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Chairman Commends 19 Heads Retiring Next Year

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has commended the ministers of the Church for their unwavering dedication to their congregations and their earnest work in the Lord’s vineyard.

In his welcome address to officially open the 2024 Heads’ Fasting and Prayer Meeting, being held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Apostle Nyamekye reminded the attendees that every labour for God will be rewarded. He announced that several ministers would be retiring from active ministry in 2025.

During the meeting, he introduced the heads who would be retiring, receiving a standing ovation in appreciation of their contributions to the Lord and service to the church. In total, nineteen heads will be retiring, comprising 16 apostles, 2 prophets, and 1 evangelist.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye also acknowledged the presence of representatives from two sister churches from other nations: The Church of Pentecost – Togo and Faith Pentecostal Church of Benin.

The Heads’ Fasting and Prayer Meeting is an annual event for apostles, prophets, and heads of various institutions and departments within the church. It is held in November to reflect prayerfully on the blessings of the nearly ending year and to seek divine guidance for the year ahead.

Apostle Nyamekye announced that the theme for 2025 is “Unleashed to Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling” taken from Ephesians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, and Galatians 1:24.

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“Unleashed To Live A Life Worthy Of Your Calling” — Theme For 2025 Unveiled

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has unveiled the 2025 theme for the Church: “Unleashed to Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling,” taken from Ephesians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, and Galatians 1:24.

In explaining the theme, which was unveiled at the 2024 November Head’s Meeting underway at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Apostle Nyamekye emphasised that Christians are God’s special possession with a divine mandate to enact change in the world. He stated that the Church exists to reveal the glory of God to all generations.

Highlighting the continuity of themes aimed at achieving Vision 2028, Chairman Nyamekye noted that the unleashed people of God must lead lives that reflect their calling in the world. He reiterated, “Having been unleashed as a people of God, it is essential to live a life worthy of our calling to transform the world.”

Apostle Nyamekye discussed the urgent need for transformation in various spheres, asserting that individual lives must demonstrate that we are transformed agents of change. He stressed the importance of every Christian understanding their calling, which is not limited to pastoral roles but applies to all Christians.

“The calling we have received is to live a life of holiness amidst a perverse society, reflecting God’s saving grace,” he stated. He emphasised that when the Church meets God’s expectations, societies are transformed. When a church is faithful to its calling, it becomes a healing agency to society and can lead many to Christ,” he remarked.

He explained that the Greek word ‘Ekklesia’ refers to God’s assembly called for a purpose — to glorify His name. Furthermore, he noted that God is glorified when Christians live lives worthy of their divine calling.

Apostle Nyamekye encouraged the church community to avoid defining the Christian life solely by abstaining from vices; instead, they should demonstrate positive qualities such as love, peace, humility, and holiness.

“God’s call does not entail impurity but rather a life of holiness,” he asserted, adding that “the purpose of Christ was to rescue us from the hand of our enemies and to enable us to serve Him without fear in holiness and righteousness all our days” (Luke 1:74-75).

He declared that the Church is destined for holiness, stating, “That is who we are and our calling.” He urged members to be exceptional in everyday situations, emphasising that living a life worthy of our calling should show the world that we have truly known Christ.

“Living a life worthy of your calling means taking your ordinary life and living it generously, radically, expansively, creatively, courageously, and gloriously, so that God will be praised because of you,” he challenged.

Apostle Nyamekye advised against the dilemma of quitting secular jobs for full-time ministry, highlighting that our work and daily activities are part of our Kingdom ministry.

“Do not separate your everyday life from your faith. Your faith should shine through in the ordinary aspects of life for His glory,” he encouraged.

He reminded the congregation that “unleashed servants are not removed from their workplaces but are sent there. Kingdom bearers include market workers, woodworkers, bricklayers, plumbers, shopkeepers, lawyers, nurses, doctors, designers, parents, children, teachers, farmers, and individuals of all ages.”

Chairman Nyamekye shared that several topics have been thoughtfully chosen to align with the theme. These include Living for eternal rewards, Living your faith in the public sphere, Serving God with our possessions, Unleashed to save the never-dying soul, The practice of waiting upon God through fasting and prayer, and Revitalizing worship and fellowship in the local church.

He encouraged church leaders to strive to help the congregation appreciate the theme and live lives that will lead the world to praise God.

“May we declare Christ and make Jesus famous in the world again,” he concluded.

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2025 Theme: See Your Professional Work As Full-Time Ministry

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The 2025 theme of The Church of Pentecost aims to empower all Christians to view their professional work and workplaces as their full-time ministry.

This theme was unveiled by Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoah.

