Across much of West Africa, pastors lead churches with little or no access to biblical training. Some shepherd congregations in remote villages where theological education is unavailable. Others minister in communities shaped by poverty, spiritual confusion, false teaching, or growing hostility toward Christians.
But in the face of these difficulties, God is at work, and He usually starts with one individual who is willing to invest in others.
That is the story unfolding in Liberia, where CCI launched its ministry in 2023 and appointed Emmanuel C. Jonah as National Director. Since then, God has used Emmanuel to help build a growing network of pastors and ministry leaders who are strengthening churches and multiplying ministry throughout the region.
Emmanuel’s work is highly relational; he brings together teachers and coordinators to provide encouragement and accountability, checks in on them after training, visits the classes, mentors leaders, and prays with pastors serving in difficult situations. His aim is not merely to establish programs but to help people grow so they can lead others well. Read the Full Update
