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The Cape Coast Sector of the Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) successfully organised a three-day Residential Leadership Retreat, dubbed the ‘Uncommon Leadership Summit’ (fifth edition), for SCC, SCT, LCC, and Working Committee members in the sector.

Participating institutions included Cape Coast Nursing and Midwifery Training College (CCNMTC), Psychiatric Nursing Training College (PNTC), OLA College of Education (OLACOE), Dunkwa Nursing and Midwifery Training College (DNMTC), Twifo Praso Nursing and Midwifery Training College (TPNMTC), and Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU).

The event concluded on December 1, 2024, at the PENSA CCTU Auditorium, under the leadership of Pastor Blessing Joseph Quayson, the PENSA Travelling Secretary for the sector.

Pastor Patrick Ayitey, Oguaa Abura District Pastor and Cape Coast Area Secretary, opened the summit with a presentation on the theme, ‘Unleashed to Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling.’ Citing Ephesians 4:1-3, he encouraged participants to walk in a manner befitting their divine calling, demonstrating longsuffering, joy, and peace through the unity of the Spirit, while avoiding dubious behaviours.

Elder Evans Darko, a Working Committee member, spoke on ‘Qualities of the Unleashed Campus Leader,’ referencing 2 Corinthians 8:1-24. He emphasised the importance of being exemplary leaders, fostering unity and peace, and maintaining moral integrity, trustworthiness, honesty, and faithfulness in church affairs.

Mrs Esther Mansa Annan Quayson, wife of the Travelling Secretary, led the ‘Yapheh Ladies Conference’ with a talk on ‘Ladies Unleashed to Take Over Their Spheres for Jesus.’ Drawing from Judges 5:7-12, Ruth 3:3, and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, she highlighted the spiritual and moral beauty of women and urged them to be prepared in all aspects before entering pre-marital relationships.

Mrs Evelyn Sackey addressed ‘An Unleashed Lady and Her Health,’ using Ruth 3:3, 2 Timothy 1:7, and 1 Corinthians 6:19. She advised women to take good care of their physical and reproductive health.

Elder Dr Samuel Bruce Rockson, a lecturer at CCTU, presented on ‘Balancing Academic and Campus Leadership,’ referencing 1 Corinthians 10:31, Ecclesiastes 9:10, Proverbs 5:12-13, and Daniel 6:3-5. He stressed the need for discipline, time management, regular class attendance, perseverance, diligence, patience, and prayerfulness to excel in both academic and leadership roles.

Elder Albert Jehoshaphat Mawuli, another Working Committee member, spoke on ‘Reaching Out, Taking Over Everywhere for Christ Jesus,’ citing John 1:40-42. He encouraged leaders to influence their campuses for Jesus through their character and introduced the five pillars of the Reach Out Strategy: Relationship-based, Simplicity, Planning, Consistency, and Motivation.

The prayer and impartation session was led by Pastor Abraham Nana Oppong, Aboom District Minister.

The summit concluded with a presentation by Pastor Blessing Joseph Quayson on ‘Unleashed to be an Example as a Vessel of Honour.’ Referencing 1 Timothy 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:15, Hebrews 4:12, and Proverbs 13:2-3, he urged leaders to be exemplary in all they do, to be filled with the word of God, and to not let anyone look down on them because of their youth.

Report by Justina Mensah (PENSA CCTU Secretary)

An Associate Professor of Educational Innovations at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Deputy Director of the Youth Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Elder Professor Eric Appau Asante, has hinted that pursuing one’s calling necessitates a commitment to excellence, which should be evident throughout their educational journey.

Delivering a sermon titled, ‘Excelling in Your Academic, Professional, and Career Life,’ on Saturday, January 4, 2025, during the ongoing PENSA Ghana Conference 2025 at the University for Development Studies in Tamale, he revealed that a godly life must radiate excellence, adding, ‘Achieving academic success requires diligence, divine grace, and hard work.’

He advised students to avoid studying in bed, noting that it can lead to relaxation and sleepiness, thereby hindering academic performance.

Prof. Asante also cautioned against last-minute studying and underscored the importance of regular class attendance, effective time management, and choosing friends who are dedicated both to their faith and studies.

The Deputy Youth Director encouraged students to utilise libraries, participate in conferences and seminars, and take on leadership roles to enhance their academic excellence.

‘Serving God is not magic; it is practical,’ he remarked, urging intentional efforts in all endeavours.

PENT NEWS

A powerful move of the Holy Spirit was witnessed at the KNUST satellite centre during the Friday evening session of the PENSA Ghana Conference 2025, as 76 participants were baptised in the Holy Spirit, evidenced by speaking in tongues.

The divine encounter occurred during a visit by the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, who ministered on the topic, ‘Speaking in Tongues: A Divine Means of Spiritual Edification.’

In his message, Apostle Nyamekye emphasised the mystery and significance of speaking in tongues, stating that it is an act of spiritual edification that cannot be fully explained or understood.

Reading from 1 Corinthians 14:4, he stated: ‘He who speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself, builds himself up, or charges himself up.’

He likened speaking in tongues to charging a battery, indicating that as believers pray in the Spirit, they are spiritually strengthened and empowered.

‘Just as we charge the batteries of our devices for daily use, every believer must roar in the Spirit when we wake up each morning to edify and charge ourselves for the day ahead,’ he encouraged.

