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The Salaga Area of The Church of Pentecost has officially launched the Ministry to Prison Associates, one of the key interventions under Vision 2028, aimed at offering spiritual support, mentorship, and reintegration pathways for ex-convicts.

The launch took place on August 30, 2025, and marked a significant milestone in the Church’s commitment to holistic ministry and social transformation.

The event, held under the leadership of the Salaga Area Head, Pastor Hayford Nsiah Yatimboh, brought together stakeholders from both the Church and Ghana’s security services. Notable among them were the District Police Commander, DSP Gabriel Alorsey; the Deputy Prisons Commander of Salaga Local Prisons, CSP Dela Kwasi Adorkor, and several officers from the police and prison services.

In his keynote address titled, “Your Profession as a Calling,” Pastor Yatimboh drew from Ephesians 4:1 to encourage attendees, especially those in the law enforcement agencies to see their professions not merely as jobs, but as divine callings.

“Every believer is a priest of God,” he noted, “and must reflect the character of Christ in their deeds and actions.”

He indicated that professions carried out with integrity, compassion, and spiritual awareness serve as powerful tools in ministering to others, particularly those seeking restoration after incarceration.

CSP Dela Kwasi Adorkor, on his part, shared a brief historical background of the Salaga Local Prison and underscored the value of partnerships between the prison service and faith-based organisations. He highlighted the critical role such collaborations play in the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates, and welcomed The Church of Pentecost’s initiative as timely and impactful.

The event set the tone for a broader commitment to restorative ministry within the Salaga Area, reinforcing the Church’s resolve to reach all segments of society with the transforming message of Christ. By launching the Ministry to Prison Associates, the Area has taken a meaningful step toward restoring hope, dignity, and purpose to those seeking a new beginning after incarceration.

Report by Salaga Area Media Team

Pentecost University has introduced a six-week online short course, dubbed Certificate in Christian Outreach to People of Other Faiths, aimed at equipping believers to effectively engage individuals from diverse religious backgrounds through informed and Spirit-led evangelism.

The programme is being offered in collaboration with the School of Theology and Missions (PSTM), a department of the university, and The Other Sheep Ministry of The Church of Pentecost. It was officially launched during a virtual meeting held on September 3, 2025.

Launching the course, Apostle Dr Christian Tsekpoe, Head of the Department of Ministerial Formation and Training at Pentecost University, explained that the Kingdom business is expanding, and that the leadership of the Church has established The Other Sheep Ministry to bring those outside the fold into the flock of God.

He stated that the course has been designed to equip Christians who are eager to study the Scriptures, teach them effectively, and adopt the right approach in reaching out to those outside the Christian faith.

Evangelist Abraham Addae Agyemang, National Coordinator of The Other Sheep Ministry, announced that the virtual course will commence on September 30, with sessions to be held on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings. The final week will feature an in-person session, culminating in a project presentation on November 1.

Encouraging believers to take advantage of the programme and enrol, Evangelist Agyemang reminded participants of the eternal reward awaiting faithful stewards of the Gospel.

During a question-and-answer session, some of the first batch of trainees engaged with facilitators, seeking clarity on various aspects of the course.

Delivering an exhortation on the theme, “How can I understand, unless someone explains it to me” based on Acts 8:26–30, Pastor Dr Emmanuel Awude, a lecturer at the university, reflected on the biblical encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, who was reading about the suffering Messiah but lacked understanding.

Drawing lessons from the passage, he noted that many individuals from other faiths are reading about Jesus Christ but do not comprehend what they read.

“There are many reading about Jesus but do not understand – unless someone explains it to them,” he said, adding, “That’s why we must be like Philip – empowered by the Holy Spirit and rooted in apostolic doctrine to explain Christ to others.”

He referenced major religions such as Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism, where many seekers of truth lack the interpretive guidance of the Gospel. Pastor Awude urged believers to rise to this evangelistic calling, emphasising that the Spirit of God and apostolic fellowship are essential for understanding and communicating the Gospel effectively.

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The Missions Director of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, has urged Christians to anchor every new beginning in the Word of God and in active obedience.

He made the call during the inauguration of the Abeka Area, and the welcome service held in honour of the first Area Head, Apostle Anthony Mensah and his wife, Mrs Mary Mensah. The well attended service brought together ministers, officers, traditional rulers, and members of the church, who filled the auditorium with praise, worship, and thanksgiving to God for the creation of the new Area.

Delivering the sermon on the theme, “New Beginning,” with scripture references from Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1, Apostle Bekoe explained that the two pillars for sustaining any new beginning are the Word and activity. He reminded the congregation that the Word of God has been the starting point of all creation and continues to remain the foundation for fruitfulness in the Christian life.

“When we believe and behave, we will surely become,” he said, stressing, “The Word is meant to be believed, but activity is meant to be practiced. Therefore, believe and behave for this is the foundation for growth and fruitfulness.”

He further noted that true new beginnings require both spiritual conviction and practical steps of obedience, saying, “If you don’t believe in God, you will never be able to do it. Without faith, you cannot have the creative power to bring increase. And where there is no increase, there can be no fruitfulness.”

The Missions Director charged the Abeka Area to demonstrate their faith by translating the Word into concrete actions by living holy lives, serving God with zeal, and being fruitful in all aspects of ministry. He emphasised that every new beginning comes with responsibility and requires diligence to sustain.

He cautioned that without faith in God, believers cannot tap into the creative power needed to bring forth increase, noting that fruitfulness is the evidence of true growth. He, therefore, urged the members to be careful not to only hear the Word, but to act on it consistently in order to experience God’s blessings.

Apostle Agyemang Bekoe also prayed for God’s abundant blessings upon Apostle Anthony and Mrs Mary Mensah, their family, and the entire Abeka Area congregation as they begin a new chapter in ministry. He declared that the grace of God would sustain them, and that the new Area would grow in numbers, impact, and spiritual influence.

The service was marked by vibrant worship, joyful singing, and a spirit of unity.

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