By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
Accra, June 17, GNA – Apostle Seth Twum-Barimah has been inducted as Chairperson of the Christian Praise International Centre (CPIC), beginning a five-year term as leader of the Church.
The induction ceremony brought together members of the Church, leaders of Pentecostal and Charismatic churches, traditional authorities and other invited guests.
Apostle Twum-Barimah, speaking in an interview after the ceremony, said his mandate was to provide both spiritual and administrative leadership for the Church and guide its activities over the next five years.
He said a key priority of his leadership would be to deepen the Church’s impact in communities and encourage members to uphold Christian values.
“We are going to embark on a serious mission because Jesus Christ gave us the Great Commission that we should win souls,” he said.
Apostle Twum-Barimah disclosed that the Church would undertake crusades, community outreach programmes and broadcasting activities to extend its reach to areas where it currently had no presence.
He said the initiatives were intended to expose more communities to Christian teachings and strengthen the spiritual lives of individuals across the country.
The Chairperson noted that the mission of the Church would extend beyond evangelism to include the promotion of moral values and responsible citizenship.
He urged members to lead exemplary lives and emphasised the importance of discipline, humility, respect for authority and adherence to civic responsibilities, including the payment of taxes.
Apostle Twum-Barimah said his administration would also focus on strengthening unity among members and promoting holy living as essential elements for the growth of the Church.
He expressed optimism that collective commitment and dedication would enable the Church to expand its spiritual and social impact.
The ceremony featured gospel ministrations by Ms Grace Ashley and Jemima Annor-Yeboah, daughter of the founder of the Church.
Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area, attended the event with members of his entourage and commended Apostle Twum-Barimah for his leadership within the Christian community and beyond.
The Paramount Chief pledged support for the Church and announced a donation of land in the Dormaa area as well as GHS100,000 towards its activities.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey
Reporter: Jibril Abdul Mumuni