THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST REDUCES PRISON OVERCROWDING IN GHANA web

The Church Of Pentecost Reduces Prison Overcrowding In Ghana

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The Church of Pentecost’s prison interventions have contributed significantly to rehabilitation outcomes and reduced congestion within Ghana’s correctional system.

According to the Ghana Prisons Service, prison overcrowding rates have reduced from over 50% in 2018 to 38% in 2025, a development Apostle Nyamekye said the Church has helped facilitate through infrastructure support and payment of fines for prisoners on default warrants.

The Damongo facility adds to two existing modern Camp Prisons funded and built by the Church. A fourth facility, located in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, is currently under construction.

Speaking at the commissioning of the newly-constructed Damongo Camp Prison on Wednesday, Apostle Nyamekye revealed that 251 inmates have already been trained in employable skills at similar Church-constructed facilities at Nsawam and Ejura.

He said 26 inmates have successfully completed National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI)-certified programmes, with start-up support provided to many of them upon release to enable them to work and reintegrate.

“We do not simply seek to secure release for prisoners; we seek to equip them. We are committed to touching their hearts, hands, and minds to prepare them for meaningful reintegration into society,” he said.

Apostle Nyamekye also announced that Pentecost University will from next year commence certificate and diploma programmes tailored for inmates, ex-convicts and prison officers, further deepening reformation and reintegration efforts.

The Chairman reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to supporting the State in building a more humane and effective correctional system, saying rehabilitation and reformation remain critical to national development.

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST REDUCES PRISON OVERCROWDING IN GHANA web

The Church Of Pentecost Reduces Prison Overcrowding In Ghana

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The Church of Pentecost has continued its support for Ghana’s correctional system with the construction and handover of the Damongo Prison Camp, its third purpose-built correctional facility aimed at decongesting prisons and improving inmate welfare across the country.

The new facility, located in the Savannah Region, forms part of the Church’s national prison reform initiative and joins similar projects completed at Ejura in the Ashanti Region and Nsawam in the Eastern Region. Each of these facilities is designed to accommodate up to 360 inmates, bringing the total additional capacity provided by the Church to over 1,000 spaces.

According to the Deputy Director-General of Prisons in charge of Operations, Dr. Francis Omane Addo, the initiative is significantly reducing pressure on the country’s overcrowded correctional centres, helping to relocate inmates from congested and often dilapidated facilities into modern, humane, and more secure environments.

The Damongo facility, like the earlier centres, has been equipped with structures and systems that support inmate rehabilitation and reintegration. This includes accommodation blocks, administration offices, training workshops, medical facilities, and recreational areas — all aimed at reforming inmates rather than merely incarcerating them.

Correctional authorities note that the increased capacity has a direct impact on prison conditions and safety. “Expanding our inmate accommodation through such partnerships allows us to improve supervision, enhance rehabilitation programmes, and ensure a healthier environment for both officers and inmates,” he said.

The Church of Pentecost’s intervention comes at a time when Ghana’s prisons have long struggled with overcrowding, limited rehabilitation resources, and ageing infrastructure. By commissioning modern facilities, the Church is supporting efforts to transform the correctional system into one focused on rehabilitation, skills development, and successful reintegration into society.

The project forms part of the Church’s broader “Possessing the Nations” agenda, which encourages institutions and congregations to actively contribute to national development and social transformation.

The aim is not only to provide space but to give inmates a clean, safe, and empowering environment where they can rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society upon release.

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Once An Inmate, Now An Entrepreneur How Prison Reform Changed Simon’s Life web

Once An Inmate, Now An Entrepreneur: How Prison Reform Changed Simon’s Life

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When 22-year-old Simon Ameyome walked into the Ho Central Prison for the first time, reform was the last thing on his mind. “There were too many of us in one room… no space, no training, nothing to do,” he recalled. “So you come out with no change.”

