The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has affirmed that the Church is not intended to be a haven for passive attendees, often referred to as ‘pew warmers.’
Instead, he emphasised, the Church is a hub for nurturing kingdom-minded disciples, who are equipped to serve as transformative agents in every sphere of life.
Apostle Nyamekye made these remarks on November 15, 2024, at the ongoing November Heads’ meeting, while delivering a presentation on the theme: “The Characteristics of the Church Unleashed,” using Matthew 16:18-19 as one of his foundational texts.
He articulated that, much like ancient Israel, the Church has been divinely positioned as an instrument to fulfil God’s ultimate purposes on earth.
“The Church has been chosen and endowed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms to advance God’s mission on earth,” Apostle Nyamekye stated.
He underscored that the Church serves as the conduit through which the manifold wisdom of God is revealed to principalities and powers in the heavenly realms, adding that, there is, the need to harness the vast potential of the Church to effect the needed change in society.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the Church, Apostle Nyamekye noted, “When the talents, gifts, energy, and resources within the Church are unleashed through the power of the Holy Spirit, Christianity will witness exponential growth and a season of unprecedented influence.”
Apostle Nyamekye further identified one of the defining characteristics of an ‘unleashed’ Church as a consistent pattern of teaching aimed at empowering members to impact their environments with acts of righteousness.
He emphasised that teaching is fundamental to shaping beliefs, which, in turn, influence conduct.
“The Word of God has transformative power; it is active, penetrative, and capable of organising our thoughts and attitudes. Teaching is a powerful tool. If we want people to act in a certain way, we must dedicate time to teach them,” he stressed.
He illustrated this point by referencing the early Protestant churches, which implemented a 13-point teaching model to address societal issues of their time. He expressed confidence that if the contemporary Church adopts such focused teachings, it will achieve similar transformative outcomes.
Apostle Nyamekye’s address served as a clarion call for churches to move beyond mere religious routines and become vibrant centres for equipping believers to influence the world with godly principles.
The November Heads’ Prayer Meeting is an annual gathering that brings together ministry directors as well as Area and National Heads of The Church of Pentecost. This significant event on the Church’s calendar serves as a platform for the Chairman to unveil the theme for the upcoming year, and elaborate on the rationale behind it.
This year’s meeting featured a noteworthy addition: the dedication of a newly constructed six-apartment facility designed to house lecturers at the Pentecost School of Theology and Mission (PSTM). This modern facility is situated on the Gomoa Fetteh campus of Pentecost University (PU).
The short dedication ceremony was officiated by the Chairman with support from the ministers present at the meeting.
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