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4,277 Churches Planted In Four Years

The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has revealed that 4,277 churches were planted globally between 2018 and 2022, bringing the number of local churches of the Church to 25,694 worldwide.

Delivering the State-of-the-Church Address at the 46th General Council Meeting of The Church of Pentecost at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region, Apostle Nyamekye, who doubles as the President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, established that the five-year vision of the Church under the overarching theme: “Possessing the Nations with Kingdom Values and Principles” would expire this year.

He indicated that an ongoing end-of-term evaluation exercise of the vision had revealed some significant successes chalked over the period.

Sharing highlights of the evaluation, Apostle Nyamekye pointed out that the phenomenal growth in the number of churches was characterised by increased growth in church membership from 3,257,699 to 4,203,077. “In absolute terms, this represents an increase in overall membership of 945,378,” he stated.

The number of souls won, and churches planted have increased the presence of the Church worldwide and made the ‘possessing of the nations’ agenda or vision achievable.

He also touched on other success stories such as coverts baptised in water and the Holy Spirit. Stressing the need to enhance the work of church planting, the Chairman noted that other ministries, such as Home and Urban Ministry, Ministry to Persons with Disabilities, and Schools Outreach Ministry, had made significant inputs to bring the Church to this remarkable growth record and pleaded that all members should get committed to efforts at Church planting and evangelising the lost.

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Pentecost Spends Over GHS 10 Million On Scholarships

In 2022, The Church of Pentecost, through its various Districts, Areas and Ministries in Ghana, together with the Headquarters, spent GHS 10,686,084.76 to sponsor the educational pursuits of members of the Church at various levels.

This figure included GHS 863,443.64 spent under the Headquarters’ sponsored’ Pentecost Education Scholarship Scheme’ (PESS) for other tertiary students,” Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Chairman of the Church, has revealed.

Apostle Nyamekye disclosed this during the 2022 State-of-the-Church Address (SOCA22) he delivered at the 46th General Council Meetings opening ceremony on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

“It is interesting to note that for the past four years, since the inception of the Vision 2023 agenda, a total amount of GHS1,625,417.02 has so far been spent by the Headquarters on educational support under the Pentecost Education Scholarship Scheme,” he said.

Apostle Nyamekye further noted: “For the past four years, educational support from various Assemblies, Districts, Areas, and Ministries in Ghana amounted to GHS 23,313,518.93.”

The Chairman stated that through the Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS), the social services arm of the Church, in consultation with the various Areas of the Church, 107 educational institutions had been established in Ghana comprising 103 basic schools, two (2) senior high schools, and two (2) vocational training institutes.

He further stated that the total enrolment in these schools was 35,486 students (Boys: 16,924 and Girls:18,544), with 2,184 staff (both teaching and administrative) gainfully employed to assist in operating and managing the schools.

The Chairman’s State-of-the-Church address provides a report on the achievements under the various intervention areas of the Church’s Vision 2023 agenda of “Possessing the Nations,” as well as all significant developments that took place in a particular reporting year.

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The Church Of Pentecost Membership Hits Over 4 2 Million

In 2022, The Church of Pentecost, through its various Districts, Areas and Ministries in Ghana, together with the Headquarters, spent GHS 10,686,084.76 to sponsor the educational pursuits of members of the Church at various levels.

This figure included GHS 863,443.64 spent under the Headquarters’ sponsored’ Pentecost Education Scholarship Scheme’ (PESS) for other tertiary students,” Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Chairman of the Church, has revealed.

Apostle Nyamekye disclosed this during the 2022 State-of-the-Church Address (SOCA22) he delivered at the 46th General Council Meetings opening ceremony on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

“It is interesting to note that for the past four years, since the inception of the Vision 2023 agenda, a total amount of GHS1,625,417.02 has so far been spent by the Headquarters on educational support under the Pentecost Education Scholarship Scheme,” he said.

