Monrovia, Liberia – The Association of Evangelicals of Liberia (AEL) held a Thanksgiving and Induction Service for its newly elected Board of Governance on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The event took place at the Voice of Pentecost Church (Compassion Center) in Congo Town, Montserrado County, where Bishop Emmanuel Jones serves as Overseer.
The ceremony, themed “Providing Kingdom Solution for Societal Transformation Through Networking” (drawn from Ephesians 4:16), brought together church leaders, pastors, partners, and members of the evangelical community from across Liberia.
Rev. Benjamin Wuo Suah Sr., Faculty and Human Resource Manager of the Evangelical Seminary of West Africa, moderated the ceremony. The service featured worship, prayers, choir ministrations, remarks from church leaders, and the official installation of the new leadership team.
The newly inducted leadership includes:
· Bishop Robert S.M. Bimba – President
· Bishop Dr. Jackson G. Weah – Vice President
· Rev. Mrs. Oretha Nyemah Sackor – Treasurer
· Board members – Rev. Godson Tumbey Divine, Bishop Matthew Kantan Sr., Rev. Fr. Lincoln Y. Klee, and others
Bishop Bimba Pledges Unity and Transformation
Delivering remarks during the ceremony, Bishop Robert S.M. Bimba described the occasion as a significant moment for the evangelical community in Liberia. He pledged to work with all elected leaders and members to strengthen and transform AEL through unity, humility, teamwork, and commitment.
“I count it a great honor to serve and give back to my generation and the Evangelicals of Liberia,” Bishop Bimba said. “I believe we can only build the AEL God wants through unity, teamwork, humility, and commitment.”
Bishop Bimba also expressed appreciation to his family, the Abide in the Vine Fellowship, and all partners and supporters who contributed to the success of the program.
Dr. Master Oboletswe Matlhaope, Secretary General of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), delivered the keynote message and installation charge. Dr. Matlhaope, a leadership and governance consultant and Chancellor of Africa International University, emphasized the need for transformational Christian leadership across the African continent.
Dr. Matlhaope challenged all churches to become members of AEL. He urged the Body of Christ to offer solutions in communities and government. “The church must be fully involved in the salvation of souls and the development of Liberia,” he stated.
The ceremony drew a wide range of church leaders, including Bishop Dr. M. Wolo Belleh, Rev. Dr. Christian K. Dagadu, Apostle E. Jenkins Peal, and Archbishop Cecilia Brown. The program also featured remarks from the National Spiritual Stakeholders of Liberia, the Liberia Full Gospel Ministers and Churches Fellowship, and the Pan African Christian Women Alliance.
In a statement of appreciation, AEL General Secretary Rev. Stephen Varfee Jr. thanked the host church, pastors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors for their support and participation in the event.
About AEL
The Association of Evangelicals of Liberia, established in 1964, is one of Liberia’s largest evangelical networks. It brings together churches and Christian organizations to promote spiritual guidance, advocacy, discipleship, and holistic societal transformation.
AEL’s ministry strategy focuses on equipping and empowering churches and agencies to address spiritual, social, economic, and environmental challenges. The organization runs programs in church ministries, women empowerment, peacebuilding, education, WASH, trauma healing, advocacy, and livelihood development.
The organization continues to operate under its core mission of mobilizing churches to take leadership roles in bringing about Christ-focused transformation in society through networking, training, and resource mobilization.
