Joseph Attoh 
The Conférence des Ministres et Épouses (CME-Francophone), being organised under the auspices of the Missions Office of The Church of Pentecost, has officially commenced today [February 18, 2026] at the Palais des Congrès de Lomé in Togo, following months of intense prayer, careful planning, and thorough preparation.
The conference, a special gathering of ministers and wives from French-speaking nations, has drawn participants from Côte d’Ivoire, Congo Brazzaville, Gabon, Mali, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, and several other countries. Ministers in the diaspora are also participating virtually, reflecting the global scope of the event.
The opening session was attended by heads of churches, government officials, and traditional leaders, highlighting the significance of the gathering within both religious and national contexts.
In his keynote address, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, urged participants to remain committed to the church’s mandate of transforming society through the power of the Holy Spirit.
He emphasised that the Church’s theme, “The Church Unleashed to Transform Society through the Gospel and Power of the Holy Spirit,” which is also the theme for the conference, is not merely a slogan but a divine call to action.
“It is a clarion call that reinforces our mandate to move out of our institutional comfort zones—our church buildings and auditoriums—and actively engage the world,” he said, explaining that the vision calls for a church that is unleashed into the marketplaces: the political arenas, educational institutions, and media spaces of the Francophone world.
Apostle Nyamekye encouraged ministers to localise the vision and ensure its impact at the grassroots level.
“You are catalysts to translate this vision into the local assembly, ensuring that every member becomes an agent of transformation in society.”
He further cautioned against losing the church’s spiritual identity, urging leaders to remain anchored in their Pentecostal heritage.
“In an age of theological dilution and unguided prophetism, we must never lose the distinctives that have made The Church of Pentecost what it is: our devotion to prayer, the centrality of the Word, and the authentic move of the Holy Spirit,” he said.
The Chairman also called for holiness, simplicity, and the supernatural, noting that the changing challenges of the world require a strong and responsive spiritual approach.
Delivering remarks at the session, the Missions Director of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, expressed joy over the gathering and encouraged participants to embrace unity and mutual support throughout the conference.
“It is a joy to gather in Lomé with one heart as brothers and sisters. We believe the Spirit of God will unite us,” he stated.
He urged participants to see one another as fellow workers in God’s vineyard, encouraging them to build each other up and remain open to God’s leading.
“Let us raise each other up in this conference and allow God to be God. Open up and drink deep,” he said.
The CME-Francophone conference, a second of its kind, is expected to provide a platform for spiritual renewal, leadership development, and strengthened mission work across French-speaking nations, as ministers seek fresh empowerment to advance the church’s global vision.
The event continues with teaching sessions, prayers, and strategic discussions aimed at equipping leaders to impact their communities and nations through the gospel.
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