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Director-General Of Prisons Strengthens Ties With The Church of Pentecost

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The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (Esq.), accompanied by a delegation of senior officials, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, visited the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, at the church’s general headquarters in La, Accra.

The meeting aimed to strengthen the Prisons Service’s ties with the church and to discuss ongoing and future collaborations between the two institutions.

Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie expressed her appreciation for the church’s involvement in her induction ceremony and the prayers offered on her behalf. She also shared a personal connection with The Church of Pentecost.

Highlighting the church’s contributions, Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie stated: ‘The Church of Pentecost has been a pillar of support for the Ghana Prisons Service. The church’s commitment to improving the lives of inmates is commendable.’

Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie also discussed innovative rehabilitation strategies that her administration intends to roll out with the support of the church.

In response, Apostle Eric Nyamekye expressed his appreciation for the visit and reiterated the church’s commitment to supporting the Ghana Prisons Service. He emphasised the church’s mandate to contribute to national development.

‘Our inspiration is drawn from Hebrews 13:3, which admonishes us to remember those in prison as if we were together with them. We are not just constructing buildings; we are investing in lives,’ he stated.

Apostle Nyamekye further stated: ‘We are committed to holistic rehabilitation, encompassing spiritual salvation, education, and overall well-being of inmates.’

Apostle Professor Agyapong Kodua, Vice Chancellor of Pentecost University, also addressed the gathering, stressing the importance of transformative education that the church seeks to undertake in the prisons. He outlined four key dimensions of the university’s educational initiatives: moral formation, national commitment, pastoral counselling, and skill development.

‘Our ultimate aim is to help inmates come out of prison transformed and ready to contribute positively to society,’ Apostle Professor Kodua emphasised.

The church was represented by Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi (General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost), Apostle Samuel Osei Asante (Executive Council Member/Coordinator of the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Committee), Apostle Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe (Executive Council Member/La Area Head), Apostle Mike Etrue (Executive Council Member/Coordinator of the Eastern Regional Coordinating Committee) Apostle Dr Philip Osei-Korsah (Executive Council Member-Elect/Director of the Counselling Ministry), Apostle James Orhin Agyin (Projects Development and Estate Manager), Pastor Dr Felix Dela Klutse (Director, Pent Media Centre) and Pastor Benedict Eghan (Personal Assistant to the Chairman).

Delegates from the Ghana Prisons Service included Dr Francis Omane Addo (Deputy Director-General, Operations), Madam Gloria Essandoh (Director of Prisons – Technical), Mr Kweku Ali Ababio (Director of Prisons – Agriculture), Rev. Dr S. S. Adoma Okai (Deputy Director of Prisons – Chaplain General), ADP Akoto, ADP Michael Obeng, and CSP Rev. Moses Anima.

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Apostle Nyamekye Challenges Believers to Seek Eternal Purpose web

Apostle Nyamekye Challenges Believers to Seek Eternal Purpose

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has underscored the need for spiritual transformation in today’s world, urging believers to embrace a life centred on Christ by moving beyond material pursuits to attain eternal significance.

‘A new life is not about money, jobs, houses, or cars,’ Apostle Nyamekye stated. ‘It is the life of God in man—eternal life that begins when we believe in Jesus Christ.’

He said this on Sunday, May 25, 2025, during a sermon he presented titled: ‘The World Needs a New Life,’ at the Merry Villas District in the La Area of the church.

Referencing John 14:6, he highlighted that true life is found in Christ alone. He further explained that without Christ, individuals are prone to immoral behaviours, as outlined in Galatians 5:19.

He stated: ‘Without Christ, you cannot bear good fruits; the fruits of the Spirit.’

Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:10-11, Apostle Nyamekye indicated that the life of Christ should be evident in every aspect of a believer’s life, saying, ‘Our worldly body will perish, but the life of Christ in us should be revealed in our speech and conduct so that others may come to know Him.’

He stressed the importance of preaching the message of new life systematically, citing 1 John 5:12 and John 20:31. According to him, there are two kinds of people in this world: children of God and the others, revealing that if a person dies in their sin, there is no repentance for them.

Apostle Nyamekye also highlighted the significance of Gospel Sundays, encouraging believers to share their testimonies and preach the gospel as if addressing those outside the church.

