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Nchiraa District Launches COP-STEM Championship; Hundreds Of Students Commit To Christ

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The Nchiraa District of The Church of Pentecost in the Kintampo Area made history on Friday, 14th November 2025, with the successful launch of its maiden COP-STEM Championship, an innovative educational initiative that brought the entire town to a standstill.

The programme, conceived by the Schools Outreach Ministry (SOM) of the District, was birthed after extensive engagements with key educational stakeholders who identified the urgent need to support teaching and learning, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). In response, the COP-STEM Championship was instituted to motivate and equip pupils to excel in STEM subjects, thereby contributing to the long-term transformation of education in Nchiraa. The maiden edition of the event recorded an impressive turnout, bringing together over 900 students and 40 teachers from all public basic schools in the district, making it one of the largest educational gatherings ever held in the town.

The Special Guest of Honour, Elder Barima Acheampong Sarpong II, Chief of Asante Asamang and Deputy Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM), delivered an inspiring keynote address in which he urged students, teachers, and parents to see the COP-STEM Championship not merely as a quiz competition but as “a passport to the future.” Elder Sarpong II lauded the initiative as a bold and visionary step by The Church of Pentecost, emphasising that the programme goes beyond the distribution of learning materials to become a transformative movement aimed at elevating the standard of education in the community. He encouraged students not to view their location as a limitation but as a springboard to greater achievements and concluded with three key challenges: to be curious, see problems as opportunities, and use their hands creatively.

Representing the Wenchi Municipal Director of Education, Mrs. Mary Nyarko Adutwum, Municipal PRO of the Ghana Education Service, Mr. David Baffoe, commended The Church of Pentecost for the initiative, noting that STEM education should be embraced as a pathway to innovation, problem-solving, and a brighter future for the young generation. The event also drew the participation of several dignitaries, including personnel from the Ghana Police Service, officials of the Ghana Education Service, the Kintampo Area SOM Leader, and chiefs and queenmothers of the Nchiraa community, reflecting strong collaboration between the Church and local institutions.

The day’s activities were crowned with an interschool sports festival held at the Methodist School Park, which transformed into a vibrant scene of unity, excitement, and youthful energy, engaging the entire community. The programme culminated in a remarkable spiritual harvest, as 370 students surrendered their lives to Christ, marking the COP-STEM Championship not only as an educational milestone but also as a powerful evangelistic breakthrough for the Nchiraa District. This historic event thus combined learning, community engagement, and spiritual revival, positioning the district to continue nurturing both academic excellence and godly transformation.

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Apostolic Encounter Ignites Revival at PIWC Graceland

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A remarkable wave of revival swept through Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) Graceland when the Missions Director of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, paid an apostolic visit intended to reignite zeal, unity of purpose, and spiritual readiness toward the Church’s 2026 theme and its corresponding thematic areas as previously outlined by the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye.

Addressing the congregation on Sunday, November 16, 2025, Apostle Bekoe emphasised that the Church remains God’s chosen agency to project His glory and Lordship across the earth. However, he noted that increasing secular influences and distorted human behaviours often mask this divine mandate, causing many believers to lose heart. In such a season, he said, God is actively searching for dedicated men and women who will courageously advance His kingdom agenda. “One man, one woman can change the narrative,” he stressed, urging Christians not merely to work for a living but to live for the work of God.

Drawing lessons from Jonah’s initial reluctance, the Missions Director reminded the Church that despite human hesitation, God still uses His vessels to accomplish His purpose. He highlighted the 2026 theme – “The Church Established to Transform Society Through the Gospel and the Power of the Holy Spirit” – as a strategic step toward fulfilling Vision 2028. According to him, achieving this requires two essential tools: committed people who understand their divine assignment, and the uncompromised proclamation of the Gospel under the power of the Holy Spirit. “The day the Holy Spirit leaves the church, our gatherings become nothing more than social events,” he cautioned, reaffirming the Spirit’s centrality to ministry.

Apostle Bekoe further outlined the key thematic topics for 2026, including Spiritual Living in a Secular World; My Job, My Kingdom Assignment; Authenticating Conversion into Credible Testimony; Raising Spirit-Filled Disciples; Baptism and the Infilling of the Holy Spirit; The Power of Fasting and Prayer; Living in Anticipation of Christ’s Return; Sharing the Love of Christ;and The Godly Home. Though familiar, he said, these topics must be repeatedly echoed until the Church fully embodies them.

