An Executive Council member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Dieudonné Komla Nuekpe, has stated that the transforming power of the gospel remains a living testimony that Jesus Christ still saves, restores, renews, and gives hope to the hopeless.
He made the assertion on behalf of the General Secretary of the Church, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, during the opening session of the Prison Associates’ Conference (PRISACON) currently underway at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa-Yesukrom.
Describing the conference as a divine platform for transformation, Apostle Dr Nuekpe, who is the La Area Head of the Church, emphasised the life-changing power of the gospel.
“The transforming power of the gospel is a testimony that Jesus still saves, restores, and renews and gives hope to the hopeless,” he said.
He explained that the message of Christ reaches beyond social boundaries to restore those who have been broken and rejected by society.
Reaffirming the Church’s belief in the inherent value of every human being, he stressed that all persons are created in the image of God regardless of their past.
He cited biblical examples such as Moses, who was once a fugitive but later became God’s instrument for delivering Israel from bondage, and Apostle Paul, who persecuted the Church yet became one of the greatest apostles of Christ.
According to him, these examples demonstrate clearly that God does not define people by their past, but by His purpose for their future.
He further emphasised that the Church, in line with its Vision 2028 agenda, is committed to an inclusive mission that reaches all people groups without exception.
“No group of people should be excluded from the transformational agenda of the Kingdom of God,” he stated.
Apostle Dr Nuekpe also underscored the importance of extending ministry beyond church walls into prisons and rehabilitation centres.
“We must go beyond the walls of the church to bring hope, healing, restoration, and transformation to all people,” he noted.
Referencing Luke 4:18, he described the Prison Ministry as a central expression of the Church’s mandate rather than a secondary assignment, calling it a strategic platform for demonstrating Christ’s saving power among the marginalised.
Touching on the challenges faced by ex-offenders, Apostle Dr Nuekpe noted that reintegration into society remains one of the greatest difficulties confronting former inmates.
According to him, many struggle with stigma, emotional trauma, social isolation, and low self-esteem, while others are denied opportunities not because they lack potential, but because society refuses to offer them a second chance.
He, however, stressed that God, in His boundless grace, always gives humanity another opportunity, and, therefore, believers must also demonstrate the love and compassion of Christ to all people.
“Transformation must not only be preached from the pulpit but demonstrated through love, support, and skills training,” he stated.
He further explained that God does not merely save people from something, but saves them for a purpose, adding that every transformed believer becomes an instrument through which God demonstrates His power.
“Never allow your past to imprison your future,” he cautioned participants, encouraging them to embrace restoration and purpose in Christ.
He concluded by reminding attendees that every life carries value and has the potential to become a testimony of God’s grace and transforming power.
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