The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, has urged ministers of the Church and their wives to live purposeful lives with eternity in mind, reminding them that “life is fleeting” and must be approached with care and godly wisdom.
Delivering the opening address at the 2025 Seminar for Ministers and their Wives who are due to retire by 2035, held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, Apostle Dr Nyamekye cautioned that a life lived without perspective and balance can lead to unnecessary stress and regret.
“Life is too short and very fleeting,” he said. “If you don’t handle it well, it will leave you depressed—and you may die before your time.”
He emphasised that a purposeful life must always be lived with the end in view. Drawing a vivid metaphor, he stated, “The pace with which you climb a ladder is not the same as when you are descending.”
He explained that ministers must learn to adjust their pace and priorities as they approach retirement, focusing on what truly matters—faith, family, and legacy.
Touching on family life, the Chairman described children as one of life’s greatest blessings and pillars of support after God.
“Our greatest support in life, aside from God, is our children. Take good care of your children; they will hold you when you’re climbing the ladder, and they will give you great support when you’re coming down,” he said.
He, therefore, urged ministers to maintain healthy relationships with their children, investing time, love, and guidance in them while still in active service.
Addressing the inevitability of death, Apostle Dr Nyamekye encouraged participants to put their lives and households in order while they still can, saying, “You may die, but your legacy may continue to live on through others.”
He stressed the need to live simply, appreciate the small things in life, and avoid the trap of comparison.
Concluding his exhortation, the Chairman reminded the retiring ministers and their wives that a fulfilled life is not measured by possessions or position, but by faithfulness, humility, and the enduring impact one leaves behind.
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