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Global Membership Of The Church Of Pentecost Surges Past 5.2 Million

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Membership of The Church of Pentecost has reached 5,226,271 worldwide, marking an impressive 8.3% growth. This milestone underscores the church’s continued commitment to its “Possessing the Nations” agenda, expanding its reach among unreached communities across the globe.

‘Ghana remains the epicenter of this growth, accounting for 4,464,013 members, representing 85.4% of global membership,’ Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye stated in the State of the Church Address on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

The external branches continue to strengthen significantly, contributing 762,258 members (14.4%), affirming the church’s steady global presence. Collectively, the church in Ghana recorded an 8.1% growth rate, now constituting approximately 13.1% of the national population, according to Ghana Statistical Service projections.

Apostle Dr Nyamekye stressed that evangelism and church planting efforts intensified significantly in 2025, with 586,535 outreaches globally – thus, a 27% increase. These efforts yielded 566,065 decisions for Christ, with 426,112 integrated into the church. Of these, 289,328 (67.9%) were baptised in water, reflecting strong consolidation of new believers. Consequently, 899 new assemblies and 142 districts were established, bringing global totals to 28,001 assemblies and 3,328 districts.

In Ghana alone, 553,839 evangelistic outreaches produced 479,943 conversions, with 370,459 joining the church. Baptismal retention remained strong, with 260,237 (70.2%) of new converts baptised in water. These efforts resulted in 475 new assemblies, bringing Ghana’s total to 20,230.

Beyond numerical growth, discipleship remains central. The church dedicated 132,787 children globally and recorded 338,282 Holy Spirit baptisms, reinforcing spiritual consolidation. Notably, youth and children now constitute 77.2% of total membership, with youth alone exceeding 2.1 million – signalling a generational shift that must shape future ministry strategy.

While 71 assemblies were closed globally due to restructuring and migration factors, these adjustments reflect strategic consolidation rather than decline.

The 2025 statistics affirms the Church as a globally expanding, youth-driven, and mission-focused church, with the challenge to deepen discipleship systems, strengthen retention, and translate numerical growth into sustained spiritual and societal transformation.

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Into The World We Go – CoP’s Global Reach Hits 210 Nations

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The Church of Pentecost has reached a remarkable milestone in its global missions agenda, expanding its presence to 210 nations and territories worldwide.

This achievement was revealed by the Chairman of the church, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, during the delivery of the State of the Church Address at the opening session of the 48th General Council Meetings on Wednesday April 22, 2026, at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomah Fetteh.

The expansion in 2025 reflects a significant increase of 21 new nations compared to the previous year’s figure of 19 nations that saw the church in 189 nations at the end of 2024. The growth from 189 to 210 external branches represents an 11% growth in global reach during the reporting period.

This latest development highlights the church’s firm commitment to its vision of possessing the nations and spreading the message of Christ to every corner of the world. The newly entered nations span multiple continents, highlighting a strategic and Spirit-driven expansion into diverse cultural and geographical contexts.

Among the countries where the church has newly established a presence are Bosnia and Herzegovina, Laos, the Cook Islands, Montenegro, Peru, Monaco, San Marino, Somalia, and Kosovo. The Church also made inroads into Guadeloupe, Greenland, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Curaçao, French Guiana, Palau, and Iran. Further expansions were recorded in Eritrea, La Réunion, Syria, and the Solomon Islands.

This growth forms part of a broader trend of steady expansion across all operational fronts of the Church. According to the latest worldwide Membership Growth Analysis, the number of districts globally rose from 3,183 in 2024 to 3,328 in 2025, marking a 4.6% increase. Similarly, the total number of assemblies grew from 27,106 to 28,001, representing a 3.3% rise.

Apostle Dr Nyamekye espoused that while Ghana remains the church’s home base with a stable national presence, the most significant growth continues to occur within external missions, both in autonomous and non-autonomous nations. This demonstrates the effectiveness of the church’s international missions strategy and the dedication of its missionaries and local leadership across the globe.

He attributed this unprecedented expansion to divine grace, strategic planning, and the sacrificial commitment of members worldwide.

As The Church of Pentecost continues to advance its global mandate, this achievement reinforces its position as one of the fastest-growing Christian denominations, with a clear focus on evangelism, church planting, and discipleship across nations.

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The Church Of Pentecost Commissions Mineral Water Plant For Gonasua Community

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The Gonasua District of the Berekum Area of The Church of Pentecost has commissioned a mineral water processing plant to provide clean drinking water for residents of the Gonasua community and its surrounding areas.

The project, initiated by the District Minister, Pastor Foster Kokou Payo, and his wife, is expected to improve access to potable water while also supporting the activities of the church within the district.