His experience mirrors the reality of many inmates in Ghana, where only 5 out of 47 prisons were originally built to help reform inmates. The rest trace their origins to the colonial era — structures built for confinement and punishment, not rehabilitation. The Yeji camp prison, for instance, used to be an abandoned clinic; Winneba prison used to be a warehouse dating back to colonial times; Koforidua prison, an armoury from the World War period; the Kumasi prison was built in 1946 and the prison at Kenyasi and Dua Yaw Nkwanta were handed to the Prisons Service by the Ministry of Agriculture. The gift of land at Kenyasi came with a solitary structure which the Service had to secure and eventually expand to house prisoners. This is just to mention a few of the 40 prisons inherited from businesses and other governmental agencies. Some of the Prisons in the northern part of Ghana are even built from mud.

But today, inmates like Simon have a different story to tell — thanks to an unusual partner in Ghana’s correctional system: The Church of Pentecost.

In the last few years, the Church has constructed and handed over three modern correctional facilities — in Ejura, Nsawam, and now Damongo — to the Ghana Prisons Service. These facilities are purpose-built, complete with classrooms, chapels, workshops, medical units, and counselling rooms.

Consequently, many inmates are receiving vocational skills training, literacy education and counselling — tools designed to help them rebuild their lives and return to society stronger, not bitter.

The Damongo facility, the most recent to be commissioned, continues the Church’s push to transform prisons into centres of restoration. Correction officers say the impact goes beyond infrastructure — it is reshaping mindsets.

The Church’s initiative is part of its “Possessing the Nations” agenda, which urges Christians to influence every sphere of society with values and principles of the Kingdom of God.

According to the Deputy Director-General of Prisons in charge of Operations, Dr. Francis Omane Addo, modern correctional facilities are essential to lowering recidivism, reducing social risk, and ultimately building safer communities. Without such spaces, prisons risk becoming “warehouses for offenders,” trapping people in cycles of hopelessness and crime.

For Simon, the difference is clear. After spending time in the Nsawam Prison Camp modern facility, he left with training in tailoring and renewed confidence. Today, he runs a small workshop in his hometown at Juapong in the North Tongu district of the Volta Region.

Simon is living proof that with the right support, a prisoner today can become a nation builder tomorrow.

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SOUTH LA WORSHIP CENTRE YOUTH MINISTRY WINS 56 SOULS AT LABONE SHS OUTREACH web

South La Worship Centre Youth Ministry Wins 56 Souls At Labone SHS Outreach

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The Youth Ministry of South La Worship Centre in the La Area of The Church of Pentecost has recorded 56 souls during an evangelism outreach held at Labone Senior High School as part of the ministry’s month-long aggressive evangelism campaign.

The event, which marked the launch of the November Aggressive Evangelism Month, featured worship, praise, and preaching sessions led by the youth team. Students and staff of the school participated in the programme.

According to the leadership of the ministry, the outreach sought to introduce students to the Christian faith and encourage them to develop a personal relationship with Christ.

The gathering witnessed several students responding to the altar call, resulting in 56 individuals making decisions to surrender their lives to Christ.

The outreach turned out to be very impactful as it strengthened the resolve of members to continue sharing the gospel across communities and institutions.

The evangelism campaign by the South La Worship Centre Youth Ministry is expected to continue throughout the month with similar activities lined up in other locations.

Report by SLWC Media Team

Little Evangelist Five-Year-Old Lawrencia Leads Her Mother To Christ web

Little Evangelist: Five-Year-Old Lawrencia Leads Her Mother To Christ

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The 2025 National Youth Week Celebration in the Atebubu Ahenfie District of The Church of Pentecost witnessed a remarkable display of God’s power under the theme, “Unleashed to Go and Tell.” While evangelism teams went from house to house proclaiming the Gospel, the Lord chose to work a great miracle through a five-year-old girl named Lawrencia, a member of the Children’s Ministry, whose faith and courage transformed her family forever.

After her Children’s Ministry service, little Lawrencia approached the “Go and Tell” evangelism team with unusual boldness and said, “I have invited my mummy to church many times, but she always says no. Please follow me home after the adult service. I want her to meet Jesus.”

The team, deeply moved by her conviction, agreed. When the service ended, the young evangelist led them to her home and introduced them to her mother, saying confidently, “Mummy, these are God’s people. They will tell you about Jesus!”

