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As part of the 2026 Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) Week celebration, the Kunka District in the Obuasi Area of The Church of Pentecost organised a health screening exercise at the Obuasi Kunka Market on June 20, 2026.

The outreach formed part of activities marking the national PEMEM Week celebration, themed “Men Unleashed to Transform Society” (Psalm 145:4).

Held in collaboration with the AngloGold Ashanti Hospital, the exercise provided free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings for 110 market women.

Led by the District Pastor, Pastor Alex Baiden, and the District PEMEM Leader, Elder Kennedy Ntoso, the initiative also served as an avenue for evangelism and community engagement, demonstrating the Church’s commitment to holistic ministry and societal transformation.

Report by Elder Eben McKeown Asare

The Akatsi Zone in the Sogakope Area of The Church of Pentecost has successfully created awareness of its Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) Week celebration through a float in Akatsi on Sunday, June 14, 2026, despite a heavy downpour.

Undeterred by the rains, enthusiastic members from the Akatsi, Agorve, and Gbalixorme Districts gathered for the event and embarked on a float through the principal streets of Akatsi to announce the commencement of the annual PEMEM Week celebration.

Although awareness activities were organised across all districts in the Sogakope Area on the same day, the Akatsi Zone stood out with a grand and vibrant display of unity and commitment.

Addressing participants on behalf of the Sogakope Area Head, Apostle Edward Brains Agidi-Quarshie, a member of the Area PEMEM Executive Committee, Elder Gershon Dorvlo, outlined the various activities scheduled for the week across the districts. He called on members to remain united and renew their commitment to evangelism and soul-winning efforts.

Elder Dorvlo further disclosed that the celebration, which runs from June 16 to June 21, 2026, is being observed under the theme, “Men Unleashed to Transform Society.” He noted that the week-long programme will feature prayer sessions, evangelistic outreaches, teachings, and youth engagement activities aimed at empowering men to make a positive impact in their communities.

The float drew attention from residents and passersby, providing an opportunity to invite the public to participate in the various activities lined up for the celebration.

Report by Deaconess Irene Atidepe

The Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM), Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, has stressed the need to give special attention to men in society and the family system.

According to him, much attention is often given to raising children and the youth to become responsible adults in the future, while little attention is paid to men, who serve as the head of the family.

He further stressed that men require intentional support and development to become emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually sound and stable, enabling them to make wise decisions that positively impact their families and society.

Apostle Anane Denteh said this during a seminar organised by the Men’s Ministry of Mampong Area at the Tunsuom Central Auditorium, Ashanti Mampong, on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The seminar formed part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen and equip men to effectively play their God given roles in the family, church, and society.

The PEMEM Director, who was the guest speaker, spoke on the topic: “Godly Men to Transform Society.”

The seminar was well attended by all pastors and their wives, PEMEM Executive Committee members at every level, all Faithful Giants Executive Committee members at all levels, all Presiding Elders, as well as men and women from across the Area.

Also present were Pastor Philip Ackumey (NEC member– PEMEM), and Mampong Area Head, Pastor Kojo Anomah, and his wife.

The seminar was impactful and served as a strong call for men to rise as godly leaders and agents of transformation in society.

Report by Kaakyire Asante

The National Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM), Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, has charged ministry executives to implement programmes and activities that foster the holistic development of men.

Apostle Denteh, who also serves as the National Director for the Chieftaincy Ministry and an Executive Council member of The Church of Pentecost, made this call during his visit to the Sogakope Area on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Sogakope District Central Auditorium.

Delivering a presentation titled “Godly Men, Unleashed to Transform Their World” and citing scriptural references from 1 Peter 2:9 and Acts 1:8, Apostle Denteh noted that men are leaders by default. As leaders, he explained, they command a following that includes their nuclear and extended families. Consequently, he warned that if men fail in their responsibilities, their entire families and subsequent generations suffer.

Expounding on the church’s strategic agenda, Apostle Denteh stated that the ultimate goal of the Vision 2023 and 2028 strategic plan is to “sharpen men to possess nations.” He emphasised that the ministry’s plan is designed to develop men spiritually, physically, psychologically, and socially, ensuring they remain sharp in every dimension of their lives.

He challenged PEMEM leaders at the Local, District, and Area levels to ensure the Ministry’s Day programmes are attractive and appealing. He admonished them to desist from turning meetings into theoretical sessions similar to Sunday services. Instead, he urged them to select impactful topics covering health, fitness, business, marriage, and family life.

Apostle Denteh further stressed the need for intentionality in appointing leaders. He advised that executives should be studious individuals who are ready to be sharpened so they can, in turn, sharpen others. “You cannot give what you do not have,” he remarked.

Urging men to be optimistic towards new innovations and interventions, he encouraged them to seize every opportunity to improve themselves and take calculated risks to start new ventures. “Whatever you find yourself doing, do it well in conformity with modern systems and technologies, because times are changing,” he advised. He also encouraged members to leverage social media to market their goods and products.

