The immediate past General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, has reminded ministers that they are ambassadors of the Church, entrusted with a legacy spanning multiple generations.
Apostle Kumi-Larbi, who is currently the Area Head for Ashaiman and a member of the Executive Council of the Church, made this statement while addressing participants of the 2025 Missions Orientation on the theme: ‘The CoP Brand’ at the Pentecost Convention Centre in Gomoa Fetteh on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
‘The Church of Pentecost is now in its third generation,’ he said. ‘God established His covenant through our forebears in 1931 at Akoroso, confirmed it in 1940 at Winneba, and again in 1948 at Koforidua. We must carefully pass on both the spirit and the letter of that covenant to the next generation,’ he added.
He explained that, in addition to formal Church policies, The Church of Pentecost operates under a sacred covenant, which is God’s binding promise with the Church. This covenant, he said, is upheld through core values, culture, and rules of conduct outlined in the Church’s constitution, ministerial manuals, and on baptism certificates.
‘Just as land owners must preserve their landmarks (Proverbs 22:28; Deuteronomy 19:14), we must protect and preserve The CoP brand—our identity, values, and legacy,’ he continued.
Apostle Kumi-Larbi emphasised that branding extends far beyond a name or logo. He described it as both tangible—seen in Church structure, worship format, and public engagement—and intangible—reflected in core beliefs, practices, and communal ethos.
Highlighting the distinctives of The Church of Pentecost, he said: ‘Our brand is Christ-centred and Pentecostal. It is built on selfless service, solid biblical teaching, strong leadership and succession, evangelism, discipleship, sacrificial giving, fellowship, and discipline.’
He reminded ministers of the Church’s name change on 1st August 1962, from the Ghana Apostolic Church to The Church of Pentecost, noting that this shift reinforced its Pentecostal identity.
He urged them to be vigilant in cultivating this identity through consistent adherence to rules of conduct and core values, including the divine authority of Scripture, prioritising Word-centred gatherings, and maintaining practices of prayer, fasting, and holiness.
‘Our rules of conduct are not mere guidelines; they are inspired by God to equip the saints and uphold a life worthy of our calling,’ he stated.
Apostle Kumi-Larbi challenged ministers to deeply internalise and live out The CoP brand in all areas of ministry, saying, ‘As we seek to possess the nations for Christ, it is crucial that this generation, and every future one, knows, upholds, and jealously guards the time-tested Pentecostal attributes that define us.’
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