Posts in category: Children’s Ministry

Apostle Dr. Philip Osei-Korsah, Executive Council Member-Elect and Director of the Counselling Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, has stressed the importance of safeguarding the mental health of Children’s Ministry workers, describing it as an essential asset rather than a liability.

Speaking at the Foundation Builders’ Conference on Thursday, July 31, 2025, he noted that workers must ‘prioritise their mental health to ensure effective and lasting impact.’

He defined stress as ‘the abuse of the strength that the tripartite being demands,’ warning that unchecked stress may lead to ‘anger, depression, or outright burnout, which in turn causes ‘mental disposition, misplacement and dysfunction when not handled with critical care.’

Apostle Osei-Korsah emphasized that effective ministry requires both mental and spiritual soundness. He cautioned that emotionally disengaged service— ‘leading songs or reciting memory verses’ without inner connection—can become hollow and even harmful.

He cited Elijah’s breakdown in 1 Kings 18–19 to show that even strong servants of God can succumb to emotional strain, especially under prolonged pressure. Common stressors such as heavy workloads, difficult classroom dynamics, lack of recognition, and limited resources, he noted, all take a toll.

‘Mental health is not a luxury,’ he stressed, ‘Children workers must be deliberate about rest, self-care, and seeking support. When the mind is healthy and refreshed, ministry becomes impactful—and children receive the nurturing they truly need.’

Report by Children’s Ministry Media.

With a heart overflowing with gratitude to God, Pastor Samuel Avornyo, Director of the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, warmly welcomed all delegates to the 4th edition of the Foundation Builders’ Conference (FBC) organised by The Church of Pentecost Children’s Ministry.

Addressing participants during the opening session, Pastor Avornyo acknowledged the presence and leadership of the Chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and all members of the Executive Council, alongside cherished patrons, ministers, and children’s workers.

In his address, he described the conference as a landmark gathering for equipping, sharpening, and unleashing spiritual builders.

With visible excitement, he highlighted the rare honour of hosting representatives from other churches, missions, and even international delegates, all united by the common goal of raising godly children.

He paid tribute to his predecessor, Pastor Professor William Otoo Ellis, whose visionary leadership birthed and nurtured the past three editions of the Foundation Builders’ Conference.

“Sir, we salute your commitment, your wisdom, and the solid structures you have laid,” he noted.

Affirming the divine mandate on the children’s ministry, the Children’s Ministry Director emphasized that workers are not just handling children, they are shaping destinies.

Echoing Acts 1:8, he reminded workers that they are empowered by the Spirit to ‘win, wean, and unleash children for Christ’.

‘The Kingdom of God is counting on you,’ he declared, adding; ‘and Heaven is watching.’

Pastor Avornyo urged participants to embrace FBC 2025 as a personal ‘Mount Horeb’ where burdens are lifted, fire is rekindled, and purpose renewed.

‘Let us prepare to be empowered to go forth and win, wean, and unleash godly children to transform their world.’

He concluded with a bold declaration of CM Vision 2028: ‘Children’s Ministry Vision 2028 – Win, Wean, and Unleash Transformative Children!’

The conference, which began today, July 31, 2025 is expected to conclude on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Report by Children’s Ministry Media.

Fulfilling his commitment to establish a community club at his mission house following the vision-casting visit by the Director of the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, the Essam-Debiso Area Head of the church, Pastor Frank Awuah Fordjour, officially launched the initiative on Saturday, May 4, 2025.

The event brought together 40 children from the immediate community surrounding the Area Mission House. Remarkably, nine of them surrendered their lives to Christ during the event.

As part of the programme, Pastor Awuah Fordjour and his family hosted the children, treating them to refreshing drinks and biscuits.

The One Mission House, One Community Club initiative, spearheaded by The Church of Pentecost Children’s Ministry, seeks to establish need-based children’s clubs, providing a platform to share the gospel and nurture young believers.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the initiative, the Area Head shared his intention to encourage all District Ministers in the Area to establish similar clubs in their respective jurisdictions.

