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Over the years, the conventions of the Church of Pentecost have played a key role in the growth of the church – in numbers, spirituality, and reach. One of the earliest notable gatherings, often recalled by our forefathers, was the 1939 convention of the Apostolic Church in the Gold Coast, led by Rev. James McKeown, held at Winneba with 200 members in attendance. Since the church’s inception in the early 1930s, conventions have remained a central part of their worship and practice.

Conventions, particularly Easter Conventions, serve as platforms for the Lord to display His power and the beauty of the church within communities. They are moments when the church moves into society, transforming lives through the Gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit. As the 2026 Easter Convention approaches, members are encouraged to step fully into both physical and digital spaces, demonstrating God’s saving grace to all.

Historically, national conventions required members to travel to central locations, often spending the entire Easter period there. These gatherings became spiritual retreats where attendees devoted extended hours to prayer, Bible study, and reflection. Many even slept under canopies after sessions, waiting on God. Over time, conventions expanded to regional, area, zonal, and district levels. While this has made them more accessible, the deep retreat experience has lessened in urban centres, where members often commute between home and convention venues.

It is important to reclaim the spiritual richness these conventions offer. Easter Conventions provide an ideal opportunity for dedicated fellowship with God. Whether through prayer, Bible study, reflection, or quiet rest at the venue after sessions, attendees can experience renewal and refreshment for the year ahead.

As this year’s Easter Convention draws near, members are encouraged not just to attend, but to truly encounter God. Set aside intentional time after sessions to pray, reflect, and connect with fellow believers. These moments of spiritual retreat are designed to rejuvenate hearts and strengthen faith for the journey ahead.

This Easter, let your convention experience go beyond attendance – seek a personal encounter with God.

By Hulda Sakyi – E-Church, USA

Digital ministry has become an essential tool for the 21st‑century Church, offering unprecedented opportunities for evangelism, discipleship, and mission work. Social media continues to reshape global communication, enabling believers to reach people and communities that physical missionaries cannot access. The Church of Pentecost’s “IWiG – I Will Go” initiative under PENSA International has, since 2019, leveraged platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, InterPals, and Azar to share the gospel, establishing churches in countries like Mexico, Bolivia, Fiji, and Venezuela – all beginning through virtual outreach. This digital approach has become a key part of the Church’s Possessing the Nations agenda.

One of the greatest advantages of digital ministry is its ability to cross geographical and political barriers. In restricted or hostile regions where public evangelism is limited, social media allows people to read scripture, watch sermons, ask questions, and join online Bible studies anonymously. Through E-Church platforms and online discipleship groups, believers can build meaningful spiritual relationships with individuals in places where physical churches cannot operate. Digital content spreads quickly, as one person can share the gospel with family and friends, creating a ripple effect that transcends borders.

For pastors, digital ministers, and E-Church workers, effective virtual evangelism begins with prayerful intentionality. Online engagement should be Spirit-led, targeting the right platforms and audience groups. Social networks like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, along with friend-matching and messaging apps, provide spaces to connect with youth, immigrants, internationals, and those seeking guidance. Building a Christ-like digital presence – truthful, modest, and engaging – helps earn trust, creating opportunities to introduce spiritual conversations naturally.

Strategic outreach involves setting clear evangelistic goals, understanding your audience, and engaging them through shared interests, trending events, or platform culture. Conversations should gradually transition to spiritual topics, offering encouragement, scripture, testimonies, and invitations to online Bible studies or E-Church services. Follow-up is crucial; discipleship online ensures that new believers are grounded in the Church and equipped to multiply the gospel digitally.

Digital ministry is no longer optional but essential. When executed prayerfully, consistently, and strategically, it allows the Church to be virtually omnipresent, reaching souls across nations, cultures, and time zones. By embracing digital evangelism, believers can fulfill the Great Commission in this digital age, bringing the gospel to corners of the world that were once unreachable.

Written by Overseer Alexander Osei (IWiG Head, PENSA International)

When I arrived at my mission station in Jeffisi in August 2024, I was handed the official District notes to read before the welcome service. One section immediately caught my attention: Elders – 0, Deacons – 0, Deaconesses – 1.

I paused. Out of the entire District, only one ordained officer was serving across six local Assemblies. Her name is Zanabu.

Meeting her, I began to understand something powerful — sometimes God sustains His work through one committed heart.

Zanabu cannot read or write, yet she carries responsibilities that would overwhelm many educated people. She serves as District Women’s Leader, Presiding Deaconess, District Executive Member, District Youth Leader, and coordinator of numerous ministry interventions. Personally, she is my chief interpreter and prayer warrior.

In a District where very few men are actively engaged in church life due to deep cultural and religious traditions, Zanabu has become a pillar sustaining God’s work.

Behind this strong faith is a difficult story. Zanabu is a widow with two children, and life is not easy financially. Yet she never complains. Every time I call her, morning or night, her response is the same: “Daa, me ba sesia”, translated, “Daddy, I am coming right away.”

Her decision to follow Christ has also come at a personal cost. Coming from a strong Muslim family background, she has faced rejection, mockery, and ridicule from some of her own people. Yet her faith remains unshaken.

Her dream is simple: she believes that one day the entire land of Jeffisi will come to know Jesus Christ.

As I write this, I feel deeply moved. Zanabu may never read this post, but I pray that the God of The Church of Pentecost will bless her and her children for generations to come.

Sometimes I quietly ask myself: What would this mission work have become without Zanabu?

As we celebrate Missions Week, let us remember the quiet heroes like her — faithful servants who work often unnoticed, facing struggles, yet refusing to give up on God’s work. Wherever you meet them, support them through prayer, encouragement, or practical help — it strengthens those who carry so much for the Kingdom.

May God bless every faithful servant.

