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The Pentecost University College (PUC) traces its history to the year 1954 when the Church of Pentecost started a World Mission Bible College but was closed down a year later in 1955. It was re-started as Pentecost Bible Centre (PBC) in February 1972, at the McKeown Temple in Kumasi with initial enrolment of five (5) students. Rev David Mills was the first Principal. Rev. James McKeown, founder of the Church of Pentecost (COP) and Rev. Joseph Egyir-Paintsil performed the opening ceremony. In 1974, the College was closed down again and reopened in 1981. In 1983, the Pentecost Bible Centre was moved to Madina near Accra. Rev. Lionel Currie took over from Rev. David Mills as Principal in 1985 until 1992 when Rev. John Waller succeeded him. Rev. Michael M. Kopah took over from Rev. Waller as the first African Principal of the Pentecost Bible College from 1997 to October 2002. In March 2003, the Pentecost Bible College was upgraded to a University College, headed by Rev. Dr. Opoku Onyinah as the first Rector. Rev. M. K. Yeboah was the first Dean of Students for PBC serving from 1984 to 1986. Following Rev. M.K. Yeboah as Dean of Students were: Rev. L. A. Nyarko (1986 – 1989), Rev. Emmanuel Parker (1989 – 1992), Rev. Samuel Opoku-Adipah (1992 – 1999) and Rev. Kwame Blankson (1999 - 2003). Rev. Dr. Amponsah-Kiffour was the Director of Studies from 1992-2003. His Excellency, Mr. J. A. Kuffuor, the President of the Republic of Ghana, inaugurated the Pentecost University College on May 22, 2003, during the 34th Session of the General Council meeting held at the Sowutuom campus. Apostle Dr. M. K. Ntumy, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, chaired the ceremony. The Pentecost University College Council was inducted on May 6, 2004 at the 10th Session of the Extraordinary Council meeting held at the Sowutuom campus. The University was granted Institutional Accreditation by the National Accreditation Board in November 2004.