In a moving demonstration of God’s transforming power, twenty-one inmates at the Nsawam Medium Prison have surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ during an evangelistic outreach organised by the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) – Sakumono, in the Sakumono Area of The Church of Pentecost.
The fellowship, held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, took place at the Male Ward’s Transformation Assembly of the Church of Pentecost, which currently has a membership of about 450 inmates. The outreach formed part of PIWC-Sakumono’s commitment to Vision 2028 – “Unleashing the Whole Church to Transform Their World with the Values and Principles of the Kingdom of God.” The visit sought to share the message of hope in Christ and to assure the inmates that they are not forgotten by God or His Church.
A 15-member delegation led by the Presiding Elder, Yohannes Ametri, represented the church. The team donated various clothing items and a cash amount of GH₵ 5,000 to support the welfare of the inmates. Preaching on the theme “The Divine Exchange,” Elder Ametri drew lessons from Acts 3:14–15, 2 Corinthians 8:9, and 1 Peter 2:24. He explained that the death of Jesus Christ on the cross represents the greatest exchange in human history; where humanity’s sin, poverty, and shame were replaced with righteousness, grace, and eternal hope.
“His death on the cross has brought us a divine exchange for healing and righteousness,” he said. “The death of Jesus took away our poverty and paved the way for grace and richness for believers. You and I are beneficiaries of this divine exchange.” He encouraged the inmates to hold on to their faith, reminding them that through Christ, they can experience true transformation regardless of their past.
DSP Pastor Thomas Owusu Brefo, the District Superintendent of Police in charge of Religious Affairs at the Nsawam Prison, commended the initiative and expressed gratitude to The Church of Pentecost for its continued spiritual and material support. He disclosed that the facility currently accommodates over 3,500 inmates – a reduction from the pre-COVID population of about 5,000. He emphasized the shift in Ghana’s correctional philosophy from punitive measures to rehabilitation and reintegration.
“Inmates are miraculously preserved,” DSP Pastor Brefo said. “There is a need to work on them and reform them so they can assist in society’s development.” He further explained that inmates receive vocational and technical training in trades such as plumbing, tailoring, and other skills to prepare them for life after incarceration.
Elder Samuel Nkansah Sakyi, the Area Coordinator for the Prison Ministry, explained that the visit was inspired by Hebrews 13:3, which admonishes believers to remember those in prison as though they were bound with them. “Those incarcerated need encouragement and support from those of us outside,” he said. “Our visit is to show love and remind them that God’s grace reaches even behind prison walls.”
On behalf of the inmates, their leadership expressed deep gratitude to the leadership of PIWC-Sakumono, led by Apostle Seth Fianko-Larbi, the Resident Minister, and his executive team. They described the fellowship and donation as a great encouragement and a tangible reminder that God’s love and the Church’s compassion extend to all people, regardless of circumstance.
The visit ended with joyful worship and prayer, marking another step in The Church of Pentecost’s mission to bring hope, transformation, and salvation to every sphere of society, including the nation’s prisons.
Report by Yaa Asantewaah Adu Boahene
