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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has called on ministers of the gospel to combine sound biblical preaching with the demonstration of the power of the Holy Spirit in order to effectively transform society.

Delivering a word of exhortation at the 2026 Missions Board Meeting of the Church in Accra on the theme, “They Heard and Saw,” Apostle Obuobi emphasised that the Church’s mission to transform society must be carried out through two essential instruments—the preaching of the gospel and the manifestation of the Holy Spirit’s power.

According to him, society encompasses every sphere of life where Christians find themselves, and the Church must intentionally influence these spaces with kingdom values.

Drawing lessons from Acts 8:6-7, he noted that the persecution of the early Christians led to the spread of the gospel across nations, citing the ministry of Philip in Samaria as a model for effective ministry. He explained that Philip’s work demonstrated two essential pillars of ministry: the message people heard and the signs they saw.

Apostle Obuobi stressed that every minister must have a clear message from God, noting that ministry cannot thrive without a definite word from the Lord.

“Every minister must have a message; you must have something to say. I do not believe a minister should stand without a message,” he stated, adding that ministers must wait on the Lord in prayer and study in order to receive divine direction.

Referencing 2 Samuel 18:28-30, he explained that people naturally pay attention to ministers because of the message they carry and, therefore, ministers must be intentional about proclaiming God’s word faithfully.

He further urged ministers to support the preaching of the gospel with visible demonstrations of God’s power, noting that effective ministry requires both proclamation and action.

Quoting Acts 1:1, Apostle Obuobi highlighted that Jesus Christ “began both to do and to teach,” indicating that Christian ministry must reflect the same pattern.

He, therefore, encouraged ministers to preach the Word with conviction while allowing their ministries to be accompanied by signs and practical expressions of the gospel, so that people will both hear and see the transforming power of God.

Participants at the meeting include Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, Missions Director (MD); Coordinators of the Missions Regional Blocs; 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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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has identified small group systems as a critical strategy for developing spiritually mature believers within the Church.

Speaking at the Conférence des Ministres et Épouses (CME-Francophone) in Lomé, Togo today [February 19, 2026], he noted that smaller Christian gatherings provide relational accountability essential for effective discipleship.

He explained that small groups help ensure that members are known personally, their needs are recognised, and their spiritual development is monitored.

“In smaller settings, people are known by name, their needs are noticed, and their spiritual growth does not go unchecked,” he said.

He added that such structures help prevent spiritual isolation, which he described as a major risk within large congregations.

Apostle Obuobi cited biblical examples to support the practice, noting that Jesus began His ministry with a small group of disciples and that the early church met both in large gatherings and in homes for fellowship and teaching.

He referenced the early church model where believers gathered in large assemblies for worship and smaller groups for edification and fellowship.

He listed key discipleship structures implemented in The Church of Pentecost, including: Home Cells, Bible Study Groups Squad Systems, Ministry-based small groups and New Converts Classes.

He urged local assemblies to ensure these systems function effectively, stressing that they remain essential for raising Spirit-filled disciples capable of transforming society.

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has reaffirmed that the core mission of the Church is to raise Spirit-filled believers who reflect the character of Christ and impact their world.

Delivering a presentation today [February 19, 2026] at the CME-Francophone conference at the Palais des Congrès de Lomé, he stated that God established the Church as the primary means of drawing people to faith and shaping them into agents of transformation.

He explained that Christian discipleship aims at spiritual growth and character formation, enabling believers to become like Christ through continuous learning and obedience.

According to him, the Church must move beyond making converts to intentionally nurturing them into Spirit-filled disciples.

“The Church must win souls, make converts Spirit-filled disciples, and unleash them to transform their world,” he said.

Apostle Obuobi urged believers to pursue spiritual maturity by cultivating virtues such as steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love.

He stressed that the evidence of true spirituality lies in a transformed life guided by the Holy Spirit rather than mere religious activity.

He concluded that raising Spirit-filled disciples remains central to the Church’s vision of societal transformation, noting that only spiritually mature believers can effectively advance the Church’s global mission.

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has stressed that the Church’s mission to transform society and possess nations can only be achieved through the intentional raising of Spirit-filled disciples.

He delivered the message today [February 19, 2026] in a presentation titled “Raising Spirit-Filled Disciples for the Unleashing Agenda – The Role of the Local Church” at the Conférence des Ministres et Épouses (CME-Francophone) held at the Palais des Congrès de Lomé in Lomé, Togo .

According to him, the Church’s “possessing the nations” agenda depends on believers who are genuinely transformed and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

“The unleashed Spirit-filled disciples are those who will be able to achieve the agenda of possessing the nations,” he stated.

Apostle Obuobi explained that discipleship is rooted in the Great Commission and therefore remains a divine mandate rather than an optional activity of the Church.

