Accra: The Youth Ministry of the Church of Pentecost has been challenged to actively participate in evangelism, deepen their spiritual lives, and position themselves as agents of revival and transformation within the Church and society.
According to Ghana News Agency, Apostle Dr. Ebenezer Hagan, the Youth Director of the Church of Pentecost, stressed the need for young people to develop deep spiritual roots that would sustain them through life's challenges. He spoke at a one-day revival meeting of the Youth Ministry of the Church in Wa, as part of his working visit to the Upper West Region.
The event was facilitated by the Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) Travelling Secretary and included prayers, song ministrations, and sermons focused on the spiritual and ministerial responsibilities of Christian youth. Apostle Dr. Hagan drew lessons from the baobab tree, explaining that its longevity and resilience are attributed to its deep tap root, which absorbs and stores water to withstand periods of drought and storms.
He noted that the spiritual survival and effectiveness of young Christians depend on cultivating a consistent devotional life anchored in prayer and the study of the Holy Bible. Daily fellowship with God, he observed, shapes one's attitudes, decisions, and conduct, equipping believers to withstand spiritual and social pressures.
Pastor George Osei Bonsu, the PENSA Travelling Secretary, addressed the congregation, reiterating that the Great Commission remains the core mandate of every Christian. He urged young people to commit themselves to soul winning, emphasizing that effective evangelism requires intentionality, planning, prayer, coordinated team efforts, and the determination to overcome challenges.
Pastor Bonsu encouraged the youth to channel their youthful exuberance into advancing the Kingdom of God and uphold the values and principles of the Church towards societal transformation. He stressed that the Church's impact on society largely depends on the commitment of its youth to evangelism and discipleship.
In a sermon on the theme 'Those Who Wait on the Lord,' Pastor Fred Stephen Safo, the Youth Pastor of the Kaneshie Area of the Church of Pentecost, noted that some youth feel they are not experiencing the power of God in their local assemblies. He indicated that dissatisfaction with the perceived lack of spiritual fervour has discouraged some from fellowshipping with their local assemblies.
However, Pastor Safo encouraged them to wait on God, as they could become catalysts for spiritual renewal in their local churches. He emphasized that the power of God is available to every believer who yields completely to Him, not just the elderly.
The event was part of efforts by the National Youth Ministry of the Church to equip and inspire the youth to become spiritually grounded, mission-minded, and transformational leaders within the Church and their communities.