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Maiden Home And Urban Missions Conference 2025 Begins

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The Missions Director (MD) of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, on behalf of the Chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has officially opened the much-anticipated maiden edition of the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) Conference 2025 at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh.

The historic gathering has brought together a diverse group of participants, including ministers and presiding elders from Pentecost International Worship Centres (PIWCs) across the country, ministers and their spouses serving in the Home and Urban Missions, representatives from the Chaplaincy Ministry in Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi, members of the Ministry to Celebrities Committee, and Pastor Ing. John Angoh, the resident minister of Amsterdam City Church in The Netherlands, representing the City Churches.

As the first of its kind, the conference aims to deepen participants’ understanding of the HUM agenda and equip them to advance the Church’s Vision 2028 mandate of ‘Possessing the Nations.’

In his opening address, Apostle Agyemang Bekoe encouraged all attendees to fully engage in every session and activity, emphasizing that their presence was divinely orchestrated for a greater purpose.

‘Take part and take charge, for God has a clear reason for assembling us here,’ he declared, adding, ‘The Lord is set to use this conference as a launching pad to equip us for greater exploits in our churches, communities, and beyond.’

The three-day conference, which began on July 10, 2025, will conclude on July 12. It features a range of workshops, prayer sessions, and strategic discussions designed to empower participants to pursue the Home and Urban Missions agenda with renewed passion and commitment.

Leadership of the church believes the conference will serve as a catalyst for reaching marginalised and unreached people groups in urban and peri-urban settings, in alignment with the church’s broader missional vision.

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HUM Achimota Sector Hosts Transformational Teens Converts Converge 2025 web

HUM Achimota Sector Hosts Transformational Teens Converts Converge 2025

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The Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost continues to make a great impact on the lives of young people through its mission to reach and disciple the marginalised, expatriates, migrants, and unreached communities with the unadulterated word of God.

This vision was realised once again at the 2025 edition of the Children/Teens Converts Converge, a day’s spiritual retreat organised by the HUM Achimota Sector. Held on May 31, 2025, at the Odorkor Central Auditorium, the event brought together 218 children and teens aged 10 to 20 from across ghettos, markets, slums, and HUM Assemblies in the Achimota Sector. They were supported by 30 dedicated teachers and counsellors.

Held under the theme, ‘Unleashed to Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling: Lessons from the Life of Joseph’ (Genesis 39:2-9, Galatians 1:24), the retreat featured such as ‘Intense Prayer and Holy Spirit Empowerment,’ ‘Mentorship and Counseling Sessions,’ and ‘Discussions on critical social issues such as Drug Abuse and Teenage Pregnancy.’

The event was hosted by Overseer James Amoah-Mensah, HUM Pastor for the Achimota Sector. He was joined by a distinguished lineup of speakers, including: Pastor Daniel Eli Sewornu – Greater Accra Children’s Ministry Pastor; Dr Mrs Grace Owusu Aboagye – Clinical Pharmacist; Dr Mrs Georgina Ansong – HUM National Executive Committee Member; Elder Ing. Samuel Addo Fletcher; and Deaconess Leana Adekpui – Physician Assistant. 

These speakers shared biblical insights and practical life lessons, inspiring the youth to pursue purpose-driven lives rooted in Christ.

The retreat also featured powerful testimonies. Ms Christiana Tamalbe shared her journey of overcoming educational and family challenges with the support of HUM, while Brother Emmanuel Boateng gave a moving account of his deliverance from 20 years of drug addiction, urging the youth to avoid drugs and trust in Christ.

The Holy Spirit moved mightily throughout the retreat, leading to 33 children and teens giving their lives to Christ. Thirty others received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, with many others experiencing deliverance from various addictions.

The day concluded with gender-specific counselling sessions, dubbed ‘Boys to Men,’ and ‘Girls to Queens.’ These sessions provided safe spaces for honest conversations, personal reflection, and goal-setting under the guidance of experienced mentors.

The success of the event was made possible through the generous support of Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo (National HUM Coordinator), Apostle Isaac Tetteh Judah (Odorkor Area Head), and Evangelist Abraham Addae Agyemang (Odorkor District Minister and National Coordinator of The Other Sheep Ministry)

Special thanks also go to all HUM Area Coordinators, Cell Leaders, and Assembly Leaders for their tireless efforts in mobilising participants and ensuring a smooth event.