Christianity is a journey that comes with a cost. It is a path marked by surrender, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ. True discipleship demands self-denial and the willingness to bear one’s cross, just as Christ Himself demonstrated. The prophet Isaiah vividly portrays the suffering of the Messiah, describing Him as “despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief” (Isaiah 53:3–10). Through His suffering, redemption was secured for humanity.

The Christian faith is therefore not merely an association or a social gathering. It is a spiritual family established by God’s sovereign will, where those who believe in Christ receive a new identity in Him. Salvation is a gift made available to all who believe, yet following Christ requires a personal commitment that demands sacrifice and obedience.

Jesus made this expectation clear when He declared: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Matthew 16:24). While the price of salvation has already been paid through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, the call to discipleship requires believers to respond with wholehearted devotion. The cost is not measured in money or material possessions but in a life surrendered to God’s will.

Self-denial is central to this calling. It involves remaining faithful to God even when circumstances are difficult, when opposition arises, or when the path seems lonely. There are moments when obedience to God may feel uncomfortable or misunderstood, yet perseverance in faith produces spiritual maturity and purpose.

Cross-bearing also reflects the willingness to endure challenges for the sake of Christ. Just as Jesus endured suffering for the joy set before Him, believers are called to remain steadfast in their faith regardless of the trials they face. The Christian journey may involve seasons of rejection, hardship, or sacrifice, but these experiences shape the believer’s character and deepen their dependence on God.

Scripture reminds believers that present struggles cannot be compared with the glory that will be revealed (Romans 8:18). The call to follow Christ may require endurance, but the reward of faithful obedience is eternal. As the church advances in fulfilling its mission, believers must remain committed to the path of discipleship.

Indeed, the One who calls His people is faithful, and He will accomplish His purpose in them (1 Thessalonians 5:24). For those who choose to follow Christ wholeheartedly, the end will surely be glorious.

Written by Deacon Bright Agbavitor (New Abirem PIWC – Kade Area)

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus…” (Hebrews 12:1–2 NIV).

Complex systems rarely collapse overnight. Often, small unnoticed faults accumulate until failure becomes inevitable. Scripture illustrates this truth vividly. When God confronted Pharaoh, plagues of gnats, flies, and locusts (Exodus 8–10) brought disruption and devastation. These seemingly small creatures produced national chaos. The lesson is clear: what appears minor can cause major damage when ignored.

The Christian life is no different. Many believers stumble not because they reject God, but because subtle spiritual “bugs” remain unchecked – hidden pride, quiet unforgiveness, compromise, or neglected devotion. Left unattended, these issues entangle the soul and weaken faith.

In software engineering, debugging requires investigation, not guesswork. Problems are traced to their root cause. Similarly, Scripture calls for honest self-examination. David prayed, “Search me, O God, and know my heart” (Psalm 139:23). Lamentations 3:40 urges, “Let us examine our ways and test them.” True spiritual growth begins when we allow God to expose what lies beneath the surface.

Many attempt quick fixes – modifying behaviour without addressing the heart. Jesus warned against this superficial faith: “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me” (Matthew 15:8). Repentance is not cosmetic adjustment; it is a change of direction. God’s Word functions both as diagnostic tool and remedy (Hebrews 4:12).

Proverbs 16:18 reminds us that pride precedes destruction. A believer who assumes they cannot fall stops examining their life. Yet unchecked “small faults” can mature into spiritual collapse. As James instructs, “Do not merely listen to the word… Do what it says” (James 1:22). Obedience confirms genuine transformation.

Spiritual debugging requires humility, repentance, accountability, and surrender to the Holy Spirit. We were designed by the Divine Architect, and only He can restore corrupted foundations. When we yield fully to Him, He not only removes error –  He renews the heart.

May we continually submit to God’s refining work, fixing our eyes on Jesus, and running faithfully the race set before us.

Written by Elder James Mckeown Anane, Born Again Worship Centre

History remains a vital discipline for understanding how past events shape the present and influence the future. Historians often focus on the actions of leaders, nations, and societies in explaining the development of human civilization. However, from a biblical perspective, history reveals more than human achievements and failures. It points to the sovereign hand of God guiding events toward His divine purpose for humanity.

In Christian thought, history is sometimes described as “His story,” reflecting God’s involvement in the affairs of the world. According to Scripture, God created humanity in His image and intended that people would live in fellowship with Him while exercising responsible stewardship over the earth. This relationship, however, was disrupted by human disobedience, which introduced sin and death into the world. In response, God initiated a redemptive plan designed to restore humanity and reconcile creation to Himself.

The Bible stands as the primary record of this divine narrative. Written by about forty authors under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Scripture contains historical accounts, prophecies, and teachings that collectively reveal God’s plan across generations. While the Bible does not provide a detailed record of every historical event, it presents what is necessary for understanding God’s purpose and humanity’s place within it.

This redemptive story begins prominently with Abraham, whom God called and promised that through his lineage all nations of the earth would be blessed. From Abraham’s descendants came the nation of Israel, a people through whom God revealed His laws, covenants, and promises. Despite experiencing periods of prosperity and decline—including the fall of the northern and southern kingdoms—Israel remained central to the unfolding of God’s plan.

The climax of this redemptive history is found in Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah foretold in numerous Old Testament prophecies. Through His life, sacrificial death, and resurrection, the way was opened for humanity to be reconciled with God and delivered from the power of sin.

Viewed through the lens of Scripture, history is therefore more than a sequence of human events. It reflects the steady progression of God’s redemptive purpose. From creation to the promise of final restoration, the biblical narrative reveals God as the ultimate Author of history, guiding humanity toward His eternal plan of salvation and reconciliation.

Ernest Ofori Baah, Bible Studies Coordinator, PENSA UPSA