HUM Coordinator Embarks On Working Visit To Winneba Area web

HUM Coordinator Embarks On Working Visit To Winneba Area

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The Home and Urban Missions (HUM) Coordinator of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo, conducted a two-day working visit to the Winneba Area, meeting with the Apam zone on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at McKeown Temple, Apam.

During his address to church officers and HUM workers, Apostle Kwafo drew from John 3:16–17, urging the audience to replace the word “world” with any of the HUM target groups. This exercise aimed to highlight God’s universal love and Jesus’ mission for all, including marginalized groups such as prostitutes and “wee” smokers.

Apostle Kwafo emphasised that the gospel is intended for everyone, and each soul requires a unique approach to be reached effectively.

He noted that while traditional methods have drawn in certain groups, we must tailor our methods to their unique contexts to win specific target groups.

He stressed that preachers accepted by specific groups would also have their messages received.

Apostle Kwafo elaborated on HUM’s mission to reach foreign nationals, African migrants, northerners in the south, unreached people groups (including Fulani, Mamprusi, Kotokoli, and Anafu), as well as the urban poor and marginalised, such as street children and “wee” smokers.

To run HUM successfully, Apostle Kwafo called for strong leadership at all levels. He emphasised the importance of planning, organising, and disciplining converts, as well as maintaining thorough reporting.

Additionally, he suggested organising training sessions for leaders every two months, preparing annual plans, holding mid-year and end-of-year meetings, and promoting HUM paraphernalia like T-shirts for gospel Sunday meetings.

The Area Head for Winneba, Apostle Daniel Nii Tetteh Tackie, also reiterated the importance of reaching out to the HUM target groups. He noted that Jesus Christ was crucified on the outskirts of Jerusalem, where the marginalized were kept, and encouraged everyone to put in their maximum efforts, as evangelism is God’s heartbeat.

Present at the meeting were Pastors Emmanuel Foster Asamoah (National HUM Executive Committee Member and District Minister for Abasraba), Michael Awuni (Area Secretary and District Minister for Mumford), Bismark Aidan (Apam District), Overseer Daniel Adu (Area HUM Coordinator and District Minister for Gomoa Kyiren), and some ministers’ wives.

Report by HUM Media Team

Lungu South Chief Lauds The Church Of Pentecost For Giving Them Church Building web

Lungu South Chief Lauds The Church Of Pentecost For Giving Them Church Building

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The chiefs and people of Lungu South, near Bongo in the Upper East Region, have commended The Church of Pentecost for putting up a beautiful church building for the people of the community to worship God.

The chief of the community, Naba Amunga-Lungu, together with the Bolgatanga Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle David Amankwaa, on June 7, 2024, cut the tape to commission the Community-Based Church Building (CBCB) at the cost GHS 105,000.00.

Naba Amunga-Lungu seized the opportunity to appeal to the Area Head and the leadership of The Church of Pentecost to release funds for another church building to be constructed on a piece of land he has donated to the church around the palace so that he and his family members and kinsmen can have a nice place to worship God.

The Lungu South assembly in the Bongo District of the Bolgatanga Area of The Church of Pentecost was opened 23 years ago, thus in 2001 during the tenure of the late Pastor David Azagisiya. The members initially fellowshipped at the Father Lebel Memorial R/C Primary School, with Brother Francis Amogre Atinga (now a pastor in charge of the Bukere District in the Bolgatanga Area) as its first presiding officer.

The assembly grew in membership under the following district ministers – the late Pastor David Azagisiya, Pastor Fred Obboh, Pastor Thomas Anane, Pastor Peter Blood Asante Afful and currently, Pastor Evans Kwasi Bawomia, with the following as the presiding officers – Francis Amogre Atinga (now a pastor), Elder Isaac Abongo Adongo, Elder James Atanga and Elder Titus Amogre.

The construction of the church building began in 2018 during the tenure of Pastor Peter Blood Asante Afful, when a CBCB grant was released by the Headquarters. The land for the church building was donated by the Amogre-Atinga’s family of Lungu.

Work went on smoothly until the funds were exhausted, thereby stalling the project. In 2019, the district under the current minister, Pastor Bawomia, secured grants from the Bolgatanga Area while the assembly raised funds to complete the project.

