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The Director for Ministry of the Elim Pentecostal Churches in the United Kingdom, Rev. Staurt Blount, has declared that God always has a people to pursue His cause.

Giving an exhortation at the 18^th Session of the Extraordinary Council Meetings of The Church of Pentecost at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region of Ghana, on Thursday, May 2, 2024, Rev. Blount indicated that the world has been corrupted by practices and cultures that are alien to the will of God.

This, he explained, was a deviation from the divine purpose of God in creating the world to which a call for transformation is needed.

Speaking on the topic, ‘Unleashed to thrive in God’s world,’ Rev. Blount stated: ‘We live in a period and culture that is alien from the will of God. Regardless of this, God has called us to transform nations through the power of His word.’

Drawing inspiration from the first six chapters of the Book of Daniel, the Elim Director of Ministry revealed that God always has a strategy to accomplish His works and thus, God is always in control, has a people for His cause and has a plan to guide His actions.

Explaining further, he argued that people may wonder why God allowed King Nebuchadnezzar to take the Israelites into captivity and allowed some articles stolen from the temple.

‘God did that to demonstrate the fact that He can use His enemies to purify His people, just like He had earlier warned King Jehoiakim earlier and therefore God always has people,’ he emphasised.

He added that at a period in the history of Israel they had both good and bad prophets and judges. However, whenever the people of Israel turned their backs to God, He always brought up prophets to speak to them.

He called on all ministers and Christians to avail themselves and strive to push the will of God against the corrupt culture of the current world to transform it for God.

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Former General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Rigwell Ato Addison (Rtd), has highlighted the need for Christians to live a life that will bring the glory of Christ to transform their world.

Delivering the sermon during the burial and memorial service for the late Mrs Gladys Arnan, the wife of the second General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, the late Apostle Daniel Kwabena Arnan, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the forecourt of the Achimota Central Assembly of the church, Apostle Ato Addison drew inspiration from the biblical passage of John 12:23-24 to emphasise three key things all humans should acknowledge in their life.

He highlighted the significance of death, noting that while it is appointed for everyone to day, Jesus’ death was pivotal in saving humanity, saying, ‘The cross is the glory of the Messiah, and unless He dies, that glory won’t be seen,’ he said.

He urged the mourners who came from all walks of life to pay close attention to the issue of death, as Jesus himself emphasised its importance.

According to him, all Christians must die from sins and the things of the world immediately after accepting Christ as their Lord and personal Saviour to be able to meet God after their departure from earth.

The former General Secretary also spoke about the importance of sacrifice, encouraging the faithful to be dedicated about their service to God and to live wholeheartedly for Christ to transform the lives of others.

Apostle Rigwell Ato Addison (Rtd) assured the congregation of the hope that comes with steadfast faith in God, saying, ‘No one has stayed diligently in God and hasn’t benefited from Him. Whatever we’re doing in our Christian life and service won’t go waste. God has given us an assurance of blessings and a better life in heaven.’

He took the opportunity during his sermon to eulogise the late Mrs Gladys Arnan, describing her as an evangelist who had won many souls for Christ and a modest and humble woman, whose life and death had brought glory to the Lord.

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Mrs Gladys Arnan, wife of the second General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, the late Apostle D. K. Arnan, has been eulogised as a woman who ‘exemplified her role as a minister’s wife during her active years in ministry.

The General Council in their tribute read by Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the General Secretary of the church, during the burial and memorial service in honour of Mrs Arnan on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the forecourt of the Achimota Central Assembly, described her as ‘a diligent, assertive, industrious, and prayerful’ woman who did not keep these virtues to herself but strived to instill them in her children and household.

One other remarkable thing the church highlighted about the life of the late Mrs Gladys Arnan was the fact that, even in retirement, after the demise of her husband, Apostle D. K. Arnan, more than two decades ago, ‘Mama Gladys remained committed to the Lord by actively participating in church programmes and shared her wisdom and insights with leadership and the entire church.

Mrs Arnan got married to Apostle Daniel Kwabena Arnan, the second General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost in 1967 and played pivotal roles in advancing the cause of the gospel with her late husband.

With great support for her husband, they served The Church of Pentecost for 36 years in ministry in various capacities, being stationed at Kadjebi District, Suhum District, Tamale Area, the General Headquarters as General Secretary and the Greater Accra Regional Head at the same time. After successfully ending their term as General Secretary in 1988, Apostle D. K. Arnan and Mama Gladys served as National Head in Liberia and Regional Head in Takoradi, Koforidua, Kumasi and finally ended it all at Akim Oda in 2002.

She was called to glory by her Maker in February this year at aged 74. 

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The Pentecost University (PU) has been commended for playing a pivotal role in the higher education space, especially in the areas of producing graduates with integrity, distinguished problem-solving skills, and efforts at consolidating its place as research-led university.

The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, gave the acknowledgement in his State-of-the-Church Address (SOCA) at the opening ceremony of the 18^th session of the Extraordinary Council Meetings on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa.

Apostle Nyamekye indicated that the PU, together with the church’s other institutions of higher learning namely, Birmingham Christian College (BCC), UK, Pentecost Biblical Seminary (PBS), USA, and the Pentecost Francophone Theological Bible School (PFTBS), La Cote D’Ivoire continued to provide quality education, promote cross-cultural learning, and offer global perspectives to enriching students’ educational experience.

Apostle Nyamekye who is also the Chancellor of the University recognised the significant strides of the PU in providing significant theological education for the church.

‘In the year under review, PU made significant strides in Theology, Mission, and Pastoral Studies. PU trained and graduated 8,699 Elders, 160 ministers’ wives, and 115 individuals in other certificate programmes related to theology and pastoral studies with 606 ministers pursuing studies to attain BA Theology qualifications,’ he stated.

On ministerial formation for newly called minsters, the Chairman mentioned that 126 ministers were commissioned whereas 78 newly called ministers have commenced their ministerial formation programme at PSTM.

Apostle Nyamekye also mentioned that PU received a 4-year European Commission grant for joint research in robot-based laser manufacturing of electric vehicle components and the receipt of a 3-year European Commission-Africa Union Mobility Grant to offer master’s and PhD training in advanced Digital Manufacturing in Africa. The total grant amount awarded to PU in 2023 was 630,000 Euros.

Thus, PU’s research output, the Chairman explained, has led to a 62.2% increase in publications, and its total financial investment increased by 71.7%.

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