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Embrace The Hope Of Christ’s Glorious Return – Apostle Assabil (Retired)

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A retired minister of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Joseph Kwame Assabil (Retired), has delivered a compelling message titled, “Living in Anticipation of Jesus’ Second Coming – The Motivation for the Unleashing Agenda” at the 2025 November Heads’ Prayer Meeting held at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh.

Drawing on passages such as Romans 8:23–25, Acts 1:9–11, Philippians 3:20–21, and 2 Peter 3:10–12, he stressed that the certainty of Christ’s return should inspire holy living, evangelism, and commitment to the Church’s Vision 2028. He explained that anticipation of Christ’s coming shapes a mindset that values eternal glory over temporary pleasures, urging believers to let this hope influence their character and mission (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Referencing Moses and the heroes of faith (Hebrews 11:13–16), Apostle Assabil noted that their endurance sprang from a focus on eternal rewards. Likewise, the apostles’ hope of resurrection sustained them through persecution (1 Corinthians 15:19). A church driven by this hope, he said, will remain active as “salt and light” in society.

He called on believers to advance the Unleashing Agenda, impacting every sphere through Spirit-empowered transformation, and to stay alert in fulfilling the Great Commission. Godly living—marked by forgiveness, contentment, modesty, sacrificial love, and social responsibility (Titus 2:11–13; 1 John 3)—flows from an eternity-focused heart. Christ’s commendation, he reminded, will be for deeds done to “the hungry, the poor, and the imprisoned.”

Apostle Assabil concluded by urging the Church to remain steadfast, motivated by the joy of Christ’s imminent return: “Servants live to please their Master. May our anticipation of His coming fuel our commitment to the Unleashing Agenda until He appears in glory.”

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How You Treat People Reflects Your Character – Apostle Dr Quampah

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A Former Executive Council member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Dela Quampah, has entreated Christians to treat all people with respect, seek the welfare of others and society, and avoid exploiting individuals or systems, as such behaviour reveals true character.

Speaking on the theme: “My Job, My Kingdom Assignment: Authenticating Conversion into Credible Testimony in the Public Sphere” at the 2025 November Heads’ Meeting, he emphasised that every Christian’s work should be viewed as a divine assignment aimed at making a transformative impact.

“Your job is not merely a means of earning a living; it is a mission field. We are called to demonstrate our faith through Kingdom principles and values at the workplace,” he stated.

He stressed that work is stewardship requiring accountability and responsibility, and that traits such as honesty, humility, sacrifice, respect for time, and diligence are marks of genuine Christian conversion.

Apostle Dr Quampah, who is the Teshie-Nungua Area Head of the church, cautioned against laziness and using employers’ time for private business, describing both as sinful. He called on Christians to appreciate work as God’s mandate to humanity and to see the workplace as a social space where tolerance and Christlike behaviour are essential.

He cautioned parents against using work as punishment, noting that such practices wrongly portray work as a curse rather than a divine expression. When work is pursued solely for profit, he said, it breeds greed and destructive tendencies.

Highlighting the dignity of labour, he advised: “Do not look down on anyone’s work. Collective effort creates wealth and development.”

He urged Christians to exhibit responsibility at work through punctuality, meeting deadlines, fairness, and integrity, lamenting Ghana’s poor attitude towards time, stressing that “punctuality is the soul of business. Wasting someone’s time is wasting their life,” he remarked.

Concluding, Apostle Dr Dela Quampah affirmed that faithfulness underpins stewardship and that every job is a call to ministry.

“Our work should not only transform others but also transform us. Be a better minister today than you were five years ago—and even better in the next five,” he said.

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Hold Authority With Humility – Apostle Dr Nyamekye To Heads

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, has admonished ministers and leaders of the Church to uphold the divine authority entrusted to them with humility, whilst actively generating the spiritual power needed to execute their mandate effectively.

Delivering the opening sermon at the November 2025 Heads’ Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) on the theme, “Authority and Power,” Apostle Dr Nyamekye explained that although all heads within the Church have been conferred with some level of authority, that authority alone without spiritual power is inadequate for impactful ministry.

Drawing from John 1:12 and Acts 1:8, the Chairman established the synonymy yet distinction between the two concepts. Authority, he noted, is delegated; the right to determine, adjudicate or settle issues, whilst power is the ability and enablement to act and produce results.

“Authority without power is embarrassing,” he stressed. “If leaders go days without fasting, without prayer, without spending time with God, they may still carry the authority, but they will lack the power to deliver. Your power enhances your authority; the reverse is not true.”

Apostle Dr Nyamekye reminded heads of the church that authority is always questioned, and its source examined just as demons questioned the sons of Sceva in Acts 19:13–16, saying they knew Jesus and Paul, but not the others. Because authority is conferred, the Chairman indicated that it is not absolute and, therefore, has limits.

He advised leaders to walk within the boundaries of their jurisdictions and to respect internal systems, including financial limits, established procedures, and reporting structures within the Church. Consultation, he said, must be prioritised when ministers are uncertain — rather than relying solely on personal discretion.

According to him, authority is meant to build, solve problems, answer questions, and meet needs, but when it fails in doing so, chaos, disorder, and ministry frustration can follow. He warned that God does not countenance those who disrespect or abuse authority, and stated that authority can also be revoked.

Apostle Nyamekye emphasised that power must be intentionally generated and sustained through spiritual discipline, godly character formation, growth in grace, and a deepened knowledge of God.

“More of God means more holiness, and more holiness means more power,” he declared, adding, “Knowing the God of the Bible is an expedition.”

He further noted that spiritual power, once generated, must be jealously guarded because yesterday’s anointing is not sufficient for today’s challenges. Ministry, he said, demands continuous renewal.

Concluding, the Chairman reminded ministers that they are stewards, not owners of the authority entrusted to them. He charged them to exercise their roles with reverence, sobriety, accountability, and humility, always staying within the confines of the authority granted by God and by the Church.

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