§ The author
Pious D. Serwonu, CC
The Penman · Where Words Meet Purpose.
Pious D. Serwonu, known online as PDS and as The Penman, writes and teaches to communicate truth, provoke thought, encourage faith and serve people.
CC stands for Christian and Communicator: two words that, in the briefest terms, describe who Pious is.
Author and ministry biography
Pious D. Serwonu is a gifted teacher of the Word. He is passionate about preaching the unadulterated Word that brings believers to maturity and deeper intimacy with God.
He has been a missionary from his early youth travelling and ministering in the Central Region and Oti Regions of Ghana with a group of young believers. Pious effectively uses the internet and social media for spreading the gospel which has earned him the nickname PDS.
PDS is a blogger and conference speaker. He is the Convener of the Sex Conference, an annual conference where God’s Word on Sex is deeply discussed, rescuing the divine gift from misperception and abuse.
Source: Author biography printed in This Grace – Better Disgraced Than Disguised (first edition, 2020). [UPDATE — confirm or revise for today]
Earlier biography
Pious D. Serwonu is first a believer in the saving power of God’s amazing grace through Jesus Christ. He is a teacher of the Word and a missionary. Privileged to serve as Prayer Secretary for Pentecost Students and Associates and Scripture Union in Senior High School, he is passionate about preaching the unadulterated Word that brings believers to maturity and deeper intimacy with God. He has expressed this passion through his massive use of social media to spread the gospel, and his posts have blessed many lives.
Source: Author biography printed in Woman Power (2016).
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Speaking
Pious teaches and speaks at conferences, prayer meetings, classes and youth gatherings. Recent recorded sessions include a Communication Skills class on biblical communication.