Apostle Nyamekye further noted: “For the past four years, educational support from various Assemblies, Districts, Areas, and Ministries in Ghana amounted to GHS 23,313,518.93.”

The Chairman stated that through the Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS), the social services arm of the Church, in consultation with the various Areas of the Church, 107 educational institutions had been established in Ghana comprising 103 basic schools, two (2) senior high schools, and two (2) vocational training institutes.

He further stated that the total enrolment in these schools was 35,486 students (Boys: 16,924 and Girls:18,544), with 2,184 staff (both teaching and administrative) gainfully employed to assist in operating and managing the schools.

The Chairman’s State-of-the-Church address provides a report on the achievements under the various intervention areas of the Church’s Vision 2023 agenda of “Possessing the Nations,” as well as all significant developments that took place in a particular reporting year.

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The Church Of Pentecost Membership Hits Over 4.2 Million

The Church of Pentecost, one of the fastest-growing Pentecostal churches in the world, has announced that it now has more than 4.2 million members worldwide.

Membership in Ghana as of the end of December 2022 stood at 3,597,955, representing 85% of the Church’s membership, while the remaining 605,122 members, representing 15%, are in the external branches.

The Church’s membership in Ghana constituted 10.7% of Ghana’s estimated total population of 33,475,870 in 2022.

The Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, who revealed this, stressed that as of December 2022, the Church had a presence in 151 nations, including Ghana, representing a 7.7% increase from the previous year.

Apostle Nyamekye announced this during the State-of-the-Church Address, delivered at the 46th Session of the General Council Meetings of the Church at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

The Chairman also reported growth in the Church’s youth and children demographics. The Church dedicated 120,047 children worldwide, and 290,548 members received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This number includes 152,348 new converts, representing 63.0% of baptized in water.

Apostle Nyamekye commended the entire members for their individual and collective roles in ensuring the strategic vision’s success (Vision 2023: Possessing the Nations).

He also praised God for His presence and the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the affairs of the Church.

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Strive For Maturity – Apostle Nyamekye Tells Ministers

“We need to strive for maturity to avoid repeating the ancient things that worried the early fathers and leaders of the Church,” Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has stated.

Speaking at the Heads’ Session of the 46th General Council Meetings of The Church of Pentecost, on Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, on the topic: “Striving For Maturity,” (Isaiah 63:9-14), Apostle Nyamekye said that God identified with His people’s suffering, redeemed them, and lifted them from all their miseries.

He stated: “God gave His people rest after He brought them from the Promised Land, and He led them through the moments of difficulties.”

On the forthcoming elections and Executive Council decisions in the Church, the Chairman disclosed that the election of key leaders everywhere has always been characterised by tension, uncertainty, anxiety, and fear, saying, “Don’t vote because of elections, do so because the candidate is a Man of God.”

He explained that tensions are often propelled by the quest for power, the want of family relatives to get into positions, and friends inciting against people chosen when it does not favour them.

“These reasons raise tensions that sometimes lead to undesirable outcomes. Elections always breed tensions which, when not handled well, would not end well,” he cautioned.

In the church, he pointed out that elections are the choice of God for individuals as for a particular work or favour or salvation, stressing, “When it comes to elections, God chooses for Himself.”

Apostle Nyamekye, who is also the President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, assured the clergy that God is bigger than the Church, and He will never disappoint it. Therefore, they must rest in the Spirit of God.

Reflecting on Luke 9:46 and Luke 22:17, he noted that the disciples showed signs of maturity in their works, however, when it came to the election of a replacement for Judas, there was tension among them.

Apostle Nyamekye urged the church leaders to seek the power of the Holy Spirit to control the flesh in every decision they made, which according to him, is the cause of the manifestations and tensions during seasons like this.

“When people are righteous, they handle difficult moments beautifully,” he said, adding that the secret of a servant of God’s life is that he stays in tune with God all the time.