Referencing Acts 8:4–8 and Acts 13:1–13, he affirmed that transformation requires not only proclamation but demonstration. Signs, wonders, and tokens of divine power, he noted, authenticate the Gospel and inspire faith in unbelievers. He challenged the Church to abandon fear, exercise bold faith, and allow God’s power to flow through them.

Apostle Bekoe concluded with a passionate charge: “As the proconsul saw something in Paul’s day, may people see something through us as we say something.” He then led the congregation in an intense prayer session, igniting renewed passion for the task ahead.

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Identify And Overcome Barriers To God’s Purpose – Pastor Nicholas Urges Believers

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Pastor Michael Nicholas of the Elim Pentecostal Churches in the United Kingdom has called on believers to identify and release the distractions that hinder them from walking fully in God’s purpose. He made this appeal on Sunday, November 16, 2025, during a visit to the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Atomic, where he joined the congregation in worship.

Speaking on the theme of divine calling, Pastor Nicholas reminded the church that every believer has been commissioned by God. “We all have a calling,” he stressed. “Jonah was a prophet, called by God, yet he ran away. In the same way, we are all on a journey with God, but sometimes we are tempted to take a detour.”

Drawing lessons from the story of Jonah, he encouraged worshippers to reflect on the “ships” they are on – symbolic of the relationships, environments, and decisions that shape their spiritual direction. He drew attention to Proverbs 13:20, emphasising that the people we walk with can either guide us towards God’s will or lead us astray. “Who is on your ship?” he asked. “Your friendships, relationships, discipleships, mentorships – everyone on your ship plays a role in determining where you are headed.”

Pastor Nicholas likened Jonah’s attempt to flee to Tarshish to the modern-day temptations and opportunities that often appear attractive but ultimately distract believers from God’s plan. “There are always options that seem pleasurable in the moment,” he cautioned, “but many of these lead us into destruction. The journey away from God may feel easy, but it is a path that ends in ruin.”

Referencing Romans 3:23 and Romans 7, he acknowledged the human struggle with sin but encouraged the church to remain sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Quoting Galatians 5:25, he said, “The Spirit should always lead, and we should follow. The Holy Spirit is not a mystical force – He is a person who speaks to us personally, and if we listen, He will steer us into purpose.”

Pastor Nicholas further urged believers to identify and remove the “Jonahs” in their lives; distractions or influences that pull them away from God’s plan. “If we don’t throw our Jonah overboard, we become irresponsible captains, and eventually, we become Jonahs ourselves,” he stated.

He concluded by highlighting three responsibilities of every believer: to protect their spiritual journey, to guard their relationships, and to safeguard their God-given gifts, purpose, and calling.

Also present at the service were Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi (Executive Council Member / Ashaiman Area Head); Apostle Michael Osei (Missionary Attaché, Spain); Pastor James Kusi (Personal Assistant to the Missions Director); Pastor Abubakari Issah-Gustav (Resident Minister, PIWC-Atomic); and Pastor Maldwyn Jones (Historian, Elim Pentecostal Churches UK).

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Step Out, Transform The World – Apostle Kumi-Larbi Charges

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The immediate past General Secretary and Executive Council member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, has urged Christians to rise to their divine mandate as agents of transformation in a world increasingly marked by normalised moral decline.

He made the call on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Atomic, during a presentation on the Rationale for the 2026 Theme as delivered earlier by the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye.

Speaking with conviction, Apostle Kumi-Larbi reminded believers that God’s intention for His Church goes beyond gathering for worship. Instead, His desire is to raise a people who will embody Kingdom values, influence culture, and extend His rule across nations. “God is raising a generation that will hold on to His Word and walk in His power by the authority of the Holy Spirit,” he noted, urging the congregation to become active participants in God’s redemptive mission.

He reiterated the Chairman’s vision that the Church exists as God’s agency for expanding His Kingdom on earth. According to him, the early Church modelled this mandate by transforming communities, influencing institutions, and winning many to Christ through courageous proclamation and righteous living. “God’s purpose for the Church is to fill the earth with His glory and bring all things under the Lordship of Christ,” he said.

Addressing the need for intentional evangelism, Apostle Kumi-Larbi emphasised that fulfilling the Great Commission requires active engagement from every believer. “If we want to see people saved, we must open our mouths and go,” he stated. “The world needs the message we carry.”

