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The Minister for Chieftaincy, Local Government and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has commended The Church of Pentecost’s national impact and role in holistic development.

Delivering the keynote address at the church’s 48^th Session of the General Council Meetings at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Hon. Ibrahim conveyed warm greetings and congratulations from the Presidency to the Church for successfully convening the General Council Meetings.

“I celebrate The Church of Pentecost as a living agent in Ghana, not just as a divine sanctuary,” he stated.

He noted that the CoP has become a beacon of holistic development, bringing opportunities to many people across the country and across the globe. According to him, even in sectors traditionally considered the preserve of government, the Church has undertaken collaborative interventions that have benefited citizens, particularly in social welfare, education, and moral and civic education.

He commended the Chairman of the church, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, for introducing the Integrity and Faithfulness Awards, describing it as an initiative that creates champions of peace, promotes good citizenship, and fosters respect for authority. In a candid appeal, he remarked, “Every politician has a pastor,” and urged ministers of the gospel not to withdraw their guidance when leaders go wrong.

Touching on the church’s strategic direction, Hon. Ibrahim indicated that the church’s Vision 2023 benefited many who embraced its focus and encouraged members to prepare for Vision 2028, which he said would see believers impacting every sphere of society.

Drawing inspiration from Acts 20, he stressed the importance of transforming society through the gospel, noting that the church has been equipped with all that it needs to fulfil this mandate.

He further advised that the church should “catch them young” by establishing basic schools and strengthening Christian institutions such as Pentecost University to advance the “Possessing the Nations” agenda. He emphasised that government continues to collaborate with the Church and other faith-based institutions to promote peace, evangelism, and social stability, while urging the Church to actively mitigate social vices that threaten children.

The Local Government Minister also commended Apostle Samuel Gakpetor (Agormanya Area Head) for his role in promoting environmental discipline campaigns and mobilising members for civic responsibility initiative. He also praised the leadership of the church for advancing both spiritual and civic responsibility concurrently.

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As of December 2025, The Church of Pentecost’s global ministerial workforce had grown to 3,723, reflecting sustained expansion in human resource capacity to support the Church’s worldwide mission efforts.

Out of this number, 2,033 ministers are currently serving in Ghana, while 1,690 ministers are stationed across the church’s external missions, demonstrating the increasing strength of the church’s presence beyond its home base. Notably, 331 ministers serving in the external nations are actively engaged as missionaries, marking a significant milestone in the church’s global evangelisation drive.

This figure represents a remarkable 73.3% increase over the previous year’s missionary count of 191, highlighting the church’s accelerating reach and unwavering commitment to global evangelisation. The steady rise in missionary deployment underscores the practical outworking of the church’s vision to extend the message of salvation to all nations.

Complementing the ministerial workforce is a formidable global core of 178,095 officers, who continue to serve as the backbone of the church’s operations at all levels. This dedicated body of lay officers play a vital role in sustaining the church’s structures and ministries, particularly at the grassroots level.

The global officer corps comprises 57,842 Elders, 37,223 Deacons, and 83,030 Deaconesses, all working in harmony to advance the church’s ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda within their respective assemblies, districts, and areas.

Together, the expanding ministerial workforce and the strong base of committed officers reflect the church’s strategic investment in people and its resolve to strengthen both local assemblies and external missions. This growing human resource capacity continues to position The Church of Pentecost to effectively pursue its mandate of transforming lives and societies through the power of the Gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit.

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The Aflao Area of The Church of Pentecost on Friday, April 10, 2026, organised its maiden seminar on prophetic ministry to equip members to understand and responsibly exercise prophetic gifts in the church. The seminar, led by the Area Head, Apostle Benjamin Aboagye, brought together ministers and their wives, church leaders, ministry workers, and members from across the Area.

The seminar focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of prophetic ministry and its role within the church. Through teachings and scriptural expositions, participants were guided to appreciate the importance of prophetic gifts in strengthening the body of Christ and supporting the mission of the church.

In his opening address, Apostle Benjamin Aboagye emphasised the central role of the Holy Spirit in the operation of prophetic gifts. Quoting 1 Corinthians 14:3, he explained that prophecy is intended to strengthen, encourage, and comfort believers. He noted that God can use various means to communicate His will, provided the individual is spiritually prepared and lives a life that honours God. He further explained that prophetic messages may involve foretelling future events or forth-telling God’s mind to address present circumstances.

Apostle Aboagye highlighted that individuals who operate in prophetic gifts must demonstrate strong commitment to God and uphold righteousness in their daily lives. According to him, such individuals are expected to maintain a close relationship with God, speak only what is revealed to them, confront wrongdoing when necessary, and encourage repentance and restoration. He stressed that prophetic messages must always align with the teachings of Scripture and contribute to spiritual growth within the church.

He further encouraged members with prophetic gifts to cultivate spiritual disciplines such as worship, prayer, humility, knowledge of Scripture, obedience to God, and discernment. He cautioned that spiritual maturity is essential for effective prophetic ministry, adding that gifting without maturity can lead to misuse and misunderstanding.

The seminar also addressed misconceptions about prophetic ministry. Apostle Aboagye clarified that individuals with prophetic gifts are not fortune tellers and should not seek popularity through their messages. He explained that although they strive to live godly lives, they remain human and must depend on God’s grace.

Guidelines were also provided to ensure the healthy practice of prophetic gifts within local assemblies. Participants were advised to communicate messages clearly, avoid emotional excesses during prophecy, and refrain from adding personal opinions to divine messages. He concluded by reminding participants that prophetic gifts are given to build the church and not to promote personal recognition or establish independent ministries.

The seminar ended with prayers and an interactive session where participants asked questions and shared experiences. The event was described as timely and impactful, strengthening members’ understanding of prophetic ministry and encouraging the responsible use of spiritual gifts for the growth of the church.

Report by Pastor Albert Adotey Mensah