The atmosphere was electric yet reverent as the 2026 PENSA Ghana Gospel and Power Conference officially opened, drawing together thousands of young believers from across the nation. As dawn gave way to songs of praise, the gathering reflected both the diversity and unity of purpose within The Church of Pentecost – a Church steadily mobilising its youth for kingdom impact.
Welcoming participants, the Director of the Youth Ministry, Apostle Dr Ebenezer Hagan, expressed heartfelt gratitude to God for the grace to gather once more. On behalf of nearly two million young people in the Church, he declared the conference a sacred meeting at God’s feet – an annual altar where lives are shaped and destinies aligned.
The conference is anchored in the compelling theme, “The Church Unleashed to Transform Society Through the Gospel and the Power of the Holy Spirit,” drawn from Acts 8:4–8; 13:1–2; and Colossians 1:3–6. This theme resonates with the Church’s five-year vision (2023–2028) and the call, under the leadership of Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, to “Possess the Nations.” It is a reminder that transformation flows not only through preaching but also through the Christ-like lifestyles of believers empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Participants were charged to see themselves as agents of change – equipped by the Gospel and divine power to confront darkness, just as Nineveh, Samaria, and Ephesus were transformed in Scripture. The exhortation was clear: beyond the excitement and fellowship, the foremost takeaway must be a renewed empowerment to “go and tell.”
The opening address also struck a reflective note, calling for worship that is God-centred rather than performance-driven, and for creative expressions that minister clear, edifying messages. With an anticipated in-person attendance of 13,500 across five centres – including the newly opened UMaT Tarkwa Centre – the conference promises both spiritual depth and practical relevance, even incorporating sessions on mental health and alumni engagement ahead of PENSA’s 50th anniversary in 2030.
As prayers rose and hearts were lifted, gratitude was extended to the Church’s leadership, whose support has made the conference accessible and impactful. With this, the 2026 PENSA Ghana Conference was declared open – poised to be a truly transformative encounter in the power of the Gospel and the Holy Spirit.
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