The commissioning ceremony was officiated by the Area Head, Apostle Robert Andoh, who delivered a sermon drawn from Philippians 4:6–9 and 1 Peter 5:6–7. He encouraged congregants to continually present their needs to God, assuring them of His care and ability to meet every need.

The event was attended by the Municipal Chief Executive for Jaman South, Honourable Satia Ouattara, as well as traditional leaders from Gonasua and neighbouring communities. Also present were Pastors Cosmos Tuah, Alex Otieku, Stephen Barnes, Eric Amoah Takyi, the Gonasua Assemblyman, and the Unit Committee Chairman.

Members of the Gonasua community expressed gratitude to God and to The Church of Pentecost for the initiative, describing the project as timely and beneficial to the area.

Report by Berekum Area Media

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Aflao Area Holds Seminar On Prophetic Ministry

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The Aflao Area of The Church of Pentecost on Friday, April 10, 2026, organised its maiden seminar on prophetic ministry to equip members to understand and responsibly exercise prophetic gifts in the church. The seminar, led by the Area Head, Apostle Benjamin Aboagye, brought together ministers and their wives, church leaders, ministry workers, and members from across the Area.

The seminar focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of prophetic ministry and its role within the church. Through teachings and scriptural expositions, participants were guided to appreciate the importance of prophetic gifts in strengthening the body of Christ and supporting the mission of the church.

In his opening address, Apostle Benjamin Aboagye emphasised the central role of the Holy Spirit in the operation of prophetic gifts. Quoting 1 Corinthians 14:3, he explained that prophecy is intended to strengthen, encourage, and comfort believers. He noted that God can use various means to communicate His will, provided the individual is spiritually prepared and lives a life that honours God. He further explained that prophetic messages may involve foretelling future events or forth-telling God’s mind to address present circumstances.

Apostle Aboagye highlighted that individuals who operate in prophetic gifts must demonstrate strong commitment to God and uphold righteousness in their daily lives. According to him, such individuals are expected to maintain a close relationship with God, speak only what is revealed to them, confront wrongdoing when necessary, and encourage repentance and restoration. He stressed that prophetic messages must always align with the teachings of Scripture and contribute to spiritual growth within the church.

He further encouraged members with prophetic gifts to cultivate spiritual disciplines such as worship, prayer, humility, knowledge of Scripture, obedience to God, and discernment. He cautioned that spiritual maturity is essential for effective prophetic ministry, adding that gifting without maturity can lead to misuse and misunderstanding.

The seminar also addressed misconceptions about prophetic ministry. Apostle Aboagye clarified that individuals with prophetic gifts are not fortune tellers and should not seek popularity through their messages. He explained that although they strive to live godly lives, they remain human and must depend on God’s grace.

Guidelines were also provided to ensure the healthy practice of prophetic gifts within local assemblies. Participants were advised to communicate messages clearly, avoid emotional excesses during prophecy, and refrain from adding personal opinions to divine messages. He concluded by reminding participants that prophetic gifts are given to build the church and not to promote personal recognition or establish independent ministries.

The seminar ended with prayers and an interactive session where participants asked questions and shared experiences. The event was described as timely and impactful, strengthening members’ understanding of prophetic ministry and encouraging the responsible use of spiritual gifts for the growth of the church.

Report by Pastor Albert Adotey Mensah

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Pent Media Holds Media Training For Church In Sierra Leone

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The Pent Media Centre (PMC) has organised an intensive media training session for the Church in Sierra Leone, aimed at strengthening digital evangelism and enhancing media capacity.

The training, which took place at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) – Freetown on Saturday, April 18, 2026, brought together over 30 young and enthusiastic participants eager to sharpen their media skills.

Explaining the rationale behind the initiative, Pastor Ivan Fayama Turay (Resident Minister, PIWC Freetown) stated that the programme was designed to equip church media teams across the country with essential digital competencies while offering practical knowledge on the effective use of modern media equipment.

In his presentation, Director of the Pent Media Centre Pastor Dr Felix Dela Klutse, highlighted the urgency of embracing digital platforms for evangelism. He noted that the online space has become the world’s largest mission field, with over 5.2 billion social media users globally, representing approximately 63.9% of the world’s population.

He, therefore, encouraged churches to prioritise social media evangelism to expand their outreach. “Pastors are trained to preach but not trained to post. Yet, posts are shaping more minds than anything,” he remarked, adding that “a digital pulpit left empty is a platform handed to the devil.”

A Social Media Officer at Pent Media Centre (PMC), Joseph Attoh, led participants through hands-on training sessions in livestreaming, photography, projection, and videography, ensuring practical engagement across all modules.

After the presentations, donations were made to the Media Ministry of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) – Freetown, with members contributing laptops, iPads, and cash to support the district’s media work.

