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Background
A Few Words On The
Rationale for the 2023 theme
Any attempt to talk about a distinct Pentecostal-Charismatic ecclesiology could be a daunting task. This is primarily because the movement is not monolithic. It must be admitted that there are diversities of ecclesiological options within Pentecostalism.[1] Right from its inception, modern Pentecostalism has been concerned with practically re-enacting what they consider to be the life of the New Testament church, rather than trying to theologise it. Their emphasis has been on the practical manifestation and experience of the Holy Spirit in the lives of every member of the community of faith. For them, it was the Holy Spirit poured upon all flesh that democratised the charisms of the Spirit, enabling the priesthood of all believers. It was the Holy Spirit that empowered the New Testament church to accomplish what ordinarily they could not have accomplished. It was these extraordinary accomplishments that caused even their enemies to confess that “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too” (Acts 17:6, NKJV).
The 2023 JMML is under the theme, Maximizing the Impact of Pentecostal-Charismatic Ecclesiology and Mission in The Nations. This theme aims at stimulating research and conversation among scholars and practitioners on the need to maximize the church’s missional impact to positively transform the nations of the world through the values and principles of the kingdom of God. Although this need has long been felt by Pentecostals generally, its articulation among key stakeholders of the movement has been slow. This conference is an attempt to engender such conversations in ways that can inform the future of the church’s visible missional impact in the nations, where all believers are released into their spheres of life as agents of transformation.
Pentecostals largely recognise the potential of releasing the whole church into God’s mission in the power of the Holy Spirit. The focus of this conference is that this practice of priesthood of all believers, which is one of the birthmarks of Pentecostalism, should not be limited to the kerygmatic proclamation of the gospel. It should be the life and character of the believing community. To be able to accomplish this, the local church (congregation) should be considered as the equipping centre, where faith seekers are prepared and released to demonstrate moral integrity and skilfulness under the leadership of the Holy Spirit at their various spheres of life. How can this be accomplished without slowing down on evangelism or compromising with the spiritual integrity of the church? This conference brings together seasoned scholars and experienced practitioners from around the globe to discuss the possibility of maximizing the impact of Pentecostal-Charismatic mission by releasing all believers into their spheres of life for maximum impact in the nations.
Our Plenary Speakers and Thematic Topics
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Prof. Kirsteen Kim
Professor of Theology and World Christianity at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena.
Pneumatological Impact of Pentecostal-Charismatic Mission on the World Church.
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Apostle Prof. Opoku Onyinah
Associate Professor of Pentecostal Theology and African Spirituality - Pentecost University, Ghana
The Impact of Intentional Evangelism and Discipleship on National Development.
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Rev. Prof. Asamoah-Gyadu
President, Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon-Ghana
Releasing the Church as a Conduit of Godly Values in the Nations: The Role of Pentecostal-Charismatics.
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Apostle Prof. Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua
Vice Chancellor, Pentecost University, Ghana
The Interface Between Science and Pentecost-Charismatic Ecclesiology for Maximum Impact.
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Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Anim
Ag. Pro Vice Chancellor & Director, PSTM - Pentecost University, Ghana
The Church as the Family of God: Implications for National Development
Moderators of the Planery Sessions
Aps. Dr. Dela Quampah
Aps. Johnny Peprah
Panel
Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Tetteh Kpalam (Ghana)
Host
Rev. William Kugbeadjor (UK)
Panelist
Rev. Enock Narh (Ghana)
Panelist
Rev. Francis Broni (Ghana)
Panelist
Breakout Session Presentations
Aps. Dr. Lord Elorm Donkor
United Kingdom
Christian Visitation as an Ecclesiological Imperative.
Aps. Andrew Donkor
U.S.A
Raising Family Altars: Implications for the local church.
Aps. Dr. Alfred Koduah
Ghana
Navigating the Vicissitudes of Contemporary Issues in Christian Mission: The Task of the Pentecostal-Charismatic Movement.
Rev. Prof. William Otoo Ellis
Ghana
The Place of Children in Pentecostal Ecclesiology.
Aps. Dr. Daniel Okyere Walker
Ghana
Sacrificial Giving and Tithing: A Model of Self-Supporting Church.
Aps. Dr. Samuel Gakpetor
Ghana
The Place of Discipleship and Small Group Prayer Meetings in Pentecostal-Charismatic Ecclesiology.
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Aps. Dr. Dieu Donnez Nuekpe
Ghana
Ministering to Folk Muslims in a Pluralistic World.
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Aps. Dr. Mike Portuphy
Indonesia
Emerging Cultures and Missions in the Diaspora – Lessons for Pentecostal-Charismatic Churches.
Rev. Emmanuel Awudi
Ghana
The Impact of Pentecostal-Charismatic Ecclesiology on Creation Care.
Rev. Elvis Nague
Cyprus
Building Multi-Cultural Churches in the Nations: The Case of the Church of Pentecost, Cyprus.
Rev. Dr. Caleb Opoku Nyanni
UK
Sustaining the Next Generation of the Church in the Diaspora.
Aps. Amos Jimmy Markin
Ghana
Pentecostal-Charismatic Models of Church Planting in the Nations.
Rev. John Angoh
Amsterdam
Planting City Churches in a Globalized Culture: The Case of The Amsterdam City Church.
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Moderators For The Breakout Session
- Dr. Victor Zizer
- Abraham Nortey
- Dr. Patrick Kudadjie
- Fred Amoakohene Sarpong
- Isaac Ayisi-Kumi
- Dr. Emmanuel Boate
- Nelson Adu
- Augustine Arthur-Norman
- Dr. (Lt. Col) Benjamin Kumi-Woode
- Abraham Arthur
- James Raj
- John Ansah
- Rev. Enoch Adjewi
Central Planning Committee Members
- Aps Dr Christian Tsekpoe – Chairman
- Aps Johnny Peprah – Secretary
- William Kugbeadjor (UK) – Member
- Andrew Donkor (USA) – Member
- Dr. Justic Arthur – Member
- Nelson Adu – Member
- Stephen Peasah Alamele
Sub- Comittees
Technical Team
- Mr. Emmanuel Agyekum – Head of Digital Services
- Mr. Harry Tieku
- Rev. Eric Kallai
- Mr. Charlse Baah
Publicity and Secretariat Team
- David Guun – Chairman
- Ebenezer Emmanuel Owusu – Secretary
- Augustine Ababio
- Foster Asamoah
- Agyapong Kwasi Atta
- Robert Adonteng
Hospitality (Catering and Accommodation)
- Albeta Joyce Hammond – Chairperson
- Cynda Appiah
Prayer Team
- Francis Broni – Chairman
- Nelson Adu
- Stephen Peasah Alamele
Finance
- Emmanuel Amankwa – Chairman
- Grace Aninkorah
- Esther Agyin
- Michael Owusu Danquah
Fund Raising Committee
- Mr. Stephen Peasah Alamele
- Mr. Emmanuel Amankwa
- Grace Aninkorah
- Esther Agyin
Protocol Team
- Stephen Peasah Alamele
- Students Head, PSTM
- Assistant Students’ Head
- Students Secretary PSTM
- Students’ Chaplain, PSTM
Venue
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