Mrs Rose Dansoa Kumi-Larbi, wife of the Ashaiman Area Head and immediate past General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, has encouraged pastors’ wives to view ministerial transfers as opportunities to share both spiritual and practical gifts for the growth of the church and its members.
Speaking on the topic, ‘Preparing for Transfer and Home Management’ at the just-ended Ministers’ Wives Conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, Mrs Kumi-Larbi indicated that transfers are not merely administrative changes but divine strategies for redistributing God’s gifts and graces.
‘Transfers allow for the equitable distribution of giftings. It is not the pastor who is transferred, but the gifts within them, as outlined in Ephesians 4:1-13,’ she explained.
She added that transfers are essential for sustaining the ministry, fostering growth, and preventing complacency and over-familiarity in the work of the Lord.
Mrs Kumi-Larbi reminded participants that God, as the owner of the Church, reorganises His soldiers to form stronger teams.
She, therefore, stressed the importance of making adequate preparations ahead of transfers to ensure a smooth transition for incoming ministers and their families.
Highlighting the significance of the mission house, she described it as both an equipping centre and an extension of the church. She urged pastors’ wives to maintain the sanctity and cleanliness of the mission house, lamenting the neglect of basic maintenance in some cases, which often leads to costly repairs.
‘Regular maintenance prevents major damage and saves money in the long run. It also enhances safety and creates a serene atmosphere. Sometimes, we may need to use our own resources rather than relying solely on church funds,’ she noted.
She also encouraged pastors’ wives to seek God in prayer for fresh anointing, vision, direction, and both spiritual and financial resources when preparing for a transfer. Additionally, she advised them to leave the mission house in a better condition than they met it and to avoid last-minute packing.
‘Do not leave old items behind. Ensure that the next pastor can begin their ministry without inconvenience caused by your inaction,’ she cautioned.
Mrs Kumi-Larbi concluded by urging participants to be prudent stewards of the resources provided for the mission house, saying, ‘Let us learn basic food preservation techniques to avoid wastage, manage our home finances wisely, and invest some of the blessings we receive to prepare for challenging times.’
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