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Global Membership Of The Church Of Pentecost Surges Past 5.2 Million

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Membership of The Church of Pentecost has reached 5,226,271 worldwide, marking an impressive 8.3% growth. This milestone underscores the church’s continued commitment to its “Possessing the Nations” agenda, expanding its reach among unreached communities across the globe.

‘Ghana remains the epicenter of this growth, accounting for 4,464,013 members, representing 85.4% of global membership,’ Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye stated in the State of the Church Address on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

The external branches continue to strengthen significantly, contributing 762,258 members (14.4%), affirming the church’s steady global presence. Collectively, the church in Ghana recorded an 8.1% growth rate, now constituting approximately 13.1% of the national population, according to Ghana Statistical Service projections.

Apostle Dr Nyamekye stressed that evangelism and church planting efforts intensified significantly in 2025, with 586,535 outreaches globally – thus, a 27% increase. These efforts yielded 566,065 decisions for Christ, with 426,112 integrated into the church. Of these, 289,328 (67.9%) were baptised in water, reflecting strong consolidation of new believers. Consequently, 899 new assemblies and 142 districts were established, bringing global totals to 28,001 assemblies and 3,328 districts.

In Ghana alone, 553,839 evangelistic outreaches produced 479,943 conversions, with 370,459 joining the church. Baptismal retention remained strong, with 260,237 (70.2%) of new converts baptised in water. These efforts resulted in 475 new assemblies, bringing Ghana’s total to 20,230.

Beyond numerical growth, discipleship remains central. The church dedicated 132,787 children globally and recorded 338,282 Holy Spirit baptisms, reinforcing spiritual consolidation. Notably, youth and children now constitute 77.2% of total membership, with youth alone exceeding 2.1 million – signalling a generational shift that must shape future ministry strategy.

While 71 assemblies were closed globally due to restructuring and migration factors, these adjustments reflect strategic consolidation rather than decline.

The 2025 statistics affirms the Church as a globally expanding, youth-driven, and mission-focused church, with the challenge to deepen discipleship systems, strengthen retention, and translate numerical growth into sustained spiritual and societal transformation.

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Into The World We Go – CoP’s Global Reach Hits 210 Nations

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The Church of Pentecost has reached a remarkable milestone in its global missions agenda, expanding its presence to 210 nations and territories worldwide.

This achievement was revealed by the Chairman of the church, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, during the delivery of the State of the Church Address at the opening session of the 48th General Council Meetings on Wednesday April 22, 2026, at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomah Fetteh.

The expansion in 2025 reflects a significant increase of 21 new nations compared to the previous year’s figure of 19 nations that saw the church in 189 nations at the end of 2024. The growth from 189 to 210 external branches represents an 11% growth in global reach during the reporting period.

This latest development highlights the church’s firm commitment to its vision of possessing the nations and spreading the message of Christ to every corner of the world. The newly entered nations span multiple continents, highlighting a strategic and Spirit-driven expansion into diverse cultural and geographical contexts.

Among the countries where the church has newly established a presence are Bosnia and Herzegovina, Laos, the Cook Islands, Montenegro, Peru, Monaco, San Marino, Somalia, and Kosovo. The Church also made inroads into Guadeloupe, Greenland, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Curaçao, French Guiana, Palau, and Iran. Further expansions were recorded in Eritrea, La Réunion, Syria, and the Solomon Islands.

This growth forms part of a broader trend of steady expansion across all operational fronts of the Church. According to the latest worldwide Membership Growth Analysis, the number of districts globally rose from 3,183 in 2024 to 3,328 in 2025, marking a 4.6% increase. Similarly, the total number of assemblies grew from 27,106 to 28,001, representing a 3.3% rise.

Apostle Dr Nyamekye espoused that while Ghana remains the church’s home base with a stable national presence, the most significant growth continues to occur within external missions, both in autonomous and non-autonomous nations. This demonstrates the effectiveness of the church’s international missions strategy and the dedication of its missionaries and local leadership across the globe.

