Joseph Attoh 
At 26, Stephen Anim has become a testimony of transformation following a structured rehabilitation and discipleship journey facilitated through The Church of Pentecost’s Home and Urban Missions (HUM).
Stephen grew up in Bortianor in Accra, where he lived with his mother and stepfather. Although academically promising, his education was affected by persistent financial challenges. He was later withdrawn from school after being unable to pay an outstanding examination fee of GHC 450.00, bringing his formal education to an end.
Following this setback, Stephen engaged in various menial jobs to support himself. After the passing of his stepfather, he worked as a driver’s mate and received informal driving training from a neighbour, which provided him with basic livelihood support. He later moved to Tabora, where he continued working as a conductor while developing his driving skills.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardship and idle time exposed him to negative peer influence, leading him into smoking, which gradually developed into substance dependence. He later engaged in substance sales while continuing occasional work as a driver’s mate.
A turning point came in September 2022 when Stephen was baptised during an evangelism outreach organised by the Nii Okaiman District of The Church of Pentecost. Following his conversion, he received follow-up care under the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) ministry.
In April 2025, HUM facilitated his enrolment into a six-month rehabilitation programme at the Christian Rehabilitation Centre under the leadership of Mama Eunice Johnson. He successfully completed the programme and was discharged after undergoing structured recovery and counselling.
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, members of the church, together with his mother, gathered to give thanks to God for his recovery and reintegration into society.
Stephen is currently employed as a Farm Supervisor and is pursuing further personal development with aspirations to continue his education. He also maintains a growing interest in reading and self-improvement.
Home and Urban Missions (HUM) is a ministry of The Church of Pentecost focused on reaching expatriates, African migrants, the urban poor, and other unreached groups with the gospel of Christ.
Report by HUM Media Team
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