HISTORY OF THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST

The beginnings Of The Church Of Pentecost are linked to the ministry of Pastor
James McKeown (1900-1989), an Irish missionary sent by the Apostolic Church,
Bradford, UK to the then Gold Coast (now Ghana) in 1937 to help a group of
believers of the Apostolic Faith in Asamankese.
In June 1937, Rev. James McKeown was seriously ill with malaria and was kept
in his room at Asamankese for some days without medication in accordance with
the rules, beliefs and practices of the Apostolic Faith. The District Commissioner
took McKeown to the European Hospital – currently, Ridge Hospital – in Accra
where he fully recovered after ten days of hospitalised.
On his return to Asamankese, he was confronted by the leaders for having
violated the rules and principles of the church by seeking for medical attention at
a hospital instead of depending on faith healing.
In June 1938, a general meeting was held by all members from the country to
discuss the situation but the leaders at Asamankese refused and condemned
McKeown for lack of faith in prayers for divine healing.
Due to doctrinal differences based on divine healing, the group split in 1939 into
the Christ Apostolic Church and the Apostolic Church, Gold Coast. The latter saw
great expansion under McKeown.
In 1953, a constitutional crisis led to the founding of the Gold Coast Apostolic
Church led by McKeown. After independence of Ghana in 1957 the Gold Coast
Apostolic Church was renamed the Ghana Apostolic Church. The split in 1953 did
not end the crisis. New conflicts compelled the then President of the Republic of
Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, to advise the leadership of the Ghana Apostolic
Church, to adopt a new name.
Therefore, on August 1, 1962, the new name, The Church of Pentecost which
was suggested by Apostle Alphonso Wood legally replaced the Ghana Apostolic
Church.
 CHURCH DOCTRINE, BELIEFS, TENETS AND CORE VALUES
The church of Pentecost believes and teaches the following tenets:
1. THE BIBLE
We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures. We
believe that the Bible is infallible in its declaration, final in its authority, all-
sufficient in its provisions and comprehensive in its sufficiency (2Timothy 3:16; 2
Peter 1:21).
2. THE ONE TRUE GOD
We believe in the existence of the One True God, Elohim, Maker of the whole
universe; indefinable, but revealed as Triune Godhead— Father, Son and Holy
Spirit-One in nature, essence and attributes; Omniscient, Omnipotent and
Omnipresent (Genesis 1:1; Mathew 3:16-17; 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).
3. MAN’S DEPRAVED NATURE:
We believe that “all men have sinned and come short of the glory of God,” and
are subject to eternal punishment; and need repentance and regeneration
(Genesis 3:1-19); Isaiah 53:6).
4. THE SAVIOUR:
We believe that man’s need of a Saviour has been met in the person of Jesus
Christ, because of His deity, virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, resurrection
and ascension; His abiding and Second Coming to judge the living and the dead
(Mathew 1:2; John 4:42; Philippians 2:6-11).
5. REPENTANCE, REGENERATION, JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION:

