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The Madina Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Martin Seth Appiah, has launched three new books ahead of his retirement from the full-time ministry of the Church, after 37 years of service.

The books titled Spiritual Reminiscence, Divine Direction and Heaven Awaits the Bride of the Lamb have forewords written by Apostles Dr Daniel Okyere Walker (former Executive Council Member of the Church/First Vice Chancellor of Pentecost University), Prof Opoku Onyinah and Dr Eric Nyamekye (immediate past Chairman and current Chairman of the Church), respectively.

The books were dedicated and unveiled by Apostle Dr Brigadier General B. G. Kumi-Woode, Director-General of Religious Affairs for the Ghana Armed Forces. He was assisted by Apostle Prof Opoku Onyinah, and other respected clergymen at the East Legon Worship Centre on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

 Addressing the congregation, Apostle M. S. Appiah said the books are a product of his walk with God, years of pastoral ministry and his journey of faith and diligently waiting on the Lord for direction.

“Spiritual Reminiscence chronicles my early beginnings, call into leadership, ministry and missionary journeys and impact. Divine Direction addresses fundamental Christian truths concerning God’s will and purpose for humanity, and Heaven Awaits the Bride places emphasis on death, salvation, holiness and glorification of the saints ahead of Christ’s return,” he stated.

The three books were reviewed by Apostle Dr Dan Walker, Prophet Kwasi Annor Asante and Apostle Dr Dela Quampah who commended the author for his doctrinal soundness and practical writing style making it an easy read.  

Apostle Dr Walker who did the main review of Spiritual Reminiscence with an ‘academic lens’ described the autobiography as a practical guide with wisdom, spiritual insight in managing church conflict, revealing God’s faithfulness and transformational power in a life devoted to service and godly character.

Prophet Annor who reviewed Heaven Awaits the Bride of the Lamb, noted that the bookwas birthed at the ‘graveyard.’ He emphasised that believers ought to have an eschatological longing and not be comfortable with the here and now while seeing salvation as nuptial and not judicial as Christ will come not to acquit the saints but to secure his bride.

Apostle Dr Quampah also presented on Divine Direction, describing the book’s focus on sources of direction – satanic, human and God as timely as it addresses the contention among theologians and Christians. He commended the author’s style of clarity, confidence and the high level of engagement to drum home and keep focus on God as the only perfect source of direction aptly resolving the controversy surrounding the receipt and issuance of directions.

In a brief remark, Apostle Prof. Opoku Onyinah lauded the author for embracing the discipline required to effectively combine the work of ministry with the craft of writing.

“I want to acknowledge Apostle Appiah for availing himself to write these books. I am very happy. Let me also encourage the culture of writing gradually emerging in the Church. I pray for impactful books to be written to transfer power and knowledge of God to humanity,” he said.

Apostle Martin Seth Appiah served as District Pastor in Otumi, Jacobu and Bohyen; a missionary in Onitsha and Lagos, Nigeria and as National Head in South Africa and the United Kingdom with apostolic oversight for Mozambique, Botswana, Lesotho, Seychelles, Greece and Israel, among others. In Ghana, he has served as Area Head for Berekum, Obuasi and Madina. He will proceed on retirement on August 23, 2026.

Report by Samuel Owusu Amofa

The Deputy Women’s Ministry Director of The Church of Pentecost, Deaconess Vivian Amfo, has called on women and families to intentionally raise godly homes that will positively transform society and preserve Christian values for future generations.

She made the call on Sunday, May 10, 2026, during a sermon delivered at the Darkuman Central Assembly in the Darkuman District of the Kaneshie Area as part of the climax of the 2026 National Women’s Week Celebration, which also coincided with Mother’s Day.

Speaking on the theme, “Raising God-Fearing Families as Agents of Transformation in the Society,” Deaconess Amfo emphasised that families remain the foundation of every society and that mothers, in particular, carry a divine responsibility in shaping the spiritual and moral lives of children.

Quoting from Malachi 2:15 and Genesis 18:19, she noted that God desires “godly offspring” and commended Abraham as a biblical example of a man who directed his household in the ways of the Lord.

According to her, many of the values that shape individuals are cultivated quietly at home through discipline, prayer, sacrifice, conversations, and the daily example set by parents, especially mothers.

“Mothers are not just keeping homes running; they are shaping lives and influencing generations,” she stated.

Referencing Proverbs 14:1, she encouraged women to build homes characterised by love, peace, prayer, respect, and godliness, stressing that children often learn more from the lifestyles of their parents than from verbal instruction alone.

Deaconess Amfo further urged women to become intentional in prayer, describing prayer as a powerful tool for nurturing godly families and influencing society.

