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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has cautioned leaders, particularly church leaders, against blind leadership, describing it as leadership without vision and direction.

Preaching at the farewell service of the outgoing Counselling Ministry Director of the Church, Apostle Dr. Phillip Osei-Korsah, his wife Evelyn, and family at the D.K. Arnan Worship Centre on Sunday, Apostle Obuobi drew from Matthew 15:14 and Luke 6:39 to highlight the dangers of blind leadership.

He explained that blind leaders are those who lack a sense of direction and clarity. “A leader who does not know where he is going cannot lead his followers. Such a leader has no clear vision regarding himself, his followers, or even the future,” he stated.

Apostle Obuobi admonished Christian leaders to pursue clarity of vision and direction in order to avoid leading their followers into error or destruction.

He stressed that leadership in the church must always be guided by God’s word and a clear sense of purpose.

The farewell service brought together ministers, members, and well-wishers to celebrate the life and ministry of Apostle Dr. Osei-Korsah and his family, who is leaving the Counselling Ministry Directorate at the Church’s Headquarters to Nkawkaw as Area Head.

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has reminded Christians, particularly leaders, that true Christian leadership is rooted in servanthood, sacrifice, humility, and discipline.

Delivering a sermon on the theme “The Christian Leader” during the farewell service for the outgoing Counselling Ministry (COPCOM) Director of the Church, Apostle Dr. Phillip Osei-Korsah, his wife Evelyn, and family, at the D.K. Arnan Worship Centre on Sunday, Apostle Obuobi cautioned against blind leadership that lacks direction.

Quoting Matthew 20:26–28, he stressed that Christian leaders are called to serve, not to lord authority over others.

“Whoever desires to become great among you must be a servant, just as Jesus did not come to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many,” he said.

He further explained that the Christian leader is also a shepherd tasked with caring for and building relationships with the flock of God.

Drawing from Acts 20:28 and John 10:14, he emphasised that leadership requires both sacrifice and close relationship with the people one leads.

Apostle Obuobi also described the Christian leader as an instrument in the hands of God, comparing leaders to clay in the hands of the potter as recorded in Jeremiah 18:1–4.

He underscored the need for leaders to surrender their will completely to God, discovering and walking in His purpose for their lives.

In addition, he likened leaders to soldiers, quoting 2 Timothy 2:4 to admonish them to remain disciplined, vigilant, and devoted at all times.

“The leader must not play with his or her devotion, but must stay on guard and live a life that pleases the one who has called him,” he urged.

The farewell service brought together ministers of the Church (both active and retired), members, family, and well-wishers to show solidarity with Apostle Dr. Phillip Osei-Korsah and his family as they head to Nkawkaw to serve as Area Head.

PENT NEWS.

The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has stressed that faithfulness—not titles, positions, or accomplishments—is the true basis for divine reward in God’s Kingdom.

He made this statement during a sermon titled “The Faithful Servant and His Reward”, delivered at the retirement service of Pastor Stephen Ayerakwa Gyan and his wife, Mrs. Gladys Ayerakwa Gyan, held on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Mamponteng Central Assembly auditorium in Kumasi.

Quoting from Matthew 25:21 and 1 Corinthians 4:2, Apostle Obuobi noted that just as God is faithful, He expects His children—especially those in leadership—to reflect the same trait. “God does not reward titles; He rewards faithfulness,” he stated.

He explained that faithfulness must be viewed from three distinct yet connected perspectives: faithfulness to God, faithfulness to the holy calling, and faithfulness to the institution that offers a platform to serve.

On faithfulness to God, Apostle Obuobi said believers must prioritise their relationship with God in every area of their lives, including how they relate to others. “God must remain our first love and ultimate priority,” he emphasised.

He also described the Christian calling as a holy calling that must not be defiled. “We have been called first into the Kingdom, and then to serve. God expects us to be faithful to this calling and not bring it into disrepute,” he added.

Touching on faithfulness to the Church, the General Secretary urged ministers and church workers to remain loyal to the institutions that have given them the opportunity to serve. “While the calling is from God, it is through the Church that we are given platforms. Therefore, we must not neglect our responsibility to the Church,” he said.

Apostle Obuobi highlighted Daniel 6:4 as an example of unwavering loyalty, referencing the prophet Daniel, whose peers and even the scriptures testified to his faithfulness in service. “A faithful person is dependable, trustworthy, and loyal—they can be counted on in all relationships,” he noted.

