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Yaw Osei was born in Kwamang in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He relocated to Toronto, Canada in 2000. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and personal Savior in 1998. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from York University, Toronto. He also has certificates in Life Licence Qualification Program (LLQP) and Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO). He worked as a Financial / Insurance Advisor with infinity Retirement Solutions (Canada). He also works as Travel advisor/agent with Impress Travel (Canada). He has held several positions in the Church. He is the Chairman of the Area Audit committee, North York Area. He has served as National Audit committee member since 2012. He also served as National Men’s Ministry secretary from 2012 -2015. Overseer Osei is the current Peel district Pastor responsible for Martinson Yeboah Assembly (MYA), Mississauga and Brampton Assembly. Overseer Osei is married to Mrs. Theresa Osei, a Fashion Designer and they are blessed with three children: Matthew Kwadwo Osei, Delmon Ampeabeng Osei and Christine Nyarkowah Osei. Overseer Osei likes soccer, basketball and reading.

Prob. Ovr. Joseph Gayin was born in Accra to Christian parents of the Methodist faith. His life was influenced by the faith-based schools he attended at the primary and secondary levels where the strict leadership and ideals of the schools ensured that students were modelled to reflect strict self and imposed discipline, which were coded in regulations of the institutions. Selflessness, respect for the dignity of man and devotion to God were some of the key values built into students to shape their lives to serve society and God. His life was also greatly influenced and inspired by his maternal grandmother who served as a deaconess of the Church of Pentecost for many years and ensured that he was baptized into the church and stayed active and dedicated.  Involvement in church activities began during his undergraduate studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. As a member of Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA), he was challenged by the ideals of the group and began to take up responsibilities and active roles in the choir (King’s praise) as well as Bible study. His leadership role was recognized and given the opportunity to serve as secretary of the group during his final year of study.  He joined the Pentecost International Worship Center (PIWC) at Kokomlemle, Accra where he ministered in music (Royal Vessels) and served in the then Pentecost Youth and Evangelistic Ministry (PENTYEM) and Witness Movement (now Evangelism ministry) Leadership. His gift of leadership was noticed and has since been mentored by many Elders and Pastors of the church. He first served as a Deacon and later as an Elder of the church. After a short stay with the PIWC at midway, he worshipped with the Oakville District after his graduate study in food science at the University of Guelph. He was given the opportunity to serve as Presiding Elder at Oakville in August 2018 till June 2022. He currently serves as a member of the Pentecost School Board and stationed at Sudbury. In his secular work, Pro. Ovr Joseph Gayin worked as a Research Scientist with the Food Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Ghana and with Maple Leaf Foods as Food Safety and Quality Assurance Professional. He holds a certificate from the Pentecost Biblical Seminary in the US in Lay-Ministry. Prob. Ovr. Joseph Gayin is married to Susuana Gayin and both are blessed with four children; Christopher, Jason, Jeffrey and Amanda Gayin.

Probational Overseer Derick Opoku is currently the resident Minister for the Lethbridge-Brooks District in Western Alberta Area. He previously served as National PentMedia assistant leader for 6 years. He was a presiding Elder of the PIWC PEEL prior to his calling into full-time ministry. Coupled with his contagious spirit and passion for the work of God. He has also served in several capacities in the local Church including Assistant Youth leader, bus driver, and Audio-Visual leader of the Peel PIWC Church. Probational Overseer Derick Opoku was called into full-time ministry as a probationary overseer in 2022. Prior to his calling, he spent 14 years in the Information technology industry. He holds a Bachelor of commerce degree in E-commerce from Ontario Tech University (UOIT). He has a heart for youth ministry and longs to see more PENSA in the leadership of our thriving church. He is married to Dora Opoku and their marriage of 7 years is blessed with two lovely children, Isabella and Isaiah Opoku. He enjoys serving others in his community, learning novel things, playing sports, and staying up to date in technology.

Pro. Ovr. William Addo Addai was born in Hamburg, Germany. He had his early childhood life in Germany and later relocated to Ghana, where he sent his youth days. He was born into a COP family, had a personal encounter with the Lord and got baptized by the Holy Spirit in 2003.  He has a Bachelor in Computer Science from Catholic University in Ghana, a Post Graduate Diploma of Advanced Computing for C-DAC`s Advanced Computing Training School (ARTS), Pune – India and Diploma of Management of Information System Institute for the Management of Information Systems – London. He worked in teaching field for 5 years before relocating to Canada in 2017.  Pro. Ovr. William Addo Addai was call into fulltime ministry in May 2022 and stationed in St. John’s Newfoundland before that he has served in the youth and evangelism ministries in Santa Maria district (Ghana) and Montreal district (Canada). Presided over the PIWC – Montreal and served as district secretary July 2018 – June 2022.  He is married to Grace Addai, a community worker and blessed with two children William-Liam Addai and Maryalicia Addobea Addai. He has interest in spots, sight-seeing and watching documentaries.

P. Ovr. Arnold Opoku is the eldest of two children born in Hamilton, Ontario to Mr. Sampson Opoku and Florence Opoku.   He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Ryerson University and is currently pursuing a degree in healthcare and is enrolled with Pentecost Biblical Seminary in pursuit to further education in ministry.  As a bi-vocational minister, Arnold works in the financial services sector.   Arnold currently serves as the Hamilton District Overseer and has served in various capacities at the National, Area, District and Local levels.  Some include National Estate Committee member, National Pension Board member, Area Executive member, District Secretary, Presiding Elder.  He is married to Emelia Opoku and they are blessed with 3 children, Faith, Abraham and Hope.

