Seventy-one converts, won through the activities of the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost, have successfully completed the Emerging Leaders training programme and graduated.
The novel training model, initiated by the National Co-ordinator of HUM, Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo, began in 2024 with about 400 participants. However, after rigorous selection and training processes, only 71 individuals completed the programme and were awarded certificates.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, which marked the climax of a 3-day Emerging Leaders Conference – Southern Sector session, on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, Apostle Kwafo congratulated the trainees for their passion and commitment to the course.
Out of the total number, 35 graduated in Kumasi during the Northern Sector conference held recently at PCC-Brofoyedu, while 36 graduated from the Southern Sector, with some participants coming from neighbouring Togo.
Apostle Kwafo urged them to live transformed lifestyles, as they are potential leaders in their local assemblies and districts. He further encouraged them to prioritise Vision 2028 of The Church of Pentecost and HUM’s vision.
He disclosed that a new cohort would be enrolled this year and would graduate next year.
‘Our expectation is that by the time Vision 2028 comes to an end, we would have trained about 400 people,’ he said, urging the trainees to live out the teachings they have received to become ambassadors of Christ, the church, and HUM, using their transformed lifestyles to draw more marginalised and unreached people to Christ.
Speaking on the topic, ‘How to Win in Christ,’ based on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, the HUM National Co-ordinator stated that God has called many, but every believer must ensure they finish their race well.
‘Not everyone who comes to Christ/church has heaven in focus, so check your friends. Many run the race, but only one person gets the ultimate prize. Serve God like you are running a race and want to reach the finish line. Aim at the finish line,’ he stated.
He added, ‘If you want to win in Christ, understand that no success comes without training. Train your heart and mind using the word of God. We need discipline to pray for long hours. All the spiritual gifts are received through prayer and intensive waiting on God.’
Among the facilitators at the conference, which took place from March 12-15, 2025, were Pastors Paul Kojo Mahama (NEC Member, HUM), Emmanuel Foster Asamoah (NEC Secretary, HUM), Mrs Abigail Ofei Badu (NEC Member, HUM), Pastor Jeremie Atakpa (Aflao Area HUM Co-ordinator), and Dr Grace Owusu Aboagye. Topics covered included Church Doctrine, Integrity, Repentance, Mental Health, The Value of Hard Work, and Church Polity.
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