The Ashaiman Area Head further reminded Christians that the 2026 theme, “The Church Established to Transform Society Through the Gospel and the Power of the Holy Spirit”, calls the Church to move beyond passive Christianity and demonstrate the power of the Gospel in all spheres of life. “We cannot continue to live as if nothing has changed after we leave church,” he added. “We must take the Kingdom of God into our homes, workplaces, schools, and every area of life.”

Drawing inspiration from the Puritans – who significantly influenced early Christian thought – Apostle Kumi-Larbi highlighted their commitment to justice, dignity of labour, equality, and righteous living. He challenged believers to adopt these virtues and allow them to shape their daily decisions and contributions to society.

He concluded by calling the Church to embrace its mission wholeheartedly and carry Kingdom virtues into every space they occupy in 2026 and beyond.

Present at the service were Apostle Michael Osei (Missionary Attaché, Spain); Pastor James Kusi (Personal Assistant to the Missions Director); Pastor Abubakari Issah-Gustav (Resident Minister, PIWC-Atomic); and Pastor Maldwyn Jones (Historian, Elim Churches, UK).

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Your Family Is Your Micro-Church – Apostle Raj Admonishes

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An Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Sundaram James Raj, has urged believers to restore the biblical family as the foundation for spiritual vitality and societal transformation.

Apostle Raj delivered this message during this year’s November Heads’ Prayer Meeting of The Church of Pentecost at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, under the theme: “The Godly Home – Raising God-Fearing Families to Strengthen the Local Church and Aid the Unleashing Agenda.”

Drawing from Genesis 1:27–28, Apostle Raj reminded participants that before nations, cities, or the Church existed, God established the family as the primary channel for blessing, multiplication, worship, and stewardship. He emphasised that the home is the first sanctuary of worship, the first school of discipleship, and the primary environment where divine order is modelled.

Amid contemporary pressures on traditional family structures, he encouraged Church leaders to champion the restoration of godly homes as essential to moral renewal and national transformation.

Tracing biblical examples, Apostle Raj highlighted how God consistently worked through households. From Noah, whose obedience preserved humanity, to Abraham, whose covenant responsibilities shaped generations, families were central to God’s redemptive plan. He also referenced Deuteronomy 6:6–9, stressing that spiritual formation is an intergenerational mandate. Parents, he said, should prioritise spiritual literacy alongside academic training, raising children as future witnesses, leaders, and ministers.

He further cited the New Testament, noting that early churches often met in homes (2 Timothy 1:5), demonstrating that strong household devotion forms the backbone of a vibrant and missional Church. Every godly home, Apostle Raj explained, functions as a “micro-church,” carrying the spiritual DNA of Christ into daily life.

Apostle Raj also stressed the vital role of the Holy Spirit in family life. Spirit-filled homes, he noted, become centres of prayer, healing, discernment, and restoration. Through worship and responsiveness to the Spirit, families cultivate forgiveness, strengthen marriages, and nurture children in their God-given callings.

Concluding his message, he called families to action: establish daily devotions, model forgiveness, guard purity, serve together, strengthen marriages, and actively participate in church ministry. These practices, he stated, equip households to advance the Church’s Unleashing Agenda.

Affirming that societal transformation begins at home, Apostle Raj reminded participants: “The revival we seek must first ignite in living rooms before it fills sanctuaries,” echoing Joshua’s declaration: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

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The Holy Spirit Is Adequate For Every Assignment – Apostle Dr Jimmy Markin

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The Cape Coast Area Head of The Church of Pentecost and Regional Coordinating Committee (RCC) Coordinator for the Central Region, Apostle Dr Amos Jimmy Markin, has emphasised the absolute sufficiency of the Holy Spirit for the Church’s mission, describing Him as God’s complete provision for every divine assignment.

Apostle Dr Jimmy Markin made this assertion during the 2025 Heads’ Meeting of the church at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Speaking on the topic, “Baptism and Infilling of the Holy Spirit: Divine Sources of Strength and Empowerment for the Unleashing Agenda,” Apostle Dr Markin explained that although several elements—such as prayer, righteous living, and spiritual discipline—contribute to Christian transformation, the most decisive forces are the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit. He stressed that the Holy Spirit is the one who transforms individuals, societies, and communities through the true Gospel of Christ lived out in His power.

