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The various Heads of Departments, Sector Heads and Managers of institutions of The Church of Pentecost have undergone a two-day training programme at the Pentecost Pensions House, located at Gbawe in Accra.

The training programme was organised to build the capacity of management to discharge their duties as supervisors and ensure higher staff productivity.

About 60 participants took part in the event, which was held from August 9 to 10, 2022,

Speaking on the topic, “Effective Leadership,” a lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Kwasi Dartey-Baah, said that leadership is the ability to decide what is to be done and then get others interested in doing same.

He noted that the type of leadership offered to the followers (staff) would determine how far they go as leaders, adding, “In today’s world of rapid change, leadership is most crucial to the success of any organisation, either for profit or for non-profit.”

According to Professor Dartey-Baah, there are three key elements of leadership that every leader display to his followers in the line of duty. 

The Leadership and Organisational Development lecturer explained that leadership is an ability to influence; this involves working with other people and progressing towards some form of goal in an organisation.

“Effective leaders minister without threat or intimidation. He does not try to be someone else and does not try to force others to become what God has not made them to be,” he stated, while advising the management to be intentional in building their staff in leadership. 

Prof. Dartey-Baah further urged leaders to motivate, delegate, make good team decisions, communicate effectively, and manage the talents of staff in effectively leading the followers.

Other resource persons were Elder Emmanuel Anane Boate (Trustee, The Church of Pentecost), Prof. Ernest Yaw Tweneboah-Koduah (Head of Department, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, UGBS), and Prof. Justice Nyigmah Bawole (Dean, University of Ghana Business School), and Apostle Lawrence Otu Nyarko (Finance & Administrative Director, COP). 

Also present were Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi (General Secretary), Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe (International Missions Director), Apostle Vincent Anane-Denteh (Executive Council Member and Men’s Ministry Director), and Apostle Lt. Col. Benjamin Godson Kumi-Woode (Chaplain, Ghana Armed Forces).

Participants left the retreat empowered with the requisite knowledge and strategies to lead their respective departments and institutions to achieve the vision and mission of the church.

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The wife of the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Mrs. Rose Dansoa Kumi-Larbi, says mission house is the extension of the Church, hence its occupants must live exemplary lives for others to emulate.

“Occupants of mission houses must live by the principles of God and practice what they preach,” she admonished, cautioning that, it is dangerous to preach the word and not practicing it.

Mrs. Kumi-Larbi made the remarks today, Thursday, August 11, 2022, during the fourth edition of the Greater Accra Ministers’ Wives Prayer Meeting, which was held at the Dr. Thomas Wyatt Temple in Accra.

She spoke on the topic: “Equipping the Household: The Home as an Equipping Centre and Maintaining the Mission House.”

Citing Genesis 2:15, she emphasised the necessity for pastors’ wives to take the same level of care for the mission houses they live in as they do for their own homes and treasured belongings.

“Check the air conditioning filters, the windows, fans, roofs, and, most importantly, all the restrooms on a regular basis,” she said.

She continued: “It is important to maintain our mission houses to reduce risk and increase home safety. Proper and regular maintenance makes the mission house neat and fresh. In so doing it earns respect.”

Mrs. Kumi-Larbi further stated that mission houses serve as a sign of hope in the community and, as such, must become houses of prayer. She advised pastors and their spouses to refrain from using derogatory language about leadership in the presence of their children in the mission houses since it can affect their love for the Church.

The prayer meeting, which was also graced by Mrs. Mary Nyamekye (Wife of the Chairman of the Church) and Mrs. Deborah Agyemang Bekoe (Wife of the International Missions Director) was attended by about 350 ministers’ wives, both active and retired.

As part of the meeting, Mrs Mary Amaniampong (Wife of the La Area Head) taught participants how to prepare the Burkina Drink, a Ghanaian drink or beverage made of ground millet and pasteurized milk.

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History was made on Thursday, July 28, 2022, when over 700 people gathered in the Central Assembly church auditorium of the Makango District in the Atebubu Area of The Church of Pentecost to witness the celebration and blessing of 16 marriages.

