PENTECOST CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUPS (PCUPGs), AFRICA

About the Centre

Dr. Emmanuel Foster Asamoah (Rev)
Centre Coordinator

Introduction
PCUPGs, Africa is a visionary initiative by Pentecost University and The Church of Pentecost through its Home and Urban Missions (HUM). The Centre addresses the spiritual and social needs of Africa’s Unreached People Groups (UPGs), equipping the Church with tools, research, and training to engage them meaningfully.

Vision
To be a Christ-centred academic and missional hub dedicated to the research, training, equipping, and mobilisation of the Church in reaching UPGs across Africa.

Mission
To become a regional research and training centre of excellence that develops and disseminates knowledge, raising leaders, missionaries, and researchers for the evangelisation and holistic development of UPGs.

Core Objectives

  • Ensure effective governance, operational plans, staffing, and infrastructure to maintain the Centre’s sustainability and focus.
  • Conduct context-specific research and establish a journal to promote African-led scholarship on UPGs missions.
  • Develop programmes to train leaders and missionaries with theological knowledge and practical skills for UPGs.
  • Raise awareness, correct misconceptions, and engage in community development initiatives to support UPGs outreach.
  • Forge partnerships, secure funding, and mobilise resources to support research, training, and mission initiatives.

Programmes and Services

  • Foundational and certificate courses in UPGs Studies
  • UPGs-focused seminars and conferences
  • Mentoring and research grant opportunities
  • Mentoring and training missionaries, church leaders, and stakeholders for effective UPG engagement, evangelism, and community development.

Leadership & Team

  • Centre Coordinator: Dr. Emmanuel Foster Asamoah (Rev)

News and Events

  • Upcoming Conferences & Seminars
  • Research Paper Launches
  • Mission Awareness Campaigns
  • International Day for the Unreached Activities

Research and Publications

  • African-led interdisciplinary UPG research
  • Open Access Journal on UPGs Engagement (Coming Soon)
  • Student research projects and case studies
  • Resource Centre and Library (Digital & Physical)

Resources

  • Training Manuals and Syllabi
  • UPG-focused Reports and Briefs
  • Cultural Studies and Evangelism Tools
  • Video: Introducing PCUPGs, Africa (Coming Soon)

Advocacy and Community Engagement

  • UPGs Awareness Campaigns
  • Community Service and Donations to UPGs Communities
  • Literacy And Development Advocacy
  • Collaborations With Bible and Mission Agencies

Partnerships

  • Local and International Mission Agencies
  • Academic and Theological institutions
  • Development NGOs and Bible Translation Groups

Contact Us

Pentecost Centre for the Study of Unreached People Groups, Africa

Pentecost School of Theology and Mission

Pentecost University, Ghana

Email: pcupgsafrica@pentvars.edu.gh

Phone: +233208775077/+233302417057/8