Essam-Debiso Area Head Launches One Mission House, One Community Club Initiative web

Essam-Debiso Area Head Launches One Mission House, One Community Club Initiative

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Fulfilling his commitment to establish a community club at his mission house following the vision-casting visit by the Director of the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, the Essam-Debiso Area Head of the church, Pastor Frank Awuah Fordjour, officially launched the initiative on Saturday, May 4, 2025.

The event brought together 40 children from the immediate community surrounding the Area Mission House. Remarkably, nine of them surrendered their lives to Christ during the event.

As part of the programme, Pastor Awuah Fordjour and his family hosted the children, treating them to refreshing drinks and biscuits.

The One Mission House, One Community Club initiative, spearheaded by The Church of Pentecost Children’s Ministry, seeks to establish need-based children’s clubs, providing a platform to share the gospel and nurture young believers.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the initiative, the Area Head shared his intention to encourage all District Ministers in the Area to establish similar clubs in their respective jurisdictions.

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Nsawam Area Organises Intensive Training For Media Teams web

Nsawam Area Organises Intensive Training For Media Teams

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The Nsawam Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised a day’s intensive media training programme for media personnel serving in local assemblies across the Area.

Held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Country Lodge in Nsawam, the event brought together 61 participants from all districts in the Area. The training aimed to sharpen their skills, equip them with modern tools and techniques for effective church media coverage, and empower them to play a pivotal role in advancing the media ministry of the church.

The programme was held under the leadership of Nsawam Area Head, Apostle Francis Yaw Adu, with support from experienced facilitators, including Daniel Kwabena Mantey and Samuel Ajisope from the Pent Media Centre, as well as Prince Aboagye of KP Media.

Participants engaged in hands-on sessions covering TV production, photography, and church media production, among other key areas. The training also underscored the spiritual significance of media work in the church, inspiring attendees to view their roles as crucial in spreading the gospel through digital platforms.

Participants were encouraged to apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills in their respective local assemblies and contribute actively to the Area’s media ministry initiatives.

This impactful training forms part of the broader efforts by The Church of Pentecost to build a vibrant and competent media workforce, supporting the church’s vision of ‘Possessing the Nations’ through strategic communication.

Report by Nsawam Area Media Team

Fasting & Prayer Tune Christians To God’s Frequency — Pastor Adubofourh Asiedu web

Fasting & Prayer Tune Christians To God’s Frequency — Pastor Adubofourh Asiedu

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Pastor Maxwell Adubofourh Asiedu, the Yennyawoso District Minister of The Church of Pentecost, has underscored the significance of fasting and prayer in helping believers connect with God in their spiritual journey.

“The more you fast and pray, the more you attune yourself to the frequency of God,” he remarked.

Pastor Adubofourh made this statement during a service with members of Grace Assembly on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, as part of the Church’s ongoing 14-day fasting and prayer programme.

The leadership of The Church of Pentecost has declared a global 14-day peroid of fasting and prayer, dubbed ‘Pentecost Week,’ under the theme “Experiencing the Unleashed Power of the Holy Spirit,” (Acts 2:32-33). This fortnight-long event, which began on Monday, May 26, 2025, is set to conclude on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

In his discussion on “Fasting,” Pastor Adubofourh explained that fasting is the act of abstaining from food and drink for a period of time. He referenced several biblical figures who engaged in fasting and prayer, emphasising its transformative power in achieving breakthroughs.

“Breakthroughs are typically received by those who commit themselves to fasting and prayer because these practices are catalysts for breakthroughs,” he affirmed, referencing Matthew 17:21.

The clergyman also described various types of fasting, including partial, absolute, full, selective, and cooperate fasting.

On the reasons Christians fast, Pastor Maxwell Adubofourh Asiedu noted that believers fast when facing God’s judgement (Psalm 51:1ff), to restore their broken relationship with Christ, and to intercede for others.

“We fast in response to personal challenges, during spiritual warfare, or when confronted with imminent dangers,” he added. He urged the congregation to cultivate a lifestyle of fasting and prayer, cautioning that, “a church that neglects fasting and prayer is a weak church.”

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

Director-General Of Prisons Strengthens Ties With The Church of Pentecost web

Director-General Of Prisons Strengthens Ties With The Church of Pentecost

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The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (Esq.), accompanied by a delegation of senior officials, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, visited the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, at the church’s general headquarters in La, Accra.

The meeting aimed to strengthen the Prisons Service’s ties with the church and to discuss ongoing and future collaborations between the two institutions.

Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie expressed her appreciation for the church’s involvement in her induction ceremony and the prayers offered on her behalf. She also shared a personal connection with The Church of Pentecost.

Highlighting the church’s contributions, Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie stated: ‘The Church of Pentecost has been a pillar of support for the Ghana Prisons Service. The church’s commitment to improving the lives of inmates is commendable.’

Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie also discussed innovative rehabilitation strategies that her administration intends to roll out with the support of the church.

In response, Apostle Eric Nyamekye expressed his appreciation for the visit and reiterated the church’s commitment to supporting the Ghana Prisons Service. He emphasised the church’s mandate to contribute to national development.

‘Our inspiration is drawn from Hebrews 13:3, which admonishes us to remember those in prison as if we were together with them. We are not just constructing buildings; we are investing in lives,’ he stated.

Apostle Nyamekye further stated: ‘We are committed to holistic rehabilitation, encompassing spiritual salvation, education, and overall well-being of inmates.’

Apostle Professor Agyapong Kodua, Vice Chancellor of Pentecost University, also addressed the gathering, stressing the importance of transformative education that the church seeks to undertake in the prisons. He outlined four key dimensions of the university’s educational initiatives: moral formation, national commitment, pastoral counselling, and skill development.

‘Our ultimate aim is to help inmates come out of prison transformed and ready to contribute positively to society,’ Apostle Professor Kodua emphasised.

The church was represented by Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi (General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost), Apostle Samuel Osei Asante (Executive Council Member/Coordinator of the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Committee), Apostle Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe (Executive Council Member/La Area Head), Apostle Mike Etrue (Executive Council Member/Coordinator of the Eastern Regional Coordinating Committee) Apostle Dr Philip Osei-Korsah (Executive Council Member-Elect/Director of the Counselling Ministry), Apostle James Orhin Agyin (Projects Development and Estate Manager), Pastor Dr Felix Dela Klutse (Director, Pent Media Centre) and Pastor Benedict Eghan (Personal Assistant to the Chairman).

Delegates from the Ghana Prisons Service included Dr Francis Omane Addo (Deputy Director-General, Operations), Madam Gloria Essandoh (Director of Prisons – Technical), Mr Kweku Ali Ababio (Director of Prisons – Agriculture), Rev. Dr S. S. Adoma Okai (Deputy Director of Prisons – Chaplain General), ADP Akoto, ADP Michael Obeng, and CSP Rev. Moses Anima.

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Apostle Nyamekye Challenges Believers to Seek Eternal Purpose web

Apostle Nyamekye Challenges Believers to Seek Eternal Purpose

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has underscored the need for spiritual transformation in today’s world, urging believers to embrace a life centred on Christ by moving beyond material pursuits to attain eternal significance.

‘A new life is not about money, jobs, houses, or cars,’ Apostle Nyamekye stated. ‘It is the life of God in man—eternal life that begins when we believe in Jesus Christ.’

He said this on Sunday, May 25, 2025, during a sermon he presented titled: ‘The World Needs a New Life,’ at the Merry Villas District in the La Area of the church.

Referencing John 14:6, he highlighted that true life is found in Christ alone. He further explained that without Christ, individuals are prone to immoral behaviours, as outlined in Galatians 5:19.

He stated: ‘Without Christ, you cannot bear good fruits; the fruits of the Spirit.’

Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:10-11, Apostle Nyamekye indicated that the life of Christ should be evident in every aspect of a believer’s life, saying, ‘Our worldly body will perish, but the life of Christ in us should be revealed in our speech and conduct so that others may come to know Him.’

He stressed the importance of preaching the message of new life systematically, citing 1 John 5:12 and John 20:31. According to him, there are two kinds of people in this world: children of God and the others, revealing that if a person dies in their sin, there is no repentance for them.

Apostle Nyamekye also highlighted the significance of Gospel Sundays, encouraging believers to share their testimonies and preach the gospel as if addressing those outside the church.

‘We are reminded to preach the gospel and tell of the salvation message of Christ; how you have been saved from your old life into a new one,’ he noted.

He called on church leaders to equip members with the necessary tools to evangelise effectively. He bemoaned that most Christians do not know how to bring people to Christ. ‘As leaders, we should make intentional efforts to teach our members how to win souls,’ he advised.

Concluding his message, Apostle Nyamekye challenged believers to make soul-winning a personal mission, saying, ‘We must make it a habit to bring at least one soul to Christ.’