Report by Seth Mensah Odifo

HUM Achimota Sector Hosts Transformational Teens Converts Converge 2025 web

HUM Achimota Sector Hosts Transformational Teens Converts Converge 2025

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The Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost continues to make a great impact on the lives of young people through its mission to reach and disciple the marginalised, expatriates, migrants, and unreached communities with the unadulterated word of God.

This vision was realised once again at the 2025 edition of the Children/Teens Converts Converge, a day’s spiritual retreat organised by the HUM Achimota Sector. Held on May 31, 2025, at the Odorkor Central Auditorium, the event brought together 218 children and teens aged 10 to 20 from across ghettos, markets, slums, and HUM Assemblies in the Achimota Sector. They were supported by 30 dedicated teachers and counsellors.

Held under the theme, ‘Unleashed to Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling: Lessons from the Life of Joseph’ (Genesis 39:2-9, Galatians 1:24), the retreat featured such as ‘Intense Prayer and Holy Spirit Empowerment,’ ‘Mentorship and Counseling Sessions,’ and ‘Discussions on critical social issues such as Drug Abuse and Teenage Pregnancy.’

The event was hosted by Overseer James Amoah-Mensah, HUM Pastor for the Achimota Sector. He was joined by a distinguished lineup of speakers, including: Pastor Daniel Eli Sewornu – Greater Accra Children’s Ministry Pastor; Dr Mrs Grace Owusu Aboagye – Clinical Pharmacist; Dr Mrs Georgina Ansong – HUM National Executive Committee Member; Elder Ing. Samuel Addo Fletcher; and Deaconess Leana Adekpui – Physician Assistant. 

These speakers shared biblical insights and practical life lessons, inspiring the youth to pursue purpose-driven lives rooted in Christ.

The retreat also featured powerful testimonies. Ms Christiana Tamalbe shared her journey of overcoming educational and family challenges with the support of HUM, while Brother Emmanuel Boateng gave a moving account of his deliverance from 20 years of drug addiction, urging the youth to avoid drugs and trust in Christ.

The Holy Spirit moved mightily throughout the retreat, leading to 33 children and teens giving their lives to Christ. Thirty others received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, with many others experiencing deliverance from various addictions.

The day concluded with gender-specific counselling sessions, dubbed ‘Boys to Men,’ and ‘Girls to Queens.’ These sessions provided safe spaces for honest conversations, personal reflection, and goal-setting under the guidance of experienced mentors.

The success of the event was made possible through the generous support of Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo (National HUM Coordinator), Apostle Isaac Tetteh Judah (Odorkor Area Head), and Evangelist Abraham Addae Agyemang (Odorkor District Minister and National Coordinator of The Other Sheep Ministry)

Special thanks also go to all HUM Area Coordinators, Cell Leaders, and Assembly Leaders for their tireless efforts in mobilising participants and ensuring a smooth event.

Report by Seth Mensah Odifo

Aps. Agyei Kwafo Urges Ministers’ Wives To Ensure Consistent Family Devotion At Home web

Aps. Agyei Kwafo Urges Ministers’ Wives To Ensure Consistent Family Devotion At Home

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The National Coordinator for the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo, has issued a passionate call to ministers’ wives to rekindle and sustain spiritual fire on their family altars, warning that without it, even mission houses risk becoming spiritually barren.

Delivering a compelling message titled “Fire on the Family Altar” at the ongoing Ministers Wives Conference at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, today [Wednesday, June 11, 2025], Apostle Agyei Kwafo emphasised the importance of consistent family devotion, describing it as the true source of divine power for the home.

He explained that while conferences and retreats are beneficial, the true and lasting fire of God is not sourced from such gatherings but from daily devotion and worship cultivated in the home.

“When the fire on the family altar goes off, the mission house becomes an ordinary place—like a shopping mall or a drinking bar,” he stated.

Apostle Kwafo warned that the absence of spiritual fire leads to a loss of divine presence, weakening the moral and spiritual strength of the household.

Quoting Leviticus 6:13, he reminded attendees that God’s desire is not only the establishment of an altar, but that the fire on it must be kept burning continually—from dawn to dusk.

He further noted that this fire empowers families to raise righteous children, sustain holiness, and confront the ills of society with boldness and integrity.

The HUM Coordinator described the family altar as more than a scheduled devotion time. He said it is a sacred space in the home—often the hall or living room of the mission house—where prayer, worship, and study of God’s Word are carried out consistently.

Drawing from Isaiah 6 and Mark 1:35, Apostle Kwafo further stressed that the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit is cultivated in these quiet moments of early morning worship. He charged ministers’ wives, who serve as “assistant pastors” in the home, to take spiritual responsibility for ensuring that the fire never goes out.

