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Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, has emphasised the fleeting nature of life and the necessity of making a meaningful impact during one’s lifetime. “Life is short; today we are here, but tomorrow we may not be because we don’t have the luxury of time,” he remarked. He shared these insights during his sermon at the burial and memorial service for the late Elder John Kwame Asante (Rtd), who was the father of Apostle Samuel Osei Asante (Kaneshie Area Head and Executive Council Member) on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Heroes Park in Kumasi. The service, which was officiated by Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Chairman of the Church, saw a massive turnout, including Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe (International Missions Director), other members o...

The Director of Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) and Executive Council member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, has called on young politicians and leaders to rise to the challenge of moral leadership in a secularised world. He said this at the Younger Generation Politicians and Leaders Conference at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh on October 10, 2024. The event was on the theme, ‘Tomorrow Today: The Place of the Young Politician/Leader in Ghana’s Moral Vision and National Development.’ Delivering a paper on the topic, ‘Christian Leadership in a Secular World,’ Apostle Anane Denteh highlighted the challenges young leaders face in integrating their faith with their political roles. Emphasising the importance of upholding God’s kingdom values, h...

Veteran journalist and former Council of State member, Hon. Mrs Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie, has urged young politicians to strive to become true statesmen. She made the call on Friday, October 10, 2024, during a presentation at the Younger Generation Politicians and Leaders Conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh. Speaking on the theme, ‘The True Statesman: Representing God, Representing Humanity,’ Hon. Mrs Afenyi-Dadzie, emphasised the critical role of the youth in shaping Ghana's future through leadership grounded in moral integrity. According to her, there is a need for young leaders to embrace positions of responsibility across political, corporate, and social spheres. Drawing on biblical principles, she emphasised the importance of integrity, citing Prove...

Emeritus Professor Stephen Adei has revealed that the right kind of leaders Ghana needs are those with the heart of God. He made this revelation while addressing young politicians at the Younger Generation Politicians and Leaders Conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh on October 10, 2024. According to Prof Adei, the leader Ghana needs is one who embodies integrity, character, and a deep commitment to Christian values, which he believes are essential for national progress. He lamented that current political discourse, especially in an election year, often overlooks the fundamental qualities of character and competence in candidates. He urged Ghanaians to clearly define their expectations for leadership, stressing that the nation requires leaders who are no...

The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has admonished politicians and all persons in leadership positions to think about tomorrow in all they do. He made this admonishment at the opening session of the Younger Generation Politicians and Leaders Conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Themed “Tomorrow Today: The Place of the Young Politician/Leader in Ghana’s Moral Vision and National Development,” the conference brought together emerging leaders to discuss their pivotal role in shaping the future of Ghana. Delivering the sermon at the service, Apostle Nyamekye lamented the short-term thinking prevalent among current leaders, urging a shift towards long-term policies that prioritise national prosperity over electora...

In a significant show of support for the missions enterprise of The Church of Pentecost, the Mountain View Worship Centre in the Kasoa Area has made a generous donation to the International Missions Office at the Headquarters in Accra. Led by the Resident Minister, Pastor Samuel Acheampong, a delegation from the Worship Centre, on Friday, October 4, 2024, presented a variety of items, including 20 bicycles valued at GH₵ 12,000.00, 23 half pieces of cloth, several bales of clothing, footwear, and an unspecified amount of money. The items are aimed at supporting missions work in the Yendi and Nkwanta Areas in Ghana, as well as in Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Making the presentation, Pastor Acheampong expressed the district’s commitment to partnering with the Missions O...

The School Outreach Ministry (SOM) of Poyentanga District in the Wa Area of The Church of Pentecost has renewed and registered 980 students and their parents onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). According to the District Minister, Overseer Bright Alanyo, the 2-day exercise, which benefited 15 basic schools in 11 communities in the district, was organised to help people with financial constraints have access to free healthcare. It was carried out with the technical support from the staff of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) from the Wa Municipality. ‘The purpose of this exercise is to help enroll all students and parents who have financial difficulties in registering for the NHIS card or renewing their expired NHIS cards to access health care,’ the district m...