‘We are reminded to preach the gospel and tell of the salvation message of Christ; how you have been saved from your old life into a new one,’ he noted.

He called on church leaders to equip members with the necessary tools to evangelise effectively. He bemoaned that most Christians do not know how to bring people to Christ. ‘As leaders, we should make intentional efforts to teach our members how to win souls,’ he advised.

Concluding his message, Apostle Nyamekye challenged believers to make soul-winning a personal mission, saying, ‘We must make it a habit to bring at least one soul to Christ.’

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Military High Command Pays Courtesy Call On Apostle Eric Nyamekye

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The Military High Command led by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, earlier today paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, at the Church’s headquarters in Accra.

The visit was a gesture of appreciation for Apostle Eric Nyamekye’s participation in the induction service for the newly appointed Military High Command, recently held at the Garrison Church of Pentecost in Burma Camp.

In his response, Apostle Nyamekye thanked the leadership of the Armed Forces for their warm relationship with the Church and reaffirmed the church’s continued support for the military. He assured the military of ongoing prayers and moral support while encouraging the leadership to act swiftly in promoting discipline, integrity, and effective service within the ranks.

Also present at the meeting were Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi (General Secretary), Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe (Missions Director), Brigadier General Benjamin Godson Kumi-Wood (the Director General of Religious Affairs), Air Vice Marshal Eric Agyen-Frempong (Chief of Air Staff), Air Vice Marshal Joshua Lartei Mensah-Lakai (Chief of Staff), along with some members of the Executive Council of The Church of Pentecost.

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“MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE” — CHAIRMAN DEFENDS CHURCH’S SOCIAL INTERVENTIONS web

“More Blessed To Give Than To Receive” — Chairman Defends Church’s Social Interventions

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has reiterated that the Church’s growing investment in national infrastructure and community development is not a show of affluence, but a faithful expression of biblical values.

Speaking at the commissioning of the Pentecost Fire Station on May 14, 2025, Apostle Nyamekye quoted Acts 20:35: “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” emphasising that the Church’s developmental projects stem from a Christ-centred mission, not from financial surplus.

“We are doing all these not because we have in abundance,” he explained, “but to demonstrate the love of Christ and contribute meaningfully to national growth.”

He further quoted former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, saying, “What is done for the community lives beyond the individual,” to underscore the Church’s vision of creating lasting impact through legacy-driven development.

The Chairman noted that the newly commissioned fire station is part of broader church-led interventions that strengthen Ghana’s national security and emergency response systems. He reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to strategic partnerships with government institutions to advance national development.

Apostle Nyamekye listed some of the Church’s key infrastructure projects, including two police stations, two prison reformation centres (Ejura and Nsawam), with additional centres under construction at Obuasi and Damongo. The Damongo facility is expected to be commissioned in June 2025.

In the social sector, the Church has also made significant strides. Between 2019 and 2024, it installed 239 mechanised boreholes across underserved communities, benefitting more than 110,000 people. The Church is currently constructing five new health facilities—including a specialist hospital—to add to its 12 existing medical centres.

Apostle Nyamekye emphasised that these efforts are not merely acts of charity, but a practical demonstration of the Church’s mission to transform society with Kingdom values.

“As a church, we believe that we have been called not only to worship God but also to serve His purpose within society,” he said.

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Put On The New Man Created In God – Apostle Nyamekye Charges Christians

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has urged Christians to avoid being slaves to fear and to embrace the new man created in God.

According to him, the covenant surrounding the death of Jesus is meant to deliver humanity from its enemies so that they can serve God fearlessly, in holiness and righteousness.

Apostle Nyamekye spoke on the theme “Destiny Changer” at the New Tafo Zone Easter Convention on Friday evening, April 18, 2025, held at the Krofrom M/A School Park.

Touching on the anchor text of the theme, Deuteronomy 21:18–21, Apostle Nyamekye explained that Jesus’ death on the cross of Calvary was a deliberate act of God to fulfill the punishment of a disobedient son under the law of Moses, substituting the rebellious lifestyle of man for His magnificent life.

‘The law demanded that if someone has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and will not listen to them when they discipline him, his father and mother shall take him to the gates of the town. After defining his charges, the men of the town are to stone him to death to purge the evil from among you,’ he explained.

