The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has called on the Church to continually adapt its approach to ministry in response to the rapidly changing urban environment while remaining firmly rooted in Christ and Kingdom values.
Speaking on the topic “Winning the City” at Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Atomic, on Wednesday, September 29, 2026, Apostle Nyamekye stressed the need for the Church to move beyond traditions and systems that may no longer effectively address the realities of contemporary cities.
According to him, although the environment in which the Church operates continues to change, its foundation must remain unchanged.
“We must continually adapt to the changing environment. We should not hold on to old traditions. Our systems should be based on Kingdom values and principles,” he said.
He emphasised that Christ must remain at the centre of all the Church does, particularly in an increasingly complex and changing world.
Apostle Nyamekye further noted that effective leadership requires a forward-looking mindset. “Leadership is about tomorrow,” he stated, highlighting the responsibility of leaders to anticipate emerging realities and prepare the Church to respond effectively.
Drawing lessons from Genesis 4:17, Apostle Nyamekye observed that cities have historically been centres where different cultures, values and human behaviours converge. He noted that some cities are regarded as “chief cities” because of their strategic importance.
He therefore urged the Church to take seriously the responsibility of reaching urban populations with relevant and effective ministries.
Apostle Nyamekye noted that a significant proportion of the world’s population lives in urban areas and that the continuing movement of people towards cities makes urban ministry increasingly important.
“We must be serious about reaching the cities with effective ministries,” he stressed.
Referencing Acts 20:23, Apostle Nyamekye said ministry in cities requires wisdom, grace and intentionality. He cautioned against approaching urban ministry casually, insisting that the Church must develop ministries capable of responding meaningfully to the realities of city life.
He explained that the differences between rural and urban environments should not necessarily be viewed as a conflict between right and wrong values. Rather, they often reflect differences in context and preference.
According to him, values and approaches that work effectively in rural communities may not necessarily produce the same results in urban settings.
He therefore encouraged the Church to understand the distinctive characteristics of urban communities and develop ministry strategies that effectively engage their changing social and cultural environment.
Apostle Nyamekye’s emphasis on contextualising ministry is consistent with wider Christian urban-mission literature, which argues that churches need to understand the realities of cities rather than simply transplanting rural ministry models into urban settings.
He concluded by urging the Church to remain faithful to Christ while embracing appropriate changes in its systems, leadership and ministry approaches to effectively reach and transform the cities.
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