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Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, has emphasized the divine nature of the Christian calling, stating that believers are not called by a mere man or human institution but by God Himself—the Creator of the heavens and the earth.

He described this calling as a divine appointment, a heavenly selection, and a consecration for a purpose greater than oneself. Comparing it to an earthly king summoning someone for an assignment, he underscored the urgency and honour attached to responding to God’s call.

Apostle Obuobi made these remarks during the opening session of the 2024 End-of-Year National Report Reading and Meetings for All Ministries of The Church of Pentecost on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh. He spoke on the theme “A Call to a Life Worthy of Your Calling,” based on Ephesians 4:1.

Quoting 1 Peter 2:9 (ESV), he reminded the congregation that believers are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and God’s special possession, called to proclaim His excellencies. He emphasized that every profession—be it a teacher, trader, doctor, student, or pastor—does not exempt anyone from this divine calling.

In his sermon, Apostle Obuobi highlighted that the calling comes with great responsibility, requiring a life that aligns with its worthiness. Referring to Ephesians 4:1 (MSG), he pointed out two key revelations.

First, he explained that each calling has a specific road assigned to it. He warned against straying onto paths of compromise, worldliness, and lukewarm Christianity, urging believers to remain focused and true to their divine mandate.

Second, he stressed the need for urgency, emphasizing that there is no time to waste. According to him, this is the hour to be vigilant, prayerful, and fully committed to the path God has set before His people.

Apostle Obuobi cautioned that not all roads lead to eternal life, referencing Matthew 7:13-14, where Jesus declared that the way to life is narrow and only a few find it. He reiterated that God has a standard, which cannot be lowered to suit human weaknesses. He admonished believers that following Jesus while holding on to worldly ways is impossible because God requires holiness.

Expounding on the necessity of holiness, Apostle Obuobi quoted 1 Thessalonians 4:7 (MSG): “God hasn’t invited us into a disorderly, unkempt life but into something holy and beautiful—as beautiful on the inside as the outside.” He emphasized that God did not merely repair believers but made them new creations.

According to him, the evidence of holiness includes a life of love, patience, forgiveness, faithfulness, and purity, as well as a heart set apart for God. He quoted Ezekiel 43:12 (NLT), stating that holiness is not occasional or partial but absolute, and without holiness, no one will see God (Hebrews 12:14, MSG).

Apostle Obuobi also outlined the four key pillars of the 2025 theme of The Church of Pentecost:

• The Glory of the Lord Must Remain in the Church Forever – He stressed the need to guard and preserve God’s presence for generations to come.
• Living Worthy of Our Calling Retains God’s Glory – He noted that a compromised church is powerless, but holiness preserves divine glory.
• Absolute Holiness is the Standard of God – He stated that holiness must be total, not selective or occasional.
• Our Lives Must Cause People to Praise God – Drawing from Paul’s testimony in Galatians 1:24, he encouraged believers to live in a way that causes others to glorify God.

In conclusion, Apostle Obuobi issued a passionate call to revival, urging believers to reject complacency and embrace a life of power, holiness, and unwavering commitment to their calling. He declared that heaven is watching, the world is observing, and even hell is trembling as a new generation rises—one that refuses to compromise.

He then called on all present to rise and pray in response to this divine charge.

Report by Elder Enoch Asare Obeng, Koforidua Sector Working Team Member (HUM)

The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has reaffirmed that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation.

During a Gospel Sunday service with the Bethel Assembly in the New Juaben District today, he stressed that faith in Jesus is the only means by which humanity can be reconciled with God.

Referencing John 14:6, he declared, “Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’”

The General Secretary explained that there is no alternative path to salvation, underscoring that Jesus is the sole mediator between God and mankind (1 Timothy 2:5-6).

Apostle Obuobi elaborated on the importance of salvation, tracing its origins to the Garden of Eden when mankind first disobeyed God.

