The Coordinator for the Schools Outreach Ministry (SOM) of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Frank Mensah Tandoh, has concluded a weeklong working tour of some basic schools in the Greater Accra Region.
During his visit, he conducted grassroots leadership training and participated in inter-circuit sports competitions in several areas, including Haatso, Kasoa, Achimota, and Tema.
At the sports event, Pastor Tandoh seized the opportunity to proclaim the word of God to students, resulting in 142 souls won for Christ. As part of the outreach effort, his team distributed bottled and sachet water as well asTeens Daily Devotional guide to the students.
In his exhortation to the students, Pastor Tandoh urged them to strive for excellence in every aspect of life. Drawing on the biblical metaphor of running a race, he encouraged them to work diligently, foster unity, and celebrate one another’s achievements while keeping their focus on seeking eternal rewards through faith in Jesus Christ rather than earthly accolades.
Pastor Tandoh also led a training session for pastors in the visited areas, an event that underscored SOM’s strategic role within the Vision 2028 agenda.
During the first presentation, titled ‘Breaking the C-Code: Raising the New Generation,’ Pastor Tandoh addressed the impact of cultural influences on children. He noted that not all cultural practices align with godly principles and stressed the need to filter these practices carefully. Emphasising that children form the foundation of society, he warned that neglecting their spiritual growth could lead to broader societal issues.
In his second presentation, Pastor Tandoh outlined SOM’s role in reaching basic schools—from Kindergarten to Junior High School (JHS). He explained that although there is no ministry solely dedicated to basic schools, SOM serves as the official evangelistic strategy for this sector.
Citing statistics on teenagers engaging in multiple sexual partnerships, he highlighted the urgent need for biblical guidance. He urged pastors to view schools as extensions of their assemblies by joining weekly morning worship sessions, donating books and uniforms, renovating facilities, and forming partnerships with the church’s traditional ministries.
Pastor Tandoh also announced that SOM is now an independent ministry, no longer operating under the Youth Ministry. He called for the establishment of five-member committees at both district and local levels to oversee SOM activities.
With 43,328 public basic schools now within SOM’s outreach focus, the ministry remains committed to raising a new generation through intentional engagement with young people, aiming for a lasting impact on both the church and society.
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