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An office complex located in Kronum, a suburb of Kumasi, has been dedicated to serve as the administrative hub for three Areas of The Church of Pentecost in Kumasi: New Tafo, Old Tafo, and Suame.

The fully furnished office complex was dedicated by the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

The modern office complex represents the fruition of a vision conceived over 25 years ago. In September 1999, the New Tafo Area was carved out of the Asokwa Area, with Apostle D. K. Arnan as its pioneer Area Head, followed by Apostle Peter Ayerakwa (1999–2005) and Apostle Rigwell Ato Addison (2005–2009).

When the Suame Area was created from New Tafo in 2009, Apostle John Appiah Aidoo became its first Area Head. Initially, New Tafo operated temporarily from the Asokwa Area office. In response, Apostle Ayerakwa initiated three key infrastructure projects, including the Area Office Complex, a Mission House, and Pentecost Senior High School, and laid the foundation stone for the office complex on 19^th June 2005.

Though originally planned to serve only New Tafo, the building now accommodates all three Areas—housing offices, conference halls, guest rooms for visiting ministers, and a kitchen.

Speaking at the dedication service, Apostle Eric Nyamekye emphasised that divine wisdom is more than mere knowledge since it is the essential foundation for building enduring lives, institutions, and relationships.

Quoting Proverbs 24:3–4, he reminded the congregation that by wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge its rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

He explained that the ‘house’ mentioned in the scripture symbolises anything of supreme value, and shared how God employed wisdom to create all things, including reserving humanity’s creation until last, so that humankind would not be in need.

‘Apart from our need for God and His Word, our greatest need as humans is wisdom; wisdom from God,’ Apostle Nyamekye declared, urging believers to seek divine insight for every area of life.

He further cautioned: ‘As Christians, we are like sheep among wolves; we all need wisdom,’ highlighting its role in leadership, family, business, and community service.

Present at the dedication ceremony were Apostle Bright Nyamedor (Director, Ghana Evangelism Committee); Prophet Tetteh Doku (New Tafo Area Head) and his wife, Victoria; Apostle John Obeng Kesse (Suame Area Head) and his wife, Eunice; Apostle Daniel Yeboah Nsaful (Old Tafo Area Head) and his wife, Mary; Apostle Seth Dwamena Asante and his wife, Margaret (Nkwanta Area Head); Apostle James Oko Banor (Ejisu Area Head); and Apostle Victor Asamoah (Bompata Area Head).

Also in attendance were Elder Dr Lawyer Ken Aboah (Trustee, The Church of Pentecost) and Elder Dr Nana K. Gyasi.

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The Ashaiman Area of The Church of Pentecost, on Sunday, July 13, 2025, honoured Elders Elvis Otoo (The immediate past Area Deacon) and Abraham Asante-Obeng (Executive Committee Member) for their dedicated and exemplary service on the Area Executive Committee, having served for thirteen and eight years, respectively.

The Appreciation Service took place at the Ashaiman Estate James McKeown Temple. During the event, the Area Head, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, delivered a sermon titled, ‘Sacrificial Service and Eternal Rewards,’ based on Matthew 20:28, John 13:14–15, and Romans 16:1–23. He indicated that the Christian faith exists today because of Christ’s sacrificial giving, referencing Philippians 2:6–8.

Apostle Kumi-Larbi defined sacrificial giving as ‘relinquishing what rightfully belongs to you for the benefit of others, without expecting anything in return.’ He identified time, money, talents, skills, knowledge, strength, and property as resources that can be offered in sacrificial service, stressing that the one who gives sacrificially is someone who has truly experienced and appreciates God’s love, mercy, and salvation.

He encouraged ministers, officers, and all church workers to serve diligently without seeking earthly rewards, stating, ‘When we serve faithfully as good stewards, our labour in the Lord will never be in vain.’

Elder Elvis Otoo has served as the Ashaiman Area Deacon since the Area’s inception, working with all previous Area Heads to date. Elder Abraham Asante-Obeng also served as an Executive Committee member under three different Area Heads. The Ashaiman Area commended both men for their years of sacrificial service and acknowledged the invaluable support of their families throughout their ministry.

The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Prophet David Kankam Beditor (Obuasi Area Head), Apostle Patrick Kingsley Ennin (Retired), Apostle Emmanuel Akpabli (Retired), Apostle J. K. Barabu (Retired), Apostle Dr Samuel Gakpetor and his wife (Agormanya Area Head), Apostle David Amankwaa (Bolgatanga Area Head), Elder Professor Stephen Owusu Kwankye (Finance Board Chairman), and Area Deacons from across the country.

