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The Coordinator for Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Benjamin Ofei-Badu, has challenged the Church to demonstrate God’s unconditional love by reaching everyone, particularly vulnerable, marginalised and neglected people in society.

Addressing the Aflao Area Pastorate, he said the biblical concept of “whosoever” leaves no room for selective evangelism, stressing that God’s love extends to all people, regardless of their social status, background or circumstances.

Drawing from John 3:16, Acts 18:10 and 1 Corinthians 9:19, Apostle Ofei-Badu observed that although churches preach universal love, their actions sometimes contradict this message by concentrating on those who are easily accessible while overlooking the vulnerable, urban poor, migrants and destitute.

“If we say we believe in ‘whosoever’, then we have to actually go find the ‘whosoever’,” he stressed.

Referencing Apostle Paul’s commitment to becoming a servant to all to win as many as possible for Christ, he explained that Christian witness requires believers to move beyond their immediate social and religious circles.

He further cited Acts 18:10, where God encouraged Paul to continue preaching in Corinth, noting that God’s love for people precedes the Church’s efforts to reach them.

“God isn’t asking us to win people for Him. He’s asking us to tell the people He already loves that they are loved,” he said.

Linking the mandate to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18–20, Apostle Ofei-Badu said Christ’s instruction to make disciples of all nations requires the Church to reach people from every background, including those society has abandoned.

He acknowledged the contributions of The Church of Pentecost through its Home and Urban Missions initiative but maintained that the work remains unfinished, particularly as migration and urbanisation expose vulnerable populations to neglect.

Apostle Ofei-Badu explained that the Church’s primary responsibility is to introduce people to Jesus Christ, through whom spiritual transformation becomes possible, while demonstrating compassion and treating vulnerable people with dignity.

Citing 2 Corinthians 5:17, he explained that encountering Christ could transform how people understand themselves and their circumstances, even when their immediate challenges remain unresolved.

He noted that many people struggle with shame, fear and misconceptions about God’s love, while others have never had the opportunity to hear the Gospel clearly. The Church, he said, must bridge this gap by becoming a credible witness to Christ’s love and transforming power.

Acknowledging that reaching everyone requires patience, sacrifice and persistence, he urged believers to remain committed even when the work becomes difficult.

He concluded by challenging the Church to measure its commitment to the Great Commission by its willingness to reach people beyond conventional boundaries, leaving no one behind.

“The real challenge facing the Church is not whether it can afford this mandate, but whether it can afford to live without it,” he said.

PENT NEWS.

The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Oboubi, has paid a working visit to the Pentecost Secondary Technical School at Gbawe to familiarise himself with the institution’s operations and assess its activities.

The visit which took place on Friday October 9, 2026, provided an opportunity for the Church’s headquarters to gain first-hand insight into the school’s operations and engage with students on the institution’s academic and spiritual objectives.

Addressing the students, Apostle Oboubi described the school as a good place to pursue their education, assuring them of quality academic instruction alongside opportunities for spiritual growth.

He emphasised that the school’s mission goes beyond academic tuition, explaining that it also seeks to create an environment where students can encounter God and develop their Christian faith.

Acknowledging that the school, as a pioneering institution, could face some initial challenges, Apostle Oboubi assured the students that efforts were ongoing to provide a conducive environment for effective teaching and learning.

He encouraged them to remain disciplined, take their academic work seriously and make the most of the educational opportunity available to them.

The General Secretary stressed that the institution seeks to produce students who are not only academically sound but also well-cultured, well-taught and disciplined.

He urged the students not to waste their time but to recognise the value of the opportunity they had been given and work diligently towards a bright future.

The working visit forms part of efforts to familiarise the Church’s headquarters with the school’s operations as the institution pursues its educational mission of combining academic excellence with spiritual development and character formation.

PENT NEWS.

A legal practitioner and officer of The Church of Pentecost, Deaconess Mrs Vida Acheampong Agyekum Esq. has challenged women to arise, discover their worth, and let their God-given gifts, talents, and influence shine.

“Women of God should not allow fear or past failures fear, societal expectations, past disappointments, or self-doubt to limit their potential,” she said.

Mrs Agyekum made the call at the maiden Women’s Conference organised by the Women’s Ministry of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Sakumono, on October 3, 2026, at the PIWC Sakumono Youth Auditorium.

The conference, held  under the theme, “Unleashed & Radiant,” was anchored on Acts 8:4–8, Colossians 1:4–6, and Isaiah 60:1.

Addressing the participants, the astute legal practitioner stated: “We should recognise that God has endowed every woman with unique gifts and abilities she can use to make a meaningful difference in the home, marriage, workplace, church, community, and society.”

She urged the women to provide an environment for meaningful conversations, learning, fellowship, and spiritual renewal.

According to her, the theme “Unleashed & Radiant,” spoke directly to the need for women to break free from limitations that prevent them from fully expressing their God-given potential.

On her part, Deaconess Dr Charity Kuwornu, a Clinical Psychologist and Trauma Specialist, challenged participants to recognise their worth, embrace their abilities, and step forward with confidence and boldness. She asked married women to confront challenges at home by letting their spouses know how they feel about issues and the support they require from them.

Speaking to the singles and the yet-to-be-married, Elder Amos Kevin-Annan, CEO of the Hearts and Habits Foundation, urged ladies to serve God wholeheartedly, saying they are already complete in Christ.

He touched on Issues including purpose, self-development, relationships, emotional preparedness, societal pressure, choosing a life partner wisely, contentment and preparing for marriage without desperation.

Throwing more light on the theme of the conference, Dr Mrs Theresa Fianko-Larbi, a Clinical Psychologist and wife of the Resident Minister, who conceived the conference, said it provided an opportunity for women to reflect on where they had come from, who they had become, and where God was leading them.

The inaugural conference featured an impressive line-up of speakers and facilitators, including Mrs Nora Adjei, Dr Salome Mensah-Tandoh, Deaconess Mrs Isabella Orhin, Deaconess and Elder Collins Dadzie.

Participants were reminded that being single should not be viewed as a waiting room for life. Rather, it can be a meaningful season of growth, service, discovery and preparation.

The marriage breakaway session, meanwhile, provided a safe and practical space for married women to reflect on the realities of marriage. Communication, mutual respect, emotional connection, conflict resolution, expectations, companionship, forgiveness and maintaining healthy relationships formed part of the conversation.

The session acknowledged that although marriage can be fulfilling and beautiful, it requires intentionality, patience, understanding and continuous investment. Women were encouraged not merely to seek successful marriages but to become intentional partners who contribute positively to the health, stability and growth of their homes.

Report by Yaa Asantewaah Adu Boahene