Joseph Attoh 
The Coordinator for Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) International, Pastor Kofi Owusu Boakye, has called on Christians to pursue economic empowerment as an essential part of their Kingdom mandate, stressing that lasting societal transformation requires both spiritual conviction and financial influence.
Speaking at the Business Summit of the Pentecost Conference 2026 in Oberhausen, Germany, Pastor Boakye challenged believers to rethink the role of wealth in advancing God’s Kingdom, arguing that Christians cannot effectively influence nations without participating meaningfully in the economic space.
“If we are going to possess the nations, the wealth of the nations must come to people with the Spirit of God,” he declared.
To illustrate his point, Pastor Boakye referenced the enormous financial contributions made by major donors during election cycles in the United States, explaining that such investments are driven by a desire to shape national priorities and public policy rather than acts of charity.
“Money is an investment in culture,” he observed. “People invest because they want to influence policies, shape national conversations and determine the future direction of society.”
According to him, this reality should awaken Christians to the strategic importance of wealth creation, particularly for those committed to advancing biblical values in every sphere of society.
He explained that if believers are serious about the Church’s vision of possessing the nations, they must also become intentional about building businesses, creating wealth and expanding their economic influence.
Pastor Boakye further noted that the inclusion of a Business Summit in the Pentecost Conference reflects the Church’s recognition that economic development is not separate from its mission but complements its calling to transform lives and societies.
He described human flourishing as a Pentecostal mandate, urging believers to pursue excellence in business, innovation and enterprise while remaining grounded in biblical principles.
Encouraging participants to dream beyond local markets, he challenged Christian entrepreneurs to think globally, build strategic networks and leverage opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world.
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