Joseph Otsibah 
The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, has called on Christian leaders to reclaim the Church’s divine mandate to transform society, stressing that the Gospel, when backed by the Holy Spirit, remains God’s principal instrument for national and global change.
Addressing ministers at the Global Ministers’ Conference 2026, Apostle Dr Nyamekye said the conference theme is strategically aligned with Vision 2028, the Church’s agenda to see believers fully mobilised to transform society through the gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit. He emphasised that the Church was never intended to exist on the fringes of society but to influence cultures, reform systems and shape institutions in line with Kingdom values, in fulfilment of God’s will on earth.
He acknowledged that the call to societal transformation may appear daunting in the face of rising secularism, moral decay, corruption and increasing anti-Christian sentiment. According to him, these realities have fuelled a sense of hopelessness among many believers, shifting attention from Kingdom responsibility to mere survival.
Nevertheless, Apostle Dr Nyamekye reminded ministers that Scripture affirms God’s ability to effect sudden and sweeping national change.
“God can change a nation in a day,” he declared, citing Isaiah 66:8, the repentance of Nineveh and the cultural transformation chronicled in the book of Acts.
He noted that although large-scale societal transformation may seem rare in contemporary times, the exploits of the early Church remain a divine template for every generation. He stressed that when the Church rises in faith and obedience, God responds accordingly, adding that “the salvation of the nations is closely linked to the attitude of the Church towards its divine mandate.”
“Without the supernatural power backing the Gospel, we can achieve very little,” he cautioned.
Apostle Dr Nyamekye also challenged ministers to critically examine the nature of the Gospel being preached today, warning that a message stripped of the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit cannot produce lasting change. He explained that the “Gospel of the Kingdom” extends beyond personal salvation to the demonstration of Kingdom values, principles, virtues and lifestyle that confront and reform human systems.
He concluded by urging ministers to refocus on the Great Commission, reminding them that the mission of the Church is the world, not itself. He called on the Church to engage society boldly as light for those “groping in darkness,” releasing the power of the Holy Spirit to bring hope, renewal and transformation to nations.
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