At the end of his message, Apostle Nyamekye invited participants who had not yet received the gift of speaking in tongues to come forward for prayer, leading to 76 of them receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Apostle Nyamekye cautioned the youth that speaking in tongues is not the ultimate goal. He, therefore, urged believers to go deeper in their relationship with God, building themselves up through prayer, fasting, and waiting on the Lord. He encouraged them to draw from the deep wells of the Spirit to grow in spiritual wisdom, maturity, and understanding.

PENT NEWS

The serene city of Cape Coast, often referred to as the Academic City of Ghana, welcomed a wave of vibrant youth as the Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) held their first-ever national conference at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) campus.

Welcoming the over 2,500 exuberant youth from various tertiary institutions in the Western and Central regions on Thursday night, January 2, 2025, Apostle Dr Amos Jimmy Markin, Cape Coast Area Head and Chairman of the Central Regional Coordinating Committee of the church, expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to bring together such a special group of individuals to the city.

Describing PENSA members as ‘God’s special people,’ he commended their commitment to faith and personal growth.

Speaking on the theme for the conference, Apostle Dr Markin underscored the enduring power of the word of God, referring to it as ‘the only standing truth in the world’s constitution.’

He reminded participants that Jesus is the ultimate Master and Teacher, urging them to dedicate their hearts and minds to God for a renewed and purposeful self.

‘Place your hands in the heart of Jesus,’ Apostle Dr Markin encouraged, emphasising the importance of absolute surrender and devotion. He called on the youth to give their utmost attention to God, assuring them that a life anchored in Christ is one of transformation and lasting impact.

The conference venue was filled with students, PENSA Alumni, including area youth leaders from the Central Region, pastors and their wives, and other key stakeholders.

The conference promises to be a time of spiritual renewal, impactful teachings, and vibrant worship, further solidifying PENSA’s mission of raising faithful and Christ-centered leaders for the future.

PENT NEWS

The Coordinator of the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Committee of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Yaw Adjei- Kwarteng, has called on the youth to use the PENSA Ghana Conference 2025 as a catalyst for change and walk according to their calling.

Apostle Adjei-Kwarteng who is the Kwadaso Area Head of the church was delivering the welcome address at the opening session at the KNUST, Kumasi Centre of the Walk the Calling Conference, on Thursday evening, January 2, 2025.

‘Your presence here is a testimony to live a life that reflect God’s calling upon your life,’ he admonished the participants.

He asserted that everyone carries a unique calling, hence the need to nourish their potential through such programmes to enable them to be of positive influence.

He added that the conference is an opportunity for fellowship and devotion, therefore the youth should embrace the opportunity to build relationships to strengthen their faith.

PENT NEWS

The 2025 session of the annual PENSA Ghana Conference has commenced across four centres in Ghana.

The conference, which was officially opened on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, which is the main centre, also had satellite centres at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in the Central Region, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi and the University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale.

Delivering the opening address at the PCC, the immediate past Patron of the Youth Ministry and Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Committee Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Osei Asante, indicated that God, through the PENSA conferences which started in 1980, has raised a lot of key leaders and ministers for The Church of Pentecost, and is still doing so.

He was optimistic that God, through His word and other activities designed for the conference, will raise young men and women who will practice Christianity and walk the Bible.

This, he believed, will help contribute to the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda of the church. He, therefore, called on all participants not to just be observers but to allow God to impact them, just like the many who have attended such conferences and have become great.

The Youth Director, Apostle Ebenezer Hagan, in his address mentioned that the life of the believer must preach what the Bible preaches, hence the theme for the conference, ‘Walk the Calling.’ According to him, the theme is a clarion call to Christians, especially the youth to leave a holy calling.

He expressed gratitude to the leadership of the church for their continuous support for the PENSA Ghana conferences and other youth activities.

The 2025 PENSA Ghana Conference has an estimated attendance of 12,200 people across all four centres.

PENT NEWS

The Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) Cape Coast Sector organised fun games to foster friendship and unity among students from various institutions within the sector.

The event, held at the Cape Coast Technical Institute on November 24, 2024, saw participation from PENSA members of Cape Coast Nursing and Midwifery Training College (CCNMTC), Psychiatric Nursing Training College (PNTC), and Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU).

Participants engaged in various activities including football, volleyball, sack race, tennis ball, lime spoon race, and track events.

The PENSA Traveling Secretary for Cape Coast Sector, Pastor Blessing Joseph Quayson, addressed the participants, reading from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27.

He emphasised the importance of running a race with discipline and obedience to receive a prize, encouraging participants to aim for the imperishable heavenly crown.

He indicated that the purpose of the games was not only to socialise but also to win souls for Christ.

The event kicked off with a table tennis match between the Traveling Secretary and a student. In the end, the CCNMTC ladies won the football match, while the PNMTC males emerged as champions in both football and the sack race.

The PNTC male team and CCTU ladies won the volleyball competitions.

Additionally, CCNMTC gentlemen triumphed in the 100m race, and CCNMTC ladies won the sack race.In the sack race among the Sector Working Team, Elder Bismark Afrifa Marfo and Deaconess Rebecca Darkwa took the first position, while Pastor Blessing Joseph Quayson came in second.

The best players in the football games were Rebecca Sessay and Belinda Segbedzi from CCTU, and Priscilla Arthur from CCNMTC.

The best male coaches were Elder James Ametepeh and Deacon Bismark Sekyi from CCTU, while the best female coach was Deaconess Rebecca Darkwa, the Patroness of PENSA-CCTU and a Working Team member.

Pastor Quayson and his wife, Mrs Esther Mansa Annan Quayson, presented the various trophies and awards to the deserving institutions and players.

Report by Justina Mensah (PENSA CCTU Secretary)