He explained that Adam and Eve’s disobedience caused separation from God, which led to death and the loss of their glory. “By obeying the devil instead of God, Adam and Eve honoured Satan, and this act of disobedience resulted in the fall of mankind,” he said.

However, he pointed out that through Jesus, the door of salvation remains open to all who come to Him in faith.

“Jesus is the access point to eternal life. He is open to all who believe,” he said, citing John 10:9.

He reminded the congregation that Jesus is not only the exclusive way to salvation, but also the only means of reconciliation with God.

Apostle Obuobi warned that the opportunity for salvation will not last forever.

Drawing from Luke 13:25-27, he cautioned that the door to salvation will one day be closed. “When the rapture comes or when death strikes, the door to salvation will be closed, and there will be no further opportunity.”

He concluded by urging everyone to seize the opportunity to enter through the door of salvation while it is still open, for Jesus is the only way to eternal life.

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Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, has urged ministers and wives of the Church to make a conscious effort to cultivate the presence of God daily for an effective ministry.

The General Secretary, speaking on the topic: “The Lost Glory – The Causes” on Day 5 of the Ministers and Wives Conference for the Eastern Region, emphasized that it is by “being with Jesus” that one can make a meaningful impact in life and ministry.

He explained that cultivating the presence of God comes through consistent study of the Word of God and a dedicated prayer life, where one spends quality time with God.

He illustrated this with a reference from Acts 4:13, which states, “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.”

He explained that although the Pharisees were surprised by the boldness and deep insight of the apostles, they soon realized that the power behind their actions came from their time spent with Jesus.

“Likewise, if we want to see the glory of God, we must learn to be with Him, spend quality time with Him. This must come first before preaching and casting out demons,” he said.

The General Secretary further cautioned that while the lack of quality time with the Lord will not necessarily strip ministers of their titles, it will cause them to lose the Kabowd (glory) and result in becoming spiritually lightweight.

He warned that the glory of God can be lost when ministers and wives indulge in sin. He emphasized that “Evil hands cannot carry the Ark of God.”

Referencing the biblical account from 1 Samuel 4:10-11, he stated that Israel’s defeat in battle was due, in part, to the two wicked sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, who were carrying the Ark of the Covenant. “So the Lord departed them and made the Ark an ordinary material,” he said, highlighting the devastating consequences of unholy lives in the ministry.

He, therefore, urged the ministers and wives to continue leading holy and righteous lives to make the necessary impact in ministry.

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The transformation (change) in every believer’s life must be both tangible and visible to the world, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, has urged.

He made this assertion today during a presentation on the rationale behind the 2025 theme at the opening session of the Ministers and Wives Conference for the Volta and Oti regions in Ho.

Speaking on the theme “Unleashed to Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling,” Apostle Obuobi highlighted the profound transformation seen in the life of Apostle Paul after his conversion to Christianity.

He emphasized that such a change should be clearly evident, referencing Galatians 4:1 to underscore that Paul’s conversion was so visible that it could not be denied.

“Until we reach a point where people can see the changes in us and give glory to God, we have not fully arrived,” he stated.

Apostle Obuobi also reminded the gathered ministers and wives that the Church’s mission extends beyond the transformation of individual lives; it also encompasses the transformation of society as a whole.

He urged them to ensure that every member is familiar with key Scripture passages supporting the theme for this year, specifically Ephesians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, and Galatians 1:24.

Expounding on Ephesians 4:1, Apostle Obuobi referenced Chapter 3, where the Apostle Paul prays for God’s glory to remain in the church from one generation to the next. He stressed that for this to happen, believers must live lives worthy of their calling.

Drawing from Ezekiel 10:18 and 11:22-23, he warned that the glory of God can be lost in a generation and, thus, challenged ministers and their wives to guard against this within The Church of Pentecost.

Apostle Obuobi also reminded them that their calling is both a heavenly and holy one, demanding that they live in accordance with the life worthy of the calling they have received.

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