We believe that all men have to repent of and confess their sins before God, and
believe in the vicarious death of Jesus Christ to be justified before God. We
believe in the sanctification of the believer through the working of the Holy Spirit
and in God’s gift of eternal life to the believer (Luke 15:7; Acts 2: 38; Romans
4:25; 5:16; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Thessalonians 4: 3).
6. THE SACRAMENTS OF BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER:
We believe in the Sacrament of Baptism by immersion as a testimony of a
convert who has attained a responsible age of about 15 years. (Infants and
children are not baptized but are dedicated to the Lord). We believe in the
participation in the Sacrament by members who are in full fellowship (Mathew
28:19-20; Mark 16:16; Luke 22:19-20).
7. BAPTISM, GIFTS AND FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT:
We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with signs following;
also in the operation of the gifts and the fruit of the Holy Spirit in the lives of
believers (Mark 16:17; Acts 2:4;1 Corinthians 12:8-11; Galatians 5:22-23).
8. DIVINE HEALING:
We believe that the healing of sickness and disease is provided for God’s people
in the atonement. The Church is, however, not opposed to soliciting the help of
qualified medical practitioners (2 Kings 20:7; Mathew 9:12; Luke 10:34;
Colossians 4:14).
9. TITHES AND OFFERING:
We believe in tithing and in the giving of free-will offerings towards the cause of
carrying forward the Kingdom of God. We believe that God blesses a cheerful
giver (Genesis 14:18-20; 28:20-22; Malachi 3:6-10; Mathew 23:23; Acts 20:35; 1
Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 Corinthians 9:1-9).
10. THE SECOND COMING AND THE NEXT LIFE:
We believe in the Second Coming of Christ and the Resurrection of the dead,
both the saved and the unsaved – they that are saved, to the resurrection of life;
and the unsaved, to the resurrection of damnation (Mark 13: 26; Daniel 12:2;
John 5: 28-29; Acts 1:11; 10:42; Romans 2:7-11; 6:23).

CORE VALUES
1. EVANGELISM
It is the presentation of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit with the view
that people will come and trust Jesus as Saviour and Lord and serve him in the
fellowship of the Church. Evangelism is the responsibility of every Church
member. It is the prime duty of every believer to share his/her faith after
conversion.
The scope of evangelism was initially Ghana, extending to Africa and to the
whole world. Evangelism is missions-oriented; farmers, women, artisans,
fishermen, intellectuals, etc. go out into other countries, preach Christ, open
churches and call in ministers to pastor same. Besides, as was the practice of the
founder, Pastor James McKeown, we respond to calls to missions as led by the
Spirit of the Lord.
2. DISCIPLESHIP
Discipleship is training believers to be like Christ. The emphasis is on holiness,
righteousness, faithfulness, honesty, sincerity, humility, prayerfulness and the
leading of disciplined and responsible lives.
This is done at the level of individuals, where every member takes responsibility
to discipline their new coverts, as well as through church/corporate based
systematic teaching, and on-the-job training.
Teaching emphasizes the four-square gospel, which is Christ-centered: i.e. Jesus
the Saviour, Healer, Baptizer and Soon Coming King; the Tenets of the Church;
Bible reading/study and scripture memorization and application of the word to
life situations.
3. MINISTRY EXCELLENCE
We seek to honour God who gave His best (the Saviour) by maintaining a high
standard of excellence in all our ministries and activities (Col. 3:23-24).
4. CORE PRACTICES
Some of the normal practices are regular prayer for the Holy Spirit baptism with
initial evidence of speaking in tongues. Emphasis is placed on the fruit and gifts
of the Spirit in the life of the believer.
Prayers are said for healing and deliverance for the afflicted as part of the initial
exercises for salvation.
Services are marked as truly Pentecostal with praise and worship, teaching,
exercise of gifts, prayer, testimony, etc.
5. THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe in the presence of the person of the Holy Spirit and that the Christian
life can be led only with His grace. The new birth is the work of the Holy Spirit,
and then the baptism of the Holy Spirit for power to serve and the gifts of the
Spirit for building the body of Christ.
The Holy Spirit helps the individual to develop a Christ-like character, manifest
through bearing the fruit of the Spirit.
The leading of the Holy Spirit in all spheres of activity in the Church is
paramount. Administrative structures and all other church distinctiveness have
been by the leading of the Holy Spirit. The Church, through her leadership at all
levels, co-operates in obedience.
6. LEADERSHIP
Leadership development is based on the apostolic foundation. Appointments and
callings into leadership positions are based on character and charisma, and the
leading of the Holy Spirit. Leadership development is from the shop floor, grass
root level with members maturing to lead sub-groups, movements, assemblies,
districts and areas. Team spirit with talent development shapes team work.
Ministry is by both clergy and laity.
7. CHURCH CULTURE
The following distinctive attributes help identify The Church of Pentecost:
 Self-supporting attitude
 Faithfulness and integrity
 Distinctiveness in prayer
 Church discipline without fear or favour irrespective of position, race or
colour of members.
 Place of worship based on Spirit and Truth and not necessarily on the
Temple.
 Fellowship and liberality.
 Respect for authority.
 Mutual respect and sense of belonging for all members without
discrimination based on tribalism, racism or nationality.
 Sacrificial service to the Church without expecting pecuniary reward.
 Total abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and other hard drugs.
 Encourage church planting.
 Monogamous marriage is enforced as well as chastity before marriage.
8. TITHES/OFFERINGS
Faithfulness in giving offerings and paying tithes to enhance ministry of the
Church is emphasized. Periodic teaching on this subject is regarded as very
important.
The Church and members depend solely on God as the source of financial
supply. Borrowing is not encouraged. Usury amongst members is also not
encouraged.
9. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
The Church believes in communal living with members supporting one another,
and participating in communal work. The Church may also help the entire
community by providing social needs such as health services, schools, agriculture
as well as donating to the needy in society.
10. HOLINESS OF MEMBERS AND OFFICERS
The church upholds holiness of members Unto the Lord in all their endeavours
(Rom. 12:1; Heb. 12:14).
11. CONSISTENT BIBLE TEACHING – (Acts 2:42a).
12. PRAYER OF ALL TYPES e.g. Worship (Adoration); Supplication;
Intercession (Eph. 6:18-19; 1 Tim. 2:1-2).
13. CHURCH DISCIPLINE: – (2Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 12:7-11)
 Respect for and obedience to authority.
 Submission to corrective measures/policies of the Church.
 Regular fellowship of saints – (Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:25)
Brief Info About The Church of Pentecost
The Church of Pentecost is a global Pentecostal church with the headquarters in
Ghana. It traces its origin to the ministry of Rev. James McKeown. The Church
started operations in 1953 but adopted the name, ‘The Church of Pentecost’ on
1st August, 1962. The Church has grown in leaps and bounds and spread to one
hundred and four (104) countries as of the end of the year 2019, with a global
membership of 3,474,241 in 28,842 congregations. In Ghana for instance, the
youth (13-35years) constitute the largest segment of the Church’s membership
with 41.2%.
PAST CHAIRMEN
1962-1982 Pastor James McKeown
1982-1987 Apostle Fred Stephen Safo
1988-1998 Prophet Martinson Yeboah
1998-2008 Apostle Dr Michael Ntumy
2008-2018 Apostle Prof. Opoku Onyinah