This glorious event was chaired and officiated by the Atebubu Area Head, Apostle Isaac Amatey Anim, with assistance from the Makango District Minister, Pastor James Fosu Appiah.

Speaking at the event, Apostle Isaac Amatey Anim said that mass weddings are highly encouraged in The Church of Pentecost because it is in line with the Church’s “possessing the nations” agenda (Vision 2023). 

He said that the exercise enables couples (especially cohabiting couples) to formalise their union and seek the blessings of God at a relatively cheaper cost.

Reading from Proverbs 18:22, Apostle Anim emphasised that marriage is one of the good things God gave humanity, and this is why “He who finds a wife obtains favour from the Lord.” 

He advised the couples to live with each other in mutual love and respect and take proper care of their families by setting up family altars and possessing their homes.  

He further encouraged those yet to solemnise their union in the right way as approved by the Church to emulate this good example.

The “newly-wed” couples are Elder Samuel Osabutey and Deaconess Esther Adzorke, Elder Williams Frempong and Deaconess Mary Apadey, Elder George Dogbatse and Deaconess Mary Walakatey, Elder Abraham Ablordeppey and Deaconess Charity Ahorsu, Elder Jacob Bosoka and Deaconess Faustina Mensah, Elder Paul Agbeko Adzi and Deaconess Patience Dusi, and Elder Joseph Nuertey and Deaconess Grace Tokoli. 

Others are Deacon Alfred Agordo and Mrs. Dora Ametepe, Deacon Samuel Azuma and Mrs. Esther Goku, Mr. Gershon Afedo and Deaconess Rebecca Kudroha, Mr. Francis Doughan and Deaconess Eva Essel, Mr. Robert Amawugah and Mrs. Gladys Sakiti, Mr. Eric Azadavor and Mrs. Victoria Avusu, Mr. Paul Dagadu and Mrs. Comfort Kwofie, Mr. Joseph Kwame Mensah and Mrs. Emelia Alevi and Mr. John Arhin and Mrs. Priscilla Entsie.

Present at the occasion were Pastor Ernest Arthur (Yeji Nsuano District Minister) and his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Arthur, Overseer Isaac Masford (Avorkope District Minister), and his wife, Mrs. Linda Afful, and Mrs. Terry Gyamfi (Wife of the Kojo Boffour District Minister)

Report by Pastor Daniel Teye Narh (Atebubu Area Media Pastor)

More than 220 widows and widowers of the Sawla Area of The Church of Pentecost participated in a “Love Feast” fully funded by the Sawla Area Head, Pastor David Amankwaa, and his wife, Rosemond, last Saturday,

The event, which took place at the ABB Jirbaline auditorium, Sawla, drew participants from the Sawla and Bole zones comprising nine districts, namely Sawla, Nyange, Sindaa, Kakease, Nakwabi, Changbalyiri, Bole, Bole Customs and Mandari.

In his welcome address at the event, Pastor David Amankwaa expressed gratitude to God for making the “Love Feast” a reality and for the huge turnout.

According to the Area Head, the Lord laid it on his heart to organise a feast for the widows and widowers in the Area in order to share fellowship with them. Pastor Amankwaa further stated that the programme would be replicated in the Tinga and Jinavore Zones of the Church to extend love and fellowship with 700 widows in the Area by the end of the year.

Exhorting the gathering with Matthew 25:35-40, Pastor Amankwaa emphasised the need to care for the aged, widows and widowers in the church and society.  

He also advised Christians to anticipate the second coming of Jesus Christ and be always prepared to meet their Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. 

Empathising with the participants, the Sawla Area Head said that widowhood is fraught with various challenges such as loneliness, lack of companionship, lack of care from relatives, and most importantly, the absence of children to comfort one in difficult times. He, however, assured them that the Lord is always present with them in all times and seasons.  

He also encouraged them to continue to trust in the word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit to keep them going. 

“Being a widow or widower is not a curse, but a part of life. So, do not give up, rather, rely on God to supply all your needs,” he said.