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Be Yielded to the Holy Spirit, the Life of the Church – Apostle Lawrence Oduro-Nyarko web

Be Yielded to the Holy Spirit – Apostle Lawrence Oduro-Nyarko

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The Elmina Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Lawrence Oduro-Nyarko, has urged all Christians to be fully yielded to the directives of the Holy Spirit.

Speaking on the topic “The Holy Spirit, the Life of the Church”, he emphasised the importance of total dependence on the Holy Spirit in both church administration and personal life. He noted that the Holy Spirit does not require assistance from any other power, as He carries immense power in Himself—power that is the strength and life of the Church.

Apostle Oduro-Nyarko made this clarion call during a meeting with all officers in the Area on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the Elmina Central Assembly.

Drawing from Ezekiel 47:1-12 and Acts 1:8, he explained that just as the Spirit of the Lord took the prophet Ezekiel to a stream—which symbolised the Holy Spirit—and made him stand in it at varying depths, Christians must likewise seek to deepen their relationship with the Holy Spirit.

He added that there are levels of infilling of the Holy Spirit, and believers must yearn to be filled to the brim, rather than remain complacent at the shallow or surface level. This deeper infilling, he explained, is achievable through consistent fasting and prayer.

“The Holy Spirit brings healing, fruitfulness, freshness, and power, among others, to those who yield to Him,” he emphasised.

The meeting also marked the launch of the Pentecost Week Celebration, during which the leadership of the Church has declared a 14-day global fasting and prayer programme for all members.

Apostle Oduro-Nyarko encouraged all officers and members in the Area to participate actively in this spiritual exercise, believing that through it, God would speak and work miraculously in their lives.

He concluded with a solemn warning that any church which sidelines the Holy Spirit or fails to involve Him in its operations and administration is destined for failure.

The Area Head also used the occasion to brief all presbyters in the Area on key decisions made during the 47th General Council Meetings held at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, from April 30 to May 2, 2025.

The meeting brought together all ministers and their wives, executive members, ministry leaders, and officers within the Area.

Report by Pastor Prince Augustine Ababio

Ho-Dome District Gives To Ho Central Prisons web

Ho-Dome District Gives To Ho Central Prisons, Wins 27 Souls

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The Evangelism Ministry of Ho Dome District in the Ho Area of The Church of Pentecost, on May 17, 2025, visited the Ho Central Prisons and donated assorted items to the facility as part of the National Evangelism Ministry’s Week Celebration.

The church donated bags of rice, sachet water, assorted drinks, toiletries, sanitary pads, fish, among others, to the inmates.

Present were the District Minister, Pastor Mawuena, Mrs Josephine Akoto and Elders Emmanuel Avornyo (Dome Central Presiding Elder) and Ebenezer Adamadu (District Evangelism Leader). Others were Elders CSP Isaac Boakye (District Coordinator, Prisons Ministry) and Elder Seth Amewor, member of the Prison Committee. Some church members were also present.

In a brief exhortation on the topic, ‘There is hope for your future’ based on Jeremiah 31:16-17 and Colossians 1:27, Elder Emmanuel Avornyo encouraged the inmates not to lose hope because there was hope for the future.

He emphasised that hope could only be found in Jesus Christ, and as many as received Jesus had their hope for the future assured. The message led to 27 inmates giving their lives to Jesus Christ.

Receiving the items, Rev. ASP. Courage Atsu thanked The Church of Pentecost for their kind gesture. Expressing his joy over the donation, he noted that the items would go a long way to help the facility.

The Regional Commander of Prisons, DDP Edward Ashun, also thanked the church for their kind gesture.

Report by Emmanuel Avornyo & Enyonam Adjorlolo Dormevenu, Ho.

Upper East Regional Minister Hosts Apostle Amankwaa web

Upper East Regional Minister Hosts Apostle Amankwaa

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The Bolgatanga Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle David Amankwaa, led a delegation of ministers of the church on a courtesy visit to the Upper East Regional Minister, Hon. Akamugri Donatus Atanga, at the Regional Coordinating Council in Bolgatanga. 

The meeting aimed to congratulate the regional minister on his appointment and explore avenues for strengthening collaboration between the state and the church to foster holistic development in the region. 

Representing The Church of Pentecost were Pastors Michael Peasah, Julius Aryee, Francis Atinga, and Yaw Sarpong Aguyire, while the Regional Coordinating Council was represented by Deputy Director Mr Murtala Braimah, Assistant Director John Muniru, Protocol Officer Douglass Bando, and Public Relations Officer Mubarik Abu. 