He described a disciple as a follower of Christ, a lifelong learner, an adherent loyal to Christ’s teachings, and an apprentice seeking to become like the Master.

He noted that true disciples demonstrate belief in Jesus as Lord and Saviour, a desire to live for Him, and a commitment to learning and obeying His teachings.

“Discipleship is a lifelong journey without a terminal point,” he emphasised.

The General Secretary further clarified that being Spirit-filled goes beyond attending church services, praying, singing, or dancing.

He explained that a Spirit-filled believer is one empowered by the Holy Spirit to live righteously, understand God’s will, and act with boldness.

According to him, walking by the Spirit and bearing the fruit of the Spirit remain key marks of such believers, adding that spiritual virtues including faith, knowledge, self-control, godliness, and love must characterise every Christian.

He outlined several benefits of bearing spiritual fruit, including effectiveness in life, stability in faith, and the assurance of eternal reward.

Apostle Obuobi emphasised that the local church exists to make Christ-like believers and must therefore prioritise raising Spirit-filled disciples who can influence society.

He said the Church remains God’s primary instrument for bringing people to faith in Christ and equipping them to transform their world through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has entreated Christians to embrace fasting and fervent prayer as a powerful response to the growing social vices confronting society.

Speaking at the ongoing Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) Ghana Conference at the University of Cape Coast, Apostle Obuobi, who preached on the theme: “Transforming Society through the Power of Fasting and Prayer,” lamented what he described as a “perverse world” characterised by rising sexual immorality, drug abuse, corruption, and increasing attacks on Christianity.

He noted that the gravity of these challenges demands more than mere rhetoric, urging believers to engage in deliberate fasting and consistent prayer to effect societal change.

Quoting Esther 4:16, Apostle Obuobi noted that prayer and fasting remain vital spiritual keys entrusted to the Church, saying, “We have a key in our hands, and that key is prayer and fasting. If we can fast and pray, then we will be able to change society.”

He referenced the early Church in Antioch, which fasted and prayed before experiencing divine direction and breakthrough, stressing that through prayer and fasting, strongholds can be torn down.

According to him, such spiritual discipline enables the Church to “bring down the Kingdom of God and enforce His will on earth.”

Apostle Obuobi further underscored the need for fervency and consistency in prayer, citing James 5:16, and called on believers to remain persistent in seeking God.

He explained that true societal transformation is only possible when the Church responds to God’s call for fervent and unwavering prayer.

Drawing from Jonah 3:10, he concluded that no level of corruption or moral depravity is beyond redemption, insisting that “if we rise in fasting and prayer, we can change society.”

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has reaffirmed that Jesus Christ remains God’s ultimate solution to the darkness confronting the world. He made this declaration while continuing his Christmas Convention activities at the Dwenho District in the Agona Swedru Area.

Preaching on the theme “Great Light for People in Darkness,” Apostle Obuobi explained that the world has been plunged into darkness through sin, Satan’s influence, spiritual blindness, and death, all of which began after the fall of man. He cited Isaiah 9:2 to emphasise that the birth of Christ ushered divine light into a world walking in despair.

According to him, Jesus did not only proclaim Himself as the Light of the world but demonstrated it through His life, ministry, and acts of compassion, including healing those oppressed by the devil. He referenced biblical accounts such as the demon-possessed man of Gadara to illustrate Christ’s power to liberate humanity from absolute darkness.

Apostle Obuobi noted that through the Gospel, believers receive the life of Christ, which becomes light within them. He stressed that accepting Jesus brings transformation, direction, and victory over darkness, urging all to embrace Christ as the source of true life and hope.

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has reaffirmed the exclusive role of Jesus Christ as the only source of salvation for humanity, urging Christians to anchor their faith firmly in Christ, especially during the Christmas season.

Speaking at the Osu Central Assembly during a service that marked the beginning of his 2025 Christmas Convention activities, Apostle Obuobi preached on the theme “Born a Saviour.” He explained that while many people seek redemption through human efforts, moral achievements or alternative spiritual paths, the Bible clearly teaches that salvation cannot be attained through any other means apart from Jesus Christ.

Quoting scriptures including Psalm 49:7–8 and Acts 4:12, Apostle Obuobi noted that no human being has the capacity to redeem another because the cost of salvation is beyond human ability. According to him, God’s decision to send His Son was the only solution to humanity’s sinful condition.

He further explained that Jesus Christ is uniquely qualified to save because of His deity and virgin birth, describing Him as God incarnate who came from above to redeem mankind. The General Secretary emphasised that Christmas is not merely a festive celebration, but a divine reminder of God’s sacrificial love expressed through the birth of His Son.

Apostle Obuobi challenged believers to move beyond routine celebrations and renew their personal commitment to Christ, stressing that true salvation results in transformed lives marked by obedience, humility and love for others.

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