He attributed this unprecedented expansion to divine grace, strategic planning, and the sacrificial commitment of members worldwide.

As The Church of Pentecost continues to advance its global mandate, this achievement reinforces its position as one of the fastest-growing Christian denominations, with a clear focus on evangelism, church planting, and discipleship across nations.

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Pent Media Holds Media Training For Church In Sierra Leone

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The Pent Media Centre (PMC) has organised an intensive media training session for the Church in Sierra Leone, aimed at strengthening digital evangelism and enhancing media capacity.

The training, which took place at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) – Freetown on Saturday, April 18, 2026, brought together over 30 young and enthusiastic participants eager to sharpen their media skills.

Explaining the rationale behind the initiative, Pastor Ivan Fayama Turay (Resident Minister, PIWC Freetown) stated that the programme was designed to equip church media teams across the country with essential digital competencies while offering practical knowledge on the effective use of modern media equipment.

In his presentation, Director of the Pent Media Centre Pastor Dr Felix Dela Klutse, highlighted the urgency of embracing digital platforms for evangelism. He noted that the online space has become the world’s largest mission field, with over 5.2 billion social media users globally, representing approximately 63.9% of the world’s population.

He, therefore, encouraged churches to prioritise social media evangelism to expand their outreach. “Pastors are trained to preach but not trained to post. Yet, posts are shaping more minds than anything,” he remarked, adding that “a digital pulpit left empty is a platform handed to the devil.”

A Social Media Officer at Pent Media Centre (PMC), Joseph Attoh, led participants through hands-on training sessions in livestreaming, photography, projection, and videography, ensuring practical engagement across all modules.

After the presentations, donations were made to the Media Ministry of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) – Freetown, with members contributing laptops, iPads, and cash to support the district’s media work.

The training was made possible through collaboration with the Missions Office of The Church of Pentecost Headquarters and with the support of the National Head of the Church in Sierra Leone, Apostle More Sanpha.

PMC is expected to roll out similar training programmes in other African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Benin, and Togo, as part of efforts to strengthen church media operations across the continent.

Participants described the session as impactful, with several church media teams from different denominations, including Winners Chapel International, also taking part in the training.

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TOSM Leadership Donates Motorbike And Chairs To Daboya District

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The National leadership of The Other Sheep Ministry (TOSM) has presented a brand-new Apsonic motorbike and 50 plastic chairs to the Daboya District to support the growth and ministry activities of the Newly established TOSM local assembly.

The items were officially handed over on March 30, 2026, by Apostle J.B.K. Tawiah on behalf of the National TOSM leadership. The intervention follows the outstanding performance of the Tamale Area in soul-winning, as highlighted during the End-of-Year TOSM National Report reading.

The motorbike was donated through the Ablenkpe District, led by District Minister Pastor Mark Mohammed Alhassan, while the National leadership provided the 50 plastic chairs to enhance the assembly’s operational capacity.

Presenting the items, Apostle Tawiah expressed appreciation to the National TOSM Coordinator, Evangelist Abraham Agyemang Addae, and Pastor Alhassan and for their timely and strategic support toward the advancement of the Daboya District.

Receiving the donation, the District Minister, Overseer Joseph Lukman Abukari, conveyed gratitude to the National TOSM leadership and commended Apostle Tawiah, the Area Head, for his consistent commitment to the growth and development of TOSM members within the district.

The total cost of the motorbike and chairs is estimated at GHS 17,350.

The donation is expected to significantly strengthen outreach efforts and improve logistical support for ministry activities in the Daboya District.

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2026 Missions Board Meeting Underway

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The 2026 Missions Board Meeting of The Church of Pentecost is currently underway at the Missions Transit Quarters in Accra, under the patronage of the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye.

The annual meeting brings together key leaders to review the Church’s missionary work and plan strategically for future growth.

