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The Techiman Area Head and Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei-Djani, has advised church leaders to discharge their duties with dexterity so as to leave behind an enviable track record as God’s workers.

Apostle Nii Kotei-Djani said this on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Dwomor Central Assembly church auditorium during a consultative meeting with officers in the Techiman Zone of the Area.

Speaking on the topic: “What is your track record?” the Techiman Area Head said that every church leader will leave behind either a good or bad record at the end of their Christian service.

Taking inference from Exodus 32:19-22, Apostle Kotei-Djani posited that the Israelites built a particular track record for themselves during their journey in the wilderness, as they were described by Aaron as people “prone to evil.”

This, according to the Techiman Area Head, was a track record that the Israelites had earned, albeit a bad one.

He further explained that two facts about track records are that they are known by the people around them and are either positive or negative.

Apostle Nii Kotei-Djani cited David as an example of a person who had a good track record.

Reading from 1 Samuel 17:34-36, Apostle stated that “David had a record of rescuing, saving (defending), and defeating enemies. He defeated the lions and bears, he rescued his sheep from its prey, and he also defeated Goliath.”

He noted that one’s track record reveals where they are heading, stressing that: “It is possible that per your track record, you can be classified as either a leader who destroys or a leader who builds.”

He, therefore, urged church leaders to strive hard to develop a track record of building whatever is entrusted to them.

Report by Techiman Area Media Team

The Dansoman Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Daniel Kodjoe Sey, has encouraged Christian leaders to consciously seek the face of God for direction and understanding of their prophetic mandate.

He made this assertion on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, when he ministered to the Aflao Area pastorate at PIWC English Auditorium during the Area’s 2024 all-officers Apostolisation.

Speaking on the topic “The Three-Dimensional Walk of Jesus” based on John 4:1-29, Apostle Sey stated that God’s prophetic plan was to bless the nations through the seed of Abraham, who happens to be Christ Jesus. Jesus’ ministry on the earth was a fulfillment of God’s prophetic call to unleash the good news to all the nations.

“Like Christ Jesus, any minister called by God has a prophetic assignment, and it is through faith in God that we can understand this link as revealed throughout the Scripture,” he said.

According to the Dansoman Area Head, God’s revelation on His divine purpose for mankind has been prophetically linked and interwoven throughout the written word of God.

“Knowledge of these links is key to understanding God’s purpose and mission on the earth,” he explained, adding that every step Christ took in His ministry was not by chance but rather in relation to His prophetic assignment.

Expounding the background to the main scripture passage, Apostle Sey recounted how Christ Jesus decided to pass through Samaria to Galilee even though there were hostilities between Jews and Samaritans.

He noted that His walk-through Samaria with His disciples and His encounter with a Samaritan woman by the well that Jacob gave to his son Joseph were in line with God’s plan to unleash the gospel message to all nations, including the Samaritans.

At the core of Jesus’ dialogue with the Samaritan woman was the former’s promise to satisfy her thirsty soul with the Living water, he noted.

Apostle Sey further relayed that the encounter between Christ Jesus and the Samaritan was not a mere coincidence but rather the manifestation of God’s proper timing. He explained time as any chronological turn of events that occurs in everyday life. However, there is another time called the ‘kairus’ time. This time is determined by God. It is called the right time.

“At her kairus moment, this woman transformed and went back to the city with the good news. The Living water Jesus gave to her was the Gospel. After receiving this water, she became an evangelist,” he stated.

He asserted that the woman’s encounter, call, and the message she received from Christ are all prophetic in nature.

“Even though her old ways of life were nothing to write home about, she became totally transformed after she met Christ Jesus at the right time. She did not need her jug to fill water. She was fulfilled by the encounter,” he stressed.

Apostle Sey, therefore, encouraged Christian leaders to be sensitive to God’s timing and allow the Holy Spirit to lead them in their prophetic mandate. “Do not be envious of positions or statuses in ministry but rather envy grace. Pray that the Lord will lead you to places where your ministry will blossom and have the maximum impact. This is because your call is prophetic in nature,” he concluded.

Report by Pastor Francis Lamptey (Aflao Area Reporter)

The President of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA), Mr. Albert Dwumfour, who is an Elder of The Church of Pentecost, has been elected to the steering committee of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the largest organisation of African journalists.

This took place during FAJ’s recently-held congress, which saw the election of Omar Faruk Osman of Somalia as its new president.

Elder Albert Dwumfour will be serving on the Steering Committee alongside Mr. Zied Dabbar from Tunisia (Vice President), Ms. Marie Luisa Rogiero from Angola (Honorary Treasurer), Erik Oduor from Kenya (Member), Mr. Jean Claude Koulibaly from Cote D’Ivoire (Member), Sadiq Ibrahim Amed Ibrahim from Sudan (Member), Mr. Mohammed El-Talbi from Morocco (Member), and Ms. Obam Mejo Marion from Cameroon (Member).

The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) is a regional organisation that serves as a collective voice for IFJ affiliates in Africa. It plays a crucial role in advocating for the social and professional rights of African journalists, a mission that aligns with its commitment to defending freedom of expression and the right to information.

Founded in 2007, FAJ provides support and solidarity to unions and associations with a mandate to promote trade union development in the media industry in Africa. It addresses professional issues, protects and defends freedom of expression and the right to information, as well as journalists’ human rights, as laid down in the Declaration of Principles of Freedom of Expression in Africa.