In his explanation of the theme, “Unleashed to Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling,” Apostle Nyamekye highlighted the importance of overcoming the dilemma many Christians face when feeling compelled to leave their professional jobs to enter full-time church ministry.

He stressed that Christians should approach their professional work with the same dedication and spiritual commitment as they would in full-time church service.

The theme, rooted in Ephesians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, and Galatians 1:24, challenges the belief that kingdom work is confined to church activities. Instead, it encourages Christians to recognize their roles in various institutions and industries as opportunities to extend God’s blessings to others.

“The unleashed servants are not stolen from the workplace. They are sent to the workplace,” Apostle Nyamekye stated.

He urged believers to view their daily activities, including work, as part of their spiritual act of worship. “In this era of being unleashed, we need to take our everyday, ordinary life—our sleeping, eating, drinking, work, and all that we do—and place them before God as offerings,” he said.

Apostle Nyamekye underscored that the kingdom is intricately connected with the real world and its diverse professions. “Kingdom carriers are market folks, woodworkers, bricklayers, plumbers, shopkeepers, lawyers, nurses, doctors, designers, parents, children, singles, teachers, farmers, students, pupils, the elderly, the unemployed, and more,” he emphasized.

The 2025 theme calls on Christians to regard their professional and daily lives as essential parts of their ministry, ensuring that God’s grace and blessings flow through them to impact humanity positively.

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The Mission of the Church is Achievable

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The founder of Calvary Worship Centre in Vancouver, Canada, Rev. Dr Samuel Owusu has said the mission of the Church to make all nations disciples of Christ is achievable in our time.

Speaking at the 2024 heads’ fasting prayer meeting underway at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, Rev. Dr Owusu said though it looks like the mission is a huge task because the harvest remains great and the labourers are few, the mission is possible and achievable.

Preaching on the theme ‘Mission on Reverse’, he revealed that the Church in Africa is at work to finish the unfinished task. He stated that there are more Christians in Africa than any continent in the world, and Africans are everywhere making it a reliable force for the gospel to spread.

‘It is our turn to send the gospel to the rest of the world just as the early missionaries came with the world. We dare not fail in this possible mission’, he charged.

He called for a new mind-set in doing missions to reach everyone with the word of God.

‘We need new strategies because God is taking us to places we have never been before’, he reiterated.

Narrating the story of the Church, he touched on the mandate, mistakes and methods that needs to be noted to make the right impact.

He said Matthew 28:18–20 is a call of God to the Church to disciple nations not a particular people or nation.

Referencing Mark 11:17, Dr Owusu said ‘until the Church begins to reflect the culture of the people they minister to, we are not doing missions’.

He noted that the Church has the people, the power and the resources to prosecute a successful mission.

‘Sometimes we leave the mission and complain about money but what we need is the power because Peter and the apostles had no silver and gold but they could turn the world upside down’, he reminded the heads.

Dr Owusu added that ‘The primary purpose of the Holy Ghost is to soak ourselves in power to do missions. That which was birthed in Pentecost at the upper room can only be maintained by Pentecost in the upper room’.

Touching on the mistakes of the Church, the contemporary Church has been repeating the mistakes of the early church in Acts 11:19 where the disciples spread to other parts of the world but preached only to fellow Jews. He lamented that when they were ready to preach to other nations, they still wanted other nations to be like them (Acts 15) until God has to instigate a change of mind in Peter.

He said the Church must be prepared to encounter new things, new territories and new people.

‘We are not just called to be chaplains over our own people but to be missionaries to others’, he emphasised.

‘In the Good Samaritan story, Jesus teaches us that true biblical love is to love people who are not like us. Loving a fellow Ghanaian is a natural affinity’, he mentioned.

He encouraged the gathering to be passionate about others and avoid stereotyping, appreciate power dynamics of servant leadership, work on church programming and also keep the preaching simple and sweet.

He reminded the heads that when Chairman Nyamekye talks of new territories it is not about new territories with Ghanaians or Africa but territories of the nations. Rev. Dr Owusu concluded that the method for the Church is to preach Christ where He has not been named (Romans 15:20–21).

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God Is Here – Apostle Nyamekye Reveals

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has urged Christians to be mindful of God’s presence wherever they are and to always be available for His use.

In a brief exhortation taken from Genesis 28:16-17 on the first day of the 2024 Heads’ Fasting and Prayer Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) in Gomoa Fetteh on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Apostle Nyamekye highlighted that Jacob recognised his location as the very presence of God. Jacob, who thought he was on the run, realised during his struggles that God was with him in that very place.

Apostle Nyamekye explained, “Jacob’s words, ‘God is in this place,’ or ‘God is here,’ emphasise that God is where believers find themselves.”

