Apostle Dieudonné Komla Nuekpe, an Executive Council Member and La Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, has advised Christians, particularly church leaders, to serve God with all they possess — including their lives, resources, talents, time, and intellect — for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.
Delivering a message titled “Serving God with Your Possessions” at the Day 2 morning session of the maiden Western World Ministers and Wives Conference in Amsterdam today [August 7, 2025], Apostle Nuekpe reminded participants that both spiritual and material blessings are divine trusts, not personal entitlements.
“Our God is a giving God — everything He created gives,” he said, referencing the sun, moon, stars, and earth. “If everything God made gives, then I must also give. We are not owners, but stewards. Everything belongs to God.”
The conference, being held at the Park Inn by Radisson, has brought together ministers and their spouses from across Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania. It is organised by the International Missions Directorate of The Church of Pentecost under the theme: “Unleashed to Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling” (Ephesians 4:1; Galatians 1:24; 1 Thessalonians 4:7–8).
Apostle Nuekpe explained that in both the Old and New Testaments, faithful stewardship has always been a mark of godliness. Citing biblical figures like King David and the early church in Acts 4, he illustrated how sacrificial giving and full devotion were key to accomplishing God’s purposes.
He stressed that possessions include not only material resources (money, properties, goods), but also spiritual gifts, time, talents, homes, and intellect. Each, he said, must be intentionally offered in service to the Lord.
“We must move from ownership to stewardship,” he said. “God owns all. We are just managers — and faithful stewardship demands accountability, growth, and results.”
Referring to Vision 2028, Apostle Nuekpe highlighted the need for intentional mobilization of church resources to support church planting, missionary work, social care, and the expansion of Christ-centered institutions globally.
“This vision is a direct response to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. It takes resources to send missionaries, build churches, support schools, and reach the vulnerable,” he stated.
He further encouraged ministers to model sacrificial service as seen in the life of Jesus, who not only gave His life on the cross but also washed the feet of His disciples.
“Our homes must become sanctuaries. Our money must honour God. Our time must be used wisely. Our intellect must serve the Kingdom,” he urged. “Every part of us must declare: I serve God with what I have.”
While acknowledging challenges such as financial strain and societal pressure, Apostle Nuekpe emphasised that true service goes beyond comfort — it reaches into eternal reward.
“Jesus, the ultimate stockbroker, said we must store up treasures in heaven,” he noted. “Let us not hold back. Let us give all to the God who gave everything.”
The Western World Ministers and Wives Conference continues until August 8, 2025, with sessions led by leaders of the Church, including the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and the Missions Director, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe.
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