PAST GENERAL SECRETARIES

1962-1982 Apostle Joseph Egyir Paintsil
1982-1988 Apostle Daniel K. Arnan
1988-1993 Apostle Rigwell Ato Addison
1993-2003 Apostle Albert Amoah
2003-2013 Apostle Dr Alfred Koduah Ntumy

Wife of Pastor James Mckeown: Mrs. Sophia McKeown

PAST INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS DIRECTORS

1991-1996 Apostle Opoku Onyinah
1996-2001 Apostle Benjamin Arthur
2001-2011 Apostle Dr Stephen Baidoo
2011-2021 Apostle Emmanuel Gyesi-Addo
Questions and Answers
1. Why did the Isralities not enter the promised land after sending out the spies?
A. Fornication
B. Idolatry
C. Lust
D. Mumering
E. Unbelief

2. What was Moses to do for Joshua?

A. Anoint him
B. Encourage him
C. Install him
D. Instruct him
E. A & D

3. Of whom was it said that he wholly followed the Lord in Deuteronomy?

A. Joshua
B. Moses
C. Caleb
D. Phinehas
E. Aaron

4. From where was Moses able to see the land beyond Jordan?
A. Mount Ebal
B. Mount Gerazim
C. Mount Peor
D. Mount Pisgah

5. Israel was not to possess land belonging to whose descendants?

A. Cain
B. Esau
C. Ishmael
D. Lot
E. B & D
6. Whose bed was nine cubits long and four cubits wide?
A. Agag
B. Balak
C. Goliath
D. Og, King of Bashan
E. Sihon, king of Heshbon