Report by South Lungu Local Media Team

Use Your Platform To Defend Jesus, Not Yourself – Apsotle Nyamekye Advises Christian Leaders. web'

Use Your Platform To Defend Jesus, Not Yourself – Apsotle Nyamekye Advises Christian Leaders

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has advised Christian leaders to use their platform to propagate Jesus instead of drawing public attention to themselves.

He said this on Sunday, June 2, 2024, when he delivered a sermon titled “Learning To Be Quiet” during a communion service at the Burma Camp Worship Centre in Accra.

Apostle Nyamekye reminded believers that Christianity demands a transformation in one’s way of life.

He stated: “We no longer live to please ourselves but the one who died to save us. As people of God, we need to prove to the world that we are children of God.”

Drawing from Mark 15:1-5, he highlighted Jesus’ silence before Pilate as an example for Christians to follow. He urged pastors to use their platforms to defend Jesus, not themselves.

He also referenced Isaiah 53:7 and Luke 21:16 to further emphasise the importance of quietness and patience, especially in the face of adversity.

Apostle Nyamekye stressed the need for Christians to control their words.

He advised Christians to weigh their words carefully, considering what to say, when, where, and how to say it.

He warned about the potential dangers of uncontrolled speech, stating, “Words will always chart a course for you to follow. You can be emancipated by your words or trapped by it. The tongue is like a fire; It is a deadly poison; It is evil; it is restless, a trouble-causer.”

Quoting from Peter 4:11, urged them to avoid unwholesome talk, which grieves the Holy Spirit, as seen in Ephesians 4:30-31. He further advised Christians to speak graciously, as stated in Luke 4:22.

Apostle Nyamekye called on Christians to set high standards for their speech and to be intentional and conscious in controlling their words, saying, “We are unleashed to be signs and wonders to our world. Let us amaze people with our quietness. Let us bless people with our gracious words.”

The service was attended by Mrs. Mary Nyamekye, wife of the Chairman; Apostle (Col. Dr) Benjamin Godson Kumi-Woode, Ag. Chaplain of the Ghana Armed Forces, and his wife, Mrs. Victoria Kumi-Woode; and Pastor Cornelius Edem Lotsu, Resident Minister of the Burma Camp Worship Centre.

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Greater Accra Unleashed Crusade Targets 10,000 Souls web

“Greater Accra Unleashed” Crusade Targets 10,000 Souls

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The Evangelism Ministry Director of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin, has expressed that the leadership of the Church prays for not less than 10,000 souls to be reconciled to God through faith in Jesus Christ.

Apostle Dr. Markin, who also serves as an Executive Council Member of the Church, made this statement today [June 30, 2024] during the official launch of the “Greater Accra Unleashed” Crusade at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) dome in Kokomlemle, Accra.

He emphasised that the event would be unprecedented, resulting in a powerful move of the Holy Spirit in the country.

The weeklong crusade will include various activities such as house-to-house evangelism, sports evangelism, film evangelism, open-air rallies, dawn broadcasts, market and lorry station evangelism, street evangelism, placard and tract distribution, digital media (social media) evangelism, and medical outreach.

Additionally, the campaign will target shops, schools, prisons, hospitals, ghettos, and more.

According to the Crusades Coordinator of the Evangelism Ministry, Pastor Frank Awuah Fordjour, the activities will culminate in a four-day crusade at the Black Star (Independence) Square from August 20 to 24, 2024.

The “Greater Accra Unleashed”  Crusade was officially launched by Apostle Dr. Dieudonne Nuekpe, La Area Head and Executive Council Member, together with Apostle A.N.Y. Kumi-Larbi (Ashaiman Area Head and Executive Council Member) and Apostle James Asare (Kasoa Area Head and Crusade Committee Chairman).

Also in attendance were other Area Heads, ministers, ministers’ wives, Evangelism Ministry leaders, and members of the Church.

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Greater Accra Unleashed Crusade Officially Launched web

Greater Accra Unleashed Crusade Officially Launched

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The Greater Accra Unleashed Crusade was formally launched in a grand style on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Dome of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Accra.

The mega crusade to be organised by the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost will take place at the Black Stars (Independence) Square in Accra from August 20-24, 2024.