Mrs. Rosemond Amankwaa assured the widows and widowers of God’s providence only if they continued to depend on Him even in their present situation.  

As part of the event, some of the participants, including Mrs. Mary Danah, wife of the late Pastor John Danah, shared their experiences in widowhood. 

All participants were treated to sumptuous meals and drinks served by the Area Head, his wife, and the Women’s Ministry.  

All ministers and wives within the Bole and Sawla zones attended the event.

Report by Sawla Area Media Team

The Anyaa-Ablekuma Area of The Church of Pentecost, headed by Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye, has inaugurated the Chieftaincy Ministry, which aims at “possessing the palaces” for Christ.

The momentous event took place at Ablekuma Central Assembly auditorium on Sunday, August 7, 2022, with the gathering of over 200 persons made up of kings, queens, family heads, the pastorate in the Area and their wives and some other royals.

The event was also graced by the National Coordinator for Chieftaincy Ministry and Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM), Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, and the National Coordinator for the Chaplaincy Ministry, Apostle Lt. Col. Benjamin Kumi-Woode.

In his welcome address, Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye said that royals are also co-heirs of God’s kingdom (Revelation 21:23-27), hence the need to bridge the gap between the church and chieftaincy institution.

He also noted that the Church has, therefore, introduced this ministry to ensure that royals come into the saving knowledge of Christ, who is the only way into the kingdom of God.

Apostle Ohemang Kwakye further noted that the ministry would not only focus on evangelising the palaces but also handle or mediate chieftaincy issues that may arise.

Exhorting the gathering on the topic, “Godly Leadership Brings Liberty to the People,” with Judges 5:1-2 as a Bible reference, Apostle Lt. Col. Benjamin Kumi-Woode explained that the Israelites were under the oppression of a powerful Canaanite king, Jabin, known for possessing great weaponry and was having strong military force led by an experienced army commander – Sisera. 

Apostle Kumi-Woode contrasted that with the powerless and less efficient Israelite army, saying: “Notwithstanding the stark reality, a godly woman by name Deborah inspired a war against Jabin, and the army commander of Israel insisted that Deborah accompanies him.”

He further stated that when leaders employ the hand of God, the dynamism of things they battle with changes because, when there is a fall of war, all human tactics change.

Ending his sermon, Apostle Kumi-Woode advised the royals to employ “the hand of God” because the task of leadership requires physical and spiritual strength, and faith in God releases courage for that. 

He said that the name of Jesus carries power to influence people positively, and this would come in handy since their mandate requires mobilising and influencing people.

“Inspiration to lead comes from the Holy Spirit, so you will need the Spirit of God to help you excel in your leadership,’ he said.

After a time of intense prayer and praise, Apostle Anane-Denteh proceeded to inaugurate the Chieftaincy Ministry Committee of the Area, comprising Nana Obeng Akrofi I (Krontihene of Kwahu Jejeti – Chairman), Pastor Ayim Smart (Ablekuma District Minister – Coordinator), Nana Appiah VI (Kyidomhene, Enyan Nkodwo) and Nana Afia Bempomah II (Denkyira Abakomahemaa)

The others are Nana Omari Sasu (Odikro – Akwasiso, Kwahu Osubeng), Opanyin James Nana Kwesi Essuman (Abusuapanyin – Asumakoma Kokokyire Awudua, Tarkwa – Member) and Elder Nicholas Foli-Mensah.

The committee is tasked to reach out to chiefs and royals within the Area and bring them to the saving knowledge of Christ Jesus.

Among other things, it is also required to mobilise all royals in the Church for effective ministry to royals, coordinate royal conferences, organise training programmes and retreats for royals and report on the activities of the chieftaincy ministry during the Church’s reporting periods.

Report by Pastor Emmanuel Teye Sackitey (Area Media Committee Chairman)

The Tarkwa Area of The Church of Pentecost dedicated a duplex Mission House to house the Tarkwa Sector PENSA Traveling Secretary and the Resident Minister for the Dr. S.K. Baidoo Worship Centre, who doubles as the General Manager for Pentecost Hospital, Tarkwa.