As the team shared the message of salvation, the power of the Holy Spirit filled the atmosphere. Conviction gripped her mother’s heart, and with tears streaming down her face, she surrendered her life to Christ. That same day, she followed the team back to church to publicly declare her newfound faith.

In a touching moment, Pastor Daniel Okyei Boakye, the District Pastor, baptised her in water while the congregation rejoiced. Standing nearby, little Lawrencia wept tears of joy, witnessing the answer to her persistent prayer – her mother’s salvation.

But God’s work did not end there. As Pastor Boakye laid hands on her after the baptism, the Holy Spirit came upon her mightily, and she was baptized in the Holy Ghost, speaking in tongues and magnifying the Lord. The congregation burst into spontaneous worship as mother and daughter embraced, both transformed by the power of the Gospel.

Reflecting on the encounter, Pastor Boakye remarked, “When a child leads the way, even the hardest hearts yield. This is what it truly means to be unleashed to go and tell.”

Indeed, through the simple faith of a five-year-old girl, heaven rejoiced, a soul was won, and a home was restored. The harvest is ready, and sometimes, the reaper is only a child.

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SLIC’25 Unleashing Interpreters on a Mission for Christ web

SLIC’25: Unleashing Interpreters on a Mission for Christ

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The 2025 edition of the Sign Language Interpreters Conference (SLIC’25), organized by the Ministry to Persons with Disabilities (MPWDs) of The Church of Pentecost, gathered sign language interpreters from across the nation under the theme “Unleashed: The Sign Language Interpreter on a Mission.”

Held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, from October 16 to 18, the conference served as a revival and recommissioning ground for interpreters, affirming their calling as missionaries of God on divine assignment.

The atmosphere was one of empowerment, learning, and spiritual renewal, emphasizing the growing importance of sign language interpretation in promoting accessibility, inclusion, and equality for the Deaf community. In his keynote address, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, highlighted that one of the key interventions of Vision 2023 and Vision 2028 is the intentional strengthening of the MPWDs Ministry. Through this ministry, he said, the Church reaffirms its divine mandate to reach all people with the gospel of Christ, without barriers or discrimination.

The conference featured a series of insightful and capacity-building presentations. Pastor Isaac Aboagye, MPWDs Pastor for Western and Western North Sectors, provided an overview of the ministry’s mission and structure. Pastor Joshua Korku Semador, MPWDs Pastor for the Northern Sector, spoke on “Discipling Persons with Disabilities for Christ,” while Mr. Marco Stanley Nyarko, a sign language lecturer at KNUST, taught on “Sign Language Linguistics.” Participants also benefited from a session on “The Ethics of Sign Language Interpreting” by Mr. Juventus Duorinaah, Executive Director of the Ghana National Association of the Deaf, and a presentation on “Interpreting Techniques in the Church Setting” by Dr. Cyril Mawuli Honu-Mensah of the University of Education, Winneba.

Other impactful sessions included “Working with the Deaf: Things to Know” by Pastor Reuben Peter Wuni, Ministry to the Deaf, and “Growing Spiritually as an Interpreter” by Pastor Benjamin Ofei-Badu, Home and Urban Missions Coordinator of The Church of Pentecost. Participants were grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels for breakout discussions, followed by an engaging Q&A session that provided clarity and direction for interpreters’ growth.

A major highlight of SLIC’25 was a panel discussion featuring experienced interpreters and leaders from the Deaf community. They explored the evolving role of sign language interpretation in ministry and the broader call to inclusivity in the body of Christ. Moments of worship, prayer, praise, and fellowship created a deeply spiritual and unifying atmosphere throughout the event.

At the closing session, Pastor Alexander Nyame, National Coordinator for MPWDs, spoke on the topic “Beyond Interpreting: Understanding the Missionary Nature of Interpreting.” Drawing from the call of Moses, he emphasized that God does not focus on ability but on availability. “To function as a missionary interpreter,” he noted, “one must cultivate spiritual intimacy, develop theological understanding, serve with love, depend on the Holy Spirit for empowerment, and carry the message beyond church walls, into homes, schools, and communities.”

He further stated, “God is an inclusive God, and through sign language interpreters, this truth is made visible.”

