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The School of Theology, Mission and Leadership (STML) of Pentecost University has held a matriculation ceremony to officially admit 127 newly called ministers of The Church of Pentecost to undertake their four-year ministerial training and formation at the university.

One hundred and fourteen (114) of the students are Ghanaians, while 13 of them are international students drawn from various parts of Africa.

The special event took place at the STML Campus at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, on September 30, 2022.

Addressing the students, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Apostle Professor Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, said that the event marked the beginning of a life-long learning experience and the beginning of a great journey in the life of the students.

He charged them to take the matriculation oath seriously and endeavour to live in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University while pursuing their programme.

Touching on the importance of university education to society, Apostle Prof. Agyapong-Kodua indicated that universities have contributed significantly to the spiritual dimensions of life, shaped the socio-economic landscape, influenced political and environmental discussions, and ultimately provided the human resource for enterprise.

“Today, you have joined a vibrant university, the University A+ Institution. We have identified ourselves as University A+ in that we identify all other universities as University A, doing extremely well, but we do not want to become just like any of them,” he stated.

According to the VC, the University A+ agenda of the Pentecost University seeks to provide a new educational model that bridges the spiritual and intellectual gap to produce a fresh generation of morally, ethically and intellectually outstanding graduates who solve problems.

He, therefore, urged them to take intellectuality seriously as much as their spirituality. He stressed that by creating an exceptional balance between these two, they will become truly spiritual, intellectually outstanding and recognised problem solvers; ministers replicating Christ in his fullness, and will be able to possess every sphere of life and truly reclaim the world for Christ.

“Intellectually, we have positioned ourselves as front runners in the educational system winning the African International award of merit for our innovation in education, digitisation, projects, research initiatives, social and community impact and the creation of student job opportunities on campus,” he disclosed.

The Special Guest of Honour, Apostle Samuel Osei Asante, who stood in for the Chancellor of the University, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, congratulated the students on their selection to serve in the full-time ministry of the church.

“Being a minister in The Church of Pentecost demands hard work. You must make yourself always available so that God will equip you to do what he wants to be done in his church,” he stated.

Speaking on the topic, “The Seminary: A Place of Refreshment to Become a Better Minister,” he entreated the newly called ministers to endeavour to encounter God in a special way as they begin ministry.

Apostle Asante asked the students to see their time at the seminary as an incubation period and allow themselves to go through rigorous training for God to work on them so that they would go to the field as better ministers.

Citing the calls of several persons in the Bible such as Abraham, Moses, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, he revealed that they went through some period of incubation to prepare them for the task God had for them.

He advised them to use the period to reflect on the call of God, where they were and where God has brought them to, and how they can become better Christians.

He further admonished them to use their training period to develop their spiritual gifts, seek and know God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and also understand the work of ministry.

Present at the ceremony were key officers of the university such as Deans and Directors, Heads of Department, Faculty and Staff.

Among the top management members present were the Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor, Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Kwesi Anim, and the Registrar, Mr Foster Kobina Amoani.

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In line with the “Possessing the Nations” agenda of The Church of Pentecost, the Mandari District in the Sawla Area of the Church has enrolled 415 residents onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

The initiative, which also saw 98 residents receiving free medical screening and care, was undertaken in collaboration with the Bole Municipal Directorate of the NHIS and the Mandari Health Centre.

According to the District Minister, Overseer Jones Amankwah Dwomoh, who funded the programme with his wife, Felicia, the exercise was the Church’s way of demonstrating the love of Christ by easing the plight of the poor and marginalised in society. Among the beneficiaries were 30 widows within the community.

Other beneficiary communities include Chache, Jentige, Mahmoudkura, Twumbuyiri, and Bale. Others were Jankula, Horiyiri, and Tinyakura

Delivering a speech at the Mandari Central Assembly church auditorium, where the event was held, the Chief of Mandari, Safali Naa Kafinti II, expressed profound appreciation to The Church of Pentecost for the kind gesture.

“This was the first time the community is benefiting from such a gesture from a church organisation,” he said.

He, therefore, commended the district minister for his dexterity in ensuring that the vision became a reality. He was particularly impressed that they extended the gesture to non-members of the Church, including Muslims.

The Assembly Member for Mandari, Mr. Dauda, who accompanied the Chief to the event, was overwhelmed by the gesture and thanked the Church for such a great initiative.

Overseer Dwomoh also thanked a benevolent friend for contributing financially to the programme, as well as the Bole Municipal Director of NHIS, staff of Mandari Health Centre and all who supported in diverse ways to ensure the success of the programme.

