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The Deputy Women’s Ministry Director of The Church of Pentecost, Deaconess Vivian Amfo, has called on women and families to intentionally raise godly homes that will positively transform society and preserve Christian values for future generations.

She made the call on Sunday, May 10, 2026, during a sermon delivered at the Darkuman Central Assembly in the Darkuman District of the Kaneshie Area as part of the climax of the 2026 National Women’s Week Celebration, which also coincided with Mother’s Day.

Speaking on the theme, “Raising God-Fearing Families as Agents of Transformation in the Society,” Deaconess Amfo emphasised that families remain the foundation of every society and that mothers, in particular, carry a divine responsibility in shaping the spiritual and moral lives of children.

Quoting from Malachi 2:15 and Genesis 18:19, she noted that God desires “godly offspring” and commended Abraham as a biblical example of a man who directed his household in the ways of the Lord.

According to her, many of the values that shape individuals are cultivated quietly at home through discipline, prayer, sacrifice, conversations, and the daily example set by parents, especially mothers.

“Mothers are not just keeping homes running; they are shaping lives and influencing generations,” she stated.

Referencing Proverbs 14:1, she encouraged women to build homes characterised by love, peace, prayer, respect, and godliness, stressing that children often learn more from the lifestyles of their parents than from verbal instruction alone.

Deaconess Amfo further urged women to become intentional in prayer, describing prayer as a powerful tool for nurturing godly families and influencing society.

Using biblical examples such as Hannah, Lois, Eunice, and Jochebed, she highlighted how the prayers and sacrifices of mothers have historically shaped destinies and nations.

She also cited historical Christian figures including Susanna Wesley and Sarah Edwards as examples of women whose disciplined prayer lives produced lasting spiritual impact across generations.

Touching on the role of the Holy Spirit in family life, Deaconess Amfo said mothers need divine wisdom, patience, discernment, and strength to navigate the challenges of raising children in today’s morally declining world.

She encouraged mothers to model the fruit of the Spirit as captured in Galatians 5:22-23 and to intentionally influence their children toward righteousness.

She further advised families to establish home altars where children can be taught prayer, worship, responsibility, kindness, service, and Christian values through practical daily living.

According to her, raising children in the fear of God equips them to become responsible and solution-oriented individuals capable of impacting society positively.

While addressing mothers, she also reminded singles and young women that they equally have influence over younger siblings, colleagues, and people around them.

Deaconess Amfo encouraged women not to grow weary in their efforts, assuring them that God sees every sacrifice, prayer, and act of love invested into building godly homes.

Report by Kaneshie Area Media

The Minister for Chieftaincy, Local Government and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has commended The Church of Pentecost’s national impact and role in holistic development.

Delivering the keynote address at the church’s 48^th Session of the General Council Meetings at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Hon. Ibrahim conveyed warm greetings and congratulations from the Presidency to the Church for successfully convening the General Council Meetings.

“I celebrate The Church of Pentecost as a living agent in Ghana, not just as a divine sanctuary,” he stated.

He noted that the CoP has become a beacon of holistic development, bringing opportunities to many people across the country and across the globe. According to him, even in sectors traditionally considered the preserve of government, the Church has undertaken collaborative interventions that have benefited citizens, particularly in social welfare, education, and moral and civic education.

He commended the Chairman of the church, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, for introducing the Integrity and Faithfulness Awards, describing it as an initiative that creates champions of peace, promotes good citizenship, and fosters respect for authority. In a candid appeal, he remarked, “Every politician has a pastor,” and urged ministers of the gospel not to withdraw their guidance when leaders go wrong.

Touching on the church’s strategic direction, Hon. Ibrahim indicated that the church’s Vision 2023 benefited many who embraced its focus and encouraged members to prepare for Vision 2028, which he said would see believers impacting every sphere of society.

Drawing inspiration from Acts 20, he stressed the importance of transforming society through the gospel, noting that the church has been equipped with all that it needs to fulfil this mandate.

He further advised that the church should “catch them young” by establishing basic schools and strengthening Christian institutions such as Pentecost University to advance the “Possessing the Nations” agenda. He emphasised that government continues to collaborate with the Church and other faith-based institutions to promote peace, evangelism, and social stability, while urging the Church to actively mitigate social vices that threaten children.

The Local Government Minister also commended Apostle Samuel Gakpetor (Agormanya Area Head) for his role in promoting environmental discipline campaigns and mobilising members for civic responsibility initiative. He also praised the leadership of the church for advancing both spiritual and civic responsibility concurrently.

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As of December 2025, The Church of Pentecost’s global ministerial workforce had grown to 3,723, reflecting sustained expansion in human resource capacity to support the Church’s worldwide mission efforts.

Out of this number, 2,033 ministers are currently serving in Ghana, while 1,690 ministers are stationed across the church’s external missions, demonstrating the increasing strength of the church’s presence beyond its home base. Notably, 331 ministers serving in the external nations are actively engaged as missionaries, marking a significant milestone in the church’s global evangelisation drive.

This figure represents a remarkable 73.3% increase over the previous year’s missionary count of 191, highlighting the church’s accelerating reach and unwavering commitment to global evangelisation. The steady rise in missionary deployment underscores the practical outworking of the church’s vision to extend the message of salvation to all nations.

Complementing the ministerial workforce is a formidable global core of 178,095 officers, who continue to serve as the backbone of the church’s operations at all levels. This dedicated body of lay officers play a vital role in sustaining the church’s structures and ministries, particularly at the grassroots level.

The global officer corps comprises 57,842 Elders, 37,223 Deacons, and 83,030 Deaconesses, all working in harmony to advance the church’s ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda within their respective assemblies, districts, and areas.

Together, the expanding ministerial workforce and the strong base of committed officers reflect the church’s strategic investment in people and its resolve to strengthen both local assemblies and external missions. This growing human resource capacity continues to position The Church of Pentecost to effectively pursue its mandate of transforming lives and societies through the power of the Gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit.

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