Underscoring the characteristics of a faithful servant, he outlined four key traits: obedience, humility, diligence, and commitment. “A faithful servant obeys God and leadership, acknowledges that every opportunity is a gift from God, works diligently with excellence, and remains committed even in adversity,” he explained.

He encouraged believers not to despise small responsibilities, as faithfulness in little things is a strong indicator of trustworthiness in greater ones.

Apostle Obuobi further stated that God’s ultimate reward is tied to one’s faithfulness. Quoting Revelation 2:10, he said, “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” He explained that the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 illustrates that God rewards not the quantity of results, but the quality of faithfulness.

“As for the calling and title, God decides; but the outcome and faithfulness depend on us,” he concluded.

PENT NEWS.

The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has urged Christian leaders to prioritise credibility and character in their leadership journey, describing them as the very foundation of lasting spiritual influence.

Apostle Obuobi said this today [Wednesday, June 18, 2025] during the opening session of the ongoing 2025 National Prayer Centre Leaders Seminar at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh,

Speaking on the topic “The Leader and Credibility,” the General Secretary emphasised that Christian leadership is not about position or power but about influencing and serving others out of Christ’s interests, so that God’s purposes are fulfilled in and through people.

According to him, leadership that lacks credibility loses its voice and effectiveness, no matter the spiritual gifts or office held.

“Credibility is a leader’s currency—without it, he is bankrupt. The most essential quality for a Christian leader is not perfection, but credibility. People must be able to trust you,” Apostle Obuobi stressed.

He noted that credibility is built on the pillars of character and integrity, explaining that without character, there can be no credibility, and without credibility, there can be no trust.

The General Secretary further challenged prayer centre leaders to develop not only the gifts of the Holy Spirit but also the fruit of the Spirit.

Quoting Galatians 5:22 and Colossians 3:12, he called on leaders to align their private lives with their public witness.

“Integrity is maintaining a consistent lifestyle whether someone is watching or not. When your public life and private life match, you have integrity,” he said.

The biennialseminar continues with various sessions designed to equip leaders for effective spiritual oversight and national transformation through prayer.

PENT NEWS.

The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Obuobi, has emphasised that Jesus Christ came to earth not to condemn sinners, but to save them from the guilt and consequences of sin.

Delivering a sermon titled “Now No Condemnation” during the Holy Saturday service of the Taifa Zone in the Achimota Area, as part of this year’s Easter Conventions, Apostle Obuobi explained that Jesus is not concerned with the sinful state people find themselves in. Rather, He is focused on redeeming them. “That is why all who put their faith in Him are not condemned,” he said.

Using Romans 8:1 as his foundational text, Apostle Obuobi stated, “There is now no condemnation for those who believe in Christ.” He clarified that to be condemned means to be declared guilty and deserving of punishment.

He pointed out that freedom from condemnation requires two key conditions, that is, being in Christ, and walking according to the Spirit, not the flesh.

Tracing the origin of condemnation to the Garden of Eden, he cited Romans 6:23 and Romans 5:12 to show that humanity fell under condemnation through Adam’s disobedience. “When Adam sinned, all humanity was condemned with him. Death spread to all through his disobedience,” he stressed.

“In the Garden of Eden, mankind was declared guilty and worthy of punishment. That punishment was death—the consequence of disobedience,” he added.

However, Apostle Obuobi proclaimed the good news that in Christ Jesus, humanity has been released from this condemnation. “Through Christ, we are freed from the guilt and punishment of sin,” he said.

He reiterated that Jesus did not come to judge or condemn sinners, but to save them. As a result, those who believe in Christ are no longer condemned but are now justified.

He explained that justification is a remissive act, in which God forgives and cancels sin completely. He further noted that justification is a restorative act, in which the forgiven sinner is restored to God’s favor through the imputed righteousness of Christ.

“God now sees the believer through the lens of Christ. He no longer sees us as sinners, but as righteous. This gives us the confidence to come before Him,” Apostle Obuobi said.

He emphasized that the foundation of justification is the atoning work of Jesus—His death and resurrection—as stated in Romans 5:9 and Romans 4:25. “When a person accepts Christ, God places their sin on Christ and credits them with His righteousness,” he explained.

He further noted that justification does not mean the punishment was simply withheld. “The punishment for sin was executed—but not on us. Jesus took our place and bore the punishment on our behalf,” he said.

Apostle Obuobi concluded with an appeal to those who have not yet accepted Christ to do so, in order to be freed from the guilt and consequences of sin, and to experience the peace that Christ alone can provide.

