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Apostle Joseph Danzerl, the Achimota Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, has emphasised that faith in Christ Jesus brings both immediate and future benefits of eternal life. Speaking on Friday, November 22, 2024, during the conclusion of the ‘Kenyase For Christ’ Crusade organised by the New Tafo Area at the Kenyase M/A School Park, he urged everyone to believe in Jesus Christ for a fulfilling life. Addressing the main theme of the crusade, “Jesus Christ —Life that Satisfies,” based on Colossians 3:3-4 and 1 John 5:11-12, Apostle Danzerl discussed two forms of life: “Bios” and “Zoe.” He explained that “bios” refers to the duration of life, which is the time between birth and death. This kind of life, he said, is common to all living beings, including animals. He expressed worry that...

The Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost in Takoradi Area, in partnership with Mckeown Assembly in the Effiakuma District, has organised its first event: “2024 Christ for All Missions Ghetto Outreach Fun Games and Health Screening,” for the residents of Effiakuma Zongo. The event, held under the leadership of Pastor William Tettey Lartey, the Effiakuma District Minister, took place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Alata Park in Effiakuma. During this outreach, 23 individuals accepted Christ, with 16 of them receiving water baptism conducted by Pastor Abrahams Harvoh, the Takoradi Area HUM Coordinator. To promote the well-being of the participants, over 50 individuals received free health screenings, along with packs containing a well-balanced diet and soft dr...

The Twifo Praso District Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost has launched a Market Church. The Market Church service will be held every Sunday to help propagate the gospel to traders and all people who patronise the market on Sundays. The event, which took place at the Sunday Market in Twifo Praso, popularly known as ‘Yentie Obiaa Market,’ on Sunday, November 24, 2024, was chaired by the Twifo Praso Area Head, Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko, and assisted by the Twifo Praso District Minister, Pastor Frank Larbi. Preaching the sermon at the launch, the Area Home and Urban Missions leader, who also doubles as the District Minister of Twifo Hemang District, Pastor James McKeown Safo, based his message on Mark 10:46-52. He explained that Jesus Christ, the Son of the Livi...

The Tema Area of The Church of Pentecost has held its first retreat for ministers and their wives in the Area. The retreat, which took place from Wednesday, August 11, to Friday, August 13, 2024, at the Community 12 Central Assembly, began with a powerful session of prayer and worship led by Mrs. Esther Adipah and Pastor Michael Bekoe from the Newtown and Big Ada Districts, respectively. In his keynote address, Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei-Djani, the Area Head, emphasised the importance of relationships in ministry. He highlighted that building strong connections with congregations and peers is vital for effective ministry. Citing biblical references such as 1 Samuel 18:1 and Exodus 20:6, Apostle Kotei-Djani encouraged ministers to treat everyone with dignity, respect, and loyalty. He ...

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, the Tema Area of The Church of Pentecost held an impactful seminar focused on chieftaincy, aiming to explore its significance through the lens of faith. The seminar, themed “Godly Royals: Transforming the Palace; the Perspective of The Pentecost Chieftaincy Ministry,” gathered prominent chiefs, queen mothers, and dignitaries to discuss the transformative influence of faith in traditional leadership. Held under the distinguished leadership of Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei-Djani, the Tema Area Head, the event highlighted the church’s commitment to engaging leaders from various cultural backgrounds. Apostle Kotei-Djani, renowned for his wisdom and dedication to integrating Kingdom principles within societal structures, expressed hope that the seminar would i...

The Ministry to Persons with Disabilities (MPWDs), led by Pastor Alexander Nyame, the National Coordinator, has commenced their Christmas Convention at various locations across the nation. The event, which began on Thursday, November 21, 2024, is themed: “A People of God Unleashed to Transform Their World” (1 Peter 2:9-10, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 2:10). Speaking at the opening session at the Pentecost Convention Centre in Gomoa-Fetteh, Pastor Nyame emphasised the unique calling of God’s people, their special identity, and their purpose in transforming the world for God’s glory. Basing his sermon on Acts 1:8 and under the themes: “A Chosen People,” “God’s Treasured Possession,” and “A People to Transform the World," Pastor Nyame highlighted that believers are chosen by God to serve as ...

Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, recently visited and fellowshipped with retired officers of the church in the Greater Accra Region. The gathering, held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), brought together retired officers who remain committed to interceding for the church and the nation. The retired officers, in a spirit of devotion and patriotism, dedicated the occasion to pray fervently for three key areas: the continued growth and leadership of The Church of Pentecost, peace and stability in the upcoming December 2025 general elections, and gratitude to God for His abundant blessings in 2024. In his address, Apostle Obuobi expressed profound gratitude to the retired officers for their selfless and Christlike service, emphasizi...

The love of God was demonstrated when members of the Tema Community Four District Evangelism and Women's Ministries of The Church of Pentecost recently visited Akuse Female Prison in the Eastern Region to fellowship and donate assorted items to the inmates. Welcoming the church, Assistant Director of Prisons (ADP) Mrs Joyce Annor Owusu gave an overview of the prison's current state and led the team on a tour of the facility. She expressed concern about the challenging situation they faced in the facility due to limited resources. Pastor Seth Attah-Baffour, the Tema Community Four District Minister, who led the church, delivered a message of hope to the inmates.  Reading from Jeremiah 29:11, he encouraged the inmates to trust in God's plans for their lives to give them hope and a...

One hundred and five children received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, while several others received various gifts of the Spirit during a special service organised in the Akim Oda Area of The Church of Pentecost. This event took place during a recent visit by two National Executive Committee (NEC) members of the Children’s Ministry to the Area. The Director of the Children's Ministry, Pastor Samuel Avornyo, delegated a two-member team, Pastor Nana Kwame Damoah and Deaconess Juliana Djaba, for a five-day working visit to the Akim Oda Area. The visit aimed to evaluate the implementation of the ministry's vision and other activities in the Area. As part of the visit, Pastor Damoah and Deaconess Djaba held their first meeting with ministers and their wives in the Area on the morning of O...

Apostle John Budu Kobina Tawiah, the Tamale Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, has highlighted that God’s plan for humanity goes beyond race, ethnicity, and background, uniting all believers through faith in Jesus Christ. He made this statement during the opening session of the 2024 National Fulani Convention held in Tamale, which brought together various groups, including the Fulani, Chokosi, and Kotokoli tribes. Addressing the theme, “The Church as a People of God,” Apostle Tawiah, who also serves as the Northern Regional Coordinating Committee (NRCC) Coordinator, referenced 1 Peter 2:9-10, reminding attendees of the church’s identity as God’s chosen people. He explained, “God initially selected Abraham and the Israelites to be His people, but this has changed. Now, God has e...