During the discussions, Apostle Amankwaa reaffirmed the church’s commitment to supporting government initiatives aimed at addressing social challenges and promoting development, in alignment with its ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda.

He highlighted various social interventions undertaken by the church, including hospitals, schools, police stations, prisons, and skills development centres. Specific to the Upper East Region, he mentioned existing initiatives such as Shea Butter Processing and Weaving Centres in some communities, and the potential for establishing new ones in Bongo Soe and Tongo. 

Apostle Amankwaa also invited the regional minister to the commissioning of a state-of-the-art hospital, built and furnished by the church, in Kumbagre, Bolgatanga. The event is scheduled for June 18, 2025. 

Hon. Atanga expressed gratitude for the church’s contributions to national development and assured continued support and collaboration. He encouraged Faith-Based Organisations to target their interventions towards deprived communities, emphasising that national development is a shared responsibility. 

The courtesy call underscores The Church of Pentecost’s commitment to partnering with the government to drive development and address social challenges in the Upper East Region. 

Report by Pastor Obed Baah Kumi, Bolga Area Media Coordinator

Pent Media Centre’s Solomon Tackie Adjudged 2024 Best Graphic Designer eb

Pent Media Centre’s Solomon Tackie Adjudged 2024 Best Graphic Designer

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Solomon Nii Ofoli Tackie, a creative designer at Pent Media Centre, has been recognised as the 2024 Best Graphic Designer at the recently held Ghana Youth Excellence Awards (GYEA), organised by Apex Africa Concept.

The prestigious event, held at the National Theatre on Friday, May 23, 2025, was centred around the theme, “Unlocking the Potentials of Young Leaders.”

The Ghana Youth Excellence Awards (GYEA) is an annual initiative that celebrates and acknowledges the remarkable contributions of young Ghanaians to national development. The awards aim to inspire excellence, empower youth, and foster positive change across various sectors.

Over the years, GYEA has highlighted and honoured outstanding achievements in diverse fields, including politics, entertainment, sports, agriculture, health, and entrepreneurship. Past recipients have included notable personalities such as Hon. Samuel Awuku (Member of Parliament for Akropong Constituency), Henry Nana Boakye (National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party), and Awal Alhassan, popularly known as “Possigee” (Sound Engineer).

This year, a total of 49 distinguished individuals from across the country were recognised for their dedication, service, and impact in their respective fields. Among them was Elder Solomon Nii Ofoli Tackie, who received the “Best Graphic Designer of the Year” award.

In his acceptance speech, Solomon Tackie, an Elder of The Church of Pentecost, dedicated the award to all aspiring designers, emphasising the power of creativity:

“This award is a testament to the limitless potential of creativity when nurtured with passion and perseverance. I dedicate it to every aspiring Christian designer—keep pushing boundaries and telling powerful stories through your designs,” he said.

He further underscored the significance of this recognition in relation to the “Possessing the Nations” agenda of The Church of Pentecost, which encourages believers to influence society with godly values and excellence.

“Through design, we too can possess the nations by shaping culture and communicating truth in impactful ways,” he added.

The event drew a distinguished audience, including clergy, traditional leaders, government officials, and advocates for community development.

This award adds to the growing list of recognitions earned by personnel of Pent Media Centre, the media arm of The Church of Pentecost, this year. Earlier in the year, Etornam Agbemor, a broadcast journalist and presenter at the Centre, emerged as the first runner-up in the English Online Category of the 10th Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards held in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Enjoy Good Life With Your Family – Pastor Acheampong Urges Christians web

Enjoy Good Life With Your Family – Pastor Acheampong Urges Christians

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The Resident Minister of the Mountain View Worship Centre in the Kasoa Area of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Samuel Acheampong, has underscored the importance of Christian families taking time off their busy schedules to engage in healthy recreational activities.

Speaking at the worship centre’s Family Day Out event on May 1, 2025, Pastor Acheampong highlighted the value of families enjoying quality time together, strengthening their bonds, and creating lasting memories.

He noted that such experiences contribute significantly to family well-being and provide children with valuable developmental opportunities.

‘Engaging in healthy family activities fosters togetherness, reduces stress, and presents opportunities for shared learning and enjoyment,’ he stated.

Pastor Acheampong further stressed that spending meaningful time with loved ones helps alleviate feelings of isolation and loneliness, particularly during periods of uncertainty or stress.

Held at Marlin Resort, the Family Day Out event brought together couples and their children for an unforgettable experience filled with exciting activities, tours, family interactions, and a delightful dinner.

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