The training was made possible through collaboration with the Missions Office of The Church of Pentecost Headquarters and with the support of the National Head of the Church in Sierra Leone, Apostle More Sanpha.

PMC is expected to roll out similar training programmes in other African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Benin, and Togo, as part of efforts to strengthen church media operations across the continent.

Participants described the session as impactful, with several church media teams from different denominations, including Winners Chapel International, also taking part in the training.

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Preserve the Gospel For Future Generations — Chairman Urges Christians

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye, has urged Christians to take deliberate steps to preserve the Gospel for future generations, warning that any distortion of its truth undermines the Church’s purity, growth, and impact.

He said this in a live televised sermon aired on PENT TV during a ‘Special Evening Service With The Chairman’ on Sunday, April 12, 2026, as part of his series on “The Church Destined to Be Holy.”

Continuing his message on “The Doctrinal Purity of the Church,” Apostle Nyamkye stressed the need to preserve the Gospel, explaining that it is the means through which God cleanses, raises and blesses His people.

“The Church must rise to defend the truth, because the Gospel must be preserved against the future,” he said.

Quoting Galatians 2:4–5 and Ephesians 3:21, he pointed to Apostle Paul’s firm defence of the Gospel, urging Christians to do same for future generations. He cautioned that any adulteration of the Gospel leads to a decline in the manifestation of God’s glory.

“If we want the glory of God to transcend generations, then we need to preserve the Gospel, he stated, urging believers to walk worthy of their calling, as instructed in Ephesians 4:1

He explained that walking worthy of one’s calling means living according to the standards God has set out in Scripture. He encouraged Christians to deepen their commitment to studying God’s Word, noting that this enables them to discern right from wrong.

While acknowledging the importance of prayer, he emphasised that the Word of God remains key to guiding believers to live worthy lives and to unlock divine blessings.

Apostle Nyamekye further stated that the preservation of the doctrinal purity of the Church establishes clear boundaries, enabling believers to understand and pursue God’s standards. He added that ministerial gifts are given to equip the Church towards maturity in Christ.

Referrencing Ephesians 4:14, he admonished believers to be discerning, explaining that while God uses people to lead, build, guard, and guide His Church, the enemy also uses humans to advance his purposes.

Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 2:3, the GPCC President observed that some teachers engage in deceptive teachings due to ignorance (Mark 12:24–27), self-interest (Philippians 2:19–21), and demonic influence on their consciences (1 Timothy 4:1–2; 2 Timothy 2:26). He highlighted the dangerous nature of such teachings, noting that they may appear convincing but ultimately serve Satan’s agenda of targeting nations and future generations (Revelation 20:2–3, 7–8).

Touching on the power of teaching, Chairman Nyamekye explained that teaching shapes belief, which in turn influences conduct, and ultimately culture. He added that teaching—whether through word, music, or drama—has a lasting impact on society.

“Wrong teaching leads to wrong beliefs, and eventually to wrong behaviour,” he cautioned, citing 2 Timothy 2:15–17 to encourage believers to diligently study God’s Word to avoid godless and misleading teachings.

He concluded by urging the Church to pay close attention to the teachings its members are exposed to, so that they can uphold sound doctrine while cultivating a strong and healthy community life for the world to see.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

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From Addiction To Restoration: The Transformational Story Of Stephen Anim

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At 26, Stephen Anim has become a testimony of transformation following a structured rehabilitation and discipleship journey facilitated through The Church of Pentecost’s Home and Urban Missions (HUM).

Stephen grew up in Bortianor in Accra, where he lived with his mother and stepfather. Although academically promising, his education was affected by persistent financial challenges. He was later withdrawn from school after being unable to pay an outstanding examination fee of GHC 450.00, bringing his formal education to an end.

Following this setback, Stephen engaged in various menial jobs to support himself. After the passing of his stepfather, he worked as a driver’s mate and received informal driving training from a neighbour, which provided him with basic livelihood support. He later moved to Tabora, where he continued working as a conductor while developing his driving skills.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardship and idle time exposed him to negative peer influence, leading him into smoking, which gradually developed into substance dependence. He later engaged in substance sales while continuing occasional work as a driver’s mate.

A turning point came in September 2022 when Stephen was baptised during an evangelism outreach organised by the Nii Okaiman District of The Church of Pentecost. Following his conversion, he received follow-up care under the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) ministry.

In April 2025, HUM facilitated his enrolment into a six-month rehabilitation programme at the Christian Rehabilitation Centre under the leadership of Mama Eunice Johnson. He successfully completed the programme and was discharged after undergoing structured recovery and counselling.

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, members of the church, together with his mother, gathered to give thanks to God for his recovery and reintegration into society.