He noted that Jacob identified the gate of heaven as the place where God is and encouraged the gathering to enter through this gate.

‘So far as I am concerned, God is here. In this very place I stand. Where is your God?’ he asked the gathering, adding, ‘This is the gate of heaven. When you get to the gate of heaven, don’t hesitate to enter.’

The Chairman observed that believers serve a boundless God who cannot be contained in one place. He, therefore, admonished the heads to open up for His infilling,’ saying, ‘The owner and builder of The Church of Pentecost is here. You better know and adjust. For out of the fullness of His grace, we have all obtained grace. If you open up, He will fill your vessel.’

Apostle Nyamekye also stated: ‘Your fullness does not depend on God’s ability to pour but on your ability and willingness to receive.’

He called on the gathering to yield to God, knowing they are in His very presence.

‘If God is here, angels cannot stay in heaven or hang anywhere else; they are here. We have come to the company of innumerable angels, the New Jerusalem. This is the gate of heaven, enter,’ he concluded with a passionate charge.

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Ministers’ Wives Taken Through Courtesy Lessons

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Mrs Rebecca Asabil, the wife of Apostle Joseph Asabil (retd), has underscored the importance of courtesy and public etiquette as essential aspects of Christian living.

She made the call when delivering a message titled, ‘Courtesy and Public Etiquette,’ at the last Greater Accra Ministers’ Wives meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Dr Thomas Wyatt Memorial Temple, Accra Newtown.

Mrs Asabil focused on the need for believers, especially ministers’ wives, to embody the royal and priestly splendor bestowed upon them by God through their conduct in public, while referring to 1 Chronicles 29:25.

According to her, this can be done by the way they carry themselves in public.

She encouraged them to safeguard this divine gift by behaving with dignity and respecting others.

Explaining the concept of etiquette, Mrs Asabil defined it as ‘anything society has accepted that you need to live with.

’‘The way you carry yourself as a minister’s wife is very important in the sight of your people,’ she stressed, adding that etiquette involves adopting acceptable social norms for harmonious coexistence.

The retired minister’s wife shared practical guidelines for public etiquette, cautioning against behaviours that could attract unwanted attention or cause discomfort in public.

Citing some examples, she advised them to take modest portions at buffet tables, avoid placing personal items like bags on tables in hotels, and keep conversations at an appropriate volume on public transportation.

She concluded by urging attendees to uplift one another by celebrating others achievements.

‘A courteous lady is someone who cherishes people; recognise the achievements of others with sincere and warm praise,’ Mrs Asabil concluded.

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4th James McKeown Memorial Lectures Held

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Pentecost University, in collaboration with The Church of Pentecost, has hosted the 4th session of the James McKeown Memorial Lectures, an event that commemorates the legacy of Pastor James McKeown and celebrates the impact of Pentecostalism on global mission.

The lectures took place on Friday November 9, 2024 at the James McKeown Auditorium of the Pentecost University.This year’s lecture, themed: ‘Deeply rooted, fully transformed: A people of God unleashed to transform their spheres,’ attracted a diverse audience of theologians, church leaders, and members.

The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and Chancellor of the university, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, delivered the keynote address.

He emphasised the need for Pentecostal and Charismatic churches to serve as catalysts for positive change.

The Chancellor highlighted the importance of integrating social transformation into the mission of churches, inspiring both spiritual and social transformation globally.

Vice-Chancellor of Pentecost University, Apostle Professor Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, stressed that individual faith alone is insufficient in the face of corrupt systems.

He highlighted the necessity for collective action and community engagement to foster meaningful change.

Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, the immediate past Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, also contributed to the discussion, noting that the success or failure of societies is significantly influenced by the actions of Christians.

The lectures fostered rich and insightful dialogue, with participants praising the event for its ability to bring practical mission activities and ecclesial practices into harmony.

This alignment supports The Church of Pentecost’s continued dedication to advancing both spiritual and intellectual understanding.

The annual James McKeown Memorial Lectures series, honours Pastor McKeown’s dedication to fostering strong Christian principles and his significant impact on the spread of Pentecostalism in Ghana and beyond.

This year’s event reinforced the importance of Pentecostal values in shaping faith communities worldwide and inspiring transformative change.

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Apostle Isaac Ayerakwa Laid To Rest

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A memorial service has been held to lay to rest Apostle Isaac Ayerakwa, who, until his demise, was the Keta-Krachi Area Head of The Church of Pentecost.

Believers and loved ones gathered at the Zion SHS Park in Kasoa on Saturday, November 9, 2024, to bid farewell to the late man of God, who passed away at the age of 53.

