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The International Missions Director (IMD) of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, has advised church members, particularly the youth, to uphold holiness so as to experience a new move of the Holy Spirit in their generation.

Apostle Agyemang Bekoe said this yesterday (16th of May 2024) when he addressed participants of the Pentecost 2024 Conference taking place at Rudolf Weber Arena at Oberhausen, Germany.

According to the IMD, invoking the power of the Holy Spirit is impossible without personal holiness.

“His name is God the Holy Ghost,” he proclaimed, underlining the inseparable connection between living a holy life and experiencing the movement of the Holy Spirit.

Apostle Bekoe further stressed the importance of recognising the urgency of the times, stating, “We are not in a rush, but we are in haste; the King’s time is not on our side.”

He said that this call to action reflects a deep concern for the swift passage of time and the need for Christians to act with purpose and commitment.

Referencing Acts 2, Apostle Bekoe highlighted the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, as demonstrated by the early church’s experience on the Day of Pentecost.

He noted that speaking in the “language of the Spirit” (Tongues) signifies the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life.

He further underscored the necessity of continuous movement and progress within the Christian life, warning that stagnation leads to a lack of spiritual vitality.

“If we stop moving, we will not have life,” he said.

He, therefore, encouraged beliecers to align their lives with the movement of the Holy Spirit and the pressing demands of the times

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Spontaneous songs of praise echoed through the air, setting the tone for an evening of intense prayer as Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, the International Missions Director (IMD) of The Church of Pentecost, graced the Adawso Zone of the church on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, as part of the Koforidua Area Officers Retreat (Apostolisation).

In a spirit-filled sermon, Apostle Agyemang Bekoe ignited the spirit of the gathering, leading them in praise and fervent prayer, creating an atmosphere ripe for divine visitation.

The participants, primarily officers from the four districts within the zone – Adawso, Tinkong, Mangoase, and Kwamoso – were visibly inspired, responding with unrestrained singing, Pentecostal clapping, joyful dancing, and earnest prayers.

The auditorium, also called The Centre of Revival, swelled beyond capacity, with some participants left standing due to the overflow. Despite many having travelled great distances to Adawso, the zeal of the gathering remained undiminished, clamouring for more even as the service, lasting just under two hours, drew to a close.

Addressing the officers, Apostle Agyemang Bekoe articulated the importance of brief yet impactful church services, especially on Sundays, emphasising that it allows members ample time for personal endeavours beyond the church walls.

He stressed that short but inspiring sermons allow the church enough time to engage in intensive prayers. 

He encouraged church officers to lead the offering sessions with brief, personal testimonies bolstered by relevant scriptures to inspire members to give generously from the heart.

Accompanied by his wife, the International Missions Director will remain in the Koforidua Area throughout the week for this year’s Apostolisation, hosted by Area Head, Apostle Mike Kwame Etrue. Apostle Seth Dwamena Asante (Nkwanta Area Head), Prophet Benjamin Augustus Adobah (Rtd), and Elder James Yamoah are among the guest speakers.

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The Koforidua Area of The Church of Pentecost on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, began its All Officers Retreat (Apostolisation) to equip and unleash ministers and officers of the church for the church’s transformational agenda.

The annual teachings, prayers, and interaction programme takes place at four zonal centres in the Area.

The Koforidua Zone is held at The Central Tabernacle, Adawso Zone at the Adawso Central Church Auditorium, Nkurakan Zone at the Amanfro Central Church Auditorium, and the Akwapim Zone at the Amanokrom Church Auditorium.

All ministers and their wives in the Area meet in the morning for special prayers and teachings at the Adweso Central Auditorium, Koforidua.

The evening sessions are for both officers and ministers at the zonal centres.

The main speakers for this year’s Apostolisation are Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe (International Missions Director), Apostle Mike Kwame Etrue (Host), Apostle Seth Dwamena Asante (Nkwanta Area Head), Prophet Benjamin Augustus Adobah (Rtd) and Elder James Yamoah.

Opening the Koforidua Zone at The Central Tabernacle on Tuesday night, the International Missions Director (IMD), Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, who spoke on the “Characteristics of the Church Unleashed“ quoting from Isaiah 60:1-2; 21-22, described officers of the church as a unique people, a special and peculiar people chosen by God to carry out a mission.

