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They joined in dancing and singing praises to God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explaining the church\u2019s gesture, Apostle James Tetteh said the prison ministry is about sharing the word of God with the prisoners without neglecting their personal needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking on the topic, \u201cDoing an effective prison ministry\u201d, he said the church has decided to intensify its efforts in the prisons because many prisons do not have chaplains while false religions and cults are reaching out to prisoners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe must therefore get there first,\u201d he charged the participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chairman of the prison ministry said the gospel offers prisoners God\u2019s forgiveness of sins, and also gives inmates new values and perspectives in life. The gospel also offers coping mechanisms and strategies to deal with difficult situations and emotional instabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To this end, he said the church aims to provide legal aid to prisoners and also support their welfare, reformation and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference held from 5- 10 December 2022, also brought together professional counsellors and experts in reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration who took the Prison Ministry Committee members and other Prison Ministry workers drawn from the various Areas of the church through sessions, so they can appreciate the dynamics involved in relating with prisoners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The participants held a group discussion on \u201cHow to Improve The COP Prison Ministry For Maximum Impact\u201d and \u201cWhat is your understanding of the offender\u2019s social reintegration process?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the ex-convicts went through personal counselling sessions led by Dr Charity Kuwornu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intensive prayer sessions were held with the ex-offenders. During the Holy Ghost session led by Ps. Supt. Moses Animah, all 29 of the released inmates present at PCC,&nbsp; received the baptism in the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview session with Pastor Supt. 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They are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aps. ADP James Tetteh \u2013 Chairman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ps. Supt. Moses Animah \u2013 Secretary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dns. Mrs Juliana Owusu \u2013 Member<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eld. James Nyann<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eld. Richard Amaning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eld. Augustine Sarpong (PENSOS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eld. Kumah Isaac (PU) \u2013 Member<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dns Eunice Obeng<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eld. ADP Charles Ameyaw<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ps. ASP Thomas Owusu Brefo \u2013 Co-opted Member<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEND A STORY:<\/strong>\u00a0Do you have a story for us or need a promotion \/ advertisement? 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