Apostle Martin Seth Appiah, a respected minister of The Church of Pentecost, has retired from active ministry after 37 years of dedicated service to God and the Church.
The retirement service, held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC)-Trasacco, brought together church leaders, ministers, officers, family members and well-wishers to celebrate the life and ministry of Apostle Appiah and his wife, Mrs Dora Appiah.
Apostle Appiah entered full-time ministry in 1989 as a Probationary Overseer and subsequently served as an Overseer, Pastor and Apostle. His ministerial journey took him to various parts of Ghana and the international missions field, including Nigeria, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
In Ghana, he served as Area Head of Berekum from 2011 to 2015, Obuasi from 2015 to 2019 and Madina from 2019 until his retirement in 2026.
His tenure in Madina Area where he retires was marked by significant church growth and community transformation. Among the achievements recorded during his leadership were the dedication of 23 church buildings, creation of seven new Districts, opening of 25 new Assemblies, calling of 13 ministers into full-time ministry and the ordination of 1,279 officers. The Area also birthed the Amrahia Area in 2024.
His ministry also extended beyond conventional pastoral work, with initiatives focused on evangelism, prayer, education, skills development and support for vulnerable people. He authored three books, including Spiritual Reminiscence, Divine Direction and Heaven Awaits the Bride of the Lamb.
At the retirement service, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, preached on the theme “Gratitude or Regret?”, drawing attention to the importance of finishing one’s assignment well.
Using the lives of King Saul and Apostle Paul as contrasting examples, Apostle Obuobi noted that beginning well does not necessarily guarantee a good ending. He encouraged Christians, particularly those in ministry, to strive to reach the end of their assignments with gratitude rather than regret.
He identified reliance on the Holy Spirit, waiting upon the Lord, focusing on one’s calling and assignment, and remaining watchful as key principles for finishing well.
Apostle Obuobi’s message resonated strongly with the occasion, as Apostle Appiah concluded nearly four decades of ministry characterised by pastoral leadership, missions, prayer, evangelism, teaching and service to humanity.
The General Council, in a tribute to the retiring Apostle and his wife, described Apostle Appiah’s 37 years of ministry as a remarkable record of devotion, integrity, spiritual conviction and excellence, and commended the couple for their contribution to the advancement of God’s Kingdom.
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