Founder and leader of The Word of Truth and Prayer Ministry (TWOTAP Ministry), Evangelist Francis Awusi, has emphasised that the church exists to support believers and the communities in which they operate.

He urged Christians and non-believers to discard the perception that most men of God and church leaders enrich themselves at the expense of poor or needy members.

He acknowledged that while there may be some pastors who fail to assist their members, this should not be used to generalise all churches or religious leaders.

According to him, many men of God quietly take care of vulnerable church members without publicizing their efforts.

Worried about how such perceptions discourage people from attending church, the evangelist urged individuals not to use such claims as an excuse to stay away.

He stressed that securing eternal life should be the foremost consideration for joining the Christian faith, with all other benefits following naturally.

He further revealed that many churches have welfare programmes in place to support vulnerable members.

Speaking on patience and trust in the Lord, Evangelist Awusi said that those who patiently wait on God receive double portions of blessings at the right time.

He also advised other men of God to avoid actions that could cause people to reject joining the Christian family. Key priorities for the church, he said, should include social responsibility and the welfare of members.

Evangelist Awusi made these remarks after declaring the TWOTAP Ministry’s plan to provide support for about 2,000 vulnerable believers, both within the church and in the wider community.

According to him, this initiative is not personal but an act of obedience to a divine command.

“I received a divine command from God to take care of widows and orphans. They must be committed believers, and the maximum number expected each month is 2,000,” he explained.

The initiative aims to demonstrate that the church exists to support communities, believers, and the needy, contrary to perceptions that churches profit and enrich leaders at the expense of vulnerable individuals.

Expanding on the motive behind the programme, Evangelist Awusi said it seeks to eradicate poverty and cultivate a good heart for God’s word among believers. He added that the main objective is to help believers serve God with a free mind and a clean heart, thereby securing eternal life.

The social intervention programme targets a maximum of 2,000 beneficiaries, each receiving at least GH¢400 monthly, meaning GH¢800,000 will be dedicated every month.

The initiative is also intended to ease the economic burden on vulnerable individuals and support them in their spiritual journey. Beneficiaries will be guided and monitored by the programme’s committee to ensure that their spiritual growth remains on track.

Evangelist Awusi, who believes there are more blessings in giving than receiving, also called on individuals and institutions willing to contribute to the initiative to join the effort. He stressed the importance of collectively supporting vulnerable members of society as part of God’s will.

“There is more blessing in giving than in receiving. Many people are in difficult situations, and we must all help to support them,” he said.

He added that not all potential contributors will be accepted. Businesses or individuals promoting activities contrary to God’s word, such as alcoholism or promiscuity, will not be considered.

“Our dream is to promote the word of God and ensure eternal life for people. We are therefore very selective. Only those whose actions align with God’s will will be accepted,” he explained.

Finally, Evangelist Awusi urged Christians and non-believers to live lives of repentance to secure eternal life, warning that the end is near. He encouraged everyone to set aside needless perceptions and seek the kingdom of God.