Stephen is currently employed as a Farm Supervisor and is pursuing further personal development with aspirations to continue his education. He also maintains a growing interest in reading and self-improvement.

Home and Urban Missions (HUM) is a ministry of The Church of Pentecost focused on reaching expatriates, African migrants, the urban poor, and other unreached groups with the gospel of Christ.

Report by HUM Media Team

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The Bible Is The Only Proven Tool For Transformation- Pastor Peter Quayson

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The Asenemaso District Pastor and Area Secretary of the Abuakwa Area of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Peter Quayson, has asserted that the Bible remains the only credible and proven tool for transforming a broken and dying world.

He made this statement during a sermon at the climax of the 2026 Easter Convention of the Asenemaso Zone in the Abuakwa Area.

The convention, which culminated in a powerful Easter Sunday service at Asenemaso, brought together members from various districts within the Area for a spiritually enriching experience marked by worship, prayer, and testimonies.

Preaching on the theme, “The Undisputed Evidence of My Salvation,” and drawing his message from 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 and 1 Peter 1:18-20, Pastor Quayson emphasised the significance of Christ’s death and resurrection in the believer’s transformation.

He noted that Jesus Christ’s three days in the belly of the earth serve as undeniable proof of God’s ability to fulfil His divine purpose.

“Jesus in the belly of the earth for three days is proof that God is capable of securing His vision to its fulfilment,” he stated.

Pastor Quayson stressed that in the face of growing global challenges, the Bible stands as the only tested and approved source of true transformation. According to him, any attempt at transformation that excludes the Word of God will yield no lasting results.

“Our transformation is the proof of our salvation through the redemptive plan of God,” he affirmed.

He further explained that God’s ultimate plan was to redeem humanity from the bondage of sin through the sacrifice of His only Son, Jesus Christ—a plan that, though beyond human comprehension, was perfectly fulfilled through Christ’s death and resurrection.

The leadership of the Abuakwa Area expressed gratitude to God for the success of the convention, noting that the event reaffirmed God’s unwavering commitment to transforming lives through the power of the Gospel.

Report by Elder Patrick Turkson (Asenemaso District)

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Tema Area Head Pays Courtesy Call On Tema Mayor

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The Tema Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei Djani, together with a delegation of pastors, has paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor of Tema, Hon. Ebi Bright, to congratulate her on her appointment as the first female Mayor of the Tema Metropolis.

Speaking on behalf of the church in the Tema Area, the Area Head stated that the church remains a partner in the development of the community. He emphasised that irrespective of political affiliation, leaders deserve the support and prayers of the church as it continues to play a vital role in society.

He encouraged the Mayor and her team to govern in accordance with ethical principles and values that promote the welfare of the people, assuring her of the church’s continuous prayers and support.

In her response, Hon. Ebi Bright expressed appreciation to the Area Head and the church for the visit and their support. She acknowledged that her appointment and achievements are by the grace of God and noted the importance of divine guidance in leadership.

She further appealed for the continued prayers and constructive engagement of the church, stressing that development requires collaboration among all stakeholders.

Accompanying the Area Head were Pastor Dr Suleman De-Graft Issaka (Area Secretary), Pastor Seth Atta-Baffour (Area Executive Member), and Overseer Samuel Gaisie (PSTM).

Also present at the meeting were the Coordinating Director of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly and other officials.

The visit reaffirmed the church’s commitment to supporting leadership and contributing to the holistic development of the Tema Metropolis.

Report by Pastor Dr S. De-Graft Issaka

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Offinso Area Donates Motorbike To Ghana Fire Service

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The Offinso Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated a brand-new motorbike to the Boamang Branch of the Ghana National Fire Service in the Afigya Kwabre North District.

This kind gesture made by the Church on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, was aimed at meeting a need of the Service in the district by enhancing fire safety education in Boamang and its surrounding communities.

The Area Head, Pastor Justice Appiah Afful, in the company of some ministers in the Area, presented the motorbike, valued at GHS15,000, to the Boamang Branch of the Ghana Fire Service during the “Seven Statements on the Cross” programme and the official launch of “Operation One House, One Fire Extinguisher” durbar.

He used the occasion to reiterate the strong relationship between The Church of Pentecost and the Ghana Fire Service at the national level, and to highlight the Church’s commitment to partnering with state institutions in developmental initiatives as part of its “Possessing the Nations” agenda.

The Boamang Fire Commander, ADO1 Daniel Antwi Boasiako, receiving the motorbike, expressed profound gratitude and appreciation to The Church of Pentecost for the timely donation. He noted that the gesture would go a long way in enhancing their operations within the district.

He also took the opportunity to appeal to other faith-based organisations and philanthropists to emulate the example set by The Church of Pentecost.

Report by Pastor Austin K. Fuachie, Offinso Buasi District