The meeting seeks to thank God for His continued support in advancing the Church’s missions enterprise while providing a platform for prayer, evaluation, and strategic planning to ensure sustained expansion.

As part of the programme, board members are reviewing reports from various mission areas, assessing ongoing initiatives, and making recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the Church’s global missions work.

Delivering a short exhortation, the General Secretary of the Church, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, urged ministers to combine sound preaching with the demonstration of the Holy Spirit’s power in order to effectively transform society.

Speaking on the theme, “They Heard and Saw,”he explained that ministry must stand on two essential pillars—the message people hear and the signs they see—drawing from Acts 8:6-7 and the ministry of Philip in Samaria.

He emphasised that every minister must have a clear message from God and encouraged ministers to support the preaching of the gospel with visible demonstrations of God’s power.

Participants at the meeting include Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, Missions Director (MD); Coordinators of the Missions Regional Blocs across the globe; Elder Prof. Stephen Owusu Kwankye (Finance Board Chairman); Pastor Emmanuel APPAH (Finance and Administration Director); and the Church’s Legal Representative.

The meeting began on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, and is expected to end on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

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On Ne Peut Contourner Le Saint-Esprit Pour Accomplir Une Bonne Œuvre — Apôtre Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe

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Le Directeur des Missions de l’Eglise de Pentecote, l’Apôtre Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, a souligné que la puissance du Saint-Esprit demeure la source divine de force et d’habilitation pour transformer les nations et les sociétés pour Christ.

Il a délivré ce message lors d’une présentation intitulée « Le baptême et le remplissage du Saint-Esprit : source divine de force et d’habilitation pour l’Agenda du Déploiement » à la Conférence des Ministres et Épouses (CME-Francophone), tenue au Palais des Congrès de Lomé le 20 février 2026.

Selon l’Apôtre Bekoe, la transformation de la société ne peut se produire que lorsque le véritable Évangile de Christ est proclamé dans la puissance du Saint-Esprit, soulignant que l’Esprit demeure central pour une vie chrétienne victorieuse et un ministère efficace.

Il a décrit le Saint-Esprit comme le « cœur » du croyant, expliquant que, tout comme le cœur pompe le sang pour maintenir le corps humain en vie, l’Esprit rend possible chaque aspect de la vie chrétienne.

Il a également comparé le Saint-Esprit à un moteur qui propulse un avion, soulignant qu’aucune œuvre chrétienne significative ne peut être accomplie sans Sa puissance.

L’Apôtre Bekoe a expliqué que le Saint-Esprit n’est pas simplement une force ou une influence, mais Dieu Lui-même — la troisième personne de la Trinité — qui habite dans les croyants comme guide, conseiller et source de puissance divine.

Il a indiqué que la mission principale de l’Esprit est de révéler Christ, de sceller les croyants comme appartenant à Dieu et de les oindre pour le service.

Il a donc exhorté les ministres et les croyants à dépendre entièrement du Saint-Esprit afin de faire progresser la mission de l’Église consistant à posséder les nations et à transformer la société.

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Le Saint-Esprit rend Christ réel dans la vie des croyants — Apôtre Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe

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Le Directeur des Missions de l’Eglise de Pentecote, l’Apôtre Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, a déclaré que l’œuvre principale du Saint-Esprit consiste à rendre Jésus-Christ réel dans la vie des croyants et à les rendre capables de vivre selon la volonté de Dieu.

Présentant un exposé aujourd’hui [20 février 2026] lors de la conférence CME-Francophone à Lomé, il a expliqué que le Saint-Esprit habite dans les croyants comme le gardien permanent de leur vie spirituelle, les guidant, les conseillant et les dirigeant conformément à la volonté de Dieu.

Il a souligné que lorsqu’une personne croit à l’Évangile et accepte Jésus-Christ comme Seigneur et Sauveur, le Saint-Esprit scelle cette personne comme appartenant à Dieu, la marquant ainsi comme Sa propriété.