7. What where the Israelities NOT to do the the Lord's commandments?

A. Add to them
B. Obey them
C. Take away from them
D. All of the above
E. A & C

8. What would happen if they idols in the book of Deuteronomy ?

A. Plagues would come upon them
B. They would be scattered among the nations
C. They would be taken captive by other nations
D. All of the above

9. What should we teach our children?

A. The LORD our GOD is one LORD
B. The practices of the nations
C. Love the LORD your GOD with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with
all your might
D. All of the Above
E. A & C

10. What would be the reward for keeping the commandments?

A. That it would go well with them
B. That is would go well with their children
C. That their days be would prolonged on the earth
D. All of the above
E. A & C

11. When should we teach our children?

A. When you sit at your house
B. When you walk by the way
C. When you lie down
D. When you rise up
E. All of the above
12. Where were they to write the commandments?
A. On the posts of their house
B. On their walls
C. Inside the Ark of the Covenant
D. None of the above

13. The word "Raiment" is mentioned, what does that word mean?
A. Facial Expression
B. Shoes
C. Clothing
D. Skin

14. In the NKJV text it begins with, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one!
You shall love the Lord our God with all your heart, with your soul, and with all
your strength. Where in Deuteronomy will you find these two quoted verses?
A. Deuteronomy 5:4-5
B. Deuteronomy 6:4-5
C. Deuteronomy 7:4-5
D. Deuteronomy 8:4-5
E. None of the above

15. Where did Aaron die?

A. Mt Ebal
B. Mt Nebi
C. Mosera
D. Mt Pisgah

16. What does Deuteronomy 16:17 command that every man does "as he is
able"
A. Worship
B. Give
C. Pray
D. Teach

17. What famous Biblical passage is revisited in Deuteronomy, that was written
in Exodus?
A. The ark of the Sabbath
B. The ten commandments
C. Levites instructions for lent
D. Abrahamic Covenant

18. In Deuteronomy instruction is given regarding the general remission of debts

every seventh year. What is this practice called?
A. The year of the Lord's release
B. The Passover
C. The Firstfruits
D. Feats of Tabernacle

19. What happens if a man has an affair with a married woman?

A. They have to repent
B. They go before Moses to repent
C. They will both die
D. They are put out of the camp

20. How does Moses say God want us to respond to the perpetual presence and
the persistent pleas of the poor?
A. Take score
B. Forgive them
C. By giving generously to the needy
D. Take loans

21. Who does all "secret things" belong to?

A. You
B. To the Lord
C. Nobody
D. None of the Above

22. Why did the Lord Choose Israel?

A. Because he would keep the oath which he had sworn to their fathers
B. Because the LORD loved them
C. Because they were more in number than other nations
D. A & B
23. What snake is mentioned in Deuteronomy according to the KJV?
A. Black
B. Rattle
C. Bitter
D. A & B
E. Asp

24. Moses commands that the people of Israel should have curses pronounced
over them when they crossed the Jordan Moab into the Promised Land! How did
Moses say that the people should respond to these curses?
A. And the people shall say , "Amen"
B. And the people shall say, "be blessed"
C. And the people shall say, "Holy is the Lord"
D. And the people shall say, "Lord we bow in your presence"

25. Where did Moses die?

A. On Mount Nebo
B. On Mount Nebo
C. In the land of Moab
D. On Mount Tigris

1. According to Deuteronomy 2:9 what has been given to the children of Lot?
Og Ar Uz Nod

2. The word "raiment" is mentioned in Deuteronomy 8:4. What does that word
mean?
Love clothing animal shelter

3. Where did Aaron die?

Canaan Mosera Egypt Rome

4. What does Deuteronomy 16:17 command that every man does "as he is
able"?
Love give help the Macarena

5. What happens if a man has an affair with a married woman?

She will die. They will both die. He will die. Nothing.
6. How many of the commandments does Moses tell the people to keep?
only the ones that you like the best at least half
all of them one or two