“There must be a priest in the house, and while the minister leads, his wife must co-labour with him to guard the fire on the altar with their very lives,” he said.

He concluded by urging every minister’s home to designate specific times and spaces for daily devotion, and to uphold lives of personal holiness—so that the fire of God may flow from the bedroom to every corner of the home.

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HUM Impacts New Takoradi Community With PENT5000 Project web

HUM Impacts New Takoradi Community With PENT5000 Project

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The Takoradi Sector of the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost has held a life-changing PENT5000 outreach in New Takoradi.

The event, which took place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, yielded 80 new converts, with 61 being baptised in water, marking a significant spiritual harvest.

The initiative focused on reaching vulnerable and marginalised children in the slums and coastal areas of New Takoradi. Over 800 children received nutritious, hygienic meals to support their physical and psychological well-being.

In addition to the feeding programme, three transformative activities were introduced to further benefit the community, namely free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card registration, free water distribution, and a football tournament.

The free NHIS registration was provided for children and adults across the four sub-communities of New Takoradi. A total of 50 new individuals were enrolled, while 188expired cards were renewed, ensuring continued access to healthcare.

The free water also benefited more than 70 households, with families bringing various containers to collect the supply, while teens from Takoradi, Apremdo, and Air Force clubs joined their New Takoradi peers in an exhilarating competition in the Under-15 football tournament. At the end of the contest, New Takoradi emerged as the champions.

Parents, children, and other community members present expressed their gratitude to God and The Church of Pentecost for the timely interventions. Many adults revealed that their NHIS cards had expired, but frequent long queues discouraged them from renewing. Most children in the area lacked NHIS coverage, with some having lost their cards. This free registration brought overwhelming joy to the community.

The HUM Takoradi Sector Pastor, Kwaku Kwantwi, and his wife, Sarah, expressed their gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve the vulnerable despite the heavy downpour. They also extended appreciation to Apostle Sylvester Arhin (Coordinator for Western and Western North Regions) and his wife, Regina, for their support and guidance, as well as the HUM National Coordinator, Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo, and his team for their leadership in advancing the PENT5000 vision.

The event was heavily financed and supported by Friends of HUM in Takoradi Area, alongside Takoradi Sector Working Team members, New Takoradi District, New Site District and Adientem District.

Among those present were Pastor Solomon and Mrs Lydia Ashaley Djani (New Takoradi District Minister), Pastor Abraham and Mrs Gladys Havor (Takoradi Area HUM Coordinator), Overseer Emmanuel and Mrs Dorcas Oduro (District Minister, Ellobankata), among others.

Report by HUM Media

HUM Equips Francophone Church Planters For Evangelism web

HUM Equips Francophone Church Planters For Evangelism

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The Ashaiman Sector of the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost has organised a day’s conference to train selected French-speaking individuals (Ghanaians and Francophones) as church planters.

The event, which took place on May 10, 2025, aims to expand evangelism efforts among Francophone migrants in Greater Accra.

As part of its mandate, the Home and Urban Missions focuses on expatriates and African migrants, many of whom come from French-speaking countries. The HUM ministry strives to locate these individuals, share the gospel with them in their native languages and cultural contexts, and establish churches or cell groups to support their spiritual journey while they reside in Ghana. Additionally, HUM helps them connect with external branches of The Church of Pentecost in their home countries upon their return.

Since 2019, the ministry has actively reached out to many expatriates and African migrants. However, given the increasing number of Francophone migrants in Ghana, there is a growing need for more concerted efforts to engage this demographic. Most of these migrants originate from predominantly Islamic nations in West Africa, requiring a dual approach—conversion-focused evangelism for non-Christians and cultural integration support for Francophone Christians struggling to adapt to Ghanaian worship styles.

To address this need, HUM saw it necessary to intentionally train church planters who can reach out to their fellow Francophones using culturally relevant evangelistic methods. A total of 81 participants received training on various topics, including Church planting and church growth through the cell system, the value of a soul and the believer’s role in soul-winning, the ministry of an evangelist, the Gospel and cultural approaches to evangelism, effective one-minute evangelism techniques, and the role of the Holy Spirit in soul-winning.

Key facilitators for the conference included Pastor Paul Adzigbli, Pastor Jeremiah Attakpa, Pastor George Timinka (retd), and Elder Cisse from PIWC Atomic.

Participants expressed deep appreciation for the conference and commended the organisers for tailoring the training to their cultural needs. Many pledged their full support for the French church-planting initiative.