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has expressed immense joy over the unwavering dedication of individual church members to soul winning. Among those who made significant strides at spreading the gospel is Miss Beatrice Dzotepe, a 12-year-old Sunday School child of Avoeme District in the Aflao Area of the church, who single-handedly led 12 children to Christ.

Presenting the State of the Church Address (SOCA) at the 47^th Session of the General Council Meetings of The Church of Pentecost at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Apostle Nyamekye said little Beatrice committed to win the souls during the church’s One-Member-One-Discipled Soul initiative in November 2024, and all 12 new souls have been successfully retained in the church.

One individual who won souls through personal evangelism is Elder Godson Boateng of Offinso Area who single-handedly won 1,024 new souls, comprising 615 adults and 409 children. Out of the souls he won, 425 adults were baptised in water, leading to the opening of a new local assembly in the Tetrem District to accommodate the new members.

In a related development, Deacon Charles Addae from the Tema Greenwich Meridian District, in the Tema Area, also won 92 souls, with 61 of them being baptised in water. Also, from Community One District in Tema Area, Deaconess Comfort Korsa won 90 souls and had 61 of them baptised in water.

‘Dearly beloved, these achievements stand as a testament to our members’ unwavering commitment to spreading the gospel’, Apostle Nyamekye iterated, adding that ‘we must all endeavour to be soul winnings wherever we find ourselves.’

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The Director of the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Samuel Avornyo, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, launched the ‘Children in Creation Care’ campaign.

The initiative is part of the ministry’s 2028 Strategic Plan, which aims to Win, Wean, and Unleash godly children to transform their world.

The event, held at Elmina Central Assembly in the Elmina Area, gathered nearly 2,000 children, children’s workers, and ministers and their wives. Among the notable attendees was Deaconess Prof. Rebecca Dei Mensah, a National Executive Committee Member of the Children’s Ministry.

During the event, children were educated on managing and disposing of plastic waste. Pastor Avornyo indicated that God, the creator and owner of all things, expects everyone, including children, to care for His creation.

In an interview with Pent News, Pastor Avornyo remarked, ‘As a ministry, we believe that while the annual environmental care campaign is beneficial, it is insufficient to tackle the environmental challenges we face as a society. Therefore, we aim to make creation care a lifestyle for the children.’

He expressed optimism that the project would be implemented at all levels. He announced that from now on, every child would be encouraged to plant a tree on their birthday, a measure he hopes will combat the nation’s deforestation issues.

‘Plans are well underway to integrate creation care into the Children’s Ministry curriculum,’ he revealed.

To commemorate the day, a memorial tree was planted.

Report by CM Media

The Director of the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Samuel Avornyo, has urged church leaders not to change the Great Commission to a Great Omission.

Pastor Avornyo said this when addressing ministers, children workers, officers, and parents in the Abirem Agona Zone on Thursday, March 13, 2025, during his ‘Vision Casting Visit’ to the Elmina Area of the church.

The Children’s Director emphasized that any soul-winning effort that neglects children as a target for evangelism or as a medium through which God can win other souls becomes a Great Omission rather than the Great Commission.

‘For me, the letter ‘C’ in the Great Commission represents Children. Children have souls that need to be won. They must not be ignored while they are young. The gospel is about the good news of Jesus Christ, but the messengers or carriers of this good news can vary and may include children too. Therefore, any Great Commission that omits children is a Great Omission,’ he said, adding, ‘It is time we become more intentional about child evangelism and groom them to develop evangelism as a lifestyle.’

Pastor Avornyo and the National Executive Committee (NEC) members of the Children’s Ministry are currently visiting various Areas in the Central Region to engage stakeholders on the ministry’s 2028 Strategic Plan.

The Elmina Area Head, Apostle Lawrence Oduro Nyarko, along with pastors and their wives in the Area, attended the programme.

Report by CM Media