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Apostle Yaw Adjei-Kwarteng, an Executive Council Member and the Bompata Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, has issued a call to action for children’s workers to rekindle their zeal and reaffirm their love for God and the children.

Apostle Adjie-Kwarteng, who also serves as the Coordinator for the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Committee (ARCC), gave this charge today when he spoke on the topic “Zeal: The Virtue to Reposition your Ministry” at the 2023 Foundation Builders Conference at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh.

The Bompata Area Head noted that zeal is the driving force behind any vocation or ministry, stressing that “without zeal, progress comes to a halt.”

Quoting 1 Kings 19:31, Apostle Adjei-Kwarteng explained that God Himself is driven by His own zeal and accomplishes His work through it.

He further stated that although God does not require zeal, humans must possess it to thrive, especially in the face of challenges.

Apostle Adjei-Kwarteng outlined love, knowledge, jealousy for God, and the joy of the Holy Spirit as the four major components of zeal.

Citing John 21:20, he emphasised the need for children’s workers to develop a more profound love for God and the children.

According to him, the motivation for Children’s Ministry stems from love because when children’s workers genuinely love God, they will also love His church and show a vested interest in the lives of the children entrusted to their care.

He, therefore, urged children’s workers to be zealous for God and jealously guard the children. For by doing so, they demonstrate a possessive concern for the safety and well-being of the children and ensure they are protected from harm and danger.

“Be concerned about the salvation of the children. As children’s workers, let us strive to bring the young ones close to the altar because that is the safest place to keep them away from predators,” he said.

Apostle Adjei-Kwarteng also advised children’s workers to know God personally and to seek knowledge, mainly through the study of the Bible, adding that: “By developing an experiential knowledge of God, children’s workers can effectively carry out their duties.”

Concluding his message, Apostle Adjei-Kwarteng encouraged children’s workers to generate interest and joy in their work.

Stressing the importance of joy, he highlighted that without it, zeal fades, and workers may lose interest in their work; hence they should cultivate joy in order to find fulfilment in their service.

“It is only then that children’s workers can reignite their zeal and make a lasting impact in the lives of the children they serve.,” he said.

PENTECOST NEWS.

The Director of the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Prof. William Otoo Ellis, has stressed the indispensable role of Children’s workers in the Church’s quest to raise godly children.

Pastor Prof. Ellis said this today in a welcome address to participants at the Foundation Builders’ Conference (FBC’23) currently underway at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh.

In his speech, the Children’s Director said that children’s workers, who are popularly known as Sunday School Teachers, serve as conduits for raising godly children; hence, there is a need to build their capacities and reignite their passion in the face of the challenges they encounter while discharging their mandate.

He said the Foundation Builders Conference, thus, aims to equip and empower these dedicated individuals for maximum impact in shaping the church’s future.

“The Foundation Builders’ Conference serves as a platform for intentional and continuous training to enhance the capabilities of children’s workers,” he said.

According to him, there is an urgent need to prioritise the development and support of those entrusted with the spiritual well-being of these young members has become paramount especially with the Children’s Ministry accounting for 31.1% of the church’s total population.

Acknowledging the current global trends and the influence of sophisticated systems, Pastor Ellis further highlighted the importance of increasing attention to the Children’s Ministry.

He referred to the Chairman’s recent State-of-the-Church Address at the 46th General Council Meetings, noting the essential role of children’s workers in nurturing godly children who will shape the future of the church and Christendom.

Quoting Matthew 26:31, he reminded the audience of the importance of strong leadership, stating that “strike the shepherd, and the flock will be scattered.”

He, therefore, expressed deep appreciation to the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Executive Council Members, and Area Heads for their unwavering support and active involvement in all Children’s Ministry activities across their respective jurisdictions.

He also commended the children’s workers for their dedication and for consistently organising innovative programmes and activities that align with the Ministry’s vision.

This year’s Foundation Builders Conference, which is under the theme, “Rekindling the Zeal of the Children’s Worker for Maximum Impact,” has about 1000 participants in attendance.

PENTECOST NEWS.

Children’s workers of The Church of Pentecost have been urged to improve their presentation and facilitation skills in order to excel in their role as child facilitators.

Pastor Peter Adjei, the Greater Accra Children’s Pastor of The Church of Pentecost, issued this call on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, during the 2023 Foundation Builders’ Conference (FBC’23) at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) in Gomoa Fetteh.

Speaking on the topic “Facilitation Skills,” Pastor Adjei expressed concern about how some children’s workers continue to struggle with handling various topics in their ministries.

“All around the world, people struggle to connect. Great ideas are discarded or left unsaid, and strategies are not understood. A lot of the time, people can’t connect because workshops or meetings are improperly structured, with too many things happening at once,” he noted.

Pastor Adjei emphasised that two crucial elements that drive every meeting are the content and the process. He further stressed the importance of structuring meetings into different stages and using group tools to ensure a clear understanding of the content and keep everyone on the same page.

To achieve success as a facilitator, he asserted the need for one to be skilful with the Heart, Head, and Hand (3Hs).

He explained that the Heart encompasses the attitude and character the facilitator must demonstrate, while the Head and Hand represent the knowledge and skills required in the facilitation process, respectively.

Concluding his presentation, Pastor Adjei noted that although knowledge and skills are important, the Heart (attitude and character) of the facilitator remains paramount, saying: “The Heart of every facilitator is the most important in every facilitation process because if the Heart is corrupt, both the Head and the Hand will be corrupt too.”

PENTECOST NEWS.

The Kamina Barracks District Minister of The Church of Pentecost (CoP), Pastor Isaac Deku, and his family hosted 109 children in the district at his official residence for a special event dubbed “Children’s Ministry Fun Time.”

The event, held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, aimed to entertain the children and provide them with an opportunity to interact with the District Pastor and his family.

The fun-filled event featured several activities, including food, drinks, a dancing competition and an interactive session with the District Minister.

During the interactive session, Pastor Isaac Deku encouraged the children to remain loyal to The Church of Pentecost and value the CoP brand.

He explained that values such as prayer, ministry excellence, respect for authority, and friendship with the District Pastor, which are integral to the CoP brand, can help them become valuable individuals not only in the Church but also in life as a whole.

He added that since they are the future leaders of the Church, they should embrace these tried and tested values to preserve the CoP brand and successfully carry on from their fathers and take the Church to even greater heights.

Expressing their appreciation to the Children’s Ministry for accepting their invitation, the Deku family presented them with Bibles, Kiddie Fire magazines (the official magazine of the Children’s Ministry), and other CoP literature.

Also present at the programme were the District Children’s Ministry Leader, Brother Joseph Kumitey, and other Children’s workers in the District.

Report by Overseer Isaac Kwabena Tagoe (Assistant Area Reporter, Tamale)