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The Church of Pentecost, Tamale Area, held its maiden Indigenous Conference on Saturday, July 19, 2025, bringing together over 700 indigenous members to foster unity, deepen faith, and reignite passion for evangelism among Northern believers.

Describing the event as a “dream come true,” Apostle J.B.K. Tawiah, Tamale Area Head, said it was ‘more than just a program—it was a move of God’, calling indigenous believers to rise and take their place in God’s Kingdom agenda. The conference, themed “Unleashed to Win Your Brother,” emphasized reaching their own people with the gospel.

In his keynote message, Apostle Tawiah called for unity, equality, and mutual respect across tribal lines. Citing Revelation 7:9 and Acts 17:26, he reminded participants, ‘because we all have God for our Father, the gospel belongs to all of us regardless of our background. Our tribes and languages should not alienate us from the work of God.’

Overseer Lukman Abukari, one of only three Dagomba pastors in The Church of Pentecost, stressed cultural sensitivity and relational ministry. Speaking in Dagbani, he urged, ‘stand with your people in their times of sorrow and celebration. That is how you earn the right to speak the gospel into their lives.’

He echoed Martin Luther King Jr., saying, ‘love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend,’ and encouraged believers to cherish their languages and heritage as tools for witness.

Elder Peter Baaba shared his testimony of transformation from fear and superstition to bold faith after encountering Christ.

Elder Alfred Yentumi Kumah, Tamale Area Deacon, emphasized sacrificial giving as core to Christian worship.

‘When you give, you become like God who gave His own Son for our salvation,’ he declared.

The event concluded with powerful prayer and spiritual impartation, leaving attendees empowered, encouraged, and unleashed for mission.

Also in attendance were Mrs. Agatha Tawiah, ministers and their spouses from the Area, as well as chiefs and elders from the various districts.

Report by Tamale Area Media Team

The Bethel Assembly church building in the Ayebronmu District of The Church of Pentecost has been officially dedicated and renamed in honour of the late Apostle Bernard Tai Kwofie. The event took place on Sunday, July 21, 2025, and was officiated by Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, Missions Director, with support from Apostle Patrick Aseyoro (Suhum Area Head) and Pastor Eric Papa Bedu Aikins (District Minister).

Speaking on the theme ‘God’s Temple’ (1 Samuel 3:3), Apostle Bekoe highlighted the church as more than a physical structure – ‘a sacred space where God’s presence dwells and His purpose is fulfilled.’ He urged members to remain connected to the Holy Spirit, ‘who provides the true light of God in His church,’ and to make the building a place where God’s voice is heard and His mission thrives.

Bethel Assembly began in 1990 with 35 members under the late Evangelist L. A. Nyarko. The land was purchased in 1992 for GH¢50.00. Construction commenced with a sod-cutting ceremony in 2008 by the late Apostle B. T. Kwofie and Pastor Francis Amewugah. The foundation stone was later laid by Apostle A. E. K. Ekuban (Retd) with the late Pastor Evans Annaba Mensah. The building, now with a 1,200-seating capacity, was completed at a cost of GH¢1,307,266.73 through support from church members, the District, the Area, and Headquarters.

The family of the late Apostle B. T. Kwofie expressed heartfelt gratitude to Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church, the Executive Council, and the local leadership for the honour. The service concluded with songs of praise and thanksgiving, marking a significant milestone in the life of the church.

By Ruth Larweh, Suhum Area Reporter

Mrs Esther Ntumy Lartey Kesse, wife of the Akosombo Combine District Minister of The Church of Pentecost, has been named the winner of the Outstanding PhD Dissertation Finalist Award 2025 in Africa, in the field of Supply Chain Management.

She received this prestigious academic excellence award from among four finalists selected across 53 African countries, during the 2025 Annual Supply Chain Research Summit held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Nigeria, from July 16-18. The event was organised by the Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain-Africa (CARISCA), a collaboration between Arizona State University (ASU) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Mrs Kesse, a PhD student at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), was the sole candidate to represent Ghana in the academic exercise, joining three other finalists from various regions across the continent.

The four PhD candidates competed through a rigorous dissertation presentation process, which was assessed based on several key criteria: identification of the research gap, originality of the study, robustness of the conceptual and theoretical frameworks, justification of the chosen research methodology, clarity of the research objectives and how they were addressed, as well as the practical and theoretical contributions of the research. The presentations were followed by a demanding question-and-answer session led by seasoned experts in the field of Supply Chain Management and members of the global academic community.

Presenting the award to the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost at his office in Accra, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, on behalf of the Chairman and the entire membership of the Church, congratulated Mrs Esther Ntumy Kesse for her accomplishment, stating that her success reflects positively on the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda of The Church of Pentecost.

‘We bless the Lord for how He continues to strategically position The Church of Pentecost in global affairs,’ he said, adding, ‘To Him alone be the glory.’

The CARISCA Research Summit is one of the leading academic supply chain conferences on the African continent, which is an annual gathering of supply chain scholars, students, faculty in higher education institutions (HEIs), professionals, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, private sector partners, civil society organisations, and policymakers. The research summit aims to integrate Africa’s supply chain research into mainstream research and strengthen African supply chain capacity.

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