The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has declared that the power demonstrated in the resurrection of Jesus Christ makes every believer unstoppable.

Preaching on the topic “The Power of the Resurrection” at the climax of the 2025 Easter Convention of the Teshie-Nungua Area (Teshie Zone) held at Salem Park, Teshie, Apostle Obuobi stated that nothing could hold Jesus back—not the sealed stone, the Roman soldiers, nor the efforts of religious leaders. In the same way, he affirmed, nothing can stop the believer who walks in the power of Christ.

“Every attempt was made to prevent Jesus from rising,” he said. “Religious authorities schemed, and the enemy strategised to keep Him in the grave. But all of it failed. The power of God triumphed over every opposition.”

Quoting 1 Corinthians 15:14, Apostle Obuobi emphasized that the resurrection is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. “If Christ had not risen, our faith would be futile, and the gospel would be meaningless,” he explained. “But because He rose, we have a living hope and a firm foundation.”

He noted that the resurrection is not just a historical event but a present reality that assures believers of victory over sin, Satan, and death. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead, he stressed, is active and available to every believer today.

“The strategy of the devil was to keep Jesus in the grave permanently,” he said. “But God displayed His surpassing power by raising Him back to life. That power still works today—it lives in us!”

Apostle Obuobi also highlighted the resurrection as a guarantee of the believer’s future resurrection. “Death is not the end for the Christian,” he said. “Just as Christ rose, we too will rise again (1 Corinthians 15:21-22).”

He urged Christians to walk in the confidence that the Spirit of the Living God dwells within them, and that Christ reigns now and forever. 

Apostle Obuobi concluded by inviting those who have not yet accepted Christ to do so without delay, assuring them that encountering Jesus is the only way to experience the true power of the resurrection.

The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, emphasised that being a new creation in Christ means being made anew and equipped for every good work.

He made this statement on March 15, 2025, during the retirement service held in honour of Elder Charles and Deaconess Mrs. Vida Bempong at the Amantra Assembly in the Anum Asamankese District of The Church of Pentecost.

Speaking on the topic, “Understanding the New Creation,” Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi explained that God created all things before creating mankind.

He highlighted that one of humanity’s primary purposes is to steward the world that God had created, referencing Genesis 1:28.

According to him, God provided everything necessary for mankind to manage the world effectively, including external resources like water, trees, and other provisions, as well as internal resources, such as the gifts and talents embedded in every human being.

However, Apostle Obuobi noted that due to the fall caused by disobedience, man became spiritually dead. This necessitated the creation of a new man. He further explained that every believer experiences two births—physical and spiritual. While physical birth is common to all, spiritual rebirth occurs only in Christ.

This, he further noted, was what Jesus explained to Nicodemus that one must be “born again” to enter the Kingdom of God.

Apostle Obuobi stressed that this new birth is only possible in Christ, and it is those who experience this rebirth who are called the new creation.

He clarified that the new creation does not imply a mere reformation, rehabilitation, or repair of the person, but rather, a complete recreation in Christ Jesus, making them a “brand new man.”

While there is no physical transformation in a person’s appearance when they are born again, the process is entirely spiritual. “You are who God says you are. If God says anyone in Christ is a new creation, who are you to doubt? Just accept that you are a brand new man,” he affirmed.

Apostle Obuobi emphasised that one of the key purposes of the new creation is to worship the Creator, stating, “We have been saved to serve our King.” As new creations, believers are expected to serve God and pursue righteousness.

He further explained that the Kingdom believers belong to has its own set of principles and values. It is their responsibility to carry these principles and values into the world, establishing them until the kingdoms of the world align with that of God.

Reading from Ephesians 5, he explained that the new creation is made in the image and likeness of God, designed to become like Him. “As a result, we have what it takes to live a life of righteousness and holiness,” he stated.

Apostle Obuobi defined holiness as living the God-kind of life that reflects His character, including love, faithfulness, and other virtues that represent the Fruit of the Spirit in the believer.

He also pointed out that the new creation is created for good works (Ephesians 2:10) and should eagerly engage in them (Titus 2:11-14). He reminded the congregation that the new creation is God’s ambassador on earth, carrying the authority of heaven.

“The most powerful creation on earth is the new creation, because they have the authority of heaven backing them at all times,” he declared. However, he urged believers to always remember that one day the Creator will call them home, and this truth should influence how they live their lives.

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