Pro/Ovr. Eleazar Nimoh was born on April 4th, 1991 at Etobicoke General Hospital in North York, Canada. He is a twin brother of Pro/Ovr. Ebenezer Nimoh. Both of them were brought up in CoP Canada from the tender age of 4 years old.  He currently holds a Bachelors of Arts with Honours from York University with a concentration in Law & Society and also holds a Masters of Social Work from University of Calgary. He is currently working as a school social worker with Durham District School Board and also a psychotherapist in private practice.  He along with Pro/Ovr. Ebenezer Nimoh and Elder Jude Biney planted PENSA at York University and served as the first Vice-President in its inaugural year from 2011-2013 and President from 2013-2014. He also has served mightily in roles at the local level in the youth ministry and music ministry. Pro/Ovr. Eleazar currently serves as the resident minister of Downtown City- PIWC Toronto. He holds a certificate in Theology from Pentecost Biblical Seminary College, Wayne, New Jersey USA. Pro/Ovr. Eleazar Nimoh is married to Judith Nimoh who works as a Human Resource Advisor with Canada Revenue Agency. They are blessed with their first child Levi Nimoh. He thoroughly enjoys connecting individuals with supports within the community. He also enjoys competitive sports, musical arrangements of various genres and listening to public speakers. 

Emmanuel Osei Marfo was born to Samuel Osei Bonsu of blessed memory and Mary Osei Sarpong in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. After completing Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua in 2008, he proceeded to the University of Ghana where he obtained an honours degree in Political Science with Sociology. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). After serving in the Ghanaian Civil and Local Government Service for a combined period of three years, he moved to Canada and obtained a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from Brock University. In Canada, Emmanuel worked with Accenture Operations as a digital marketing expert. He is currently pursuing his PhD degree at the University of Toronto. Emmanuel has served in various capacities in the Church, particularly in the Youth & Pensa Ministry in both Ghana and Canada. Until his call into ministry, he was the Youth Leader for Hamilton District and the Pensa Co-ordinator for the Scarboroh Area of the Church of Pentecost. Over. Emmanuel and his family were first stationed at New Life Worship Center, St. Catharines as the district minister from September 2021 to June 2022. He is currently the district minister for Scarborough District. Emmanuel is married to his lovely wife, Maame Serwaa Osei-Marfo. Maame holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Ghana (Linguistics and Chinese). She currently works as a Customer Service Representative. The couple have been blessed with three amazing children – Pearl, Samuel-Myles and Emmanuel Jr.

Pro/Ovr. Ebenezer Nimoh was born on April 4th, 1991 at Etobicoke General Hospital in North York, Canada. He is a twin brother of Pro/Ovr. Eleazar Nimoh who have both started in the church from early childhood. He currently holds a Bachelor of Health Studies with Honours from York University with and holds a Masters of Environmental Sustainability from Royal Roads University. He is currently an OHS practitioner in the manufacturing industry and a seasonal instructor in various educational institutions. He along with Pro/Ovr. Eleazar Nimoh and Pro/Ovr Jude Biney planted PENSA at York University and served as the first Treasurer in its inaugural year from 2011-2013 and Vice- President from 2013-2014. He also has served in roles at the local level in youth and music ministries and currently is the Assistant National Youth Pastor in COP Canada. Pro/Ovr. Ebenezer currently serves as the resident minister of Oakville District comprising of Cedar City Church and Waterloo PIWC. He holds a certificate in Theology from Pentecost Biblical Seminary College, Wayne, New Jersey USA. Pro/Ovr. Ebenezer Nimoh is married to Jessica Nimoh who works as a Project Coordinator for UHN. They are blessed with their first child Jesse Nimoh. He is an encourager with infectious faith that God is always at work in the life of a believer to accomplish His perfect will in them. He also enjoys competitive sports, listening to music, and cooking shows.

Probationary Overseer Daniel Agyemang was born in Mamponteng in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He grew up at Bohyen, Kumasi and attended Pentecost Preparatory School at Abrepo before going to Prempeh College for his high school education. He has been a member of COP from birth and accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at a tender age. As a teenager, Probationary Overseer Daniel Agyemang relocated to Canada to pursue university education. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting, a Masters degree in Public Administration and a Certificate in Project Management. He also holds a Certificate in Program Evaluation from the Canadian Evaluation Society. He has several years of experience as a Senior Policy and Program Advisor with the Government of Saskatchewan, and has worked in various ministries, including Government Relations, Social Services, Agriculture, Education and Immigration. Probationary Overseer Daniel Agyemang was called as a bi-vocational minister in 2021 and stationed at PIWC Regina. He has served in several capacities in the COP including Presiding Elder, District Financial Secretary and Assistant Area Evangelism Leader. He is married to Mrs. Esther Saah Agyemang and they are blessed with two wonderful children.

Probationary Ovr. James Annan-Aggrey is currently the resident Minister for Pentecost International Worship Centre, Peel and doubles as the National Administrative Manager. James was called into the ministry in 2021 and served as a Bi-Vocational Minister in PIWC Windsor. He was ordained an Elder in 2009 and served in various roles in the Church of Pentecost such as Presiding Elder, Financial Secretary, Marriage Counsellor, Children Ministry facilitator and Evangelism, Youth, and PENSA leader.  Prior to his calling into the ministry of the Church of Pentecost, he worked in the geospatial industry. He holds a BSc degree in Geomatic Engineering and an MBA in Project Management.  He is currently enrolled in the Ministerial Formation Program at the Pentecost Bible Seminary at Wayne, New Jersey, USA. James is married to Mrs. Eunice Annan-Aggrey, an international development practitioner, and their marriage is blessed with two lovely children: Grace and Samuel.