Our Story & Mission
Learn about our journey, our beliefs, and the vision that drives us forward.
SINCE 2000
Our History
The Poconos District of The Church of Pentecost USA traces its roots to earlier years when the church was established in the region under the New Jersey Area. As the church continued to grow, the assemblies in the region were later placed under the Philadelphia District. On August 7, 2022, the Poconos District was officially created after being carved out of the Philadelphia District as part of the church’s continued growth and expansion in the northeastern United States.
At its inception, the district began with four assemblies: Poconos Central Assembly, Hackettstown Assembly, Wilkes Barre Assembly, and PIWC Mt. Zion Allentown. These assemblies formed the foundation of the district’s mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and raise Spirit-filled believers who would positively impact their communities.
The District Executive Committee Members are:
Rev. Wilfred Aboagye – District Pastor
Elder Peter Boafo – District Secretary
Elder Eric Okyere – District Financial Secretary
Elder Samuel Owusu-Afriyie – Member
Elder Dr. Philip Dua – Member
Elder Dr. Benjamin Eduful – Member
Elder Dr. Michael Sintim-Koree – Member
The District Ministry Leaders include:
Deaconess Mabel Okyere – Women’s Ministry
Deacon Michael Sarfo – Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM)
Elder Isaac Amponsah – Evangelism Ministry
Sister Gifty Nkansah – Children’s Ministry
Through the grace of God and the dedication of its members, the Poconos District continues to grow as a vibrant Pentecostal community. The district serves believers across several cities through worship services, evangelism, discipleship, and community outreach, raising committed Christians who seek to impact their families, churches, and communities with the transforming power of the gospel.
Today, the Poconos District is made up of the following assemblies:
Poconos Central Assembly – East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Poconos English Assembly – East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Hackettstown Assembly – Hackettstown, New Jersey
Wilkes Barre Assembly – Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
PIWC Mt. Zion Allentown – Bethlehem/Allentown, Pennsylvania
Under the leadership of Rev. Wilfred Aboagye, the district continues to pursue the vision of establishing responsible and self-sustaining churches filled with committed, Spirit-filled Christians who impact their communities and possess the nations for Christ.
The Poconos District continues to strengthen its assemblies and ministries while remaining committed to the vision of possessing the nations and establishing strong, Spirit-filled churches.
District Minister and Wife
Rev. Wilfred and Mrs. Rita Aboagye
Meet Our Executive Members
Dedicated servants called to shepherd and guide our church family.
Rev. Wilfred Aboagye
District Pastor
Rev. Wilfred Aboagye
District Pastor
Elder Peter Boafo
District Secretary
Elder Peter Boafo
District Secretary
Elder Eric Okyere
Financial Secretary
Elder Eric Okyere
Financial Secretary
Elder Samuel Owusu-Afriyie
Executive Member
Elder Samuel Owusu-Afriyie
Executive Member
Elder Dr. Philip Duah
Executive Member
Elder Dr. Philip Duah
Executive Member
Elder Dr. Benjamin Eduful
Executive Member
Elder Dr. Benjamin Eduful
Executive Member
Elder Dr. Michael Sintim-Koree
Executive Member
Elder Dr. Michael Sintim-Koree
Executive Member
Meet Our Ministry Leaders
Dedicated servants called to shepherd and guide our church family.
Dcns. Esther Sintim-Koree
District Women’s Ministry Leader
Dcns. Esther Sintim-Koree
District Women’s Ministry Leader
Elder Dr. Michael Sintim-Koree
District PEMEN Leaser
Elder Dr. Michael Sintim-Koree
District PEMEN Leaser
Dcn. Michael Sarfo
District Evangelism Ministry Leader
Dcn. Michael Sarfo
District Evangelism Ministry Leader
Sister Gifty Nkansah
District Children’s Ministry Leader
Sister Gifty Nkansah
District Children’s Ministry Leader
Dcns. Sanita Eduful
District Youth and PENSA mINISTRY
Dcns. Sanita Eduful
District Youth and PENSA mINISTRY
OUR TENETS
Statement of Faith
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 (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21).
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).
We believe that "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Genesis 3:1-19; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23), and are subject to eternal punishment (Matthew 13:41, 42; Romans 6:23), and need Repentance (Acts 2:38; Matthew 4:17; Acts 20:21) and Regeneration (John 3:3,5; Titus 3:5).
We believe that humanity's need of a Savior has been met in the person of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:21; John 4:42; Acts 2:36; Ephesians 5:23; Philippians 2:6-11), because of His Deity (Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1; John 20:38; Romans 9:5; Titus 2:13,14), Virgin Birth (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:25-27), Sinless Life (John 8:46; Hebrews 4:15; 2 Corinthians 5:21), Atoning Death (Romans 3:25; Hebrews 9:22; 1 John 2:2), Resurrection (Matthew 28:5-7; Acts 2:24; Acts 2:36; Acts 10:39,40; 1 Corinthians 15:), and Ascension (Acts 1:9-11; Acts 2:33-36), His Abiding Intercession (Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25) and His Second Coming to judge the living and the dead (Acts 1:11; Acts 10:42; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 2 Timothy 4:1; Revelation 22:12, 20).
We believe all humanity have to repent of and confess their sins before God (Luke 15:7; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Acts 17:30), and believe in the vicarious death of Jesus Christ to be justified before God (Romans 4:25; Romans 5:1) We believe in the sanctification of the believer through the working of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Corinthians 6:11) and in God's gift of eternal life to the believer (John 17:2,3; John 10:27; Romans 6:23b; 1 John 5:11-13).
We believe in the ordinance of Baptism by immersion as a testimony of a convert who has attained a responsible age of about 13 years (Matthew 3:16; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9, 10; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38). Infants and children are not baptized but are dedicated to the Lord (Mark 10:13-16; Luke 2:22-24,34). We believe in the ordinance of the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion, which should be partaken by all members who are in full fellowship (Luke 22:19-20; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-33).
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).
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; Matthew 23:23; Acts 20:35; 1 Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 Corinthians 9:1-9).
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 20:1-7; Matthew 9:12; Luke 10:34; Colossians 4:14).
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).
We believe in the institution of marriage as a union established and ordained by God for the lifelong, intimate relationship between a man as husband and a woman as wife as biologically defined at birth. We believe that God instituted marriage primarily for mutual help, fellowship and comfort that one ought to have for the other and for honorable procreation of children, and their training in love, obedience to the Lord and responsible citizenship. (Genesis 2:18, 21-25; Matthew 19:4-6; 1 Corinthians 7:1-2).
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