Using biblical examples such as Hannah, Lois, Eunice, and Jochebed, she highlighted how the prayers and sacrifices of mothers have historically shaped destinies and nations.

She also cited historical Christian figures including Susanna Wesley and Sarah Edwards as examples of women whose disciplined prayer lives produced lasting spiritual impact across generations.

Touching on the role of the Holy Spirit in family life, Deaconess Amfo said mothers need divine wisdom, patience, discernment, and strength to navigate the challenges of raising children in today’s morally declining world.

She encouraged mothers to model the fruit of the Spirit as captured in Galatians 5:22-23 and to intentionally influence their children toward righteousness.

She further advised families to establish home altars where children can be taught prayer, worship, responsibility, kindness, service, and Christian values through practical daily living.

According to her, raising children in the fear of God equips them to become responsible and solution-oriented individuals capable of impacting society positively.

While addressing mothers, she also reminded singles and young women that they equally have influence over younger siblings, colleagues, and people around them.

Deaconess Amfo encouraged women not to grow weary in their efforts, assuring them that God sees every sacrifice, prayer, and act of love invested into building godly homes.

Report by Kaneshie Area Media

The Minister for Chieftaincy, Local Government and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has commended The Church of Pentecost’s national impact and role in holistic development.

Delivering the keynote address at the church’s 48^th Session of the General Council Meetings at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Hon. Ibrahim conveyed warm greetings and congratulations from the Presidency to the Church for successfully convening the General Council Meetings.

“I celebrate The Church of Pentecost as a living agent in Ghana, not just as a divine sanctuary,” he stated.

He noted that the CoP has become a beacon of holistic development, bringing opportunities to many people across the country and across the globe. According to him, even in sectors traditionally considered the preserve of government, the Church has undertaken collaborative interventions that have benefited citizens, particularly in social welfare, education, and moral and civic education.

He commended the Chairman of the church, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, for introducing the Integrity and Faithfulness Awards, describing it as an initiative that creates champions of peace, promotes good citizenship, and fosters respect for authority. In a candid appeal, he remarked, “Every politician has a pastor,” and urged ministers of the gospel not to withdraw their guidance when leaders go wrong.

Touching on the church’s strategic direction, Hon. Ibrahim indicated that the church’s Vision 2023 benefited many who embraced its focus and encouraged members to prepare for Vision 2028, which he said would see believers impacting every sphere of society.

Drawing inspiration from Acts 20, he stressed the importance of transforming society through the gospel, noting that the church has been equipped with all that it needs to fulfil this mandate.

He further advised that the church should “catch them young” by establishing basic schools and strengthening Christian institutions such as Pentecost University to advance the “Possessing the Nations” agenda. He emphasised that government continues to collaborate with the Church and other faith-based institutions to promote peace, evangelism, and social stability, while urging the Church to actively mitigate social vices that threaten children.

The Local Government Minister also commended Apostle Samuel Gakpetor (Agormanya Area Head) for his role in promoting environmental discipline campaigns and mobilising members for civic responsibility initiative. He also praised the leadership of the church for advancing both spiritual and civic responsibility concurrently.

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As of December 2025, The Church of Pentecost’s global ministerial workforce had grown to 3,723, reflecting sustained expansion in human resource capacity to support the Church’s worldwide mission efforts.

Out of this number, 2,033 ministers are currently serving in Ghana, while 1,690 ministers are stationed across the church’s external missions, demonstrating the increasing strength of the church’s presence beyond its home base. Notably, 331 ministers serving in the external nations are actively engaged as missionaries, marking a significant milestone in the church’s global evangelisation drive.

This figure represents a remarkable 73.3% increase over the previous year’s missionary count of 191, highlighting the church’s accelerating reach and unwavering commitment to global evangelisation. The steady rise in missionary deployment underscores the practical outworking of the church’s vision to extend the message of salvation to all nations.

Complementing the ministerial workforce is a formidable global core of 178,095 officers, who continue to serve as the backbone of the church’s operations at all levels. This dedicated body of lay officers play a vital role in sustaining the church’s structures and ministries, particularly at the grassroots level.

The global officer corps comprises 57,842 Elders, 37,223 Deacons, and 83,030 Deaconesses, all working in harmony to advance the church’s ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda within their respective assemblies, districts, and areas.

Together, the expanding ministerial workforce and the strong base of committed officers reflect the church’s strategic investment in people and its resolve to strengthen both local assemblies and external missions. This growing human resource capacity continues to position The Church of Pentecost to effectively pursue its mandate of transforming lives and societies through the power of the Gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit.

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