He established that because Pilate found nothing wrong with Jesus and wished to free Him. In an attempt to salvage the situation, Pilate chose to invoke the annual criminal release provision; however, the Jews instead selected the prisoner Barabbas and demanded to change the inscription on the cross, ‘THE KING OF THE JEWS,’ which did not hold.

‘The King of the Jews was written on the cross when He was hung on the tree, and the Jews demanded an alteration. However, Pilate rejected their plea, saying, ‘What is written is written.’ This means that every writing by God in your favour cannot be altered,’ he corroborated.

The Chairman affirmed that everything has been made new by Christ’s death, and that it is best for believers to put on the new man and walk in Him because all written ordinances against the old man have been nailed to the cross.

Apostle Nyamekye assured believers that with the perfect work on the cross, they can live lives free from fear. He further encouraged believers to never be afraid but to overcome the devil’s cunning by praying and reading God’s word consistently.

‘Many people serve Jesus out of fear. They wear amulets and rings as protection. We must observe that every house has its own issues, yet if anybody is in Christ, he is a new creation,’ he said, adding, ‘The knowledge that Jesus alone has justified you is sufficient to not be afraid.’

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Embrace the Message of the Cross – GPCC President to Ghanaians

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The President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has extended heartfelt Easter greetings to Christians across the country, urging Ghanaians to embrace the message of the cross in their daily lives.

In a message issued on Thursday, April 17, 2025, Apostle Nyamekye, on behalf of the National Executive Council of the GPCC, reflected on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, describing the cross as the eternal symbol of salvation, hope, and victory for all believers.

Quoting Galatians 6:14, Apostle Nyamekye reminded Christians that while the cross may represent suffering, it ultimately reveals the profound love of Christ who laid down His life for humanity. “Let us remember that it was not nails that held Him to the cross, but love – love for you and love for me,” he emphasized.

He added that the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross was not only redemptive for individuals but has the power to transform entire nations. “Ghana, like many nations of the world, stands in need of healing, peace, and righteousness. During this Easter, may we turn our hearts back to the power of the cross,” he urged.

The GPCC President called on Christians to go beyond the remembrance of Christ’s death and live out the message of the cross daily, especially in their families, workplaces, churches, and communities. Citing Luke 9:23, he called for lives marked by humility, service, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.

“Although Good Friday speaks of death and sorrow, Easter Sunday brings us the full picture: the tomb is empty! Because Christ lives, we have hope for tomorrow,” Apostle Nyamekye declared, referencing Matthew 28:6.

In the face of economic difficulties, social unrest, and moral decline, he encouraged believers not to lose hope but to hold fast to the old rugged cross and the victory it represents.

He concluded by calling on all Ghanaians to let the message of the cross guide their decisions and actions, reminding them that “God sees, God cares, and God saves.”

“May this Easter bring spiritual renewal to every home, every church, and every leader in Ghana,” he prayed. Apostle Nyamekye ended the message with a timeless declaration of the Christian faith: “Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!”

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Jesus Is God’s Seed – Apostle Nyamekye Reveals

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has revealed that Jesus is the Seed of God who was buried, sprouted, and grown to enable believers to bear fruit.

According to Apostle Nyamekye, the death of Jesus marks the second time that God reached out to reclaim the surviving remnant of His people, following the gathering of Israel.

‘Jesus is God’s seed,’ he reiterated. ‘Jesus lives in us; He is the seed of God, and the most important part of the story was to bury Him. Through His death, He lives in us; that is Christ in you and me,’ he said.

Apostle Nyamekye was speaking on the topic, ‘We Would Like to See Jesus,’ referencing John 12:20-21, during the Easter Convention in the Suame Area on Thursday evening, April 17, 2025.

Expounding on Isaiah 11:10-12, which speaks of God’s promise to gather a remnant of His people a second time, Apostle Nyamekye explained the events that led to the fulfillment of this prophecy from the Old to the New Testaments.

Quoting John 11:49, he indicated how the resurrection of Lazarus by Jesus sparked anger and concern among the Jewish religious leaders. He asserted that the miracle caused many people to start believing in Jesus, which put pressure on the religious leaders as many were deserting them.

‘What Caiaphas instilled in the minds of the people was to kill Jesus to save their city from destruction. This was a prophecy made by the high priest, not just for the city but to gather all the children of God together. From there, they devised a plan to kill Jesus,’ he added.