SLIC’25 concluded with renewed passion and gratitude as interpreters returned to their Districts and Areas, ready to serve as instruments of divine inclusion. Indeed, a new generation of interpreters has been unleashed; on a mission to make Christ known to all.

Report by MPWDs Media Team

Poyentanga District Enrols 42 Vulnerable Children in School Through HUM, SOM Initiative web

Poyentanga District Enrols 42 Vulnerable Children in School Through HUM, SOM Initiative

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In a touching display of compassion and social responsibility, the Poyentanga District of The Church of Pentecost, under the Wa Area, through its Home and Urban Missions (HUM) and Schools Outreach Ministry (SOM), has successfully enrolled forty-two (42) vulnerable children into school.

The initiative, which aligns with the Church’s Vision 2028 mandate of transforming society with Kingdom values, seeks to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to education and the opportunity for a brighter future. The beneficiaries include children from deprived families, orphans, persons with disabilities, Fulani children, and others at risk of dropping out of school due to financial hardship.

Through the support of the District Minister, Overseer Bright Alanyo, his wife, and other benevolent individuals, the HUM and Schools Outreach Ministry provided the children with school uniforms, footwear, bags, stationery, and other essentials to help them begin their education with dignity and confidence. The District also arranged transportation to convey the children from their various communities to the schools for formal enrollment.

Speaking during the exercise, Overseer Alanyo commended the HUM and Schools Outreach Ministry team for their selfless dedication and affirmed that the true essence of ministry extends beyond preaching to meeting the social and educational needs of people. He expressed heartfelt appreciation to Apostle B. A. M. Abogorago, Wa Area Head, for his guidance and support, as well as to all who contributed to the success of the initiative.

The Chief of Poyentanga, Naa Salia Abdulai, lauded The Church of Pentecost for the timely intervention, describing it as a life-changing act that would bring lasting impact to the children and their families.

The Poyentanga District’s outreach stands as a testament to the Church’s mission of “possessing the nations” by demonstrating the love of Christ through practical service and community transformation.

Report by Poyentanga Media Team

Detective Sergeant Confidence Fiagadzi Honoured As Ghana’s Outstanding CID Of The Year web

Detective Sergeant Confidence Fiagadzi Honoured As Ghana’s Outstanding CID Of The Year

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Detective Sergeant Confidence Fiagadzi of the Ghana Police Service has been named CID of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Governance and Leadership Awards held at the Airport View Hotel in Accra. The honour celebrates his integrity, exceptional investigative work, and unwavering commitment to justice and public service.

Guided by his personal creed, “Truth over comfort, service over silence, integrity over compromise”, Detective Sergeant Fiagadzi has distinguished himself as a model of ethical and professional excellence within the Ghana Police Service.

Born and raised in Nkwanta, his inspiring journey from modest beginnings to national acclaim is marked by faith, discipline, and selfless service. After completing his education at Kpando Technical Institute, where he served as a student leader, he enlisted in the Ghana Police Service in 2012 and trained at the Kumasi Police Training Depot. His diligence earned him an attachment to the Formed Police Unit (FPU) in Tesano and later a deployment to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan, where he represented Ghana with honour.

Over the years, Detective Sergeant Fiagadzi has received multiple national recognitions for his integrity and leadership. In 2021, he was awarded Integrity Personality of the Year by the Transparency Ghana Integrity Initiative during the UN Anti-Corruption Day celebration. He also received the Legacy Builder of the Year and Rising Star of the Year awards in 2025, further cementing his reputation as a distinguished officer of the law.

Beyond policing, Fiagadzi is pursuing higher education at Pentecost University, studying Logistics and Supply Chain Management, where he serves as the SRC Vice-President for the 2024/2025 academic year. His excellence in leadership and service recently earned him the Chairman’s Award from The Church of Pentecost.

A devout Christian, husband, and father of three, Detective Sergeant Fiagadzi worships with The Church of Pentecost, Darkuman District – English Assembly, where he serves as Media Director and President of the Faithful Gents. His life and work embody his faith and commitment to godly leadership.

In his acceptance remarks, he dedicated the award to the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of CID, and all officers who serve Ghana with integrity and compassion.
“This honour belongs to every officer who stands for truth and justice,” he said. “Together, we must continue to build a Ghana where justice is fair to all and not selective.”