The twin apartment storey building has five bedrooms each with other facilities such as a living room, a family area, a kitchen, a store room and a dining room.

This dedication service was held on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the Dr. S.K. Baidoo Worship Centre. It was officiated by the Tarkwa Area Head, Apostle Dr. Daniel Okyere Walker, who is also the Western and Western North Regional Coordinating Council Chair of the Church.

In a brief remark, Apostle Dr. Walker mentioned that it is the vision of the leadership of The Church of Pentecost that ministers and their families are well housed and thus thanked God for making the project a reality. 

The mission house project was started by Pastor Dr. Edward Arko Koranteng, the first resident minister of Emmanuel Worship Centre (now Dr. S K Baidoo Worship Centre) and General Manager of the Tarkwa Pentecost Clinic (now Hospital). The sod-cutting ceremony for the project took place on September 8, 2018 and was officiated by Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi with support from Pastor Koranteng and Pastor Eric Abeiku Quainoo, the Travelling Secretary (TS) for Tarkwa Sector. Pastor Dr. Arko supervised the project to the lintel level on the first floor before his reassignment in March 2019.

His successor, Pastor Dr. Suleman De-Graft Issaka, the current Resident Minster for Dr. S.K Baidoo Worship Centre and General Manger for the Tarkwa Pentecost Hospital, supported by Pastor Quainoo, continued the project to its completion.

Pastor Emmanuel Nkansah of Aboso District, delivering a sermon at the event, stated that the purpose of the mission house is to serve the mission of God. 

Speaking on the topic,” The Mission House” with reading from 2 Kings 4:8-10, Pastor Nkansah emphasised that the mission house is a house to accommodate someone on a mission and assignment; hence, whoever stays in the mission house carries a special mission. 

“So, when a minister is in the mission house, all he does is in the interest of the church,” he opined.

He also described the mission house as the operational centre where prayer emanates to the whole district and local assembly. 

“Therefore, visions and strategies are first received and worked at from the mission house. Since the occupants of the Mission House are on a God-sent mission; they ensure that the mission house is filled with the presence of God,” he said.

The Aboso District Minister further noted that the mission house serves as a refuge for the afflicted, poor, rich and all manners of people who go through hard times, saying: “People, who are not necessarily members, come there and receive their breakthrough.”

Considering the importance of the mission house, Pastor Nkansah said it is the responsibility of the occupants and the church to ensure that the mission house serves its purpose, is well-kept, and the minister and his family, are well catered for. 

Pastor Emmanuel Nkansah, therefore, encouraged the church to pray that the presence of God would saturate the mission house so that the expectation of anyone who enters there would be met.

Present at the ceremony were Mrs. Irene Odi Walker (Wife of Tarkwa Area Head), the entire Tarkwa Area pastorate and their wives, Elder John Arthur (Tarkwa Area Deacon), Elder Alex Ayim (Tarkwa Area Executive Committee Member), officers and members of the DSK Baidoo Worship Centre and PENSA UMaT.

Report by Tarkwa Area Media Team.

The Head of Marketing and Entrepreneurship Department at the University of Ghana Business School, Prof. Ernest Tweneboah-Koduah, has urged Christian leaders to work with integrity and serve as good role models for others.

“Your integrity will not be complete until others see you as a man or woman of integrity,” he said this yesterday during The Church of Pentecost Managers and Heads of Department Retreat at the Pentecost Pensions House, Gbawe in Accra.

Prof Tweneboah-Koduah, who is also an Elder of The Church of Pentecost, said the leader’s behaviour reflects on not only his or her own reputation, but also on the reputation of the organization he or she works in.

“Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, or choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them,” he stated.

He further pointed out that leaders, who work in Christian organisations must accept that they are held to a higher standard of integrity than others because they are perceived as Christians.

He admonished the management of the church to adhere to the policies of the organization, adding that, when subordinates realise that their leaders are following policies, they would follow same.

“Employees who trust their leaders to have integrity are likely to work harder, perform better, and have greater company loyalty,” Elder Prof. Tweneboah-Koduah concluded.

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