Our Story & Mission
Learn about our journey, our beliefs, and the vision that drives us forward.
SINCE 2017
Our History
The Atlantic City District was established in July with two pioneering assemblies: Atlantic City Central Assembly, carved out of the Delaware District, and Blackwood Assembly, carved out of the Trenton District.
Founding District Executive Committee Members were
- Pastor Isaac Abban (Current National Head – Bahamas)
- Elder Samuel Appiah – Secretary
- Elder Dr. Ebenezer Aniagyei – Financial Secretary (Current Pro. Ovr Sacramento District)
- Elder KofI Owusu Ansah
- Elder Nat Wiafe
- Elder Peter Ashiagbor
- Elder Joseph
The pioneering ministry leaders were Dns. Rahab Yawson for the Women’s Ministry, Elder Nat Wiafe for the Men’s Ministry, Elder Peter Ashiagbor for the Evangelism Ministry, Elder Samuel Appiah for the Youth and PENSA Ministry, and Dns. Margaret Brefo for the Children’s Ministry.
Through divine guidance, the district acquired a mission house located at Waterford Road in Egg Harbor Township in August. The district continued to expand with the establishment of PIWC Atlantic City and Toms River Assembly.
The church also made a significant impact in the local community by partnering with the City of Pleasantville on beautification projects and by making its parking facilities available for police department inspections.
Through the commitment and dedication of members, the Atlantic City District is now made up of 6 Assemblies.
- AC Central Assembly
- AC PIWC
- Blackwood Assembly
- Blackwood PIWC
- Toms River Assembly
- Vineland Assembly
First District Minister and Wife
Pastor Isaac & Mrs. Emily Abban
Second District Minister and Wife
Rev Gideon & Mrs. Yaa Boatemaah Debrah
Meet Our Executive Members
Dedicated servants called to shepherd and guide our church family.
Rev. Gideon Debrah
District Pastor
Rev. Gideon Debrah
District Pastor
Rev. Gideon Debrah is the District Pastor for the Atlantic City District in the Pennsylvania Area of the Church of Pentecost. He is a prolific preacher of the Word of God with a deep passion for soul-winning, discipleship, and the spiritual formation of believers.
Rev. Debrah is a sought-after conference speaker and serves as a Youth Pastor within the Pennsylvania Area, where he is committed to raising a Christ-centered, purpose-driven generation. His ministry is marked by sound biblical teaching, practical life application, and a strong pastoral heart.
In addition to his pastoral and preaching ministry, Rev. Debrah is currently a graduate student at Regent University pursuing studies in Marriage and Family Counseling, reflecting his dedication to holistic ministry that addresses both spiritual and relational well-being.
Rev. Gideon Debrah is married to Mrs. Yaa Boatemaah Debrah, and together they share a heart for ministry, family, and service to God’s people.
Elder Stephen Tagtaa
District Secretary
Elder Stephen Tagtaa
District Secretary
Elder Pascal Asiedu
Financial Secretary
Elder Pascal Asiedu
Financial Secretary
Elder Kofi Owusu Ansah
Executive Member
Elder Kofi Owusu Ansah
Executive Member
Elder Eric Boadi
Executive Member
Elder Eric Boadi
Executive Member
Elder Richard Opoku
Executive Member
Elder Richard Opoku
Executive Member
Elder Nat Wiafe
Executive Member
Elder Nat Wiafe
Executive Member
Deaconess Beatrice Miezan
District Women Ministry
Deaconess Beatrice Miezan
District Women Ministry
Deaconess Yvette Owusu Ansah
Assistant Women’s Leader
Deaconess Yvette Owusu Ansah
Assistant Women’s Leader
OUR TENETS
Statement of Faith
We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures. We believe that the Bible is infallible in its declaration, final in its authority, all-sufficient in its provisions and comprehensive in its sufficiency (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21).
We believe in the existence of the One True God, Elohim, Maker of the whole universe; indefinable, but revealed as Triune Godhead- Father, Son and Holy Spirit-One in nature, essence and attributes; Omniscient, Omnipotent and Omnipresent (Genesis 1:1; Mathew 3:16-17; 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).
We believe that "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Genesis 3:1-19; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23), and are subject to eternal punishment (Matthew 13:41, 42; Romans 6:23), and need Repentance (Acts 2:38; Matthew 4:17; Acts 20:21) and Regeneration (John 3:3,5; Titus 3:5).
We believe that humanity's need of a Savior has been met in the person of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:21; John 4:42; Acts 2:36; Ephesians 5:23; Philippians 2:6-11), because of His Deity (Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1; John 20:38; Romans 9:5; Titus 2:13,14), Virgin Birth (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:25-27), Sinless Life (John 8:46; Hebrews 4:15; 2 Corinthians 5:21), Atoning Death (Romans 3:25; Hebrews 9:22; 1 John 2:2), Resurrection (Matthew 28:5-7; Acts 2:24; Acts 2:36; Acts 10:39,40; 1 Corinthians 15:), and Ascension (Acts 1:9-11; Acts 2:33-36), His Abiding Intercession (Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25) and His Second Coming to judge the living and the dead (Acts 1:11; Acts 10:42; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 2 Timothy 4:1; Revelation 22:12, 20).
We believe all humanity have to repent of and confess their sins before God (Luke 15:7; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Acts 17:30), and believe in the vicarious death of Jesus Christ to be justified before God (Romans 4:25; Romans 5:1) We believe in the sanctification of the believer through the working of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Corinthians 6:11) and in God's gift of eternal life to the believer (John 17:2,3; John 10:27; Romans 6:23b; 1 John 5:11-13).
We believe in the ordinance of Baptism by immersion as a testimony of a convert who has attained a responsible age of about 13 years (Matthew 3:16; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9, 10; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38). Infants and children are not baptized but are dedicated to the Lord (Mark 10:13-16; Luke 2:22-24,34). We believe in the ordinance of the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion, which should be partaken by all members who are in full fellowship (Luke 22:19-20; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-33).
We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with signs following; also in the operation of the gifts and the fruit of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers (Mark 16:17; Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:8-11; Galatians 5:22-23).
We believe in tithing and in the giving of free-will offerings towards the cause of carrying forward the Kingdom of God. We believe that God blesses a cheerful giver (Genesis 14:18-20; 28:20-22; Malachi 3:6-10; Matthew 23:23; Acts 20:35; 1 Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 Corinthians 9:1-9).
We believe that the healing of sickness and disease is provided for God's people in the atonement. The Church is, however, not opposed to soliciting the help of qualified medical practitioners (2 Kings 20:1-7; Matthew 9:12; Luke 10:34; Colossians 4:14).
We believe in the Second Coming of Christ and the Resurrection of the dead, both the saved and the unsaved – they that are saved, to the resurrection of life; and the unsaved, to the resurrection of damnation (Mark 13:26; Daniel 12:2; John 5:28-29; Acts 1:11; 10:42; Romans 2:7-11; 6:23).
We believe in the institution of marriage as a union established and ordained by God for the lifelong, intimate relationship between a man as husband and a woman as wife as biologically defined at birth. We believe that God instituted marriage primarily for mutual help, fellowship and comfort that one ought to have for the other and for honorable procreation of children, and their training in love, obedience to the Lord and responsible citizenship. (Genesis 2:18, 21-25; Matthew 19:4-6; 1 Corinthians 7:1-2).
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