Launching the crusade on behalf of the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the La Area and Executive Council Member of the church, Apostle Dr. Dieudonne Komla Nuepke,

Apostle Dr Nuekpe, who delivered the word of exhortation on the theme for the crusade, ‘Be Reconciled With Him’ with scripture from 2 Corinthians 5:18-19,  stressed the need for Christians to be unleashed to preach the gospel, because many people have been separated from God and need the gospel to transform them so they can reconcile with God.

He mentioned that the call to evangelism is a divine mandate given believers by God and must be pursued aggressively through the preaching of the word of God backed by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Evangelism Ministry Director of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Amos Jimmy Markin, indicated that the Greater Accra Unleashed Crusade is anticipated to be the greatest crusade amongst the series of crusades held in various regions of the country.

He revealed that the church is targeting to win over 10,000 souls for Christ and get them discipled. This, he explained, will be done through consistent evangelism on the streets, shops, markets, schools, lorry stations and ghettos in Accra.

In addition to that, he stated that 13 Cinema Vans will be deployed across Accra to create public awareness.

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62 Chiefs Surrender Their Lives To Jesus

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The just ended 6th Royals Conference organised by The Church of Pentecost at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, witnessed a significant moment as 62 traditional rulers publicly embraced their faith in Jesus Christ.

The 3-day event, held from June 25 to 27, 2024, under the theme, “Moral Vision and National Development: The Role of Traditional Rulers,” drew 1,612 traditional rulers from both Ghana and Togo. Among them were 77 paramount chiefs, 38 paramount queenmothers, divisional chiefs, and other royals.

During the closing session on Thursday, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, who was the convenor of the conference, preached a powerful sermon on ‘When You Have Become A King/Queen.’

He personally led an altar call, urging the traditional rulers who were not born again to surrender their lives to Jesus Christ—the ultimate source of power and security. Sixty-two responded to the call and surrendered their lives to Christ while many others rededicated their lives to Christ.

Apostle Nyamekye emphasised that their reliance on Christ would provide the wisdom needed to lead their communities effectively. Drawing parallels with King Solomon’s request for wisdom to govern Israel, he encouraged them to seek divine guidance rather than turning to other sources of spiritual power.

The biannual royals conference which began in 2014 under Apostle Prof. Opoku Onyinah, the then Chairman of the church, seeks to bring all royals in and outside the church together to align their rule with godly values and principles to foster peace and development in their communities.

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God Has Made You Stewards Of His Land - Apostle Amponsah-Frimpong To Traditional Rulers web

God Has Made You Stewards Of His Land – Apostle Amponsah-Frimpong To Traditional Rulers

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The Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church International (CACI), Apostle Samuel Amponsah-Frimpong, has reminded traditional rulers that God has made them stewards over the lands they survey.

The CACI Chairman said this today [June 27, 2024] during Day 2 of the Royals Conference organised by The Chieftaincy Ministry of The Church of Pentecost at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh l  near Kasoa.

Apostle Amponsah-Frimpong emphasised that God is the custodian of all lands as the creator of all things. However, in His wisdom, He has assigned humans, including kings, chiefs, and other royals, the duty to care for these lands until His coming.

He added that as stewards, humans have a responsibility to keep the land in good shape so that posterity will bless them.

The CACI Chairman highlighted that although God created natural resources for human use, these resources face the challenge of overexploitation.

He pointed out that the growing population contributes to this overexploitation as people seek places to live and materials for building.

Another factor he revealed is the non-adherence to laws and the culture of impunity. He stressed that this is often enabled by traditional leaders and government officials who turn a blind eye to the disregard for laws and even contribute to it, alongside the over-politicisation of important national issues.

Apostle Amponsah-Frimpong explained that the overexploitation of Ghana’s resources has led to the pollution of water bodies, destruction of forest reserves, the risk of certain animals becoming extinct, the spread of strange diseases due to chemical use, and the reduction of fish stocks in territorial waters due to chemical use and foreign intrusion.

To address the challenge of overexploitation, Apostle Amponsah-Frimpong suggested that traditional leaders, whose offices are highly revered and recognised by the 1992 Constitution, should leverage this respect to mobilise their people.

He urged them to conduct activities that will lead to the preservation of natural resources within their jurisdictions and bring about development.

He added that Ghana needs patriots, including traditional leaders, to control the land and preserve it for future generations.

