The Director of the Pentecost Hospital, Madina, Apostle Dr Edward Arko Koranteng, has stated that maintaining one’s personal health is not optional, but essential for fulfilling their divine calling.
He made this statement on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, during a presentation titled ‘The Minister and His Health’ at the 2025 Missions Orientation, held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa-Fetteh.
‘Without the enabling of the earthly vessel, you cannot fulfil your ministry,’ Apostle Koranteng stated. ‘Health is not a collective asset; it is a personal responsibility.’
Referencing 3 John 1:2, he indicated that mission work demands vitality of body, mind, and spirit.
Quoting the World Health Organisation, he noted that health is not merely the absence of disease, but ‘a complete state of physical, social, and mental well-being.’ Apostle Dr Koranteng expanded this definition to include spiritual health as a vital component of well-being for missionaries.
‘Our body is a special design of God which is glorious, beautiful, and wonderful,’ he said, adding, ‘Yet we are responsible stewards. Our health is our business.’
Highlighting the importance of personal agency, he encouraged deliberate choices in diet by limiting sugar, salt, and fat, while focusing on complex carbohydrates, fish, and poultry and ensuring proper hydration.
He also cited 1 Timothy 4:8, pointing out that physical exercise, though seemingly minor, yields profound benefits.
‘In this life, a little exercise is very important, so be intentional about it. Intentionally move your body,’ he stated.
Referencing Mark 6:31, he acknowledged the demanding nature of ministry but urged ministers to prioritise rest and sleep.
Addressing emotional health, Apostle Dr Koranteng quoted Philippians 4:6, calling believers to ‘be anxious for nothing,’ and encouraged them to adopt God-given strategies for managing stress.
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