Story By: Juliet Akosua Danquah
An ultra-modern church auditorium, funded and built by Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong and his wife Dr. (Mrs.) Adelaide Siaw Agyepong, has been dedicated to God in Trassacco, Accra.
The newly christened Pentecost International Worship Centre – Trassacco (PIWC-Trassacco), a 2,500-seat auditorium, will serve both the PIWC and E-Church congregations.
The dedication service also included the handover of a fully furnished mission house for the Resident Minister.
A Testament to Faith and Facilities
The new church stands as the culmination of the Jospong Group’s deep-rooted “culture of gratitude to God.”
What began as a small daily devotion in 1995 has, over decades, evolved into a major spiritual tradition and now, this architectural landmark.
Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, the immediate past Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, acknowledged this unique corporate faith by appointing the church’s “first-ever corporate chaplain to the Group.”
This chaplaincy laid the groundwork for the project, which was overseen during the tenure of Chaplain Pastor Daniel Danso from 2018 to 2025.
A Modern Sanctuary for Two Congregations
The state-of-the-art facility was built to reflect excellence, reverence, and functionality.
It is equipped for contemporary ministry, featuring a 2,500-seater auditorium, a children’s auditorium, a digital library, an in-church studio, and full administrative suites.
Engineer Apostle Professor Joseph Ignatius Buertey, who provided technical supervision, oversaw the installation of comprehensive infrastructure, including two elevators, a 1,000 kVA transformer, backup generators, central air-conditioning, and advanced fire safety and CCTV systems.
A Shepherd’s Home Provided
In a parallel philanthropic gesture, the Agyepongs also provided a fully furnished four-bedroom mission house near the Jospong Group premises for the resident minister.
This was driven by Elder Dr. Agyepong’s conviction that “a shepherd is most effective when settled in a peaceful environment conducive to prayer and ministry.”
Pastor Daniel Danso, the then Chaplain who identified the property in 2024, stated that the gesture “exemplified the Jospong culture of honour, affirming that ministry flourishes when spiritual leaders are respected and well supported.”
A Sermon on True Holiness
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye, delivered a powerful sermon redirecting focus from the building to God’s presence.
“Buildings, instruments, and items may be dedicated, but dedication does not make them holy. The only holy presence in the house of God is the new creation—the believer,” he preached.
He concluded with a poignant reminder for all congregations: “People can always be gathered through entertainment, good programmes, or good messages—but without God’s presence, it is empty. Today, even if thousands gather, the real question remains: Is the glory of God present?”
On behalf of the Church of Pentecost, Dr. Nyamekye expressed gratitude to Dr. and Mrs. Siaw Agyepong for the gesture, and the Jospong Group. He prayed for God’s grace to increase upon their lives and that of their group.
A Speech of Humility and Grace
During the dedication, Dr. Siaw Agyepong struck a tone of profound humility.
“This is not a speech of achievement; it is a testimony of grace,” he began. He credited divine guidance for his journey, stating, “When I could not see my future, God saw it. When I did not know the way, God became the way.”
He expressed special gratitude to his wife, Dr. Adelaide Siaw Agyepong, recalling their modest beginnings: “When it was time for my customary marriage rites and I could afford only two cloths out of the six required, she provided the rest herself. That is grace.”
The entire cost of the church and mission house was borne by the Agyepong family and the Jospong Group of Companies, cementing their legacy of faith-based philanthropy.
Present at the service were the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, MPs, business moguls, pastors of the Church of Pentecost, traditional authorities, staff and management of the Jospong Group.