7. Who do the "secret things" belong to?

the Lord us Moses Bill Gates

8. What snake is mentioned in Deuteronomy 32:33 according to the King James

Version?
Rattler cobra asp boa

9. Where did Moses die?

Turkey Canaan Moab Egypt

10. What is the last word of the last verse of Deuteronomy?

Moses peace Aaron Israel

In what month of the 40th year did Moses speak to the Israelites?
3rd
11th
1st
7th

The Lord told the Israelites, that he would not give them the land of the children
of whom?
Ishmael
Cain
Esau
Noah

Who was denied the privilege of crossing the Jordan?

Caleb
Samson
Moses
Joshua

How many commandments were written on the two tables of stone?

20 7 10 15
When Moses reviewed the commandments with Israel, what was the first
commandment?
You shall not steal
You shall have no other gods before me.
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God
Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy

Which of the following was NOT one of the things that Israel was to love the
Lord with?
All their soul
All their heart
All their mind
All their strength

Who were the Israelites told to make a covenant with among the nations of
Canaan?
Amorites Jebusites No one Hittites

Which of these foods did Moses say would be in the land they were about to
enter?
Apples
Limes
Pomegranates
Oranges

Moses returned to the Israelites after 40 days and 40 nights, what did he break
upon his return?
His leg
The tabernacle
2 stone tables
Aaron's rod

Which tribe of Israel bore the Ark?

Asher
Simeon
Levi
Judah
What would the Israelites receive if they followed God's commandments?
A curse
Money
Nothing
A blessing

The Israelites were told not to eat blood, but to pour it upon the earth as what?
Oil
Juice
Water
Wine

What punishment was given to idolaters?

Banishment
Crucifixion
Stoning
Hanging

Which is NOT a beast that the Israelites were allowed to eat?

Goat
Hare
Hart
Sheep

How often was a creditor to cancel his debts?

Every 3 years
Every 10 years
Every 7 years
Every 5 years

During which month did the Lord bring the Israelites out of Egypt?
Sivan Kislev Abib Tevet

Who was to cast the first stones if one was to be put to death?
The witnesses
The priests
The judges
The king
The Lord promised he would rise up what figure among the Israelites?
A demon
A priest
A king
A prophet

How many cities of refuge were to be set aside?

5
7
6
4

If the Israelites came to a city that wanted peace, what happened to the people
of that city?
Became tributaries
Only the males were killed
Banished
Utterly destroyed

If a person was found slain, and there were no witnesses, what was to be
sacrificed?
Goat
Heifer
Sheep
Dove

What was the fine for slander if a man lied about his new wife not being a
virgin?
Nothing
50 Shekels
150 Shekels
100 Shekels

How much interest were the Israelites to charge another Israelite?

None
3%
10%
7%
How long was a man exempt from going to war after he married?
One year
Three years
Six months
One month

What was the maximum number of lashes that could be imposed as a

punishment?
30
50
15
40

Moses described the land as flowing with milk and what?

Jelly
Honey
Jam
Wine

After each curse pronounced by the Levites, what did the peoples reply?
Glory to God
Thank you
Amen
Shalom

If the Israelites obeyed God's laws, to which nation would they set above?
All nations
Egypt
Syria
Lebanon

The destruction would look like which city, if the Israelites abandoned their
covenant with God?
Sodom
Jericho
Rome
Jeruselam
Moses told the Israelites that the word was very near, where was the word?
In their mouth and heart
In the seas
In the heavens
On scrolls

Every seven years, during which feast was the law to be read?
Feast of unleaven bread
Feast of trumpets
Feast of ingathering
Feast of tabernacles

What mountain does God send Moses to, so that he may behold the land of
Canaan?
Mount Sinai
Mount Ararat
Mount Nebo
Mount Olympus

During Moses' final blessing, what did he liken the tribe of Dan to?
A lion's cub
A bear's cub
A stubborn mule
A gentle lamb

What age was Moses when he died?