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Prof. Asamoah-Gyadu Asks Chiefs To Reflect On Symbols Associated With Their Offices web

Prof. Asamoah-Gyadu Asks Chiefs To Reflect On Symbols Associated With Their Offices

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The President of the Trinity Theological Seminary, Very Rev. Prof. Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, has suggested that traditional rulers have great lessons to learn from the symbols associated with their offices to guide them to become agents of morality and service to their people.

Addressing the gathering of royals at the Royals Conference organised by The Church of Pentecost under the theme, ‘Moral Vision and National Development: The Role of Traditional Rulers’ underway at Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, Very Rev. Prof. Asamoah-Gyadu said royalty is associated with symbols that are to serve as constant reminders to them in the discharge of their duties.

‘The symbols, colours, names and appellations are not there to make you swollen-headed but to draw your attention to serve,’ he reminded the gathering.

The theologian emphasised that the symbols of office of chiefs and their jurisdictions are not chosen at random but serve as memorials, encouragement, instructions and status, and thus should be a constant reflection of their personality and deeds.

Referencing the Fante names of the months in the year, Prof. Asamoah-Gyadu stated that they point to prudent use of time. He observed that one of the things royals need to help change in society is the use of time.

‘One of the things we are joking with in this country is the use of time, and anyone who doesn’t respect time will live in a corrupt society because when time catches you by you want to catch up and that makes you cut corners’, he stressed.

He regretted that the nation’s leaders; politicians and traditional rulers are aiding in the perpetuation of a lack of shame in the Ghanaian society. 

‘One of the things I’m ashamed of is the lack of shame. When the law catches up with someone, you see politicians gathering at the courts in the name of solidarity. You can’t provide moral support for an act that is immoral,’ he indicated.

He noted that patriotic songs of the country highlight the need for the citizenry to be selfless and morally upright. He stressed that renowned songwriter, Dr Ephraim Amu, described greed as disability because it robs the nation of progress and lack of commitment to moral development as disgraceful.

Prof. Asamoah-Gyadu entreated the royals to submit to Christ as there is no symbol that surpasses the sovereignty and supremacy of God.

‘Your personality is a symbol, and it is sacred. There are things you are expected to do and not to do. There are critical lessons of morality, ethics and service associated with your position as a traditional ruler and you must take them seriously,’ he admonished.

He recommended that the rich symbols of the nation must be incorporated into the educational system of Ghana to make morality a central theme in the development agenda of the nation.  

‘There are many great moral lessons in symbols to guide decision-making and ethical behaviour that will serve as examples of morals in society and inform what we want to teach. Let us imbibe them,’ he concluded.

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We Must Awaken Ghana's Moral Vision - Chairman Urges Royals web

We Must Awaken Ghana’s Moral Vision – Chairman Urges Royals

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, has emphasised the need to awaken Ghana’s moral vision for national development.

Speaking at the opening session of the 2024 Royals Conference, Apostle Nyamekye stated, “We must awaken the moral vision of the people. The development of the citizens is the most important factor in the development of the nation.”

Highlighting why the church has recently been actively involved in national development issues, the Chairman mentioned, “The purpose of the church is the transformation of the nation. The history of the church invites it to do so, and righteousness exalts a nation.”

Explaining the church’s role in transforming the nation while advocating for moral vision, Apostle Nyamekye noted that the Great Commission calls on the church to go beyond its walls and evangelize. He added that the church must also be concerned about the environment in which people live.

“The church cannot only evangelise to win souls and ignore their environment. We need to win souls and transform nations,” he asserted.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye stressed the need for deliberate development of citizens ahead of infrastructural development.

He argued that morally bankrupt people undermine national progress, citing examples of how deliberate actions can lead to currency depreciation, inflation, interest rates hikes, and national debt.

According to him, the most important factor in the development of a nation is the character of its people.

To illustrate how the church’s history mandates its involvement in national development, Apostle Nyamekye referenced how the Puritans’ beliefs led to positive transformations in Europe.

He called on royals to respect everyone regardless of social status, eradicate laziness in their communities, and maintain integrity by being truthful.

Touching on the need for righteousness in leadership, Apostle Nyamekye said, “When you are a chief or a traditional leader, it is your service to God and your people.”