The ceremony, themed “Governance and Leadership,” highlighted the importance of ethical leadership in national transformation. Detective Sergeant Confidence Fiagadzi’s recognition stands as a shining example of how faith, discipline, and service can together build a legacy that uplifts both nation and humanity.

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Apostle Samuel Oboubi Dedicates Ghanaian-German Specialist Hospital web

Apostle Samuel Obuobi Dedicates Ghanaian-German Specialist Hospital

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, on Saturday, 1st November 2025, graced the grand opening and dedication of the Ghanaian-German Specialist Hospital (GGSH) at Sapeiman-Macedonia, Wachild Estate, in Accra.

The 130-bed ultra-modern facility, described as a solidarity hospital, was constructed through the vision and leadership of Dr (Med) and Dr (Ger) Samuel Oduro Okae — a Senior Trauma and Orthopaedics Consultant with DGD-Hospital in Germany and a member of The Church of Pentecost, PIWC Dortmund.

The project was made possible through the donations and collaboration of several German and Ghanaian partners and friends, reflecting a shared commitment to improving healthcare access in Ghana.

The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh; the Former Honorary Consul of Ghana in Dortmund, Germany, H.E. Klaus Wegner; Member of Parliament, Hon. Sedem Kweku Afenyo; and the Municipal Chief Executive of the Ga West Municipal Assembly, Hon. John Desmond Sowah Nai.

In his remarks, Apostle Obuobi lauded Dr Okae’s commitment to advancing healthcare delivery, describing the establishment of GGSH as a demonstration of the Church’s mission to influence every sphere of society under the “Possessing the Nations” vision.

He encouraged the staff of the facility to see their work as a continuation of Christ’s healing ministry, calling for professionalism, empathy, and a spirit of service.

The Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, commended Dr Okae for his bold initiative and contribution to Ghana’s healthcare system. He reiterated government’s readiness to partner with the private sector in expanding health infrastructure and improving healthcare delivery across the country.

He further urged the hospital staff — and all health workers nationwide — to treat patients with care and compassion. The Minister also encouraged citizens to make use of medical facilities for their health needs rather than relying solely on prayers for healing.

Dr Okae expressed gratitude to God, his family, and all who supported the project, noting that the hospital’s mission is to provide high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare services to Ghanaians.

The Ghanaian-German Specialist Hospital stands as a symbol of faith-inspired innovation, global partnership, and compassion, marking a new milestone in Ghana’s healthcare transformation.

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Other Sheep Ministry And Pentecost University Empower First Cohort For Outreach To People Of Other Faiths-1 web

Other Sheep Ministry And Pentecost University Empower First Cohort For Outreach To People Of Other Faiths

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The Other Sheep Ministry, in partnership with Pentecost University, has successfully held a two-day in-person session for the first batch of students enrolled in the Certificate in Christian Outreach to People of Other Faiths programme. The session took place at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa, from October 31 to November 1, 2025.

The event brought together distinguished personalities, including the Vice-Chancellor of Pentecost University, Apostle Prof. Kwabena Agyapong-Koduah; the Chief Librarian, Pastor Dr. Abraham Nortey; Pastor Dr. Emmanuel Awudi; Rev. Ray Mensah; Rev. James Amoah Mensah; and Rev. Eric Kallai. Their presence underscored the importance of the programme in equipping believers for effective Christian witness to people of other faiths.

Addressing participants, the National Coordinator of the Other Sheep Ministry, Evangelist Abraham Addae Agyemang, encouraged them to use the knowledge acquired to train others and to win people of other faiths to Christ. He reiterated the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the ministry, which focuses on building the capacity of members and ministers for effective evangelistic outreach. Evangelist Agyemang also took participants through practical approaches to sharing the gospel with people of diverse religious backgrounds.

The session was climaxed with the launch of the November Aggressive Evangelism to People of Other Faiths, led by Evangelist Agyemang. The initiative forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to intensify evangelistic activities and strengthen outreach strategies.

Report by Pastor Daniel Gyekye (National Executive Committee Secretary, The Other Sheep Ministry)