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When

November 8, 2024

Time

8:30 am

Where

Pentecost University - JM Auditorium

Background

This prestigious annual lecture is held in honour of the esteemed founder and first chairman of The Church of Pentecost (CoP), Pastor James McKeown, a beacon of the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement in Ghana. It serves as a platform for dialogue between academics and ecclesial practitioners, elevating the discourse around the Global Pentecostal-Charismatic movement. It is the academic and scholarly engine of the Possessing the Nations Agenda of the CoP and it seeks to provide an enrich perspective for a global audience. By critically examining, assessing, and reflecting on the praxis and theories of their faith, participants contribute to the global understanding and appreciation of the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement, a privilege that underscores the importance of this event.

A Few Words On The

Rationale for the 2024 theme

The urgency of the Parousia has been a seminal driving force behind the Pentecostal-Charismatic mission and its global evangelization effort. This sense of urgency in their mission praxis has contributed significantly to the phenomenal growth of the movement within the last century.
However, it has also created some blind spots in their approach to missions. Until recently, Pentecostals have proclaimed the Gospel of Christ without much focus on social transformation. Pentecostal denominations that were involved in social transformation activities like building of hospitals, schools, and the provision of portal water, have always used them as launchpads to preach the Good News but not as integral aspects of mission. However, the Possessing the Nations Agenda of the CoP enjoins the Christian body to be actively involved in the redemptive work of Christ through the transformation of the nations. Therefore, there is a growing recognition within the Pentecostal-Charismatic body that social transformation should be an integral part of their mainstream mission.

The 2024 JMML is under the theme, Deeply Rooted, Fully Transformed: A People of God Empowered to Transform their Spheres. This theme aims at stimulating research and dialogue among scholars and practitioners on the need to integrate social transformation into the mission of Pentecostal Charismatic churches. While efforts at social transformation are commendable, they are often not viewed as integral aspects of mission, as mentioned earlier. By embracing a more holistic approach to mission, the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement has the potential to transform not only
individuals but entire societies. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the priesthood of all believers, the church can be a transformative force in addressing systemic issues, promoting justice, and demonstrating the compassion and love of Christ in tangible ways. This integration of social transformation into the mission agenda may, however, face challenges or resistance from some within the tradition who prioritize evangelism and spiritual renewal above other concerns.

It is, therefore, crucial to engage in a thoughtful dialogue and find ways to harmonize these aspects of
mission since they are interconnected and mutually reinforcing.

Our Plenary Speakers and Thematic Topics

Apostle Prof Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua

(Vice Chancellor, Pentecost University)

Pentecostal and Charismatic Witness and the Transformation Agenda

Apostle Prof Opoku Onyinah

(Associate Professor of Pentecostal Theology and African Spirituality – Pentecost University, Ghana)

Spirit-Empowered Leadership in Social Transformation: Lessons from Pentecostal-Charismatic Communities

Apostle Dr Lord Elorm Donkor

(PhD Manchester)

Impact of the Church of
Pentecost’s Contribution towards Morality, Nationalism and Patriotism and its Effect on Sustainable Development

Moderators of the Planery Sessions

Aps. Johnny Peprah Lartey
Aps. Dr. Christian Tsekpoe

Panel

Rev William Kugbeador

UK

Apostle Dr Dela Quampah

Ghana

Apostle Andrew Donkor

USA

Rev Martin Appiah

SA

Apostle Dr Nasir Jamil

Pakistan

Breakout Session Presentations

Apostle Dr Emmanuel Kwesi Anim

Ghana

Impact of Uninformed Pentecostal Charismatic Hermeneutical Principles on National Development

Apostle Dr Christian Tsekpoe

Ghana

The Prophetic Voice of Pentecostalism:
Addressing Socio-Economic and Political Inequalities

Pastor Dr Emmanuel Awudi

Ghana

The Holy Spirit and Ecological Stewardship: Pentecostal Engagement with Climate Change

Apostles Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe

Ghana

The Untold Stories of Mission to
the other Sheep

Apostle Vincent Anane Dente

Ghana

The Pentecostal Mission Mandate: Integrating Social Transformation into Missions for Global Impact

Pastor Dr Ebenezer Tetteh Kpalam

Ghana

Mental Wellness in Pentecostal-Charismatic Communities: Addressing Stigma and Providing Support

Pastor Dr Felix Dela Klutse

Ghana

Embracing Media for Transformation: Classical Pentecostal Perspectives and Practices

Apostle Dr Alfred Kodua

Ghana

Pentecostalism and Social Transformation: Embracing a Holistic Gospel, Avoiding the Pitfalls of the Western Churches’ Decline
 

Pastors Isaac Annor, Dr Stephen Ofotsu Ofoe and Apostle Ebenezer Korankye Agyapong

Ghana

Emerging Trends for Empowering Electronic Churches among
Pentecostals for Transformation
 

Apostle Johnny Lartey Peprah

Ghana

The Dialogue between heaven and earth, where do we focus?
 

Mrs Rebecca Sey

Ghana

Practical Pentecostal-Charismatic Ministry: The Role of the Minister’s Wife
 

ORGANIZATION

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

Sub- Comittees

Technical Team

Mr. Emmanuel Agyekum – Head of Digital Services Mr. Harry Tieku Rev. Eric Kallai Mr. Charlse Baah
Fund Raising Committee

Mr. Stephen Peasah Alamele

Mr. Emmanuel Amankwa

Grace Aninkorah

Esther Agyin

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

Publicity and Secretariat Team

David Guun – Chairman

Ebenezer Emmanuel Owusu – Secretary

Augustine Ababio

Foster Asamoah

Agyapong Kwasi Atta

Robert Adonteng

Prayer Team

Francis Broni – Chairman

Nelson Adu

Stephen Peasah Alamele

Finance
Emmanuel Amankwa – Chairman
Grace Aninkorah
Esther Agyin
Michael Owusu Danquah
Protocol Team

Stephen Peasah Alamele

Students Head, PSTM

Assistant Students’ Head

Students Secretary PSTM

Students’ Chaplain, PSTM

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James McKeown Memorial Lecture 2024

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Venue

Pentecost Convention Center Gomoah Fetteh, Millinneum City Road, Kasoa.

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