Church Of Pentecost Goes To 190th Country

Apostle Eric Nyamekye

 

The Church of Pentecost, which has its headquarters in Ghana, has established its presence in 190 countries across the world with a total membership of 4,827, 074 as at December, 2024.

The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, who made this known at the 47th General Council Meetings held at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region, said the church also recorded 4,129,412 total membership in Ghana, representing 12.5 percent of the Ghanaian population.

He said the church could also boast of 108 educational institutions comprising 104 basic schools, three (3) Senior High Schools, and one (1) vocational training institute.

The Chairman also mentioned that apart from its mandate of reaching out with the word of God, it has also transformed lives with the establishment of 12 health facilities and four (4) hospitals, with continued efforts to improve access to potable water supply in communities across various parts of the country.

Apostle Nyamekye said community development by the church, including the construction of over 239 water facilities, road repairs, drainage systems installations, street lights maintenance among other initiatives have not only supported development but also  improved the livelihoods of many people in deprived communities.

The church also offered prayers for the leadership of the country, as well as God’s intervention for peace to be restored in Bawku.

As part of the meetings, the church also elected some pastors to replace some members of the church’s Executive Council who have served for years and are retiring from active service.

49 ministers of the church who have also served for not less 21 years and other members of the church were also recognised at the meeting for their sacrifices in the work of God, and sterling performances in various fields.

Among those recognised include Benedict Ofori Debra, a former student of PRESEC, Legon who was awarded for his exceptional performance in the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), and other individuals and many others in academia who received presidential awards.

The 47th General Council Meetings, which brought together Executive Council members as well as many leaders of the church, started on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 and ended on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Also present were representatives from the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, Christian Council of Ghana, Catholic Bishops Conference, Bible Society of Ghana, and the Scripture Union.

Others present include Ahmed Ibrahim, Member of Parliament for Banda and Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Minister of Education, Elizabeth Sackey, former Mayor for the Greater Accra Region among many others.

By Ebenezer K. Amponsah

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