In an exclusive interview, Pastor Solomon Anderson, HUM Pastor for the Ashaiman Sector, emphasised the urgent need to establish more French-speaking cell groups in key Francophone hotspots within Greater Accra. He indicated the rapid increase in Francophone migrants and thanked the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Committee (GARCC) and HUM Coordinators for their support in organising the event.

The successful conference marks a significant step toward strengthening evangelistic efforts among Francophone migrants in Ghana, ensuring that they can worship in a language and cultural setting that resonates with them while being integrated into the greater Christian community.

Also present were Apostle Anthony Mensah (Resident Minister of PIWC, Atomic), Mrs Joyce Anderson, and Mrs Vera Missefa.

Report by HUM Media Department

The Story Of Easter Is Trustworthy, Full Of Truth – Apostle Kwafo Affirms web

The Story Of Easter Is Trustworthy, Full Of Truth – Apostle Kwafo Affirms

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The National Coordinator of the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo, has declared that the story of Easter is not a folklore but trustworthy and full of truth.

According to him, the purpose of Easter includes the journey from Gethsemane to Jerusalem, where the disciples received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Without these key events, he stressed, the celebration of Easter is incomplete, saying, ‘This story is not a folktale.’

He said this during the Mamprobi Zone 2025 Easter Convention in the Dansoman Area held at the Mamprobi Worship Centre (MWC). 

Speaking on the theme, ‘The Purpose of the Death of Jesus” (Hebrews 2:10, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4), Apostle Kwafo stated that the message of Easter has the power to transform the dead into life, turn drunkards into resourceful individuals, and bring healing and restoration.

He underscored that the Easter story encapsulates the suffering of Jesus from Gethsemane through to Golgotha. The suffering of Christ did not end at the cross; it continued through His resurrection and post-resurrection encounters with the disciples – culminating at Bethany, where He ascended into glory.

Citing Isaiah 6:1, ‘It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord,’ he encouraged the Christians to believe that they, too, would testify of divine interventions in their marriages and lives during this year’s convention, saying, ‘The visitation of the Lord will come upon us all. May this convention draw us closer to Jesus.’

He further urged Christians to proclaim the Easter message to the nations. Reflecting on the events at the tomb, he referenced Luke 23:39-43, affirming: ‘Jesus died, resurrected, ascended into Heaven, and will come again.’

He addressed common misconceptions about Easter, stating that while many may argue that Jesus who was crucified is not the true Son of God, ‘This Jesus is the one who suffered during Easter. He is the Son of God – God Himself – who humbled Himself to be born of the Virgin Mary through divine fertilization.’

Referencing Luke 23, Apostle Kwafo painted a vivid picture of Jesus’ journey to the cross. He outlined the purpose of Jesus’ death, emphasising that Jesus came to destroy Satan and his works.

‘Since the creation of Adam, life has been temporary and death permanent. No descendant of Adam has reversed this pattern, until Jesus. He changed the record: ‘Death is temporary, but life in Him is eternal.’”

He further stated: ‘Anyone who accepts and believes in Christ receives eternal life, for Christ has disarmed the power of sin and death.’

Apostle Kwafo affirmed that ‘the death of Jesus has fully dealt with sin, sickness, generational curses, joblessness, and more. To overcome these, we must exercise our faith in Christ.’

He concluded with a bold declaration: ‘If God does not and cannot sin, then we, as Christians, cannot live in sin. Any Christian who continues in sin is not a true member of the body of Christ. We are not slaves to sin because we are born anew in Christ.’

In attendance were Mrs Agartha Agyei Kwafo, wife of HUM Coordinator, the pastorate of the Mamprobi Zone, officers and members of the church.

Report by Lawrence Nana Kwame Asiamah, Media Head – Chemunaa District

Transforming Life Through The Power Of The Gospel- The Story Of Yaw Ofosu web

Transforming Life Through The Power Of The Gospel: The Story Of Yaw Ofosu

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The incredible transformation of Isaac Yaw Ofosu is a living testimony to the power of the Gospel to redeem and restore even the most broken lives, as asserted in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…”

At just 33 years old, Yaw had spent over 15 years battling addiction. Hooked on marijuana, tramadol, cigarettes, alcohol, and other substances, he lived a life marked by pain, isolation, and hopelessness. His erratic lifestyle earned him the nickname ‘Abodam,’ meaning ‘madness.’ Being homeless for years, Yaw was forced to sleep in a deserted poultry farm and later outside a drinking spot in Tabora, a suburb of Accra.

