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Elder Barima Acheampong Sarpong ll, the Deputy Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) of The Church of Pentecost, has called for a paradigm shift in financial management, urging individuals to invest rather than hoard their money. 

Citing the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:26, where the master labelled the servant who did not invest his talent as ‘wicked and lazy,’ he stated, “Money must go into circulation; hoarding it is wickedness.”

Elder Sarpong ll made these remarks during the ‘Mmarima Nkommo’ on Pent Radio 100.1 MHz in Kumasi on Sunday, December 22, 2024. The programme, which airs Sundays from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, addresses issues relevant to men and family life.

In discussing “The Dos of the Laws of Money,” Elder Barima Sarpong ll, who is also the chief of Asamang in the Ashanti Region, shared insights on financial management, emphasising that money is not meant merely to be spent, but rather to be saved for investments.

“Savings are not meant to make you financially sound; the purpose of savings is for investment,” he stressed, urging listeners to adopt an investment mindset as a pathway to achieving true financial soundness.

He also pointed out that money is often found where solutions to problems exist, noting, “Where there is a problem, there is money.” He cautioned against becoming overly attached to money, saying, “Don’t allow money to control you. God expects us to control money because money influences character.”

In conclusion, Elder Barima Acheampong Sarpong ll distinguished between assets and liabilities, stating that asset can turn into a liability if it requires ongoing financial input without providing corresponding financial benefit.

Known in private life as Elder Ebenezer Acheampong, he is a former Acting Head of Procurement at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and Procurement Consultant in charge of World Bank-Funded Projects at MoFA.

He is also an entrepreneur, having established several companies, including Zeotec Limited,  Aca-City Farms, Pathos AIB Limited, Biazo Realtors, a real estate company; Pathos Agro Limited, and AFMREC, a natural resources research firm.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

The Director of Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) and Executive Council member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, has called on young politicians and leaders to rise to the challenge of moral leadership in a secularised world.

He said this at the Younger Generation Politicians and Leaders Conference at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh on October 10, 2024. The event was on the theme, ‘Tomorrow Today: The Place of the Young Politician/Leader in Ghana’s Moral Vision and National Development.’

Delivering a paper on the topic, ‘Christian Leadership in a Secular World,’ Apostle Anane Denteh highlighted the challenges young leaders face in integrating their faith with their political roles.

Emphasising the importance of upholding God’s kingdom values, he reminded the youth that Christian leadership is not just about personal faith but about bringing transformational change to society.

‘Christ’s ministry was full of action embedded in kingdom values,’ he noted, encouraging the young leaders to be active agents of change rather than mere observers in the political arena.

The PEMEM Director also indicated how secularism, with its promotion of moral relativism and separation of religious values from public life, threatens to erode the ethical foundations of leadership.

He cited the biblical perspective, Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, urging young leaders to resist secular pressures and stand firm in their beliefs.

‘Christian leaders must model integrity, compassion, and service in every aspect of their leadership, even when faced with the moral compromises that often come with public office,’ he strongly called.

Apostle Anane Denteh stressed on the need for mentorship, with a call for young Christian politicians to be paired with experienced leaders who can guide them in navigating both faith and politics. This approach, according to him, would ensure that the next generation of leaders are not only equipped with the skills to govern but with the moral courage to lead with conviction.

He charged young Christian politicians to embody moral leadership, influencing national development with values rooted in faith, and shaping a future where politics and morality are intertwined.

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The Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM), Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, has urged churches to deliberately invest in digital media for the purposes of evangelism.

Speaking on the topic, ‘The Church and Missions in a Digital World,’ Apostle Anane Denteh who is an Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost, urged church leaders to purchase digital media gadgets and train persons on the digital media space to successfully conduct missions work on that space.  

He indicated that with over 5 billion people living in the digital space, missionaries need to be strategic in getting the gospel to them.

He stated: ‘The digital space is a place where many people in the world now live, and God is interested in them. Hence, missionaries must be interested in their souls.’

He highlighted how digital media helps missionaries minister to people in hard-to-reach areas simultaneously.

Apostle Denteh also spoke about the need to understand the whole concept of the digital world, how it operates and how to penetrate there with the gospel.

According to him, the Church’s vision to be a global church, includes the sharing of the gospel to people in the digital space and planting churches there. To achieve this, he proposed a ‘Church Digital Missionary Model,’ where every Christian with a digital device is called to share the gospel in the virtual realm.

