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The Founder of Good Shepherd Relief Foundation, Mr Nathaniel Dotse,  and his wife, Miriam, have donated two church buildings to the Bolgatanga Area of The Church of Pentecost. The couple, based in the USA, are committed Christians known for their philanthropic work through the Foundation.

The first donation, a Community-Based Church Building (CBCB) for the Kunkua Assembly in the Bongo District, was constructed and furnished at a cost of GH¢187,870.00. The couple went beyond the initial design by funding the ceiling, floor tiling, and full furnishing of the facility. Until then, the assembly worshipped under a tree after a heavy rainstorm destroyed their structure. Through the efforts of the Area Head, Apostle David Amankwaa, funds were secured from the Good Shepherd Relief Foundation to construct the permanent building.

On August 22, 2025, Apostle Amankwaa, assisted by the District Minister, Pastor Ebenezer Asare-Kissiedu, dedicated the building on behalf of the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye. Present at the service were ministers and their wives, members of the Area Estate Committee, the chief of Kunkua and his elders, the project coordinator of the Foundation, and members of the Bongo District.

Speaking on the theme, “Sacrificial Giving” from Luke 7:1–10, Apostle Amankwaa stressed that giving is one of the channels through which God blesses His people.

“God will not request anything that He has not given to you,” he said, adding that sacrificial giving must flow from love for God and a desire to support His Kingdom work.

The following day, August 23, 2025, Apostle Amankwaa laid the foundation stone for a 700-seater auditorium, which includes a children’s auditorium and a conference hall. The project, also fully funded by Mr and Mrs Dotse, is near completion and scheduled for dedication in November 2025.

The Project Coordinator of the Good Shepherd Relief Foundation, Elder W. O. Daniel Aikins, who represented the couple at both services, affirmed the Foundation’s commitment to supporting the spread of the Gospel.

On behalf of the church, Apostle Amankwaa expressed profound gratitude to the couple for their selfless generosity, which has transformed the worship experience of the Kunkua Assembly. He prayed for God’s blessings upon them.

Report by Bolga Media Team

The Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) Trasacco in Accra, has donated a motorbike valued at GH¢13,000.00 to the Sheaga District within the Bolgatanga Area of The Church of Pentecost, to support the minister’s transportation needs.

The motorbike was officially handed over to the District Minister, Overseer Patrick Ossom, on August 23, 2025, following its dedication by Apostle David Amankwaa, the Area Head of Bolgatanga,.

Overseer Patrick Ossom expressed his deepest appreciation to PIWC Trasacco for their generous support, saying, “This gesture will greatly ease the burden of transportation for the minister.”

He assured the church leadership that the district would take proper care of the motorbike to ensure its longevity.

Report by Bolga Media Team

The International Missions Directorate of The Church of Pentecost, under the leadership of Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, Missions Director of the Church, has commenced its maiden Western World Ministers and Wives Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The event, currently underway at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel, has brought together ministers of The Church of Pentecost and their spouses from across the Western world.

The conference, chaired by the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, is being held under the theme: “Unleashed to Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling,” drawn from Ephesians 4:1, Galatians 1:24, and 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8.

Apostle Nyamekye, in his opening address, explained that the expansion of the traditional European Ministers’ Conference into a full Western World gathering is aimed at fostering a shared understanding among ministers on the global mission agenda of the Church.

He noted the Church’s phenomenal growth into over 190 nations and the increasing involvement of indigenous believers, which has led to the planting of city and homogenous churches outside Ghana.

He urged ministers to move beyond congregational routines and to become intentional about raising Christ-like communities whose lives make a visible impact across the spheres of society.

“Our presence in the nations must not just be about holding church services. It must be felt in the way we live, build relationships, and serve as bridges for the gospel to travel,” he emphasised.

He further challenged participants to look beyond Ghanaian communities in the diaspora and focus on reaching the Western world, which he described as a complex but fertile ground for the gospel amidst growing secularism, individualism, and moral relativism.

Also addressing the gathering in later sessions will be the General Secretary, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, and Executive Council Members Apostle Dr. Dieudonne Nuekpe and Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi.

The conference, running from 6th to 8th August 2025, features morning, afternoon, and evening sessions—including workshops designed to equip participants for transformational ministry in their local contexts.

In a warm welcome address, the host of the conference, Apostle Samuel Obeng Eshun—who oversees The Church of Pentecost in the Netherlands—described the gathering as “a divine appointment.”

He noted that the purpose of the conference is to equip ministers to return home burning with renewed power and strength to challenge prevailing worldviews and advance the Kingdom of God.

The conference continues with more workshop sessions and spirit-filled encounters in the days ahead.

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The Tanokrom District of The Church of Pentecost, led by Pastor John Vicount Arkoh, has donated a brand-new Royal Sport motorbike worth GHS₵ 12,000.00 to the Ellobankata District to support ministry and transportation needs.

The presentation took place during the Takoradi Area 2025 Mid-Year Presbytery Meeting on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Pastor Arkoh made the presentation on behalf of the Tanokrom District to Pastor Emmanuel Oduro, Ellobankata District Minister, and his wife.

Receiving the donation, Pastor Oduro expressed deep appreciation to the leadership and presbytery of Tanokrom District. He assured that the motorbike would be well maintained and used solely to advance the Kingdom’s work within the Ellobankata District.

Apostle Sylvester Arhin, Takoradi Area Head, commended Tanokrom District for their generosity and encouraged other well-resourced districts to emulate such acts. He also urged the Ellobankata leadership to ensure the motorbike is used strictly for its intended purpose.

The ceremony was witnessed by officers from both Tanokrom and Ellobankata districts.