L’Apôtre Bekoe a également indiqué que marcher selon l’Esprit exige la foi, l’obéissance et la sensibilité à Sa direction.

Il a exhorté les croyants à s’appuyer sur la puissance du Saint-Esprit afin de manifester l’excellence morale, les dons spirituels et le caractère de Christ.

Il a conclu en encourageant les chrétiens à demeurer sensibles à l’action du Saint-Esprit et à vivre chaque jour sous Sa direction afin de réaliser la vision de l’Église visant à transformer la société.

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Le Baptême Et Le Remplissage Du Saint-Esprit Essentiels Pour La Puissance Du Chrétien — Apôtre Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe

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Le Directeur des Missions de l’Eglise de Pentecote, l’Apôtre Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, a exhorté les croyants à rechercher à la fois le baptême et le remplissage continu du Saint-Esprit afin de vivre une vie chrétienne remplie de puissance.

S’exprimant lors de la Conférence des Ministres et Épouses (CME-Francophone) à Lomé, au Togo, aujourd’hui [20 février 2026], il a expliqué que, tandis que le baptême du Saint-Esprit introduit le croyant dans la puissance divine, le remplissage du Saint-Esprit constitue une expérience continue, entretenue par la dévotion quotidienne, la prière et une soumission totale à Dieu.

Il a décrit l’onction du Saint-Esprit comme la puissance qui rend le chrétien capable de servir efficacement, ajoutant que la mesure de cette onction dépend du niveau d’abandon et de soumission à l’Esprit.

Selon lui, le baptême du Saint-Esprit peut survenir à travers une repentance sincère, l’obéissance et un profond désir de la présence de Dieu, précisant que certains croyants font également cette expérience lors du baptême d’eau.

L’Apôtre Bekoe a souligné que le remplissage continu de l’Esprit permet aux croyants de marcher dans la sainteté, de manifester la puissance spirituelle et de porter le fruit de l’Esprit.

Il a également expliqué que la direction du Saint-Esprit se manifeste souvent par une conviction intérieure, une inspiration spirituelle et un fardeau divin, conduisant les croyants à vivre dans la piété et le service fidèle.

Il a exhorté les chrétiens à faire du remplissage du Saint-Esprit une priorité quotidienne, le décrivant comme essentiel à la survie spirituelle et à une vie chrétienne efficace.

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Les Croyants Exhortés À Vivre Comme Des Ambassadeurs Du Christ Dans Un Monde Séculier

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Le Président de l’Église de Pentecôte au Togo (Église sœur), l’Apôtre Samuel Lawson, a exhorté les croyants à maintenir une vie spirituelle vivante dans un monde de plus en plus séculier, soulignant que la véritable vie chrétienne dépasse la simple pratique religieuse pour devenir une communion quotidienne avec le Christ.

Lors de sa présentation intitulée « La vie spirituelle dans un monde séculier » à la Conférence des Ministres et Épouses (CME-Francophone) aujourd’hui [20 février 2026], l’Apôtre Lawson a indiqué que la société moderne écarte progressivement Dieu de ses systèmes de pensée, banalise le péché et valorise le matérialisme et l’autonomie par rapport à la soumission au Créateur. Il a averti que les croyants font face à une tension constante : vivre dans le monde sans adopter ses valeurs, citant Jean 17:15-16.

« Le défi pour les chrétiens aujourd’hui est de rester spirituellement éveillés, moralement intègres et concentrés sur la sainteté dans un environnement qui distrait ou égarre souvent, » a-t-il déclaré.

L’Apôtre Lawson a présenté quatre piliers de la victoire pour aider les croyants à prospérer spirituellement :

  • Affirmation de l’identité – se reconnaître comme ambassadeur du Royaume de Dieu.
  • Renouvellement de l’esprit – filtrer les influences mondaines par la méditation constante de la Parole.
  • Dépendance au Saint-Esprit – s’appuyer sur la puissance de Dieu, car la force humaine seule est insuffisante pour une vie transformée.
  • Influence sans compromis – être une lumière dans toutes les sphères de la société, y compris le travail, l’école et la politique.