‘The church must orient all such persons with the basic steps of evangelism so they can pick it up,’ he stressed.

The PEMEM Director mentioned that while some emerging technologies like AI may be perceived as ‘threats’ to Christianity, the Church must seize these innovations and transform them for the advancement of the Kingdom.

He noted that social media is a crucial mission field, emphasising the need for intentional engagement with Christian bloggers to push the Church’s contents and put together persons with various expertise within a variety of fields to effectively manage their digital media presence.

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The Dormaa Area of The Church of Pentecost officially launched this year’s Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) national week celebration for 2024 at the Wamfie Estate Central Assembly auditorium.

The theme for this year’s celebration is “Godly Men Unleashed to Transform Their World,” drawing inspiration from Titus 2:13-14, 1 Peter 2:9, Genesis 1:26, and Genesis 2:15.

The event featured a practical exposition delivered by Apostle Abraham Swanzy, the Dormaa Area Head, who encouraged men to embrace their divine roles and responsibilities.

Dwelling on key scriptures Genesis 1:26-27 and 2:15-23, Apostle Abraham Swanzy began by reflecting on Genesis 1:26-27, emphasizing that men are created in God’s image and given the mandate to be fruitful and multiply.

This foundational command, according to him, underscores the role of men as leaders and caretakers of creation. Moving to Genesis 2:15, Apostle Swanzy highlighted that God placed Adam in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.

He explained that the aforementioned Bible verse establishes the principle of stewardship and responsibility bestowed upon men. “Adam was given the power to name the animals, which proves man’s authority and accountability in God’s creation,” he said.

Apostle Swanzy then referenced Genesis 2:23, where Adam recognises Eve as “bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh,” to drum home the need for a deep, inherent connection between husbands and their wives.

The Dormaa Area Head drew several important lessons from these scriptures, urging men to apply these principles in their lives.

He mentioned these principles as: embracing responsibility, being good stewards of the environment, prioritizing spousal love, and leading their families with transparency and integrity, fostering an environment of trust and openness.

The launch of the National PEMEM Week Celebration was indeed a profound call to action for men in The Church of Pentecost to rise to their divine calling.

Report by Overseer Israel Agyemang (Wamfie Estate District)

The Bethel Worship Centre in the Canberra Capital District of The Church of Pentecost in Australia has successfully orchestrated an engaging evangelistic outreach programme dubbed “Youth Hangouts.”

The “Youth Hangouts,” held on December 27, 2023, became a hub for community bonding, featuring a variety of sports activities such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, scenic walks, and more.

The event aligned seamlessly with the “Possessing the Nations” agenda, serving as a platform for mass evangelism to children and parents who are not affiliated with the Church but frequently enjoy local parks. Through participation in these sports, a growing curiosity about the church emerged among the participants.

The event saw the presence of Elder Joseph Essuman, the Presiding Elder, Deacon Michael Benson, the Capital Teens Ministry Leader, and Nelson Dablorme, the District PEMEM Leader, along with other community members.

Report by PENTMEDIA Canberra

The Deputy Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM), Elder Ebenezer Acheampong, is set to be sworn-in as the next Chief of Asamang following his nomination and subsequent approval as the Asamanghene-Elect.

His ascension to the Asamang Sarpong stool was unanimously approved by the chiefs and elders on Thursday, December 21, 2023, in line with Asante customs and traditions.

Elder Acheampong becomes the 13th occupant of the Asamang Sarpong stool after the demise of Beema Owusu Sekyere in 2016.

He was sent to Nana Asamoah Sekyere II, Nsutamanhene, last Friday [December 22, 2023], by the Asamanghemaa and the sub-chiefs, as customs demand, and was accepted as the Asamanghene-elect pending the final swearing-in ceremony.

Elder Ebenezer Acheampong, former Acting Head of Procurement at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and Procurement Consultant in charge of World Bank Funded Projects at MoFA, is also the immediate-past Presiding Elder of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) in Kokomlemle, Accra.

He is an entrepreneur who has established companies like Zeotec Limited, a manufacturing company; Aca-City Farms, a commercial farm; Pathos AIB Limited, a manufacturing company; Biazo Realtors, a real estate company; Pathos Agro Limited, and AFMREC, a natural resources research firm.

Elder Acheampong holds a BSc in General Agriculture from the University of Cape Coast and an MSc in Socio-Economics of Rural Development from the University of Gottingen, Germany.

He is married to Abena Konadu Acheampong and is blessed with four children, two boys, and two girls.

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