Report by Ashaiman Area Media Team

The Central Assembly church building of the Gambaga District in the Walewale Area of The Church of Pentecost, has been officially dedicated and named in honour of the late Prophet Evans Annaba Mensah, former Area Head for Walewale.

This gesture was made to commemorate Prophet Annaba’s enduring legacy and the profound impact of his ministry and leadership within the Area.

The building, funded by the Church’s Headquarters with additional support from both the Area and the District, was dedicated on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

The dedication service was officiated by Apostle John Budu Kobena Tawiah, Tamale Area Head and Northern Regional Coordinating Committee (NRCC) Coordinator, representing the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost. He was assisted by Apostle Norman Appiah-Danquah, the current Area Head for Walewale, and Overseer Samuel Nyame of the Gambaga District.

The occasion drew together ministers from across the Walewale Area, the widow of Prophet Annaba, Mrs Gladys Annaba, along with her family, the Chief of Gambaga, church officers, and a large congregation who gathered to witness the historic event.

Apostle Tawiah delivered a sermon titled, ‘God Remembers.’ Drawing from Esther 6:1–14, with supporting scriptures from Luke 10:20 and Hebrews 6:10, he narrated the biblical account of Mordecai and Haman to illustrate that God never forgets the labour of His faithful servants. He encouraged the congregation to remain steadfast in their faith and service, trusting in God’s perfect timing for recognition and elevation.

Apostle Tawiah commended the leadership and members of the district for their commitment to the work of God and for successfully completing such a significant edifice. He urged them to regard the new building not merely as a physical structure, but as a sacred space devoted to prayer, discipleship, and community transformation.

Mrs Gladys Annaba, widow of the late Prophet Evans Annaba Mensah, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Walewale Area, and the Gambaga District for the honour bestowed upon her late husband through the naming of the church building.

The dedication service was marked by vibrant praise and worship, reflections on the history of the project, and a spirit-filled atmosphere of thanksgiving.

Report by Samuel Adjei Tabi, Gambaga District

The Head of Ministerial Formation at the Pentecost School of Theology and Mission (PSTM), Apostle Dr Christian Tsekpoe, has made a passionate appeal to the Church to refocus its missional priorities towards future generations. He warned that neglecting this crucial area could jeopardise the continuity of God’s mission in the years to come.

Delivering a message titled, ‘Sustaining God’s Mission Through the Generations’ based on Judges 2:7–12 at the 2025 Missions Orientation at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa-Fetteh, Apostle Dr Tsekpoe reflected on the sobering truth that even a faithful generation can fail to pass on the knowledge of God to their children.

‘The problem is not with the generation that doesn’t know God,’ he stated, ‘but with the previous generation that failed to transmit the gospel to them.’

He noted that the remarkable growth and spiritual depth currently witnessed in The Church of Pentecost is the fruit of the faithfulness of earlier generations. However, he cautioned that this legacy is not self-sustaining and must be intentionally preserved by engaging the youth with contextualised expressions of faith.

‘Just because we are serving God faithfully today does not guarantee that the next generation will do the same,’ he stated. ‘We must view our children and young people as a mission field and approach them with a missiological mindset.’

Referencing Matthew 28:18–20 and Acts 1:8, the respected theologian acknowledged the Church’s commendable commitment to global missions but pointed out a critical oversight—the need to sustain the mission across generations.

‘The Church has rightly focused on cross-cultural missions,’ he explained, ‘but we must not forget to engage the next generation right in our homes, churches, and schools. Missions is not only geographical; it is also generational.’

Drawing parallels between global missions and youth ministry, he stressed that just as missionaries undergo rigorous training to understand foreign cultures and worldviews, the Church must apply the same diligence in reaching emerging generations within its own context.

‘Early missionaries in Africa sometimes failed because they imposed European culture on the people. Today, we are better at contextualising the gospel for other nations, yet we often fail to do the same for our own children.’

He criticised the tendency of mission orientation programmes to overlook younger demographics entirely.

‘We must treat youth and children’s ministry as critical mission work. Acts 2 reminds us that the gospel is for all generations, and we must be attentive to how each one hears and responds.’

Using Luke 5 as an illustration, he pointed out that God works uniquely in every generation, warning that outdated methods may hinder the reception of new spiritual movements.

‘You cannot put new wine into old wineskins,’ he said. ‘God is doing something new in every generation, and we need fresh strategies that are fit for purpose. Otherwise, we risk losing both the method and the message.’

Apostle Dr Tsekpoe concluded with a call for an intergenerational mission approach—one that fosters intentional interaction between older and younger believers to cultivate faith expressions that are both culturally relevant and spiritually grounded.

‘We must stop assuming the next generation will automatically inherit our faith. It must be deliberately and lovingly handed over—not merely taught, but translated.’

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