Apostle Dr Dela Quampah, the Ho Area Head and Executive Council member of The Church of Pentecost, delivered the sermon titled, ‘It is a Mystery.’ He reflected on Jesus’ question on the cross, ‘Why have you forsaken me?’ and indicated that Jesus’ resurrection provides strength to overcome sufferings.

Apostle Dr Quampah encouraged the mourners to find comfort in the assurance of a better place after life.

Heartfelt tributes eulogised Apostle Ayerakwa’s kindness, warm smile, and gratitude towards everyone. His impact extended beyond the church, making him a beloved figure in society.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, reminded all present that even though death scares and does no good to the people it visits, it will only triumph over them if they give it the chance.

 According to him, death must be confronted by faith with the assurance that there is a better place for believers after death.

Apostle Isaac Ayerakwa began his full-time ministry in 2003 within The Church of Pentecost. He served in various roles, including a one-time Personal Assistant to the International Missions Director and a resident minister of several worship centres. His missionary work in Zimbabwe from 2018 to 2023 highlighted his commitment to spreading the gospel.

Upon his return in 2023, he became the Area Head of Kete-Krachi, a position he embraced with enthusiasm and dedication. He was a mentor, confidant, and unifier, known for his gentle manner, kind words, and patient spirit.

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Offinso Area Holds Summit For Public and Private Servants

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The Offinso Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised a training event for public and private servants, both members of the Church and non-members, within the Offinso Municipality and its surrounding areas.

The event, held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, aimed to instill workplace moral values and kingdom principles into the workers, fostering patriotism among citizens.

This summit is inspired by the Moral Vision and National Development programme organised last year at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa-Fetteh, by The Church of Pentecost under the chairmanship of Apostle Eric Nyamekye. The first summit in Offinso took place on May 23, 2024.

During the event, Apostle Samuel Edzii Davidson, the Area Head and Chairman of The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) of Offinso, addressed the participants on the topic “Godly Lifestyle At The Workplace.” He emphasised the importance of Christians embodying God’s character in their professional endeavours, urging them to strive to reach their God-given potential.

Apostle Edzii Davidson highlighted key points, such as being an asset rather than a liability, demonstrating faithfulness, dependability, trustworthiness, and reliability, and striving to be solution-oriented rather than solely focused on monetary gain.

He also encouraged workers to go the extra mile, take responsibility, avoid laziness, and always prioritise the interests of their organisations and supervisors to boost productivity.

The summit attracted over 300 participants from various sectors, including the Ghana Education Service, Ghana Health Service, Security Agencies, Ciivil servants, and self-employed individuals from the Offinso South Municipal, Offinso North, and Afigya Kwabre North and South District Assemblies.

Additionally, ministers and their spouses from The Church of Pentecost, as well as representatives from the GPCC and the Local Council of Churches, were present.

Report by Pastor Austin Kofi Fuachie, Offinso Buasi District

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15 Souls Won At Mpasaso District ‘Ahintabea Prayer’ Conference

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A total of 15 souls have been won through a prayer conference organised by the Mpasaso District in the Tepa Area of The Church of Pentecost.

The 2024 version of the annual fasting and prayer programme dubbed ‘Ahintabea 3,’ was held from October 15 to 20, 2024, on the theme: ‘Unleash To Partake In The Lord And Master’s Victory To Transform My World’ (Genesis 15:3 and Matthew 22:44).

Forty-seven adults and seven children received the Holy Ghost baptism, with several healings from various ailments. A number of testimonies and deliverances were also recorded during the event.

The 2024 edition of Ahintabea was highly patronised by both members and non-members from Mpasaso and its surrounding communities.

It featured speakers such as Overseer Emmanuel Owusu (District Minster), Pastor Isaiah Coker-Yankson, Pastor Samuel Amoako Agyarko from the Achaise District, Pastor Emmanuel Amankwaa, Pastor Henseley Agyare Darfour from the Abonsuaso District, and Elder Samuel Coffie from the Sokoban District.

Gifted gospel musicians like Brother Kweku Duku, Brother Micheal Boakye, and the district choir enriched the programme with their powerful ministrations.

During the climax session, Overseer Emmanuel Owusu delivered a message on “Walking in the victory of Christ” (Matthew 22:44), urging members to believe in the finished works of Christ and remain grounded in the Lord to transform their world.

The district minister encouraged presiding elders to make the local church a prayer centre, praying with members to release them for every good work to transform their world.

This year’s event was particularly notable for its continuous nights of prayer, days of fasting, Holy Ghost empowerment, fellowship, and various uplifting activities.

Report by Charles Odoom