The Church of Pentecost invested a total of GHS 10,729,795.98 in 2024 to support the healthcare needs of its members across various levels of the Church.
This was disclosed by the Chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, during the 2024 State of the Church Address (SOCA 2024), delivered at the opening session of the 47th General Council Meetings held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
In his address, Apostle Nyamekye also highlighted key healthcare infrastructure projects undertaken during the year. Notably, the Abesewa Clinic in the Abuakwa Area became operational, and the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) Graceland in the Teshie-Nungua Area donated a fully equipped CHPS compound to the Ghana Health Service, benefiting the Ayetsekope community.
“It is also gratifying to note that the newly constructed Pentecost Clinic at Teshie Praso has been officially registered under the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) as a recognised healthcare facility and is now fully operational,” he added.
The Chairman further noted several ongoing healthcare projects. These include new facilities under construction at Ohene Nkwanta (Konongo Area), Kumbangre (Bolga Area), and Asuadei (Abuakwa Area). Feasibility studies are also underway for clinics at Dwarf Island (Afram Plains Area), Pesator (Effiduase Area), and Dawusasu (Ashanti Bekwai Area). A specialist hospital is also being constructed in Accra, which is expected to set new standards for healthcare delivery in the country.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become leading causes of death in Ghana, responsible for 43% of all deaths and accounting for about 94,000 preventable deaths annually.
Given these challenges, The Church of Pentecost’s healthcare initiatives, including the construction of clinics and support for members’ medical needs, play a crucial role in supplementing national efforts to improve healthcare access and outcomes, particularly in deprived communities.
In addition to healthcare, the Church invested GHS 17,186,903.75 in educational sponsorships during the year to support members pursuing studies at various levels.
According to Apostle Nyamekye, this investment was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Church’s Districts, Areas, Ministries, and Headquarters.
At the national level, GHS 957,535.66 was disbursed through the Pentecost Education Scholarship Scheme (PESS) to provide full scholarships—including tuition and accommodation—for tertiary students studying outside Pentecost University.
Furthermore, an additional GHS 1,810,813.40 was used to support members enrolled in apprenticeship training programmes.
The Chairman also highlighted the Church’s ongoing efforts to improve access to clean drinking water in rural communities. Over the past five years, The Church of Pentecost has provided 239 water facilities across Ghana, benefiting more than 110,000 individuals who previously had to travel long distances for potable water.
He emphasised that the Church’s social intervention arm, Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS), has intensified its efforts in this area, contributing significantly to the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which advocates universal access to safe water and sanitation.
“In the past year alone, 35 boreholes were drilled—34 of them mechanised systems and one equipped with a hand pump. This brings the total number of water facilities provided between 2019 and 2024 to 239,” Apostle Nyamekye stated.
Through these impactful initiatives, The Church of Pentecost continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to meeting both the spiritual and physical needs of communities across Ghana.
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