Addressing the women, Apostle Denteh advised them to save themselves unnecessary stress by actively encouraging their husbands to participate in Men’s Ministry programmes, noting that once the leader is well-informed, the entire family benefits.

Present at the event were the Sogakope Area Head, Pastor Edward Brains, and his wife, Mrs. Cynthia Agidi-Quarshie; Mrs. Martha Denteh; Sogakope Area Ministers and their wives; as well as Area PEMEM and Women’s Ministry Executives.

In his concluding remarks, Apostle Denteh reiterated that the time for men to arise and take their rightful place is now. He charged the gathering to let the teachings reflect in their daily lives, as the church is committed to supporting their growth.

Report by Gina Akua Padi

The Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with the Nsawam Area, joined the global community to commemorate World Food Day 2025 with a call for collective action to ensure food security and promote sustainable agricultural practices across Ghana.

The event, which took place on Wednesday, October 16, 2025, at the Adoagyiri Central Assembly auditorium in Nsawam, brought together traditional leaders, farmers, government officials, and stakeholders in the agribusiness sector under the global theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.”

Delivering the keynote address, the Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, underscored the need for collaboration among all sectors to achieve Ghana’s food security agenda.

“The phrase ‘hand in hand’ calls for collaboration across all sectors to ensure that access to nutritious, affordable, and sustainable food becomes a universal right, not a privilege,” he stated.

Apostle Denteh further explained that Ghana’s agricultural transformation depends on strong partnerships between government, faith-based organisations, the private sector, and local communities. “When government, faith-based organisations, private investors, and communities work together, meaningful progress begins at the grassroots level,” he noted.

He therefore appealed to the government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to engage faith-based institutions, particularly The Church of Pentecost, in national agribusiness policies and discussions. He described the church as “a significant partner with enormous influence capable of driving sustainable food systems across Ghana’s communities.”

Apostle Denteh also encouraged farmers to adopt modern and sustainable farming technologies such as drip and sprinkler irrigation systems and to explore new areas like aquafarming, apiculture, and animal husbandry. He concluded his address with a biblical exhortation from Deuteronomy 28:8, 12, reminding all present that “God blesses the work of diligent hands and rewards collective efforts.”

Hon. Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, also addressed the gathering, emphasising the importance of home gardening and community vegetable production as practical means of improving household food security.

In his remarks, the Nsawam Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Francis Yaw Adu, commended PEMEM for using the occasion of World Food Day to highlight the role of agriculture in national development. He urged all Ghanaians to “come together and support the cause of sustainable food production.”

The event concluded with a lively exhibition where farmers displayed their produce, fostering business networking and knowledge sharing.

This year’s World Food Day celebration also marked the 80th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), reinforcing the global call for shared responsibility in ensuring a world free from hunger.

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The Haatso Area Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM), in collaboration with the Forestry Commission and the Achimota Senior High School, have planted more than 2,000 seedlings to populate trees in the Achimota Forest.

A massive tree planting exercise organised by PEMEM at the weekends (July 12, 2025), led by the Area PEMEM Leader, Pastor William Amponsah Asiamah, and his team, saw students from the Achimota School and the Forestry Commission joyfully planting various species of trees to improve the ecosystem of the forest.

The exercise formed part of the church’s Environmental Care Campaign and the government’s Tree for Life initiative which both focused on reforestation and environmental restoration.

Speaking at a ceremony held at the Achimota School prior to the exercise, Pastor Amponsah Asiamah stated that the Bible in Genesis 2:9, emphasises the significance of trees and nature, as God created trees even before He created man, signifying their foundational role in His plan. He further indicated that God also entrusted humanity with the responsibility of stewardship, including caring for the environment (Genesis 2:15).

The Area PEMEM Leader called on Ghanaians, particularly Christians to be caretakers of creation, not exploiters, saying, ‘When we plant trees, we fulfill this divine mandate, demonstrating reverence for God’s handiwork and ensuring that future generations inherit a flourishing earth.’

He further stated: ‘Tree planting is more than an environmental initiative; it is a sacred duty. It is an act of worship, a declaration of faith, and a commitment to future generations. Every tree we plant is a testament to our belief in God’s provision and our responsibility as stewards of His creation.

‘Let us leave here today with a renewed determination to plant trees in our backyards, our churches, our schools, and our communities. Let us teach our children the value of caring for the Earth, not out of fear, but out of love for the Creator.’

The Head, National Monitoring Operations, Forestry Commission, Elder Dr Alexander Asum, on his part, said  that planting trees is a nature based, affordable and sustainable solution to climate change.

Touching on some benefits of tree planting, Dr Asum said that trees reduce temperatures in their immediate surroundings through carbon sequestrations, release moisture into the atmosphere through the process of transpiration to cool the environment further and also serves as carbon sinks, and also contribute to the physical and mental wellbeing.

According to him, studies have shown that spending time at green spaces reduces stress and lowers blood pressure thereby improving overall happiness.

‘We are here today to plant and nature trees in order to invest in our health, economy and to build a resilient ecosystem that can mitigate climate change risks and secure our future,’ he concluded.

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