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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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How You Treat People Reflects Your Character – Apostle Dr Quampah

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A Former Executive Council member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Dela Quampah, has entreated Christians to treat all people with respect, seek the welfare of others and society, and avoid exploiting individuals or systems, as such behaviour reveals true character.

Speaking on the theme: “My Job, My Kingdom Assignment: Authenticating Conversion into Credible Testimony in the Public Sphere” at the 2025 November Heads’ Meeting, he emphasised that every Christian’s work should be viewed as a divine assignment aimed at making a transformative impact.

“Your job is not merely a means of earning a living; it is a mission field. We are called to demonstrate our faith through Kingdom principles and values at the workplace,” he stated.

He stressed that work is stewardship requiring accountability and responsibility, and that traits such as honesty, humility, sacrifice, respect for time, and diligence are marks of genuine Christian conversion.

Apostle Dr Quampah, who is the Teshie-Nungua Area Head of the church, cautioned against laziness and using employers’ time for private business, describing both as sinful. He called on Christians to appreciate work as God’s mandate to humanity and to see the workplace as a social space where tolerance and Christlike behaviour are essential.

He cautioned parents against using work as punishment, noting that such practices wrongly portray work as a curse rather than a divine expression. When work is pursued solely for profit, he said, it breeds greed and destructive tendencies.

Highlighting the dignity of labour, he advised: “Do not look down on anyone’s work. Collective effort creates wealth and development.”

He urged Christians to exhibit responsibility at work through punctuality, meeting deadlines, fairness, and integrity, lamenting Ghana’s poor attitude towards time, stressing that “punctuality is the soul of business. Wasting someone’s time is wasting their life,” he remarked.

Concluding, Apostle Dr Dela Quampah affirmed that faithfulness underpins stewardship and that every job is a call to ministry.

“Our work should not only transform others but also transform us. Be a better minister today than you were five years ago—and even better in the next five,” he said.

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Serve As Catalysts For Positive Change – Rev. Metohou

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The President of the Faith Pentecostal Church, Benin, Rev. Samuel Metohou, has stated that true Christians are agents of transformation – people who live out the gospel, inspire others to grow in faith, and serve as catalysts for positive change.

“A person filled with the presence of God cannot be conformed to the world. Rather, he transforms his environment because he carries the dynamism of God,” he stressed.

Rev. Metohou delivered this inspiring message during the November 2025 Heads’ Meeting of The Church of Pentecost at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh. Speaking on the theme, “Are You Someone Who Transforms or Deforms?” he drew from Matthew 5:26 to emphasise Jesus’ teaching on living by godly principles, moral integrity, and values that reflect the character of Christ.

He explained that Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, called believers to a higher moral and spiritual standard – highlighting virtues such as humility, meekness, and purity of heart.

“If all the Christian virtues were taken from the world, what would become of it?” he asked, urging believers to let their light shine as reflections of God’s kingdom values.

Rev. Metohou cautioned that deformers – those who lead others away from God through indifference, laziness, or false doctrines – misrepresent Christ’s character.

“Whatever character you exhibit must glorify the Lord, not yourself,” he admonished. “The first duty of a Christian is to reflect Christ in conduct and character.”

Illustrating his message, Rev. Metohou cited biblical examples of transformation. The young captive girl in Naaman’s household, through her faith, directed her master to the prophet Elisha and brought healing to his life, saying, “Her testimony brought the general to know God. Likewise, the Samaritan woman, after encountering Jesus, became an evangelist who led her entire town to Christ.”

Conversely, he warned against becoming like King Saul or Alexander, the companion of Paul – men whose greed and disobedience caused them to lose God’s favour.

He stated: “There are still Sauls and Alexanders among us,” he noted, “those who pursue riches, false prophecy, and self-glorification rather than truth.”

Rev. Metohou concluded with a solemn charge: “God honours those who transform others with their lives and faith. But He rejects those who deform.”

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Hold Authority With Humility – Apostle Dr Nyamekye To Heads

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, has admonished ministers and leaders of the Church to uphold the divine authority entrusted to them with humility, whilst actively generating the spiritual power needed to execute their mandate effectively.