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The Tongor Lakeside District Mission House of The Church of Pentecost has been dedicated to the glory of God.

The facility was dedicated by Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah (Ho Area Head and Executive Council Member), with assistance from Pastor Emmanuel Arthur of Dzemeni District.

The ceremony took place on Sunday, September 25, 2022, during the inauguration of the District which was created out of the Dzemeni District in September this year.

The sod-cutting for the four-bedroom apartment was performed by Apostle Dr. Quampah in March this year and has been completed within six months.

The project, which cost GH₵325,654, was funded through a GH₵ 290,000.00 grant from the General Headquarters, as well as financial contributions from the Area and District.

Preaching the sermon on the topic, “You are God’s New Strategy to Possess the Nations” with Isaiah 43:19-21 as his main Bible reference, the District Minister for Kpeve District, Pastor Philip Tamakloe, said that the opening of the new district signifies that God is doing a new thing in the church and that He is using the members to accomplish it.

Pastor Tamakloe reminded members of the church of the great work that God has done in the district over the years, likening it to the promise of God to the Israelites to make a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. He noted that nothing is difficult for God to accomplish and so all Christians should have faith in God who has the power to change their story.

Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah, on his part, challenged members of the new district to work hard to support the work of the ministry with all the resources God has blessed them with.

In attendance were Mrs Comfort Quampah (Wife of the Area Head), the entire Ho Area pastorate and members of the district.

Report by Overseer Eric Sitsofe Akude.

Pastor Jonathan Ebo Quaye, the Resident Campus Minister of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) branch of Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA), paid a courtesy call on the newly-appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, on Friday, September 23, 2022.

The purpose of the visit was to congratulate Prof. Owusu-Dabo on his reappointment and assure him of the Church’s continuous support for him as he commences his new tenure.

“The Lord continues to do new things every day, as such, there will be unlimited grace to do things that will baffle people,” Pastor Quaye assured the Pro-VC.

Pastor Quaye advised him not to dwell on his past achievements but to keep moving forward so that through him, God will advance His kingdom on the campus of KNUST.

Pastor Ebo Quaye, on behalf of PENSA-KNUST, presented a citation to the newly-appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor as a token of appreciation for his commendable service during his previous tenure.

Receiving the citation, Prof. Ellis Owusu-Dabo expressed heartfelt gratitude to the PENSA-KNUST fraternity for their thoughtfulness expressed through the kind gesture. 

He promised to work harder for the university community than ever before, and, therefore, solicited the prayers of the church to enable him to excel in his mandate.  

The Resident Campus Pastor, in a word of prayer, called for divine strength, grace, and the spirit of excellence for the Pro-VC to ensure a successful second term. 

Present at the meeting were Dr. Norris Bekoe (University Relations Officer, KNUST), Mr. Samuel Mireku (President, PENSA-KNUST), Mr. David Asare (Vice President, PENSA-KNUST), and Mr. Japheth Ankamah Brefo (Editor-Librarian, PENSA-KNUST).

Report by PENSA-KNUST Editorial Department

The Schools Outreach Ministry of The Church of Pentecost in the Buipe District of the Kintampo Area has organised a day’s conference for this year’s candidates for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region.

The conference, which was dubbed, “Academic Excellence Conference,’’ took place on Wednesday, 21^st September 2022, at the Buipe Central Auditorium of the church. It was aimed at equipping the candidates to excel in their forthcoming examinations.

The programme began with an exhortation from the District Minister, Pastor Eric Owusu, who spoke on the topic: “Hard Work Pays.”

He admonished the candidates to work hard to excel in their academics. “Hard work and excellence go hand in hand, and to excel in your academics you must work hard in and outside the classroom,” he concluded.

The speakers for the conference were Mr Hakeem Sadik (Training Officer for the Ghana Education Service in Central Gonja District), Mr Awal Muhammed (Examiner and a teacher at Buipe Senior High School), and Mrs Esther Owusu (Headmistress of Buipe Higher Height Junior High School and Wife of the District Minister). The topics treated included “How to study for Examination,” “How to answer examination questions,” and “Managing examination fear and anxiety.”

The Central Gonja District Director of Education, Mrs Veronica Tampour-Kuupol, commended The Church of Pentecost for organising what she termed “a life-transforming conference” for the candidates.

She thanked the District Pastor and his wife for opening their doors to the District Directorate of Education whenever they call on them.

Pastor Eric Owusu prayed for the candidates to succeed in their examinations.

The conference was attended by 308 BECE candidates from 12 schools and 15 teachers.

Report by Buipe District Media Team.