Il s’est inspiré de figures bibliques et historiques ayant prospéré dans des environnements difficiles, notamment Daniel pour sa loyauté, Joseph pour son intégrité, Esther pour sa consécration stratégique, et Jésus-Christ comme exemple ultime de victoire sur la tentation sans se retirer du monde.

L’Apôtre Lawson a également exhorté les croyants à adopter des disciplines spirituelles concrètes telles que la restauration des autels de prière familiaux, le jeûne et l’étude quotidienne de la Bible. Il a insisté sur le fait que vivre pour Dieu est un choix délibéré et personnel, et non une excuse à justifier à cause des tendances sociétales.

« Nous sommes des Ambassadeurs du Christ. Un ambassadeur ne s’assimile pas à une culture étrangère ; il représente les intérêts de son pays d’origine. De la même manière, les chrétiens doivent représenter le Royaume de Dieu dans toutes les sphères d’influence, » a-t-il souligné.

Il a conclu par un appel à l’action, exhortant les participants à sortir de la passivité et à adopter des pratiques spirituelles disciplinées — prière, jeûne et méditation — comme outils essentiels pour survivre et prospérer dans un monde séculier.

La conférence CME-Francophone rassemble des ministres et leurs épouses de pays francophones pour un renouvellement spirituel, le développement du leadership et l’avancement de la mission, avec un accent particulier sur l’évangélisation et la transformation de la société.

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Believers Urged To Live As Ambassadors For Christ In The Secular World

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The President of The Church of Pentecost-Togo (Sister Church), Apostle Samuel Lawson, has challenged believers to maintain vibrant spiritual lives in an increasingly secular world, emphasizing that true Christian living goes beyond religious practice to daily communion with Christ.

In his presentation titled “Spiritual Life in a Secular World” at the Conférence des Ministres et Épouses (CME-Francophone) today [February 20, 2026],  Apostle Lawson noted that modern society is progressively removing God from its systems of thought, normalizing sin, and elevating materialism and self-reliance over submission to the Creator. He warned that believers face the constant tension of living in the world without adopting its values, citing John 17:15-16.

“The challenge for Christians today is to remain spiritually awake, morally uncompromised, and focused on holiness in an environment that often distracts or misleads,” he said.

Apostle Lawson outlined the four pillars of victory to help believers thrive spiritually as “Affirmation of Identity” (that is recognizing oneself as an ambassador of God’s Kingdom), and “Renewal of the Mind” (that is filtering worldly influences through consistent meditation on Scripture). The others are: “Dependence on the Holy Spirit” (that is relying on God’s power, as human strength alone is insufficient for a transformed life) and “Uncompromising Influence” (that is being a light in all spheres of society, including work, school, and politics.

He drew inspiration from biblical and historical figures who thrived in challenging environments, including Daniel for loyalty, Joseph for integrity, Esther for strategic consecration, and Jesus Christ as the ultimate example of victory over temptation without retreating from the world.

Apostle Lawson also called on believers to adopt practical spiritual disciplines such as restoring family prayer altars, fasting, and daily Bible study. He stressed that living for God is a deliberate, personal choice, not something to be excused due to societal trends.

“We are Ambassadors for Christ. An ambassador does not assimilate into a foreign culture; they represent the interests of their home nation. Likewise, Christians must represent God’s Kingdom in every sphere of influence,” he emphasised.

He concluded with a call to action, urging participants to move out of passivity and embrace disciplined spiritual practices—prayer, fasting, and meditation—as essential tools for surviving and thriving in a secular world.

The CME-Francophone conference brings together ministers and their spouses from French-speaking nations for spiritual renewal, leadership development, and mission advancement, with a focus on empowering the Church to transform society.

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