He urged the royals to impart Godly principles such as hard work, dignity of labor, patriotism, love, and forgiveness to their subjects.

Apostle Nyamekye admonished all traditional rulers and leaders to live with the next generation in mind and avoid amassing wealth at the expense of future generations.

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Keep Your Voices Loud In National Affairs - Hon. Asamoah Boateng Tells Religious web

Keep Your Voices Loud In National Affairs – Hon. Asamoah Boateng Tells Religious Leaders

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The Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs in Ghana, Mr. Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has urged religious leaders and traditional rulers to maintain a strong presence in national affairs.

He, thus, commended The Church of Pentecost and its leadership for their keen interest in national development and emphasised the importance of reminding politicians and citizens of their solemn pledge to keep the nation united and morally upright.

“Our existence here on earth is to do the will of God. He expects us to deliver and lead His people to Him. Help us not to lose sight of this,” he pleaded.

Hon. Asamoah Boateng made these remarks during the opening session of the Royals Conference organised by The Church of Pentecost at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) in Gomoa Fetteh near Kasoa.

The event which has about 1500 traditional rulers in attendance, includimg over 100 paramount chiefs, is under the theme “Moral Vision and National Development: The Role Of Traditional Rulers.”

Addressing the gathering at the event, Hon. Asamoah Boateng praised The Church of Pentecost for its innovative approach of gathering royals to discuss moral vision and national development, as well as for establishing the Chieftaincy Ministry within the church. He recognised traditional leaders as having a unique ability to unite people for development and to awaken the moral conscience of the nation.

“Nananom, it is possible to make a difference wherever you find yourselves. You have a role, a labor, and a charge to keep. Where your predecessors walked, you must tread and make it better. Lead with uprightness and require it of us all,” he stated.

The Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister also stressed that the role of politicians is similar to that of royals and priests. He noted that their primary responsibility is to identify societal challenges and offer solutions.

Mr. Asamoah Boateng further stated that because royals and clergy possess spiritual authority, they are well-positioned to ensure that corruption is not tolerated in their presence.

“Commit to the laws of the land. The world is run on discipline and not feelings. Be sensitive to the people you preside over and respect the customs and traditions. Serve as the people’s royals, not as taskmasters,” he recommended.

Mr. Asamoah Boateng reiterated the need for royals to embrace diversity within their jurisdictions and resist viewing others as outsiders.

“Let us embrace our diversity and the discipline our ancestors bequeathed to us. The morality of our society today is a sad story. Social media has overtaken us, and we have forgotten ourselves. We must bring our discipline back,” he stated.

He revealed that his ministry has focused significant attention on ensuring adherence to customary law, discipline, and dispute resolution. He lamented that chieftaincy disputes consume over 70% of the ministry’s budget, noting that traditional leaders should not be seen as perverting decency and justice.

The minister also discussed regional stakeholder engagements held across the nation to propose a national policy on religion aimed at ensuring cooperation and coordination in serving God. He said the outcomes of these engagements revealed key issues threatening religious stability and coexistence in Ghana, including religious intolerance, inhumane treatment, political interference, child marriages, noise pollution, and fanaticism.

He also mentioned other issues identified during the engagements, such as money laundering, leadership disputes, lack of succession rules, insufficient institutional structures, and weak regulations. He noted that a proposal for a national policy on religion, to be managed and implemented by religious leaders, has emerged from these engagements.

“An independent body is to be set up to work on self-regulation, self-management, and registration to streamline religious activities in the nation,” he revealed. He appealed to the conference participants to consider these issues in their deliberations and propose solutions.

He stated that the government is considering amending the chieftaincy law to give traditional leaders clear authority to resolve community issues and to restore their authority. Additionally, he mentioned a proposal for a chieftaincy development fund, similar to the common fund, to support chiefs and queens.

Regarding the conduct leading up to the electioneering period, Mr. Asamoah Boateng expressed his trust in traditional leaders and the church to ensure peace in the nation, particularly through their actions and words for peaceful elections and governance thereafter.

“Let us build rather than destroy; our words must mend and not tear each other apart,” he advised.

The Royals Conference follows the National Development Conference (NADEC) organised by The Church of Pentecost in 2023, which brought together key political actors in the country to discuss issues of national importance.

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