Delivering the opening sermon at the November 2025 Heads’ Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) on the theme, “Authority and Power,” Apostle Dr Nyamekye explained that although all heads within the Church have been conferred with some level of authority, that authority alone without spiritual power is inadequate for impactful ministry.

Drawing from John 1:12 and Acts 1:8, the Chairman established the synonymy yet distinction between the two concepts. Authority, he noted, is delegated; the right to determine, adjudicate or settle issues, whilst power is the ability and enablement to act and produce results.

“Authority without power is embarrassing,” he stressed. “If leaders go days without fasting, without prayer, without spending time with God, they may still carry the authority, but they will lack the power to deliver. Your power enhances your authority; the reverse is not true.”

Apostle Dr Nyamekye reminded heads of the church that authority is always questioned, and its source examined just as demons questioned the sons of Sceva in Acts 19:13–16, saying they knew Jesus and Paul, but not the others. Because authority is conferred, the Chairman indicated that it is not absolute and, therefore, has limits.

He advised leaders to walk within the boundaries of their jurisdictions and to respect internal systems, including financial limits, established procedures, and reporting structures within the Church. Consultation, he said, must be prioritised when ministers are uncertain — rather than relying solely on personal discretion.

According to him, authority is meant to build, solve problems, answer questions, and meet needs, but when it fails in doing so, chaos, disorder, and ministry frustration can follow. He warned that God does not countenance those who disrespect or abuse authority, and stated that authority can also be revoked.

Apostle Nyamekye emphasised that power must be intentionally generated and sustained through spiritual discipline, godly character formation, growth in grace, and a deepened knowledge of God.

“More of God means more holiness, and more holiness means more power,” he declared, adding, “Knowing the God of the Bible is an expedition.”

He further noted that spiritual power, once generated, must be jealously guarded because yesterday’s anointing is not sufficient for today’s challenges. Ministry, he said, demands continuous renewal.

Concluding, the Chairman reminded ministers that they are stewards, not owners of the authority entrusted to them. He charged them to exercise their roles with reverence, sobriety, accountability, and humility, always staying within the confines of the authority granted by God and by the Church.

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Heads Set To Retire In 2026 Celebrated For Distinguished Service

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, has paid glowing tribute to a group of apostles who will bow out of active ministry in 2026 after decades of dedicated service to God and the Church.

This touching moment occurred during the 2025 November Heads’ and Wives’ Prayer Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh.

Addressing the gathering, Apostle Dr Nyamekye described the outgoing ministers as “gallant soldiers of the cross” whose lives and ministry have left indelible imprints on the Church and the Kingdom of God.

He noted that the 2025 meeting would be the final official Heads’ Meeting they would attend in active service, acknowledging their commitment, endurance, and humility throughout their years of ministry.

Those honoured were Apostles Zabre Patinde Ousmane (Burkina Faso National Head), Martin Seth Appiah (Madina Area Head), John Appiah Aidoo (Abuakwa Area Head), Mike Kwame Etrue (Koforidua Area Head), William Ohemeng-Kwakye (Anyaa-Ablekuma Area Head), Daniel Yeboah Nsaful (Old Tafo Area Head), Nathaniel Ajayi Oyekunle (Nigeria National Head), and Edmund Appiah (London South Area Head, UK).

“As tradition demands,” Apostle Dr Nyamekye said, “we warmly invite these esteemed individuals and their wives to come forward so that we can celebrate them for their years of fruitful service to God and humanity.”

As the names were called, the atmosphere in the auditorium was charged with deep emotion and gratitude. The entire congregation of Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, and Directors rose to their feet, giving the would-be retirees and their wives a rousing standing ovation.

Apostle Dr Nyamekye commended them for their diligence and steadfast devotion to duty, saying, “Well done, brothers and sisters! You have fought the good fight, finished your course, and kept the faith. The entire Church of Pentecost honours you.”

He further prayed that the Lord would continue to bless them richly, granting them strength, joy, and fulfilment in this new phase of their lives and ministries.

The moment served as a fitting reminder of the Church’s commitment to celebrating the dedicated service of its leaders and upholding the legacy of those who have laboured tirelessly in the vineyard of God.

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