The Tamale Area Head and Executive Council member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle John Budu Kobina Tawiah, has urged ministerial students to rely on God’s calling and the power of the Holy Spirit in fulfilling their ministry.
He made the call on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, during the Community Service of the Pentecost School of Theology and Mission (PSTM), where he spoke on the theme, “The Messenger of God.”
Referencing scriptures including Exodus 3:7-18, John 1:6-7, Deuteronomy 18:15-19, and 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Apostle Tawiah explained that every genuine messenger of God is divinely called and commissioned for a specific assignment.
Using Moses as an example, he noted that ministry is not self-appointed but a divine responsibility backed by God’s authority. He added that God often raises His servants from among the people they are called to serve, making them relatable to their audience.
Apostle Tawiah also highlighted the human weaknesses of God’s messengers, referencing Moses’ feelings of inadequacy and fear. According to him, God does not necessarily call the most qualified people, but rather equips those He calls for His work.
He, therefore, encouraged the ministerial students to depend on God’s presence and enablement instead of their personal abilities, eloquence, or charisma.
Touching on the role of the Holy Spirit in ministry, the Tamale Area Head stressed that effective ministry must be accompanied by the power of God and not merely persuasive speech. He urged the students to continually seek spiritual renewal and empowerment so their ministries would produce lasting impact.
The Executive Council Member further stated that every messenger of God carries a divine message and must faithfully communicate God’s word without distortion or self-promotion.
He also underscored the importance of teamwork in ministry, citing how Aaron supported Moses in his assignment. He encouraged the students to work closely with their church executives and build dependable ministry teams as they prepare for their various stations following the 48th General Council Meetings.
Apostle Tawiah further indicated that genuine encounters with God should produce visible transformation and spiritual impact, adding that ministry should be marked by evidence of God’s presence through changed lives and spiritual growth.
The service ended with a time of prayer, as participants sought fresh empowerment, boldness, and spiritual impartation for effective ministry.
Report by P/Ovr. Michael Asante, PSTM Media