Apostle Nyamekye outlined how these occurrences fitted perfectly into God’s timeline, leading to Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion. He noted that Jesus could be accessed by the rest of the world, disclosing that some Greeks had appealed to Philip, expressing their desire to see Jesus as an approach to gathering other nations.

‘They made the request because they could not see Jesus, as they were not set apart,’ he explained. ‘Jesus, upon hearing their request, revealed that unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.’

‘Jesus needed to be buried as a seed to be accessed by all. This act is the second time God gathered the rest of the remnant,’ he continued.

Apostle Nyamekye stressed that no one born of God will continue in sin because the seed of God remains in them.

He further urged believers to recognise that the death of Jesus has brought newness and transformation into their lives, hence the need to live for Him and forsake their former ways.

‘What is our response to God who gave us His only begotten Son? What shall we render unto God for what He has done for us?’ he asked. ‘We must proclaim His death by lifting the cup of salvation.’

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Our Private Lives Determine Our Public Value Before God — Apostle Eric Nyamekye web

Our Private Lives Determine Our Public Value Before God — Apostle Eric Nyamekye

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Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has encouraged Christians to prioritise spending quality time with God and cultivating a close relationship with Him, emphasising it as the key to living a spiritually impactful life and demonstrating God’s power in the public sphere.

“Our worth to God in public is directly linked to the value we place on our walk with Him in the closet. If a Christian’s daily routine lacks dedicated quality time to know the ways of the Lord, they will not experience much of God’s power and may, in turn, deny God vessels He can use in the public sphere,” he stated.

Apostle Nyamekye made this assertion during a live telecast service dubbed ‘Special Evening Service’ aired on Pent TV on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Continuing his serialised sermon on “The Two Kinds of Kingdom Authority,” he highlighted prayer, fasting, meditation, studying, and obeying God’s word as key practices for aligning oneself with the ways of God, citing Simeon and Anna as examples of individuals devoted to God’s presence, as detailed in Luke 2:25-32, 37.

“The primary purpose of communication is to build relationships. Prayer is not just for asking and receiving; otherwise, ‘pray without ceasing’ would not be necessary. But as long as we practice the presence of God in communication, we build a relationship with Him. Those who dedicate consistent time to God develop strong relationships with Him.”

Chairman Nyamekye pointed out that God can use anyone at any time, provided they are open to the Spirit.

“We must not limit God. He can use anyone at any time and anywhere. We must allow ourselves to be moved by the Spirit, for this is what makes us children of God,” he said.

He stressed the importance of believers aligning themselves with the truth to remain relevant to the church’s mission.

“What the Church really needs today are people whom the Holy Spirit can use — children of God who have become His friends and are, therefore, acquainted with His ways. It is not enough to be a child of God; you must also be His friend,” he explained.

Referencing Exodus 40:33-34, 38, Apostle Nyamekye, who also serves as the President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), explained the symbolic significance of the Tent of Meeting and God’s presence among the Israelites. He noted that God wanted the Israelites to focus on His presence in their midst, rather than merely recognising His universal presence. He urged believers to be mindful of God’s indwelling presence in their lives as a means to grow spiritually and effectively partner with Him in transforming the world.

“Our body is a type of tent, and our inner man is where God resides. The tent represents the human body, and the ark in the inner chamber represents the presence of God in the believer’s heart,” he stated.

He added, “As we walk with God, we are expected to grow. To join Jesus in the workplace, on the streets, and wherever we are, we must first be spiritually aware of His presence in us and intentionally cultivate it. Only then can we become transformative agents in God’s hands.”

Apostle Eric Nyamekye encouraged believers to earnestly seek the Spirit of God to become a blessing to humanity, citing John 7:37.

“When we thirst and hunger for the Spirit of God, as the scripture says, rivers of living water will flow from within us. Let us pay attention to the Spirit of God within us,” he advised.

He concluded by highlighting the crucial role of believers’ spiritual maturity and commitment to their values in bringing meaningful transformation to their lives and the broader community.

“All Christians carry the same gospel and life, but the difference lies in the spiritual character of the believer. We must work on the tent within us. When we do this, our spirituality will impact the people around us,” he affirmed.