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The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Mr. Albert Dwumfour, has emphasised the crucial role of Christian media in speaking truth to power and transforming society.

Mr. Albert Dwumfour, an Elder of The Church of Pentecost, made this assertion during his address at the official commissioning ceremony of Pent Radio in Kumasi today at the McKeown Temple in Asokwa, Ashanti Region.

Quoting Romans 10:17, the GJA President highlighted the transformative potential of Pent Radio, stating that “faith comes by hearing, and through Pent Radio, many are going to hear the gospel and have their lives transformed.”

Expressing his delight in being part of the Pent Radio story, Mr. Dwumfour underscored the need for religious bodies to actively engage in the dissemination of truth.

“The time has come for Christian bodies to lead the charge and not leave ownership of radio stations to only politicians and businessmen,” he said, adding that radio has proven to be a results-driven medium and is now the leading arm of the media.

The GJA President stated that under his leadership, the media is assuming its rightful place as the fourth estate of the realm and a force to be reckoned with.

“The media serves as a link or bridge between the government and the people. We are the voice for the voiceless and watchdogs for people’s rights,” he said.

As tensions rise in an election year, Mr. Dwumfour deemed it timely to have stations like Pent Radio urging the station to uphold high standards and professionalism.

He expressed his outfit’s readiness to support Pent Radio in achieving its stated vision to propagate the gospel (truth), transform society, and emerge as the leading radio station in the Ashanti Region and beyond.

He also pledged the commitment of the GJA to provide safety and security to all media practitioners from external harm or attacks, allowing them to fearlessly speak the truth and engage in progressive work.

Reading from Philippians 4:8, the GJA President set a standard for the newly-commissioned radio station, urging them to church content that is “true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable.” This, he stressed, is the expectation for the station as it embarks on its journey to become a transformative force in the Ashanti Region and beyond.

Pent Radio (100.1MHz), the Christian radio station fully owned by The Church of Pentecost, has begun full operations following its inauguration in Kumasi on Friday, February 8, 2024.

The Christian radio station, located at the Pentecost House in Asokwa, envisions being the leading Christian radio station in the Ashanti Region and beyond with the mission to propagate the gospel, transform society with Kingdom values and principles, and bring unique and spiritually uplifting content to the different spectrums of people.

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Pent Radio (100.1MHz), the latest radio station in Ghana to hit the airwaves, has begun full operations following its inauguration in Kumasi on Friday, March 8, 2024.

The Christian radio station fully owned by The Church of Pentecost, is located at the Pentecost House in Asokwa.

Pent Radio envisions being the leading Christian radio station in the Ashanti Region and beyond with the mission to propagate the gospel, transform society with Kingdom values and principles, and bring unique and spiritually uplifting content to the different spectrums of people.

The station aims to keep enhancing its programming, expanding its reach, and deepening its impact in the nation while upholding Christian values.

With its goal to uplift, inspire, and unite the hearts of Ghanaians through the power of radio, Pent Radio intends to be a conduit of positivity, a catalyst for spiritual growth, a unifier of communities, and a transformative entity committed to instilling Kingdom values and principles in societies.

Since it began test transmission early this year, Pent Radio’s coverage now reaches the whole of the Ashanti Region, parts of Bono, Ahafo, Western North, Western and Central regions.

Commissioning the new radio station, the International Missions Director (IMD) of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, on behalf of the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, said both Vision 2023 and Vision 2028 of the Church have made ample space to capture the media space with the gospel.

The IMD indicated that the commissioning of Pent Radio is another milestone of the Church’s commitment and dedication towards media participation and engagement in its quest to transform every sphere of society with Kingdom values and principles.

According to him, the Church plans to saturate the media space with the fragrance of Pentecost to transform spheres and societies with the gospel. 

In his welcome address, the Board Chairman of Pent Media Board, Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi, who is a former General Secretary of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), said that the grand launch of the radio station not only marks a new chapter in the annals of Pent Media Centre and The Church of Pentecost as a whole, but also represents a milestone in the Church’s shared journey towards creating a more informed, inspired, and interconnected society through the power of media.

“As the Chairman of the Pent Media Centre Board, it is a remarkable honour to witness the culmination of vision, dedication, and collective effort that has brought us to this pivotal moment. The inception of Pent Radio is a testament to what can be achieved when faith, innovation, and community come together for a common purpose. We stand on the threshold of an exciting new endeavour, one that promises to extend the reach of our message, uplift the spirits of our listeners, and forge stronger bonds within our community and beyond.

“Today, as we gather to celebrate this remarkable achievement, we are reminded of the transformative power of media – not just as a platform for communication, but as a catalyst for societal change,” he said.

He added: “Pent Radio is poised to become a beacon of hope, enlightenment, and unity, broadcasting content that enriches the mind, nurtures the soul, and fosters a deeper understanding of our faith and values.” 

The Asokwahene, Nana Fe Baanoah II, commended The Church of Pentecost for setting up a radio station in Kumasi to sanitize the airwaves

The event was attended by the clergy, traditional leaders in the Ashanti Region, including Nana Ansah Baffour – Otumfuo Nkonyasuafohene, members of the media, represented by the National President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor, among others.

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