The Vice-Chancellor of the Pentecost University, Apostle Professor Kwabena Agyapong Kodua, has challenged the Church to engage not only individuals but also the very structures that shape societies in its missions agenda.
He made this known on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, during a presentation delivered under the theme, ‘The Missionary’s Compass for Influencing Spheres’ at the 2025 Missions Orientation held at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh.
Apostle Prof. Agyapong Kodua defined spheres as domains of control – family, education, religion, government, media and communication, sports, arts, entertainment, business, and the economy – each of which influences human behaviour and decision-making.
He urged missionaries to operate like compass bearers, charting directions for cultural and systemic transformation.
‘Souls or converts live and are governed through spheres or systems,’ he said, adding, ‘You cannot win souls and not be concerned about health issues, legal frameworks, or economic systems. Missions are sphere-dependent, and we must deliberately engage the systems.’
He warned of the risk believers face in compromising their faith when operating within corrupt systems, saying, ‘When you live in an evil system, no matter your righteousness, you may compromise.’
Apostle Prof. Agyapong Kodua referenced Matthew 28:19–20 and Acts 1:8, reaffirming two-fold mission priorities, cross-border evangelism and intergenerational discipleship, and stressed that explorers of faith must also become architects of systemic change.
He cautioned that spheres operate on embedded philosophies and theologies, noting that even seemingly neutral areas such as government or business carry moral frameworks that require Christian critique and engagement.
Apostle Prof. Agyapong Kodua further challenged leaders to influence policies, sign petitions, and proactively foster systemic change in whatever sphere they inhabit.
‘The world is governed through spheres and their systems,’ he said, adding, ‘If we truly want Kingdom transformation, we must let God’s compass guide us into every sphere, shaping structures with His truth.’
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