Gomoa-fetteh: Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (COP), has called on churches to unite and redirect their mission towards serving society. He emphasized that denominations were established as a kingdom strategy and not to foster division, highlighting that differences within churches should never be allowed to fragment the body of Christ. “United, we can achieve much. We must realign the church’s focus on society, since its true purpose is the transformation of the land,” Apostle Nyamekye stated.
According to Ghana News Agency, Apostle Nyamekye made this call at the opening of the two-day All Ministers Conference 2025, organized by the Church of Pentecost in collaboration with the Lausanne Movement Ghana, at the Pentecost Convention Centre in Gomoa-Fetteh, Central Region. The non-denominational gathering was centered on the theme: ‘Building the Church for Impact.’ Apostle Nyamekye stressed that building the church for impact was not about doctrine but a shared mandate, and that meaningful transformation would follow when churches aligned with this purpose.
He pointed out that despite the increasing number of churches across Africa, the continent was still facing pressing challenges which required an immediate Christian response. “That is why Jesus said we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Looking at the state of the Kingdom and the way some operate the church, we believe it is time to bring all of us together and help refocus the church,” he remarked.
Apostle Nyamekye warned that religiosity, expressed through rituals and outward practices, was insufficient for lasting change. He advocated for the church to go beyond formality, aiming for impact through values, service, and purposeful engagement with communities. Transformation, he asserted, required a clear vision and strategic direction to ensure the church becomes a force for national development.
He urged church leaders to reset their priorities and nurture individuals who would transform society for the glory of God, reshaping culture through their ministry. Additionally, Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, highlighted the need for a curriculum to address moral decline, drug abuse, poor sanitation, and indiscriminate waste disposal, proposing that the church articulate concerns and solutions for integration into the national curriculum by the Ministry of Education. He also emphasized the importance of engaging traditional leaders as key drivers of national development.