The Church of Pentecost, a leading Pentecostal denomination headquartered in Accra, Ghana, is now present in 190 countries, marking a significant milestone in its global mission.
Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church, announced this achievement during the 2024 State-of-the-Church Address (SOCA 2024) on April 30, 2025, at the 47th General Council Meeting held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) in Gomoa-Fetteh. The Church’s growth continues to demonstrate its international influence and its commitment to spreading the message of Christ worldwide.
In 2024, the Church added 20 new nations to its network, bringing the total number of countries with the Church’s presence to 190. The new countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belarus, Bhutan, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Jersey, Martinique, Mayotte, Myanmar, Slovenia, Somaliland, Suriname, St. Martin, Kingdom of Tonga, Vanuatu, Western Sahara, and Yemen.
This expansion reflects a growth rate of 11.83% for the previous year, demonstrating the Church’s growing global reach. Apostle Nyamekye pointed out that the Church is now only a few nations away from achieving a truly global presence.
In terms of membership, The Church of Pentecost now has 4,827,074 members worldwide, an increase of 6.4% from the previous year. Of this total, 4,129,412 members reside in Ghana, representing 85.5% of the total membership, while international branches account for 14.5%, or 697,662 members.
Apostle Nyamekye emphasised the importance of this growth, stating, “Our mission to bring the Gospel to the nations is nearing completion, and we remain committed to fulfilling our calling to reach every corner of the world.”
The State of the Church Address (SOCA) is an annual report presented by the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, typically during the opening session of the General Council Meetings—the highest decision-making body of the Church. Modeled in part after the “State of the Nation” format, SOCA provides a comprehensive overview of the Church’s spiritual, administrative, and social interventions for the previous year.
The 2025 General Council Meeting officially commenced on Wednesday, April 30 and is being held under the theme: “Unleashed to Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling” (Ephesians 4:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; Galatians 1:24).
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