Concluding, the Chairman urged councillors to be led by the Spirit of God and not the flesh when making decisions on the election of leaders.

The 46th Session of the General Council Meetings will involve the election of the Chairman, General Secretary, and four Executive Council Members and reviews, transfers, and appointments into various roles in The Church of Pentecost.

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Let’s Take Spirit-Inspired Decisions – Chairman Tells Councillors

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has urged Councillors of the 46th General Council Meeting (46GCM), to take Holy Spirit-inspired decisions that will contribute to the growth of the Church.

The Chairman said this during the Heads’ consultative session preceding this year’s Council meetings.

In his opening address this morning, the Chairman emphasised the importance of experiencing God’s presence during the meetings to promote pure and open interaction among participants.

The 46th Session of the General Council Meetings would be officially opened by the Chairman on Wednesday.

The meeting, which is being held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh near Kasoa, aims at taking stock of the performance of the Church in the previous year and restrategising for the future.

The meetings will cover various areas, including the election of a Chairman, General Secretary, and some Executive Council members.

Participants will also consider transfers, appointments, and callings to different offices in the Church.

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CACI-Chairman Pays Courtesy Call On Apostle Eric Nyamekye

The newly elected Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church International (CACI), Apostle Samuel Amponsah-Frimpong, paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, today at the Church’s General Headquarters in Accra.

The visit, according to Apostle Amponsah-Frimpong, was to thank Apostle Nyamekye for honouring the invitation to preach at his induction service, congratulate him on his elevation to the presidency of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), and wish him well in his new mandate.

The CACI delegation was received by a four-member team of The Church of Pentecost, including Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the General Secretary, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, the International Missions Director, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, and the Finance and Administration Director (FAD), Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko.

In his speech, Apostle Amponsah was full of praise for the leadership of The Church of Pentecost for the great work in advancing the Kingdom business in Ghana and beyond.

He said that although both church organisations have a chequered past, it was time to build bridges and forge ahead for the advancement of God’s kingdom. He explained that the Christ Apostolic Church, The Apostolic Church, and The Church of Pentecost all emerged from the ministry work of Pastor McKeown and Apostle Anim and are cut from the same cloth.

He said that the prophetic message received by early members that the Church would grow to become a big ocean had been fulfilled as all three churches have gone on to become great Pentecostal churches in their own right.

“I, therefore, see this as a divine move of God because today when you put the population of all three churches together, you can see that we have indeed become a mighty ocean,” he said.

He explained that it is now time for the Body of Christ to come together and make more inroads for the Lord. He said that both Christian organisations have a lot in common in their emphasis on holiness, soul-winning, and the work of the Holy Spirit.

“We share in Apostle Nyamekye’s passion for Christians to dominate the earth. This is the mandate we have been given as Christians to go into the world and make disciples of all nations, and in so doing, we will be filling the earth with the culture of heaven.

“The Church of Pentecost and the Christ Apostolic church must stand together always because the things that bind us together are more than our differences,” he said.

He indicated that his leadership is willing to collaborate with other church organisations, particularly The Church of Pentecost, and expressed that they are looking forward to honouring the invitation the CoP has extended to CACI to participate in its upcoming General Council meeting next month.

According to him, the meeting would serve as an opportunity to learn from The Church of Pentecost.

“As a member of the Ghana Pentecostal Charismatic Council (GPCC), we are well aware of the awesome contribution of The Church of Pentecost to the Body of Christ. The Church of Pentecost is a gem in Pentecostalism, and we accept it!” he said.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, on his part, thanked the delegation for the august visit. He also congratulated the new chairman and his executive on their election to serve the CACI at the highest level.

“The work of an Executive Council Member is very important, and that is why it is not by appointment but by election so that the people themselves would select who they prefer to serve them,” he said.

He urged them to do their best to live up to the confidence the church has reposed in them by always seeking the collective interest of the church over individual interests.

He advised them to pay attention to their policies and structures in order to build a strong church.

