Author: Samuel Ansong
Digital Champions Summit Held
In collaboration with various churches, the Great Commission Movement of Ghana has successfully hosted the ‘Digital Champions Summit 2024’ at the Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra.
The day’s event aimed to equip Christian digital missionaries with modern evangelism techniques through digital media.
Dr Paul Nsiah, a senior lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, opened the summit with a sermonette, urging Christians to utilise digital platforms for evangelism.
He highlighted the slow growth of Christianity, just 0.1% increase over the last decade. He emphasised the need for greater digital outreach, referencing 1 Corinthians 9:22-23.
Mrs Mary Bawa, Project Manager at the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), addressed the cyber threats facing online evangelism.
She cite...
Create Hostile Environment To Halt Galamsey Activities – Apostle Nyamekye Charges Security Forces
The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has charged security forces in Ghana to create a hostile environment to stem the activities of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
He made this charge on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Burma Camp in Accra where he was the guest speaker for the Ghana Military Christian Fellowship’s Day of Prayer under the theme, ‘Pray for the wellbeing of Ghana and it shall be well with you.’
According to Apostle Nyamekye, corruption of all forms, which emanate from incompetence and greed are detrimental to the development of nations. He mentioned amongst others, poverty, lack of development, diseases and unemployment as some of the effects of corruption ...
Maiden Sign Language Interpreters Conference Held
The first edition of the Sign Language Interpreters Conference, organised by the Ministry to Persons With Disabilities (MPWDs) of The Church of Pentecost, has been held at the Pentecost Convention Centre in Gomoa-Fetteh.
The groundbreaking event, which was aimed to equip sign language interpreters, both psychologically and spiritually, took place from September 13-14, 2024. It was attended by 120 sign language interpreters.
In his opening address, Pastor Alexander Nyame (MPWDs National Coordinator), highlighted the challenges faced by the over two million Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Ghana, according to recent statistics. He stressed the importance of Vision 2028, the church’s strategic agenda to possess the nations, which emphasises the inclusion of people with disabilities.
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PENSA-KNUST Rural Evangelism Yields 1,778 Souls; 2 New Assemblies Opened
The Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in collaboration with the Konongo and Bekwai areas of The Church of Pentecost, won a total of 1,778 souls during a recent rural evangelism activity.
Of these, 1,563 were won through the main evangelistic activities, and 215 were won through outreach to schools.
Consequently, 577 individuals were baptised in water, and 492 received the Holy Ghost baptism. The evangelistic activities also led to the opening of two new assemblies: Patriensa Kolas Assembly and Konongo Ekoso Assembly.
Rural Evangelism is an annual event organised by PENSA-KNUST to provide its members with an opportunity to spread the gospel by proclaiming the second coming of Christ in rural areas. It serves...
Pent Radio Acting Manager Donates To Larwehkrom Assembly
The Acting General Manager of Pent Radio-Kumasi, Elder Nana Mainoo, along with the Larweh family, have donated 30 plastic chairs valued at GH¢3,700.00 to the Larwehkrom Assembly in the Sefwi-Bekwai Low Cost District of The Church of Pentecost.
Elder Nana Mainoo, the eldest son of the late Elder S. T. Nana Larweh, presented the chairs to the assembly on behalf of the family on September 8, 2024. He explained that the donation was made in appreciation of God’s grace and mercies on the family.
‘It has always been my intention to do something lasting for the Lord and The Church of Pentecost, giving all that we have and still receive from God,’ he stated.
Receiving the chairs on behalf of the Sefwi Bekwai Low Cost District Minister, Pastor Philip Kwame Acquah, the District Finance Comm...
Demonstrate God’s Power – Apostle Oboubi To Christians
The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Oboubi, has stated that Christians have been called to demonstrate God’s power.
He made the call on Sunday, September 15, 2024, when speaking at the Danquah Worship Centre in La Area to climax their District Week.
Speaking on the theme, ‘Unleashed With Power’ with scriptural reference to Luke 24:4; 4:20, Apostle Oboubi revealed that Christians have been called into the kingdom of God which is a kingdom of power, hence they carry power.
He emphasised that not only must Christians carry power, they must demonstrate it.
He indicated that the church’s Vision 2028, which is to possess the nations and transform it with the values and principles of God’s Kingdom, is similar to the Great Commission which Jesus gave t...
Women’s Ministry Directorate Donates To Nana Afrakoma On Her 60th Anniversary
The Women’s Ministry Directorate of The Church of Pentecost, led by Mrs Philomina Mireku, visited the Akwamuman Royal Palace on September 13, 2024, to congratulate Nana Afrakoma II, the Queen of Akwamuman, on the 60th anniversary of her reign.
Nana Afrakoma became queen at the age of 18 and is recognised as the leader of all Queen Mothers in Ghana due to her extensive experience and peaceful leadership.
During their visit to the Agormanya Area of the church, the Directorate took the opportunity to visit the queen at her palace. The delegation included Apostle Dr Samuel and Mrs Gakpetor (Agormanya Area Head), the Area Women’s Ministry Executive Committee members, the Area pastorate, and members of the ministry in the Akwamu Zone.
Nana Afrakoma, who was extremely happy to see th...
Over 4000 breast cancer cases recorded in Ghana every year
Over 4,000 breast cancer cases are recorded in Ghana every year.
Limited awareness of the disease, inadequate screening and treatment centres have been some of the factors driving the increase in infections.
Dr Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addai, Chief Executive of Breast Care International, who stated this, said breast cancer had become a significant public health concern claiming the lives of many women in Ghana.
Speaking at the launch of the 2024 Walk for Cure, an annual national breast cancer awareness program in Kumasi, Dr Wiafe Addai bemoaned the continuing stigma and myths surrounding breast cancer.
She said a lot of lives could be saved if the stigma was reduced, saying that “It is because of the fear and the stigma that a lot of women are reluctant to diagnose until it is too la...
