The maiden edition of the Prison Associates’ Conference (PRISACON), organised by the Prison Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, is currently underway at the Pentecost Convention Centre in Gomoa-Yesukrom, near Kasoa in the Central Region of Ghana.
The conference, which is being held under the theme, “The Prison Associate Transformed By The Gospel And Power of The Holy Spirit For A Better Life” (Colossians 1:4-6, Philemon 10:11, 1 Samuel 10:6), is expected to end on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Delivering the opening address, the Chairman of the Prison Ministry Committee of the Church, Apostle ADP James Tetteh, described the conference as a historic gathering that would leave lasting memories in the minds of participants while helping them discover deeper meaning and purpose in life.
According to him, the Prison Ministry is shifting greater attention towards the reintegration of former inmates into society. He explained that although previous interventions largely focused on persons in confinement, the ministry is now placing stronger emphasis on supporting individuals who have completed their sentences and are seeking to rebuild their lives.
Apostle Tetteh observed that some individuals unfortunately leave prison in worse conditions than when they entered. He, however, stressed that the Church remains committed to demonstrating the love of Christ to all persons, irrespective of their background or circumstances.
Quoting the words of Jesus Christ, “I was in prison and you came to take care of me,” he noted that the Church’s mission extends beyond the walls of the church auditorium to people who are often neglected and rejected by society.
He further indicated that the ultimate answer to the challenges confronting society is the gospel of Jesus Christ accompanied by the demonstration of the power of the Holy Spirit. According to him, the Church must continue to reach out to people bound by sin and social exclusion while helping offenders to learn from their mistakes, rebuild their lives, and successfully reintegrate into society.
Speakers billed for the conference include Apostle Eric Nyamekye (Chairman, The CoP); Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi (General Secretary, The CoP); Apostle A. N. Y. Kumi-Larbi (Ghana Prison Service Council Chairman); Apostle ADP James Tetteh (Chairman, Prison Ministry Committee); and Pastor DSP Thomas Owusu Brefo (National Coordinator, Prison Ministry).
Other speakers include Her Honour Deaconess Sarah Nkansah Bempong (Magistrate Court Judge and Prison Ministry Advocate), Professor Oppong Asante (Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Ghana), DDGP Sylvester Rabbles (Retd) and Elder John Coffie.
The conference forms part of the broader vision of the Church to support rehabilitation, restoration, and reintegration efforts among inmates and ex-convicts through the transforming power of the gospel.
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