“You should not hesitate to amend their constitution and review their policies and practices to better serve the needs of the people. Otherwise, you would have an archaic constitution that does not serve the people’s needs,” he urged.

Apostle Nyamekye also advised them to always have in mind that they building a church – a community of holy people who walk in love and advance towards heaven – and not a mere social club.

“This means that for us, the most important thing is to ensure that the Holy Spirit does not desert our camp,” he added.

The Chairman welcomed the idea of both Christian organisations to forge closer ties and work together to build on the viable seed sown by their forebears.

Apostle Kumi-Larbi also took the opportunity to invite the CACI to the second edition of the All Ministers’ Conference (AMC2023), slated for September this year.

The visit concluded with an official group photograph of the leadership of both Christian organisations.

The CACI delegation also included Apostle Dr. Addai-Kusi (General Secretary), Rev. Stephen Acheampong (Field Director), Apostle George Peter Derry (Missions Director), Apostle Prosper Agbaglor (Evangelism Director), and Rev. Asumadu Kyeremeh (Director of Christian Education).

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Sumamanhene Donates 50 Acres Of Land To The Church of Pentecost

“Give us a mini Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) for the Bono and Northern sectors to enable us organise church events smoothly.”

This was the request of the Paramount Chief of the Suma Traditional Area, Odeneho Dr. Affram Brempong III, who doubles as the National Secretary of the Chieftaincy Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, as he donated 50 acres (approximately 200 plots) of land to The Church of Pentecost.

The donation was made last Saturday when the chief joined the Goka Zone of the Berekum Area Easter convention of The Church of Pentecost at Goka.

The Sumamanhene disclosed that many members of the church find it difficult to travel down south to the Pentecost Convention Centre at Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa in the Central Region during events organised by the church.

“I realised that we have no significant structure for us to meet in the upper regions. Therefore, the structure when built would bring members of the church here so we can have our own place for retreats. This would also bring development in the Suma Traditional Area through employment opportunities,” he said.

In his response, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, who was full of praise for the gesture stated: “The Executive Council realised that traveling to Gomoa Fetteh was a long distance. Therefore, we decided to construct mini convention centers in each region.”

“Looking at the donation from the Suma Paramount Chief, the convention centre will be constructed in Suma,” Apostle Nyamekye reechoed.

On behalf of the Executive Council, he expressed his utmost gratitude to the Traditional Council for their benevolence to the Church.

The Chairman was hopeful that the project would come to fruition to benefit members of the church.

The delegation from the Suma Traditional Council comprised Odiakotene Akwama Toprefo (Suma Manhemaa), Nana Mfodwo Okofo III (Suma Akwamuhene and Chief of Asiri), Okokyeredom Ampofo I (Adontehene and Chief of Goka), Nana His Excellency Ambassador Asum-Ahensan I (Suma Maawerehene), Nana Koranteng-Afari (Suma Dabehene), Nana Kofi Asiri Ababio (Suma Fumasahene), Nana Abena Twenewaa (Adontehemaa), and Nana Adomabea (Suma Maawerɛhemaa), among others.

Also present was a delegation from the Kwatwoma Traditional Area comprising Osabarima Asiedu Kotwi (Paramount Chief, Kwatwoma Traditional Area), Opanin Kwame Duku (Kwatwoma Abusuapanin), Nana Kwaku Asiedu (Kwatwoma Kyidomhene), Nana Arko-Acheampong (Kwatwoma Gyaasehene), and Nana Kwasi Acheampong (Kwatwoma Akwamuhene), among others.

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Jesus Resurrection Is Proof Of Our Salvation – Apostle Nyamekye Declares

The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has said that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is divine proof of the salvation of believers in God.

“This is the reason why Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, no one can come to the Father, except through Him.”

The Chairman said this on Sunday, April 2023, during the Resurrection Sunday service to climax the Berekum Area Easter convention held at the Omanhene Park in Berekum.