He charged church leaders to teach the members to realise that, having been chosen by God, whatever they do in their spheres is a ministry, saying, “Therefore, we should aspire to be best in whatever we do in life because it’s a ministry.”

The IMD explained that the unleashed church follows a pattern of teaching, is soul-focused in its effort to populate the kingdom of God, embraces all people from all races and backgrounds, is very spiritual and intentional in raising God-fearing believers, is very prayerful where God also responds with signs and wonders, and are heavenly minded.

Also, talking about raising Christlike believers to transform their world, Apostle Agyemang Bekoe noted that God-fearing Christians love God and their fellow human beings unconditionally, are submissive and serviceable, forgive their fellows, can sacrifice and are always on the move to share the gospel with others.

After his presentation, the IMD led the congregation in a special prayer to sharpen their spiritual antenna to do exploits for the Lord.

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The Missions Board of The Church of Pentecost has begun its end-of-year Missions Board Meetings, which is taking place from February 20 to 21, 2024, at the Pentecost Missions Transit Quarters in East Legon.

The meetings are to review the achievements and challenges of the church’s missions work in 2023 and plan for the future.

The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, who opened the meetings with an exhortation, praised the Missions Director and the board members for their wise counsel and guidance that enabled the church to achieve such remarkable results.

He urged them to continue to have a vision for nations, not just churches, and to reach out to the people with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

He also challenged the church to be a ‘seeing’ ministry, not just a ‘hearing’ one, and to demonstrate the power of God through signs and wonders.

He said that the church should bring great joy to the broken cities and transform them with love and grace.

He stressed on the importance of unleashing the potential of every believer, regardless of their age, education, or status, and equipping them for the Great Commission.

He concluded by advising Church leaders to include children in the unleashing agenda, who are also agents of transformation.

The meeting is being attended by the General Secretary of the Church, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the International Missions Director, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, Apostle Larri Banimpo (Executive Council Member / National Head for Togo), Apostle James Raj (Executive Council Member / National Head, India), Apostle Miezou Amalanon K. Ernest (President, CoP La Cote D’Ivoire), and Apostle Dr. Lord Elorm Donkor (National Head, CoP UK).

Also present were Pastor George Prah (Member, Missions Board), Elder Dr. Lawyer Ken Aboah (Member, Missions Board), Pastor Emmanuel Appah (Finance and Administration Director, CoP), Elder Prof. Owusu Korankye (Finance Board Chairman) and others.

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The International Missions Director (IMD) of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, has indicated that church members are mandated under Vision 2028 to transform their world individually. 

He made this call on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the opening session of the 2024 Apostolisation (Officer’s Retreat) in the Techiman Area when he spoke at the Ministers and Wives session at the Dwomor Central Assembly Auditorium. 

Apostle Agyemang Bekoe explained that under Vision 2028, not only are pastors directly in charge of ministry and transforming the world, but every single member of the church is mandated to take control of their spheres, which includes their homes, workplaces, and anywhere they find themselves for transformation.

Speaking on the theme, “A chosen people unleashed,” the IMD explained that a chosen people means selected people.

Drawing inspiration from 1 Peters 2:9, Apostle Agyemang Bokoe disclosed that when God chooses people, “they are hidden for a time but revealed after a time,” adding that, “The Church of Pentecost has gone through the hiding season and is now in the season of being revealed.” 

“Vision 2023 was the period God hid The Church of Pentecost, and Vision 2028 is the revelation period,” he said. 

He also stated that people whom God chooses are not ordinary people. He, therefore, called on ministers to make their churches extraordinary with the spirit of God present.

Another characteristic he noted is that chosen people do not fear the laws, dangers, and intimidation of the world, saying, “It doesn’t mean there won’t be fear or danger. But in the face of danger, courage is used.”

Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe admonished ministers to ensure that all their sermons and activities throughout the year align with the 2024 theme, “A people of God, unleashed to transform their world,” and Vision 2028 as a whole.

Present at the service were Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei Djani (Techiman Area Head and the RCC Coordinator for Bono and Ahafo Regions) and Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku (New Tafo Area Head).