Report by Pastor Ernest Perbi-Asare,
Takoradi Area Media Pastor

The 2024/2025 graduating class of the Pentecost School of Theology and Missions (PSTM) has donated a 25 kW solar power system to the PSTM hostel.

Valued at GHS 492,625.09, the installation was officially unveiled by Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, following the cohort’s commissioning service held at the Pentecost Convention Centre on Friday.

The solar installation reflects the trainees’ commitment to sustainable development and energy innovation, aligning with the school’s vision of nurturing responsible and self-sustaining church leaders.

The initiative not only reduces the institution’s carbon footprint but also serves as a practical training resource for future congregational projects.

In addition to their environmental contribution, the graduates also led an ‘Eternal Life Crusade’ during their training period. The outreach event resulted in over 80 new converts and culminated in the establishment of a new assembly, reinforcing the school’s mission to integrate practical ministry with spiritual outreach.

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A total of 107 graduates from the Pentecost School of Theology and Missions (PSTM) at Pentecost University have been commissioned into the full-time ministry of The Church of Pentecost.

The commissioning ceremony, officiated by the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, was held at the Pentecost Convention Centre in Gomoa Fetteh on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Of the 107 newly commissioned ministers, 92 are Ghanaians, while 15 are international students representing Liberia (4), Nigeria (2), Lesotho (2), South Africa (1), Rwanda (1), Angola (1), Pakistan (1), and New Zealand (1).

During their training, the graduating cohort constructed a 25 kW solar energy project for their campus hostel and organised an ‘Eternal Life Crusade,’ which led to over 80 new converts and the establishment of a new assembly.

Addressing the gathering, the Chancellor of the University, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, commended the successful organisation of the commissioning ceremony, celebrating the Church’s commitment to preparing men and women for global ministry. He expressed gratitude to the faculty and encouraged church leaders and families to support the newly commissioned ministers.

‘The foundation of ministry is character, so build that. Continue to acquire the skills needed to enhance your ministry,’ he advised.

He further challenged the fresh ministers to work collaboratively, noting that teamwork and spiritual mentorship would help them avoid common pitfalls and flourish as co-labourers in God’s Kingdom.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Apostle Professor Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, highlighted the enhanced curriculum, which enabled students to spend more time in the field and provided bi-weekly online training sessions for their spouses. He also commended the students for establishing a worship centre as a result of their evangelistic efforts.

In his exhortation titled, ‘Equipped and Sent,’Apostle Dr Amos Jimmy Markin, Area Head for Cape Coast, drew from Acts 13:24, 1 Samuel 10:6–7, and Luke 1:24–35. He reminded the graduates that their commissioning marked not an end, but a beginning, emphasising that ‘life in ministry does not begin in the classroom; it begins outside it.’

He underscored the necessity of divine reliance, stating, ‘If Jesus needed direction, you and I need it even more,’ urging them to continually seek God’s guidance.

Pentecost University, located in Sowutuom, Accra, was established by The Church of Pentecost. It operates the Pentecost School of Theology and Missions, which equips students for full-time ministry and mission work. The university was granted its Presidential Charter in 2020 and remains a leading institution for theological education in Ghana.

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The Director of the Pentecost School of Theology and Mission (PSTM), Apostle Dr Emmanuel Anim, has stated that true missionary work is rooted in humility, obedience, and a clear understanding of God’s redemptive mission through Christ.

Speaking on the topic, ‘The Call of a Missionary’ at the 2025 Missions Orientation currently ongoing at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), the respected theologian provided a deep theological reflection on the nature of missions and the divine responsibility of every believer to be a vessel of blessing to the nations.

‘Missions must always begin at the foot of the cross in all humility,’ he declared, adding, ‘We are not going in our name or by our perspective. We go as agents of God, carrying His message to His people.’

He began by tracing the historical use of the word ‘mission,’ explaining that until the 16^th century, it was used exclusively to refer to the sending of the Son by the Father and the sending of the Holy Spirit by the Son, a doctrine rooted in the Trinity.

Apostle Dr Anim clarified the difference between ‘mission’ and ‘missions.’ According to him, ‘Mission’ is God’s eternal purpose, thus His redemptive work through Christ, while ‘Missions,’ on the other hand, refers to the specific ventures of the Church in response to that purpose, shaped by time, place, and need.

Referencing Genesis 12, he noted that God’s call to Abraham marked the beginning of a global vision—to bless all nations through one man. He indicated that missionaries are ambassadors of that same covenant.

‘Our calling, like Abraham’s, does not end with us. It’s generational. The blessing of your obedience is for your children and your children’s children,’ he said.

Apostle Dr Anim also stressed the importance of cultural sensitivity in missionary work. He explained that context is not secondary but foundational.

‘In missions, context gives meaning. You cannot transform what you do not understand. Most aspects of culture are subtle—intuitive, even hidden. But every culture communicates something about its people. That’s where transformation begins,’ he revealed.

Citing Acts 2 and Acts 8:26-39, he reminded participants that God reaches people where it makes sense to them, and that missionaries, like the apostle Philip, are called to interpret the gospel in ways that connect deeply with their hearers.

‘You are not taking God to the people; He is taking you to them,’ he asserted. ‘Our responsibility is to explain, not impose. We must ask for wisdom on how best to communicate God’s truth on the ground.’

He also cautioned against the danger of localizing God within personal or national contexts, saying, ‘Any time God calls people, there’s the tendency to localize Him. But God is bigger than our culture. We must not reduce the global gospel to local mindsets.’

He concluded by reminding missionaries that systems and structures matter just as much as words.

‘The Great Commission is also about changing systems. If the systems are corrupt or unjust, people will resist the message, no matter how pure it is. The gospel must engage both people and the environment they live in,’ he said.

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