According to him, Jesus did not leave His Church without help but gave believers the Promise of the Father—the Holy Spirit—who is fully capable of empowering every assignment connected to God’s mission. He stated that if humanity needed anything beyond the Spirit, Jesus would have said so. The Holy Spirit, he said, is therefore sufficient, complete, and fully adequate for the Church’s transformative mandate.

Apostle Dr Markin likened the Holy Spirit to the heart that gives life to the believer and to the engine that sustains the Church’s mission, adding that He is the driving force behind the Unleashing Agenda. He further noted that everything a believer will ever become in Christ is deposited from the day the Holy Spirit enters their life, manifesting progressively as the believer yields more fully to Him.

He highlighted the importance of Holy Spirit baptism as the ignition point of divine empowerment and said continuous infilling is necessary for sustained spiritual strength. Prayer, fasting, devotion, Scripture meditation, holiness, and sensitivity to the Spirit’s promptings, he explained, create the atmosphere for the Spirit’s ongoing work.

Apostle Dr  Amos Jimmy Markin indicated that the ‘Possessing the Nations’ mandate, and the broader ‘Unleashing Agenda,’ can only be fulfilled through the baptism and continuous infilling of the Holy Spirit, who remains God’s complete provision for the Church’s transformational assignment.

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Every Divine Vision Needs Support – Apostle Lawson Declares

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The President of The Church of Pentecost, Togo, Apostle Samuel O. A. Lawson, has underscored the need to support spiritual leaders in the fulfilment of God-given visions.

Speaking at the 2025 Heads’ Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), and referencing Exodus 17:11–13, he explained that every authentic vision originates from God, who entrusts it to human beings and provides scriptural backing for its realisation.

According to Apostle Lawson, success in ministry does not rest solely on the leader but also on those who support him.

“Supporting means giving a helping hand so that the leader does not weaken,” he said, explaining that support could be moral, financial, or material. “A leader is a divine instrument chosen by God. Moses, David, and Paul each received a vision directly from Him,” he added.

He stressed that all divine visions need support because even the most anointed leaders experience moments of weakness, noting that spiritual leaders sometimes grow weary, and collaborators are called to hold up their hands to ensure victory, referencing the biblical example of Moses, Aaron, and Hur.

Apostle Lawson urged ministers and members to encourage and defend the teachings of their leaders, citing Joshua and Elisha as models of faithful support. He outlined various ways to uphold leadership, including consistent prayer, faithfulness, loyalty, active participation, and material contributions that make the vision visible.

“When you pray for your leader, you are giving strength to the vision,” he explained, adding, “Those who faithfully support their leaders share in the same divine unction that rests upon them.”

He further encouraged humility, discretion, obedience, and unity among church leaders and members, describing these as essential virtues for sustaining divine partnerships.

Apostle Samuel Lawson urged believers to surrender to God for the grace to remain steadfast in supporting their leaders. He prayed that God would preserve them and continually supply the strength and grace needed to uphold His servants for the fulfilment of His purposes.

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Embrace The Hope Of Christ’s Glorious Return – Apostle Assabil (Retired)

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A retired minister of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Joseph Kwame Assabil (Retired), has delivered a compelling message titled, “Living in Anticipation of Jesus’ Second Coming – The Motivation for the Unleashing Agenda” at the 2025 November Heads’ Prayer Meeting held at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh.

Drawing on passages such as Romans 8:23–25, Acts 1:9–11, Philippians 3:20–21, and 2 Peter 3:10–12, he stressed that the certainty of Christ’s return should inspire holy living, evangelism, and commitment to the Church’s Vision 2028. He explained that anticipation of Christ’s coming shapes a mindset that values eternal glory over temporary pleasures, urging believers to let this hope influence their character and mission (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Referencing Moses and the heroes of faith (Hebrews 11:13–16), Apostle Assabil noted that their endurance sprang from a focus on eternal rewards. Likewise, the apostles’ hope of resurrection sustained them through persecution (1 Corinthians 15:19). A church driven by this hope, he said, will remain active as “salt and light” in society.

He called on believers to advance the Unleashing Agenda, impacting every sphere through Spirit-empowered transformation, and to stay alert in fulfilling the Great Commission. Godly living—marked by forgiveness, contentment, modesty, sacrificial love, and social responsibility (Titus 2:11–13; 1 John 3)—flows from an eternity-focused heart. Christ’s commendation, he reminded, will be for deeds done to “the hungry, the poor, and the imprisoned.”

