Living Word MinistriesMinistry trips 2024
LIBERIA- April 2024
“Spying out the land,” this was new territory for LWM. Liberia was the place from where slaves were shipped out to the Americas, and in the 1840s the place to where freed slaves were shipped back! It was the first country in Africa to gain independence, (1847) and is currently the eighth poorest country in the world. Unsurprisingly, then, the “health and wealth gospel” has a strong grip on the Church.
The main focus of the trip was a four day teaching conference for pastors and other church leaders, with 99 people in attendance. Teaching on the cross was a major theme, as well as the character of God, and the help He brings. Attendees showed a real heart to engage with the Word, with many spontaneous, in-depth question and answer sessions. Here also, witchcraft is a snare to many professing Christians.
Literature and Bibles were distributed freely and gratefully received. There is a vast need for help for the Church and nation, as the effects of two recent civil wars can be clearly seen.