God’s Divine Intervention

Through the dedicated efforts of the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) team of the Nii Okaiman District of The Church of Pentecost, Yaw encountered the transformative love of Jesus Christ. During one of HUM’s outreach programmes in the ghettos, he surrendered his life to Christ and was baptised in water shortly after.

Following his conversion, he was admitted to the Christian Rehabilitation Centre, Salem, led by Deaconess Eunice Johnson (retd). There, Yaw received spiritual care, counselling, and strong family support. Over time, he experienced healing, growth, and restoration.

In December 2024, Yaw was joyfully discharged from the rehabilitation centre. He later joined the Nii Okaiman District in a moving thanksgiving service, accompanied by his mother, siblings, and extended family members – many of whom were overwhelmed with gratitude and joy at the visible change in his life.

Today, Isaac Yaw Ofosu is a free man, having been delivered from addiction and restored in Christ. He is now undergoing training as an apprentice at a poultry farm, with dreams of starting his own business in the near future.

From ‘Abodam’ to a beloved child of God, Yaw’s story is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God’s redeeming love.

Special appreciation goes to the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and the Executive Council for instituting the HUM ministry. It continues to be a game changer – bringing hope, healing, and purpose to many lost and forgotten individuals across the nation.

Report by HUM Media Team

Awoshie District HUM Celebrates Rehabilitation Of Muslim Convert WEB

Awoshie District HUM Celebrates Rehabilitation Of Muslim Convert

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The Awoshie District of The Church of Pentecost, through its Home and Urban Missions (HUM) outreach programme, has successfully rehabilitated a Muslim lady who was won to Christianity.

The Muslim convert (name withheld) recently converted to Christianity through the HUM outreach programme held at Darkuman Cable. Following her conversion, she was warmly welcomed into the church community. 

In a demonstration of holistic support, the church provided her with accommodation and enrolled her in a dressmaking apprenticeship programme. By the grace of God, she has now graduated from the programme.

As a gesture of empowerment and encouragement, the church presented her with an industrial sewing machine to help her establish her own business. 

Report by HUM Media Team

First Batch Of 71 Emerging Leaders Graduate web

First Batch Of 71 Emerging Leaders Graduate

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Seventy-one converts, won through the activities of the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost, have successfully completed the Emerging Leaders training programme and graduated.

The novel training model, initiated by the National Co-ordinator of HUM, Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo, began in 2024 with about 400 participants. However, after rigorous selection and training processes, only 71 individuals completed the programme and were awarded certificates.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, which marked the climax of a 3-day Emerging Leaders Conference – Southern Sector session, on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, Apostle Kwafo congratulated the trainees for their passion and commitment to the course.

Out of the total number, 35 graduated in Kumasi during the Northern Sector conference held recently at PCC-Brofoyedu, while 36 graduated from the Southern Sector, with some participants coming from neighbouring Togo.

Apostle Kwafo urged them to live transformed lifestyles, as they are potential leaders in their local assemblies and districts. He further encouraged them to prioritise Vision 2028 of The Church of Pentecost and HUM’s vision.

He disclosed that a new cohort would be enrolled this year and would graduate next year.

‘Our expectation is that by the time Vision 2028 comes to an end, we would have trained about 400 people,’ he said, urging the trainees to live out the teachings they have received to become ambassadors of Christ, the church, and HUM, using their transformed lifestyles to draw more marginalised and unreached people to Christ.

Speaking on the topic, ‘How to Win in Christ,’ based on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, the HUM National Co-ordinator stated that God has called many, but every believer must ensure they finish their race well.

‘Not everyone who comes to Christ/church has heaven in focus, so check your friends. Many run the race, but only one person gets the ultimate prize. Serve God like you are running a race and want to reach the finish line. Aim at the finish line,’ he stated.

He added, ‘If you want to win in Christ, understand that no success comes without training. Train your heart and mind using the word of God. We need discipline to pray for long hours. All the spiritual gifts are received through prayer and intensive waiting on God.’

Among the facilitators at the conference, which took place from March 12-15, 2025, were Pastors Paul Kojo Mahama (NEC Member, HUM), Emmanuel Foster Asamoah (NEC Secretary, HUM), Mrs Abigail Ofei Badu (NEC Member, HUM), Pastor Jeremie Atakpa (Aflao Area HUM Co-ordinator), and Dr Grace Owusu Aboagye. Topics covered included Church Doctrine, Integrity, Repentance, Mental Health, The Value of Hard Work, and Church Polity.

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