Apostle Assabil concluded by urging the Church to remain steadfast, motivated by the joy of Christ’s imminent return: “Servants live to please their Master. May our anticipation of His coming fuel our commitment to the Unleashing Agenda until He appears in glory.”

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Raise Spirit-Filled Disciples To Push The Unleashing Agenda — Apostle Obuobi Charges Leaders

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has called on church leaders to rise to their divine mandate of raising Spirit-filled disciples who will transform their communities and advance the ‘Unleashing Agenda’ of the Church.

Speaking on the topic, “Raising Spirit-Filled Disciples for the Unleashing Agenda: The Role of the Local Church” at the Heads’ Prayer Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, Apostle Obuobi said the vision to “possess the nations” involves the active participation of the entire global Church.

“Every believer must be unleashed into their community to influence it for Christ. Discipleship must therefore become the core responsibility of every local church,” he asserted.

He explained that discipleship is not optional, but a sacred mandate rooted in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16–19).

“The intention of Jesus was not merely to raise converts but disciples – followers who become like Him in thought, word, and deed,” he said.

Citing Apostle Jude Hama (Former General Director of Scripture Union Ghana), he described a disciple as a follower who actively obeys the teachings of Christ, a learner in continuous spiritual growth, an adherent whose loyalty to Christ is unquestionable, and an apprentice who longs to be with and learn from Jesus, saying, “Discipleship is a lifelong journey; no one graduates from it.”

Apostle Obuobi stressed that the Church’s goal is not to raise churchgoers but Spirit-filled believers who walk in step with the Holy Spirit, bearing His fruit as outlined in Galatians 5:22, Colossians 3:13–14, and 2 Peter 1:5–7.

“Spirit-filled disciples understand God’s will and act on it with boldness,” he said, adding that such believers reflect the very character of Christ.

He gave four reasons believers must bear the fruit of the Spirit: there is no law against it; it makes them effective; it keeps them from stumbling; and it ensures a rich welcome into heaven (2 Peter 1:10–11).

Quoting C. S. Lewis, he reminded the Church that its ultimate purpose is “to draw men into Christ and make them little Christs.”

This, he said, is achieved through intentional discipleship and small group systems like home cells, Bible study meetings, and squads that foster accountability, intimacy, and growth.

Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi urged churches to sustain fervent prayer, authentic fellowship, and a teaching pattern that nurtures maturity.

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Apostle Kwafo Calls On Christians To Take The Gospel Beyond Church Walls

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An Executive Council member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo, has urged Christians to move beyond the confines of church buildings and share the love of Christ with a world in desperate need of redemption.

Addressing this year’s November Heads’ Prayer Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, on the theme: “Sharing the Love of Christ with a Dying World: Members Serving Beyond the Church Walls,” Apostle Kwafo emphasised that the Church’s mandate remains to transform society through the preaching of the gospel under the influence of the Holy Spirit.

Apostle Kwafo, who also serves as Ho Area Head, explained that the Church’s 2026 theme presents three critical perspectives: the Church continues to pursue the vision of possessing nations; God will open new grounds for conquest; and this will be achieved through the same gospel proclaimed in the power of the Holy Spirit.

“The call to transform the world is more urgent now than when Jesus first proclaimed it,” he said, adding, “We live in a more corrupt and immoral world, yet the gospel still has the power to deliver and transform lives.”

He stressed that transformation cannot occur where the gospel is not proclaimed, adding that both clergy and laity must be prepared to sacrifice for its spread, saying, “For the world to be transformed, we need young men and women willing to lay down their lives for the gospel.”

Apostle Kwafo entreated leaders to model evangelism, noting that when leaders actively engage in soul-winning, members are inspired to do likewise. He further called on the Church to move beyond charity into intentional engagement with society through advocacy, restoring human dignity, and addressing social issues.

Identifying the gospel, the Holy Spirit, and the Church as key agents of transformation, he outlined expected outcomes such as reconciliation with God, moral renewal, social justice, economic empowerment, and holistic human flourishing.

To achieve this, Apostle Kwafo recommended that the Church establish a Mission Task Force, launch “Beyond the Walls” community projects, train marketplace ministers, set up social justice committees, and create sustainability initiatives.

He concluded: “If the Church unleashes its members to serve beyond its walls, the world will once again witness the transforming power of the gospel at work.”

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