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Church Urged to Raise Disciples for Workplace Impact

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A National Executive Council (NEC) Member of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) and General Overseer of Revival Outreach Church, Rev. Prof. Abednego Amartey, has called on the Church to intentionally raise faithful disciples whose values and conduct positively influence the workplace and society at large.

He made the call on Thursday, February 5, 2026, while addressing a plenary session of the 2026 Heads of Churches and Organisations Conference at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa-Fetteh.

Speaking on the topic “Raising Faithful Christians to Impact the Workplace,” Rev. Prof. Amartey emphasised that authentic Christianity must extend beyond church gatherings into professional and public spaces through integrity, faithfulness, and responsible stewardship.

He explained that one of the Church’s challenges is the tendency to separate faith from daily work life, stressing that believers are called to reflect Christ wherever they are positioned. According to him, Christianity must be visible in how believers conduct themselves at work and contribute to improving their environments.

Using John 8:30–32 as his main text, Rev. Prof. Amartey highlighted the distinction between believers and disciples. He noted that while belief begins in the heart and is known fully only by God, discipleship is revealed through obedience and the practical application of God’s Word. He added that discipleship is a visible process demonstrated by consistent Christian living.

He further explained that intellectual knowledge of Scripture alone does not produce disciples, stressing that obedience and daily application of biblical principles are essential. Drawing from James 2:17–18, he noted that genuine faith is expressed through works and practical action.

Rev. Prof. Amartey underscored that discipleship remains a core mandate of the Church and must be accompanied by faithfulness, consistency, and accountability. Referencing 1 Corinthians 4:2 and Luke 16:10–13, he highlighted the importance of stewardship, noting that faithfulness in small responsibilities prepares believers for greater assignments.

Addressing workplace conduct, he urged church leaders to train members to demonstrate Christian values such as diligence, financial discipline, patience, and excellence in their professions. He also encouraged believers to actively seek the welfare and productivity of their organisations.

He called on the Church to remain intentional about raising faithful disciples whose lives bear visible fruit, noting that societal transformation is the outcome of effective discipleship.

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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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PCC: The Official Home Of The Church Of Pentecost General Council Meetings

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Situated in the serene town of Gomoa Fetteh in Ghana’s Central Region lies a world-class centre of Christian excellence—the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC). For many years now, this magnificent edifice has been the official venue of the General Council Meetings of The Church of Pentecost, including the ongoing 47th Session of the General Council in 2025. But beyond just being a venue, PCC has become a sanctuary where vision is cast, purpose renewed, and history written.

Commissioned in 2015 with the sole aim of hosting the Church’s major events, PCC has quickly become one of the largest Christian event centres in West Africa. Its official slogan, “Home of Excellent Christian Hospitality,” is not just a tagline—it is a lived experience. The Centre combines iconic design, high technological specifications, and unmatched flexibility to offer a facility that is as functional as it is inspirational.

While it was originally established to serve the internal events of The Church of Pentecost, PCC has evolved to become a national treasure, attracting a wide range of users. Over the years, it has welcomed former and incumbent presidents, and policymakers, including H.E John Kofi Agyekum Kufuor, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The Centre notably hosted the National Development Conference (NADEC) in 2023, which drew in past and current Speakers of Parliament, the Chief Justice, and other governance stakeholders.

Other denominations and para-church organisations such as Assemblies of God, Victory Bible Church, Resurrection Power and Living Bread Ministries, AME Zion, Local Council of Churches Ghana, and the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) – Greater Accra have all used PCC’s excellent facilities.

Even beyond religious organisations, the Centre has served groups such as the Ghana Trade Unions, Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Compassion International Burkina Faso, National Youth Authority, and the College of Nurses and Midwives, among others.

Perhaps one of the Centre’s most remarkable moments came during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a bold act of national service, The Church of Pentecost handed over the facility to the government to serve as an isolation and treatment centre—free of charge. That singular gesture earned the Centre—and the Church—nationwide respect, putting a global spotlight on PCC’s role in national development.

In 2023, as PCC marked its 10th anniversary, the Centre underwent a rebranding exercise, introducing a new logo and implementing major infrastructural upgrades. All directional signages from the Nyanyano Road to the gates of PCC were rebranded with vibrant colours, while newly installed 3D-lit signages now welcome guests into the lush, green expanse of the Centre.

Among the recent developments is the Daniel Yaw Owusu Anti Block, an 800-capacity modern accommodation block with 153 rooms, and an escalator—a first for the facility. All auditoriums have been enhanced with new curtains, improving the ambience and acoustics for a wide range of events.

The Pentecost Convention Centre offers facilities and services that rival international standards. With various types of accommodation, front desk and concierge services, housekeeping, catering, event planning, laundry, Wi-Fi access, gym, security systems, car washing bay, spacious parking, and accessibility services for persons with disabilities, it caters to both the spiritual and physical needs of its patrons.

Whether it is seminars, retreats, prayer sessions, conferences, family gatherings, or private spiritual retreats, PCC provides an environment that fosters both reflection and renewal. The facility’s greenery is carefully maintained, contributing to the serene and picturesque environment that guests have come to love.

The Eatery has also been expanded, now equipped with state-of-the-art culinary equipment and professional staff ready to serve thousands.

In 2024 alone, the Pentecost Convention Centre hosted over 60,000 guests—a testament to its rising influence and continued relevance. And according to Management, this is just the beginning. As the Church continues to grow and serve both its members and the wider Ghanaian society, PCC stands as a powerful symbol of excellence, service, and divine vision fulfilled.