Joseph Attoh 
A former General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Rigwell Ato Addison (Retired), has called on ministers and church leaders to emulate the servant leadership, humility, and selflessness exemplified by the Church’s forebears. He emphasised that their Christlike character and resolute dedication laid the firm foundation upon which the Church stands today.
Speaking via Zoom from his base in Australia during the November 2025 Heads’ Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Apostle Addison urged ministers to “dig deep” into the legacy of the early leaders and build upon their values rather than erode them. Quoting Hebrews 13:7, 1 Corinthians 9:24–27, and Philippians 2:3–5, he noted that the pioneers of The Church of Pentecost “picked up the character of Jesus and went on to live it,” adding that their example must be replicated in this generation.
He described selflessness as the act of thinking less about oneself and more about others, and explained that servant leadership that is rooted in humility, respect, and a genuine passion for people remains the bedrock of the Church’s faith and identity. Using the imagery of a building, he likened ministers to engineers who must dig deep to lay strong foundations, urging them to study and adopt the spirit of the forebears to strengthen rather than weaken the Church.
Apostle Addison cited the exemplary lives of past leaders such as Pastor James McKeown (Founder of the Church), Apostle F. S. Safo (First black Chairman), and Prophet M. K. Yeboah (who succeeded Apostle Safo), among others. He described Pastor McKeown as a man of rare humility who never discriminated, took no salary from the Church, preached against sin, and handed over all his possessions upon retirement. Similarly, he said, Apostle Safo was selfless and disciplined, even donating his only house to the Church, while Prophet Yeboah gave away his lands and returned the house built for him by the Church.
He concluded by reminding ministers that the Church’s foundation is built on Jesus Christ, the solid rock, and that they must serve with holiness, teamwork, and a heart for mentoring the youth—preserving the Church for generations to come.
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