The Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost continues to make a great impact on the lives of young people through its mission to reach and disciple the marginalised, expatriates, migrants, and unreached communities with the unadulterated word of God.
This vision was realised once again at the 2025 edition of the Children/Teens Converts Converge, a day’s spiritual retreat organised by the HUM Achimota Sector. Held on May 31, 2025, at the Odorkor Central Auditorium, the event brought together 218 children and teens aged 10 to 20 from across ghettos, markets, slums, and HUM Assemblies in the Achimota Sector. They were supported by 30 dedicated teachers and counsellors.
Held under the theme, ‘Unleashed to Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling: Lessons from the Life of Joseph’ (Genesis 39:2-9, Galatians 1:24), the retreat featured such as ‘Intense Prayer and Holy Spirit Empowerment,’ ‘Mentorship and Counseling Sessions,’ and ‘Discussions on critical social issues such as Drug Abuse and Teenage Pregnancy.’
The event was hosted by Overseer James Amoah-Mensah, HUM Pastor for the Achimota Sector. He was joined by a distinguished lineup of speakers, including: Pastor Daniel Eli Sewornu – Greater Accra Children’s Ministry Pastor; Dr Mrs Grace Owusu Aboagye – Clinical Pharmacist; Dr Mrs Georgina Ansong – HUM National Executive Committee Member; Elder Ing. Samuel Addo Fletcher; and Deaconess Leana Adekpui – Physician Assistant.
These speakers shared biblical insights and practical life lessons, inspiring the youth to pursue purpose-driven lives rooted in Christ.
The retreat also featured powerful testimonies. Ms Christiana Tamalbe shared her journey of overcoming educational and family challenges with the support of HUM, while Brother Emmanuel Boateng gave a moving account of his deliverance from 20 years of drug addiction, urging the youth to avoid drugs and trust in Christ.
The Holy Spirit moved mightily throughout the retreat, leading to 33 children and teens giving their lives to Christ. Thirty others received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, with many others experiencing deliverance from various addictions.
The day concluded with gender-specific counselling sessions, dubbed ‘Boys to Men,’ and ‘Girls to Queens.’ These sessions provided safe spaces for honest conversations, personal reflection, and goal-setting under the guidance of experienced mentors.
The success of the event was made possible through the generous support of Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo (National HUM Coordinator), Apostle Isaac Tetteh Judah (Odorkor Area Head), and Evangelist Abraham Addae Agyemang (Odorkor District Minister and National Coordinator of The Other Sheep Ministry)
Special thanks also go to all HUM Area Coordinators, Cell Leaders, and Assembly Leaders for their tireless efforts in mobilising participants and ensuring a smooth event.
Report by Seth Mensah Odifo
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