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An Executive Council member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo, has urged Christians to move beyond the confines of church buildings and share the love of Christ with a world in desperate need of redemption.

Addressing this year’s November Heads’ Prayer Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, on the theme: “Sharing the Love of Christ with a Dying World: Members Serving Beyond the Church Walls,” Apostle Kwafo emphasised that the Church’s mandate remains to transform society through the preaching of the gospel under the influence of the Holy Spirit.

Apostle Kwafo, who also serves as Ho Area Head, explained that the Church’s 2026 theme presents three critical perspectives: the Church continues to pursue the vision of possessing nations; God will open new grounds for conquest; and this will be achieved through the same gospel proclaimed in the power of the Holy Spirit.

“The call to transform the world is more urgent now than when Jesus first proclaimed it,” he said, adding, “We live in a more corrupt and immoral world, yet the gospel still has the power to deliver and transform lives.”

He stressed that transformation cannot occur where the gospel is not proclaimed, adding that both clergy and laity must be prepared to sacrifice for its spread, saying, “For the world to be transformed, we need young men and women willing to lay down their lives for the gospel.”

Apostle Kwafo entreated leaders to model evangelism, noting that when leaders actively engage in soul-winning, members are inspired to do likewise. He further called on the Church to move beyond charity into intentional engagement with society through advocacy, restoring human dignity, and addressing social issues.

Identifying the gospel, the Holy Spirit, and the Church as key agents of transformation, he outlined expected outcomes such as reconciliation with God, moral renewal, social justice, economic empowerment, and holistic human flourishing.

To achieve this, Apostle Kwafo recommended that the Church establish a Mission Task Force, launch “Beyond the Walls” community projects, train marketplace ministers, set up social justice committees, and create sustainability initiatives.

He concluded: “If the Church unleashes its members to serve beyond its walls, the world will once again witness the transforming power of the gospel at work.”

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The President of the Faith Pentecostal Church, Benin, Rev. Samuel Metohou, has stated that true Christians are agents of transformation – people who live out the gospel, inspire others to grow in faith, and serve as catalysts for positive change.

“A person filled with the presence of God cannot be conformed to the world. Rather, he transforms his environment because he carries the dynamism of God,” he stressed.

Rev. Metohou delivered this inspiring message during the November 2025 Heads’ Meeting of The Church of Pentecost at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh. Speaking on the theme, “Are You Someone Who Transforms or Deforms?” he drew from Matthew 5:26 to emphasise Jesus’ teaching on living by godly principles, moral integrity, and values that reflect the character of Christ.

He explained that Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, called believers to a higher moral and spiritual standard – highlighting virtues such as humility, meekness, and purity of heart.

“If all the Christian virtues were taken from the world, what would become of it?” he asked, urging believers to let their light shine as reflections of God’s kingdom values.

Rev. Metohou cautioned that deformers – those who lead others away from God through indifference, laziness, or false doctrines – misrepresent Christ’s character.

“Whatever character you exhibit must glorify the Lord, not yourself,” he admonished. “The first duty of a Christian is to reflect Christ in conduct and character.”

Illustrating his message, Rev. Metohou cited biblical examples of transformation. The young captive girl in Naaman’s household, through her faith, directed her master to the prophet Elisha and brought healing to his life, saying, “Her testimony brought the general to know God. Likewise, the Samaritan woman, after encountering Jesus, became an evangelist who led her entire town to Christ.”

Conversely, he warned against becoming like King Saul or Alexander, the companion of Paul – men whose greed and disobedience caused them to lose God’s favour.

He stated: “There are still Sauls and Alexanders among us,” he noted, “those who pursue riches, false prophecy, and self-glorification rather than truth.”

Rev. Metohou concluded with a solemn charge: “God honours those who transform others with their lives and faith. But He rejects those who deform.”

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, has paid glowing tribute to a group of apostles who will bow out of active ministry in 2026 after decades of dedicated service to God and the Church.

This touching moment occurred during the 2025 November Heads’ and Wives’ Prayer Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh.

Addressing the gathering, Apostle Dr Nyamekye described the outgoing ministers as “gallant soldiers of the cross” whose lives and ministry have left indelible imprints on the Church and the Kingdom of God.

He noted that the 2025 meeting would be the final official Heads’ Meeting they would attend in active service, acknowledging their commitment, endurance, and humility throughout their years of ministry.

Those honoured were Apostles Zabre Patinde Ousmane (Burkina Faso National Head), Martin Seth Appiah (Madina Area Head), John Appiah Aidoo (Abuakwa Area Head), Mike Kwame Etrue (Koforidua Area Head), William Ohemeng-Kwakye (Anyaa-Ablekuma Area Head), Daniel Yeboah Nsaful (Old Tafo Area Head), Nathaniel Ajayi Oyekunle (Nigeria National Head), and Edmund Appiah (London South Area Head, UK).

“As tradition demands,” Apostle Dr Nyamekye said, “we warmly invite these esteemed individuals and their wives to come forward so that we can celebrate them for their years of fruitful service to God and humanity.”

As the names were called, the atmosphere in the auditorium was charged with deep emotion and gratitude. The entire congregation of Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, and Directors rose to their feet, giving the would-be retirees and their wives a rousing standing ovation.

Apostle Dr Nyamekye commended them for their diligence and steadfast devotion to duty, saying, “Well done, brothers and sisters! You have fought the good fight, finished your course, and kept the faith. The entire Church of Pentecost honours you.”

He further prayed that the Lord would continue to bless them richly, granting them strength, joy, and fulfilment in this new phase of their lives and ministries.

The moment served as a fitting reminder of the Church’s commitment to celebrating the dedicated service of its leaders and upholding the legacy of those who have laboured tirelessly in the vineyard of God.

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A former General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Rigwell Ato Addison (Retired), has called on ministers and church leaders to emulate the servant leadership, humility, and selflessness exemplified by the Church’s forebears. He emphasised that their Christlike character and resolute dedication laid the firm foundation upon which the Church stands today.

Speaking via Zoom from his base in Australia during the November 2025 Heads’ Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Apostle Addison urged ministers to “dig deep” into the legacy of the early leaders and build upon their values rather than erode them. Quoting Hebrews 13:7, 1 Corinthians 9:24–27, and Philippians 2:3–5, he noted that the pioneers of The Church of Pentecost “picked up the character of Jesus and went on to live it,” adding that their example must be replicated in this generation.

He described selflessness as the act of thinking less about oneself and more about others, and explained that servant leadership that is rooted in humility, respect, and a genuine passion for people remains the bedrock of the Church’s faith and identity. Using the imagery of a building, he likened ministers to engineers who must dig deep to lay strong foundations, urging them to study and adopt the spirit of the forebears to strengthen rather than weaken the Church.

Apostle Addison cited the exemplary lives of past leaders such as Pastor James McKeown (Founder of the Church), Apostle F. S. Safo (First black Chairman), and Prophet M. K. Yeboah (who succeeded Apostle Safo), among others. He described Pastor McKeown as a man of rare humility who never discriminated, took no salary from the Church, preached against sin, and handed over all his possessions upon retirement. Similarly, he said, Apostle Safo was selfless and disciplined, even donating his only house to the Church, while Prophet Yeboah gave away his lands and returned the house built for him by the Church.

He concluded by reminding ministers that the Church’s foundation is built on Jesus Christ, the solid rock, and that they must serve with holiness, teamwork, and a heart for mentoring the youth—preserving the Church for generations to come.

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