120
130
100
150

1. How many chapters are there in the book of Deuteronomy?

• 33
• 34
• 35
• 40
Answer: 34
The book of Deuteronomy consists of 34 chapters.
2. What does the word 'Deuteronomy' mean?
• relating to the God
• second law
• lost in wilderness
• relating to covenant
Answer: second law
The word 'Deuteronomy' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'second law'.

3. Which book comes before the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament?
• Book of Leviticus
• Book of Exodus
• Book of Numbers
• Book of Joshua
Answer: Book of Numbers
The book of Deuteronomy is the fifth book in the Old Testament and comes after
the book of Numbers.

4. Which is the first line in the book of Deuteronomy?

• And Jehovah called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tent of
meeting, saying,
• Now these are the names of the sons of Israel, who came into Egypt (every
man and his household came with Jacob):
• These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side Jordan in
the wilderness, in the plain over against the Red sea, between Paran, and
Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Dizahab.
• For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly
shall perish.
Answer: These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side
Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain over against the Red sea, between Paran,
and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Dizahab.
Deuteronomy 1:1 - 'These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on
this side Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain over against the Red sea, between
Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Dizahab.'

5. What does the book of Deuteronomy describe?

• the priestly rituals and rules for conduct
• the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
• the creation
• law-code by which the Israelites are to live within the Promised Land
Answer: law-code by which the Israelites are to live within the Promised Land
The book of Deuteronomy describes the law-code by which the Israelites are to
live within the Promised Land.

6. Where did Aaron die?

• Canaan
• Egypt
• Moserah
• Sinai
Answer: Moserah
Aaron died at Moserah (Deyteronomy 10:6).

7. Where did Moses give sermons to the Israelites before entering the Promised
Land?
• plains of Canaan
• plains of Moab
• plains of Sinai
• plains of Horeb
Answer: plains of Moab
Moses gave sermons to the Israelites on the plains of Moab, before entering the
Promised Land.

8. Where did God made a covenant with his people according to the book of
Deuteronomy?
• Sinai
• Moab
• Egypt
• Horeb
Answer: Horeb
According to the book of Deuteronomy, God made a covenant with his people at
Horeb (Deuteronomy 5:2).

9. Where were the Israelites treated as slaves?

• Egypt
• Jordan
• Canaan
• Asia
Answer: Egypt
God saved the Israelites from the land of Egypt, where they were treated as
slaves (Deuteronomy 5:6).

10. Which day should be kept holy?

• Rishon
• Sabbath
• Sheni
• Chamishi
Answer: Sabbath
According to the book of Deuteronomy, the Sabbath day should be kept holy
(Deuteronomy 5:12).

11. How many days in a week should one work?

•5
•6
•7
•8
Answer: 6
According to the book of Deuteronomy, one should work for six days
(Deuteronomy 5:13).

12. Where did the Israelites tempt God?

• Egypt
• Sinai
• Moab
• Massah
Answer: Massah
The Israelites tempted God at Massah (Deuteronomy 6:16).

13. How many years did God kept his people in the wilderness?
• 40
• 50
• 60
• 65
Answer: 40
God kept his people in the wilderness for 40 years (Deuteronomy 8:2).
14. How old was Moses when he died?
• 110
• 115
• 120
• 125
Answer: 125
Moses lived for 125 years according to the book of Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy
34:7).

15. What did Moses see before he died?

• Heaven
• Hell
• Egypt
• Promised Land
Answer: Promised Land
Moses saw the Promised Land before he died (Deuteronomy 34:1-4).