The Techiman Area Apotolisation is divided into two sessions. The morning sessions will be attended by ministers and their wives from Tuesday, February 6, 2024, to Friday, February 9, 2024, while the evening sessions will be attended virtually by officers, proposed and potential officers from various zones and selected districts.

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The International Missions Director of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, has challenged Ministers of the Gospel to balance charisma and character in their ministries.

He explained that charisma and its power have become the most desirous among some Christians at the expense of character, even though charisma could be faked.

“Character as a fruit of the spirit in the life of the believer is always genuine and could not be faked and thus has to be desired,” he posited, adding, “A false scale is an abomination unto the Lord. The genuine must spread in order not for the fake to trend.”

Apostle Agyemang Bekoe further explained that character formation hinged on the fruits of the spirit will guide and guard the believer. So, it was important for believers to develop character and not be afraid to operate in charisma. 

Speaking on the topic, “The Personhood of the Priesthood for Moral Vision and Development” at the 2023 All Ministers Conference on Wednesday at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh near Kasoa, Apostle Agyemang Bekoe observed that some ministers by their actions and concentration focused on the workings of charisma at the expense of character. 

About the use of anointing oil and the working of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life, he advised Christians to yearn for the infilling of the Holy Spirit, which places character as its core and indwells in the believer.

“If you have the anointing oil (aleiphos) in your bag, it is time to seek the fruits of the spirit (Kleos) because the ‘aleiphos’ can be counterfeited whereas the ‘kloes’ cannot,” he admonished. 

The conference, which started on Tuesday, 19th, and will end on Friday, 22nd September, is on the theme: “Moral Vision and National Development: The Role of the Church.”

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The International Missions Director (IMD) of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, called on ministers and elders of the Church to transform the local churches into vibrant prayer movements.

Speaking to participants of the Global Elders’ Retreat gathered at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) in Gomoa Fetteh and others at various satellite centres, Apostle Bekoe emphasised the vital role of prayer in the local church.

He explained that by embracing the vision of making the local church a powerful prayer movement, ministers and elders would usher in a transformative era of spiritual growth and impact within their congregations.

Drawing from James 5:13, Apostle Bekoe proposed that every local church service should feature a prayer session where congregants engage fervently with God in prayer.

He, therefore, urged church leaders to take the responsibility of leading their members in prayer by making the church a dedicated Prayer Centre, stating that when people are dissatisfied with the prayer life within the church, they often seek prayer elsewhere.

He acknowledged that some church members maintain membership in The Church of Pentecost while engaging in prayer fellowships outside the church premises.

To address this, he urged church leaders to satisfy their members’ spiritual needs by cultivating a robust prayer culture within the local church.

Quoting Ephesians 6:18, Apostle Bekoe noted the different types of prayer that should be practised in the local church, including the prayer of thanksgiving (Psalm 100:4), confession (1 John 1:9-10), intercession (Ezekiel 4:4), and supplication (James 5:13).

He urged Church leaders to ensure that intercession and supplication are integral to every local church gathering.

Apostle Bekoe presented four critical aspects of the local church as a prayer movement. Firstly, he described it as a Salvation Centre where people come for redemption and deliverance.

He emphasised that every church service should be seen as a deliverance service, as prayer plays a crucial role in bringing about lasting transformation.

Secondly, he described the local church as a Solution Centre, where answers are provided to complex problems. He encouraged church leaders to actively seek divine solutions to the challenges faced by their congregations.

Thirdly, Apostle Bekoe portrayed the local church as a Salvaging Centre where broken and battered individuals can find restoration and healing, saying that the church must be a source of redemption and wholeness for those in need.

Finally, the IMD highlighted the local church as an Encounter Centre, stressing that it should be a place where people genuinely encounter God rather than a mere entertainment venue.

“When people come to Church, they must encounter God, or God must encounter them. Whichever way, there must certainly be an encounter,” he said.

Apostle Bekoe urged church leaders to prioritise prayer over administrative tasks and ensure that the church remains a sacred space for encountering the presence of God.

“As Church leaders, let us all rise in prayer and protect the spiritual boundaries of the Church,” he charged.

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