The Youth Choir joined the Apostles and ministers for a group picture
26 August 2026

The five-day Youth Service, held from August 19–23, 2026, culminated in a vibrant open-air service at the forecourt of the SRC Hall, University of Cape Coast. The service was led by Apostle Quansah, with support from Apostle Sam, Apostle Asare, Bishop Ampofo, and Bishop Fenyi. Approximately 1,300 youth attended the gathering.

Ministering on the theme, “I AM BOLD TO BELIEVE,” Apostle Quansah preached from Acts 4:31, with a supporting reading from 2 Timothy 1:6–12. He explained that the Scriptures perfectly reflected the central message of the event—standing firm in faith and boldly trusting God in every circumstance.

Three Questions, One Conviction
To challenge the youth and encourage self-reflection, Apostle Quansah posed three thought-provoking questions:

  1. If all your friends disliked your church, would you still remain?
  2. If your friends said your church was not entertaining and encouraged you to leave, would you have the courage to stay?
  3. If you sought something from God and did not receive it, would you still believe?

He emphasized that the ability to answer “yes” to these questions demonstrates genuine faith and boldness in believing that God will ultimately fulfill His purpose in our lives.

The Command, the Threat, and the Prayer for Boldness
Drawing from the account of Peter and John after the healing of the lame man, Apostle Quansah noted that despite facing opposition and threats, the early Apostles did not pray for the destruction of their enemies. Instead, they prayed for boldness to continue proclaiming the gospel. He urged the youth to adopt the same attitude: “We carry the responsibility of winning souls for Christ. When we hear unpleasant things about ourselves or the Church, we must not respond with anger or retaliation. Rather, we should go on our knees and pray for wisdom and strength to accomplish the work God has entrusted to us.”

Two Powerful Outcomes
Apostle Quansah highlighted two significant events that occurred after the believers prayed: the place where they were gathered shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. He explained that while believers today may not experience a physical shaking of the ground, the greater miracle is to be filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit. “We already have the Holy Spirit through the ministry of the Apostles. What we need now is boldness, understanding, obedience, and a deep passion for soul-winning and building the Church.”

Our Lives as a Message
Emphasizing the example of the early Church, Apostle Quansah reminded the congregation that believers are called to speak the Word with boldness. While not everyone may preach from a pulpit, every Christian can preach through their lifestyle. He challenged the youth to consider whether their daily conduct reflects Christ: “People are watching us—our friends, parents, Apostles, and Ministers. Does your life glorify God? What conversations do you have with your friends? Do they reflect the Good News? Even your activity on social media is a form of preaching.”

A Call to Bold Faith
In his closing remarks, Apostle Quansah encouraged the youth to return to their homes and local congregations with renewed conviction, boldly declaring, “I am bold to believe.” He urged them to rely on prayer and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit as they faithfully proclaim the gospel and contribute to the growth of the Church.