and appreciation to pastors who have completed their active service, saying, ‘Retirement in ministry is not an end, but rather a release from active duties; pastors remain pastors until their final breath.’
In an exclusive interview, Pastor Daniel Nii Okaija Sackey expressed deep gratitude to God and the South Suntreso District for the love, support, and cooperation shown to him throughout his four years as their district minister. He described his 26-year journey as one filled with excitement and divine fulfillment.
He humbly called on the members to extend the same love and loyalty to his successor, trusting that the work of God will continue to flourish under any minister who succeeds him.
The event was characterised by heartfelt tributes, presentation of gifts, and a general atmosphere of joy and thanksgiving as the church celebrated a servant of God who has faithfully run his race and finished well.
In 1999, Pastor Sackey and his beloved wife, Mrs Mary Sackey, made a life-changing decision by responding to the call to enter the full-time ministry with The Church of Pentecost. The faithfully served in various capacities and stations, including Wassa Atobiase District (1999-2004), Mankessim South District (2004-2006), Ketan Assembly (2006-2008), while serving as the PENSA Travelling Secretary for Western Region; PIWC Takoradi (2008-2011), PIWC Accra, Kokomlemle (2011-2016), Ashaiman Bethlehem District (2016-2021), and finally, South Suntreso District (2021-2025).
Pastor Sackey’s versatility and dedication also earned him a place on the Youth Ministry National Executive Committee (NEC), where he served two terms: first from 1996 to 1999, and later from 2012 to 2020. His long-standing service makes him one of the ministry’s longest-serving NEC members. He is, especially, recognised for his significant contributions to the reforms that transformed the Youth Ministry.
Report by Oheneba Nyarko, Pent Radio Kumasi
