Joseph Attoh 
The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Eric Nyamekye, has challenged ministers to actively position the Church as a transformative force in society, warning that failure to impact the world could raise questions about the Church’s relevance.
He delivered the message during the opening session of the Conférence des Ministres et Épouses (CME-Francophone), organised under the auspices of the Missions Office of The Church of Pentecost, which officially commenced on February 18, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès de Lomé in Togo.
Speaking on the theme “The Church Unleashed to Transform Society Through the Gospel and the Power of the Holy Spirit,” Apostle Nyamekye emphasised that the Church’s true position is not confined within its walls but in the world.
“The real position of the Church is in the world. The light must be in the darkness, and the salt must go into corruption so we can transform our world,” he stated.
The Chairman stressed that the Church must intentionally move beyond its “fortress” to influence society through the gospel.
“If the Church does not make a conscious effort to go into the world, nothing will change. If the Church does not transform society, the world will question its relevance,” he said.
He explained that pastoral ministry must focus on raising faithful believers empowered by the Holy Spirit to influence communities, cultures, and institutions.
According to him, ministers must equip members to provide solutions to societal challenges by unleashing them into various spheres of influence.
“Pastoral work is to raise faithful Christians who are equipped with the power of the Holy Spirit to transform society,” he noted.
Apostle Nyamekye described ministry as “serious kingdom business” and a spiritual contest between light and darkness, requiring committed believers devoted to God.
He explained that God established the Church as an agency to extend His kingdom on earth, influencing people, cultures, and systems through the power of the gospel.
“The gospel backed by the power of the Holy Spirit can transform people, their culture, and the systems that govern them,” he said.
Despite challenges, he expressed confidence in God’s ability to bring national transformation, citing biblical examples such as Nineveh’s repentance in the Book of Jonah and the spread of the gospel in Ephesus.
“It may seem unrealistic or unachievable, but I believe God can change a people and a nation in a day,” he declared.
The Chairman urged ministers to deepen their knowledge of Scripture and prayer life to effectively transform society.
He also attributed the Church’s limited societal impact to two key challenges: weak gospel preaching and lack of spiritual power.
“The pulpit will make the pew, and the pew will transform society. The Bible must be preached,” he emphasised.
He further reminded participants that the Church already possesses the authority, power, and message needed for transformation through Christ’s commission, the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, and the message of reconciliation.
Apostle Nyamekye concluded by stressing that societal transformation remains central to the Church’s mission and urged ministers to extend Christian values, principles, and lifestyle into the world.
“The essence of the Church is to go into the world and extend its values and principles to transform society,” he said.
The CME-Francophone conference has brought together ministers and their spouses from French-speaking nations to promote spiritual renewal, leadership development, and mission advancement across the Francophone world.
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