Christ-likeness in our marriages and family lives can impact on the great commission and gladden the heart of God and the nations. That’s how far-reaching the grace of God will extend through us and abound to many, reaching and blessing even to the ends of the earth.

— Eric Nyamekye (b. 1965), Theologe und Chairman von The Church of Pentecost

Topics: Relationships & Family, Witness & Mission, Growth & Character

Occasions: Wedding & Marriage

Eric Nyamekye

Eric Nyamekye (* 1965) ist ein ghanaischer Theologe und seit 2018 Gesamtvorsitzender der Church of Pentecost, einer der größten pfingstlichen Denominationen Westafrikas. Er steht für eine ganzheitliche gesellschaftliche Transformation durch engagierte Laien, geriet jedoch durch seinen vehementen Einsatz für restriktive Anti-LGBTQ+-Gesetze in Ghana in die Kritik von Menschenrechtsgruppen. Bibellesern begegnet er als einflussreiche Stimme des afrikanischen Christentums, der biblische Grundwerte und ethische Integrität im alltäglichen Berufs- und Lebensumfeld betont.

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