About
Pentecost Professional Network (PPN) is an initiative under the auspices of the Associates wing of Pentecost Students and Associates, USA (PENSA-USA) to bring together individuals within the church – regardless of age – who are engaged in every aspect of entrepreneurial, technical, intellectual or artistic pursuit, for the purpose of strengthening the body of Christ through a supportive network of like-minded professionals who are dedicated to helping each other and to impact the next generation through mentorship.
Mission Statement
To inspire and empower professionals within the Church of Pentecost, USA, to passionately pursue their professional calling with a Christ-exalting intentionality of excellence and generational impact.
Membership
Membership and participation in Pentecost Professional Network (PPN) is open to all professionals within the Church of Pentecost who are actively engaged in an entrepreneurial, technical, intellectual or artistic pursuit, and who have the desire to support and mentor others.
Target Groups
Professionals who are already practicing their craft or are already actively engaged in their area of expertise. Members will be sub-divided into common areas of interest for mutual industry support, opportunity identification, and as technical resources to help advance each other’s professional growth.
Young and aspiring professionals of the Church of Pentecost. This group will be the beneficiary of the mentorship and counseling services that the professionals in the various groups will be availing.
Sample Professional Sub-Groups
Business and Finance
Health and Medical
Office Administration
Entrepreneurs
Computers and Technology
Hospitality, Tourism and Travel
Production and Manufacturing
Social and Life Sciences
Construction and Trade
Legal, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
Psychology and Counseling
Education, Teaching and Training
Management
Installation, Repair and Maintenance
Engineering and Engineering Technicians
Media, Communications and Broadcasting
Sales and Marketing
Fishing, Farming and Foresting
Military and Armed Forces
Human Resources (HR)
Students
Programs and Initiatives
Facilitate targeted training for maximizing professional skills and capabilities
Mentorship and hands-on training programs in “non-traditional” fields of industry (ie. “Other” Sciences, political and governance, academia, etc)
Short-term academic sabbaticals to train/teach students at the Pentecost Univ. College
Social Media and the Professionals: A Training
Regional and national events to encourage a Christ-like perspective on our roles as Christian professionals
Missions Trips to Advance Evangelism: Christian Pentecostals supporting Missionaries
Internal education series for the local assemblies (i.e. Doctors, pharmacists, financial advisors, estate planning, real estate, etc. organizing internal education programs in the Districts and Regions)
Career counseling and resources for professionals and aspiring professionals
Professional skills to advance a development agenda (Ghana and beyond)
Partnerships with PENTSOS for social services
Entrepreneurship Support
Leadership
Pastor Mike Portuphy
National Youth & PENSA Leader
Ovr. Capt. Sekyi-Barimah
Military Liaison
Elder Kofi Owusu-Boakye
Leader / Coordinator
Dcns. Vera Asante
Organizing Secretary
Elder Dr. Albert Osei
Assistant Coordinator
Mrs. Linda Asubonteng
Secretary