Delivering the sermon on, “Always Remember That Jesus Christ, A Descendant of David Was Raised From the Dead,” he mentioned that the knowledge that Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, was raised from the dead is the truth of the gospel which is centered on Jesus.

Reading 2 Timothy 2:8, he explained that Paul sought to convey to Timothy the fact that the resurrection of Christ is the foundation of Christianity and the Christian ministry; the sustaining power of the ministry and the Christian life, and the cause of effective ministry and Christianity.

“Jesus is not the founder of Christianity but the Saviour of the world. This very act of the resurrection sets Him apart from every other religious guru and makes Christianity an exclusive religion,” Apostle Nyamelye stated.

Apostle Nyamekye, who is also the President of Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), said the fact that Jesus was a descendant of King David means “we are not committed to a theory or a course but to a person, Jesus Christ.”

He advised Christians to talk to God in their moments of trouble, confusion and difficulties because Jesus has been raised from the dead. He added that Jesus’ resurrection makes the Christian’s faith in God not futile, saying, “As Jesus was raised from death so shall we also be raised at His appearing. His resurrection ushered us into the things of God – unto a new and powerful life.”

He concluded: “The resurrection of Jesus has given us the strength to persevere and be confident of His provision and authority to deal effectively with the power of darkness.”

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Apostle Nyamekye Pays Courtesy Call On Dormaahene

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), who doubles as Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area and President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeayo Dr. Agyemang Badu II.

The visit took place on Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Abanpredease Palace, Dormaa Ahenkro. Joining the Chairman were Odeneho Dr. Afram Brempong III (Paramount Chief of Suma Traditional Area and National Secretary, Chieftaincy Ministry of The Church of Pentecost), Osabarima Asiedu Kotwi (Paramount Chief of Kwatsoma Traditional Area), and Hon. Emmanuel Kofi Agyemang (District Chief Executive, Dormaa East District), who are members of the church.

Other members of the entourage were Mrs Mary Nyamekye (Wife of the Chairman), Apostle Samuel Berko (Berekum Area Head), Mrs Joyce Berko (Wife of Berekum Area Head), and the Berekum Area pastorate. Explaining the rationale behind the visit, the Paramount Chief of the Suma Traditional Area, Odeneho Dr. Afram Brempong, stated that the Chairman was in the region to commemorate Easter, which marks the crucifixion, death, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

He said that as part of the visit, Apostle Nyamekye had come to reaffirm the link between the Church and the Chieftaincy institution. On his part, the Chairman thanked God for the wisdom given to the Dormaahene to lead his people.

“Chieftaincy is the soul of the nation. We look forward to seeing priests and chiefs moving together in building the nation,” he said, adding, “The church position is that when someone is a royal, it doesn’t mean he or she is an idol worshipper.”

Apostle Nyamekye added: “Chieftaincy in Ghana must be developed such that it will take its rightful place in the nation, not through politicians.”

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeayo Dr. Agyemang Badu II, in response, expressed his joy about the Chieftaincy Ministry of The Church of Pentecost which seeks to bring chiefs and royals closer to God in worship, saying, “Christianity brings to bear that there is a Saviour and God who created the earth.”

He called on chiefs not to abuse the power vested in them by the people.

Nana Agyemang Badu lauded Apostle Nyamekye for the tremendous work and development he is leading the church to do in the nation. He pledged support to the clergy in ensuring that the morality of the nation is upheld without any external influences.

The President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, then, donated an acre of land, located at Sunyani, to The Church of Pentecost, for future development in the Bono region.

Present were Nana Barima Okogyeatuo Agyemang (Dormaa Adontenhene), Nana Baffour Agyei Denkyembour (Dormaa Afransoa Chief), Osagyefo Kyeame Boakye (Dormaahene Kyeame), Okyeame Ofosuhene Gyeabour (Sumamanhene Kyeame), and other sub-chiefs in the traditional area.

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