Pentecost University has introduced a six-week online short course, dubbed Certificate in Christian Outreach to People of Other Faiths, aimed at equipping believers to effectively engage individuals from diverse religious backgrounds through informed and Spirit-led evangelism.
The programme is being offered in collaboration with the School of Theology and Missions (PSTM), a department of the university, and The Other Sheep Ministry of The Church of Pentecost. It was officially launched during a virtual meeting held on September 3, 2025.
Launching the course, Apostle Dr Christian Tsekpoe, Head of the Department of Ministerial Formation and Training at Pentecost University, explained that the Kingdom business is expanding, and that the leadership of the Church has established The Other Sheep Ministry to bring those outside the fold into the flock of God.
He stated that the course has been designed to equip Christians who are eager to study the Scriptures, teach them effectively, and adopt the right approach in reaching out to those outside the Christian faith.
Evangelist Abraham Addae Agyemang, National Coordinator of The Other Sheep Ministry, announced that the virtual course will commence on September 30, with sessions to be held on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings. The final week will feature an in-person session, culminating in a project presentation on November 1.
Encouraging believers to take advantage of the programme and enrol, Evangelist Agyemang reminded participants of the eternal reward awaiting faithful stewards of the Gospel.
During a question-and-answer session, some of the first batch of trainees engaged with facilitators, seeking clarity on various aspects of the course.
Delivering an exhortation on the theme, “How can I understand, unless someone explains it to me,” based on Acts 8:26-30, Pastor Dr Emmanuel Awude, a lecturer at the university, reflected on the biblical encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, who was reading about the suffering Messiah but lacked understanding.
Drawing lessons from the passage, he noted that many individuals from other faiths are reading about Jesus Christ but do not comprehend what they read.
“There are many reading about Jesus but do not understand – unless someone explains it to them,” he said, adding, “That’s why we must be like Philip – empowered by the Holy Spirit and rooted in apostolic doctrine to explain Christ to others.”
He referenced major religions such as Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism, where many seekers of truth lack the interpretive guidance of the Gospel. Pastor Awude urged believers to rise to this evangelistic calling, emphasising that the Spirit of God and apostolic fellowship are essential for understanding and communicating the Gospel effectively.
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