Joseph Attoh 
Apostle Dr Dela Quampah, Area Head of Teshie-Nungua, has urged Christians to embrace work as a sacred act of stewardship, stressing that genuine Christianity must be lived out faithfully even within a secular environment.
He delivered this message, “Living Spiritually in a Secular Environment: Approaching Your Job as a kingdom Assignment”, on day two of the 2026 PENSA Ghana Gospel and Power Conference at the PCC Centre, drawing inspiration from Colossians 3:23–25. Apostle Quampah explained that Christianity is fundamentally about stewardship – responding to human needs while activating and optimising God-given creativity for His glory.
According to him, work is not a punishment but a divine opportunity through which believers develop self-discipline, moral values, and accountability. He emphasised that every human being is blessed with talents that must be diligently used to honour God. Christians, he said, must work wholeheartedly, with commitment and passion, recognising that God assesses not only actions but also attitudes toward work.
Apostle Quampah noted that within Christian theology, particularly from the Protestant tradition, there is no sharp distinction between spiritual and secular work. He encouraged believers to enjoy their work and be excited about it, citing Jesus’ act of washing His disciples’ feet as an example of humility and service. He cautioned against despising work, stressing that it is not work that degrades people but idleness that impoverishes individuals and communities.
Touching on values essential for Christian living, he highlighted hard work, productivity, and responsible spending as virtues every believer must uphold. He reminded participants that life requires effort and courage, urging them to confront challenges boldly rather than retreating in fear. He further explained that being economical is not synonymous with stinginess but reflects wise stewardship and frugality.
Apostle Quampah cautioned against misusing religion as an excuse for idleness, referencing 2 Thessalonians 3:10–11 to underscore that prayer and fasting alone do not meet practical needs. He stressed the dignity of labour, noting that all forms of work – manual or intellectual – have value and deserve respect.
On responsible behaviour, he urged believers to accept responsibility for their choices, face their mistakes with moral courage, and learn from failure. He lamented the pervasive impact of corruption on national development, describing it as a threat to justice, integrity, and the moral fibre of society.
He also called for time consciousness, advocating “divine punctuality” over the often-excused culture of lateness in Africa. Additionally, he encouraged financial literacy, long-term investment, and compassion toward the poor, noting that poverty is sometimes the result of unforeseen circumstances.
Apostle Quampah concluded by urging believers to uphold integrity, live out their faith boldly in the workplace, share the Gospel ethically, and actively stand against corruption while advocating for the vulnerable as faithful stewards of God’s grace.
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