Joseph Attoh 
The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has identified small group systems as a critical strategy for developing spiritually mature believers within the Church.
Speaking at the Conférence des Ministres et Épouses (CME-Francophone) in Lomé, Togo today [February 19, 2026], he noted that smaller Christian gatherings provide relational accountability essential for effective discipleship.
He explained that small groups help ensure that members are known personally, their needs are recognised, and their spiritual development is monitored.
“In smaller settings, people are known by name, their needs are noticed, and their spiritual growth does not go unchecked,” he said.
He added that such structures help prevent spiritual isolation, which he described as a major risk within large congregations.
Apostle Obuobi cited biblical examples to support the practice, noting that Jesus began His ministry with a small group of disciples and that the early church met both in large gatherings and in homes for fellowship and teaching.
He referenced the early church model where believers gathered in large assemblies for worship and smaller groups for edification and fellowship.
He listed key discipleship structures implemented in The Church of Pentecost, including: Home Cells, Bible Study Groups Squad Systems, Ministry-based small groups and New Converts Classes.
He urged local assemblies to ensure these systems function effectively, stressing that they remain essential for raising Spirit-filled disciples capable of transforming society.
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