Joseph Otsibah 
The Offinso Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Justice Appiah Afful, has urged church leaders to intentionally train members, especially the youth to become impactful in their generation.
Speaking on the theme, “The Church of Pentecost Officer and His Ministry” during the 2025 Area Retreat (Session 3), Pastor Appiah Afful described ministry as a divine privilege that must be approached with diligence, vision, and a commitment to continuity.
Drawing lessons from the leadership of Moses and Aaron, he encouraged officers to emulate Moses’ example. He emphasised the importance of understanding and passionately fulfilling one’s role in unity, referencing Genesis 11:1.
He reminded officers of their responsibility to safeguard the Church from worldly influences, moral decline, false doctrines, and internal conflicts that hinder the growth of God’s Kingdom.
Quoting 1 Timothy 3:1, he cautioned that although believers are called from the world to transform it, they must not conform to it.
“We must know what our Master desires,” he said, stressing the need for self-awareness and personal growth. “A good officer recognises their weaknesses, works on them, and overcomes them. If you don’t deal with your weakness, it will deal with you.”
Summarising his message, Pastor Appiah Afful outlined key traits of a good church officer. According to him, a good church officer knows and obeys the Master’s will unconditionally, exhibits Christlike character, mentors others for the future of the church, has a passion for lost souls, shepherds God’s flock with love and empathy, and demonstrates loyalty, faithfulness, and trustworthiness.
He concluded by stressing the necessity of prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, saying, “A Church that raises prayerless, lukewarm officers who are indifferent and harbour grudges cannot possess their communities—let alone nations.”
Report by Area Media Team
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