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CHAIRMAN NYAMEKYE URGES CHRISTIANS TO UNDERSTAND STRUCTURAL AUTHORITY OF THE CH web

Chairman Nyamekye Urges Christians To Understand Structural Authority Of The Church

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Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has called on Christians, especially leaders of the Church, to understand the structural authority to avoid comparisons and conflicts within the Church.

In a live broadcast of the Special Sunday Evening Service on Pent TV on March 30, 2025, Chairman Nyamekye spoke on “The Two Kinds of Kingdom Authority,” highlighting structural and spiritual authority as two distinct forms of authority in God’s Kingdom.

Focusing on the structural authority, he explained that it pertains to special envoys in the body of Christ sent to the local church. He referenced Ephesians 4:8, 11-12 and Acts 13:1-3, describing those in structural authority as diplomatic agents and accredited messengers who are set apart unto God for specific tasks. He emphasised that these individuals are not just ordinary people; they are carefully selected based on moral and spiritual requirements, as prescribed in 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and Acts 6. He added that, even in the Old Testament, Moses was instructed to look for certain qualities when selecting individuals to become leaders of the community of believers.

Chairman Nyamekye stressed that leadership in the Church is not self-appointed but divinely ordained, referencing Hebrews 5:1, 4-5.

“No one takes this authority upon themselves. The Bible states that Jesus selected the disciples He wanted, and He is still selecting people He wants today. It is not so much about who is good but about whom He wants—that is whom He chooses,” he explained, urging believers to find contentment in their roles within the church as determined by Christ.

Concluding, Apostle Eric Nyamekye underscored the limited scope of the structural authority, stating, “When someone has a structural authority, it is for the structure. It does not go beyond the structure.”

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WE ARE THE AROMA OF CHRIST — APOSTLE NYAMEKYE web

We Are The Aroma Of Christ — Apostle Nyamekye

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Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), has emphasised the identity of Christians as the aroma of Christ, tasked with spreading His knowledge everywhere.

“We are the aroma of Christ. God uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of Him everywhere,” he stated, referencing 2 Corinthians 2:15-16.

He explained that like an aroma, which is  sweet-smelling and pervasive (John 12:3), Christians are to make Christ known across all spheres of influence.

Apostle Nyamekye made these remarks in a sermon titled “God Amid Israel,” during a live broadcast of a Special Sunday Evening Service on Pent TV on March 23, 2025.

Referencing Isaiah 12:5-6 and Numbers 2, the GPCC President elaborated on the Israelites’ experience of God’s presence among them. He noted that God made it clear to the Israelites that He dwelled among them. However, due to a lack of revelation, they confined God’s worship to the temple.

Illustrating the arrangement of the tribes of the Israel, he highlighted God’s central presence among them. He mentioned that when they were on the march, the cloud of glory — signifying God’s presence — would go ahead of them and sometimes rest on the Tent of Meeting.

He further noted that the Ark of the Covenant, which also symbolised God’s presence, was housed in the Tent of Meeting. He then posed the question “Where is God? Is He in the Ark or ahead of them?”

In addressing this, Apostle Nyamekye referred to 2 Chronicles 6:18-21, Psalm 139:1-11, and Job 23:1-4, 8-11, emphasising God’s omnipresence. He stressed that following God’s ways closely and faithfully leads one to His presence, eliminating the need to search for Him in any specific direction.

“Don’t worry about where God is; just follow Him closely in His ways and you will always be where He is,” he assured.

Apostle Nyamekye explained that just as the Ark, which represented God’s presence was in the tabernacle and sometimes moved ahead of or behind the Israelites as a cloud during their journey, God now dwells in believers and is also present everywhere. He emphasised that the bodies of Christians are God’s temple.

“Even though God is in us, He is also at the work place, in the streets, at the office, at the mall, at the salon, on the plane,” he affirmed, stressing, “Every place is a place of His presence. So, let us maintain this consciousness.”

He expressed concern that people often regard these places as devoid of God’s presence.

“We show up in these places, without expecting God to show up. The same God we encounter in church can be encountered at workplace. All we need is to be aware of this consciousness and be sensitive to God’s leading as we interact with people. In so doing, we will become transformative agents in the hands of God,” he encouraged.

Chairman Nyamekye also urged Christians to ernestly desire the gifts of the Holy Spirit, emphasising that the Spirit, who gives these gifts dwells in them.

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