- Bishop Kortu Brown Warns
BREWERVILLE, Montserrado County, August 27, 2026 – Amidgrowing concerns over tensions along Liberia’s northern border, majordrug seizures and heightened political divisions, Liberians have beenurged to set aside pride, seek peace and work collectively to protectthe country’s security and stability.
The call was made by Bishop Kortu K. Brown during a one day“Prayer for Thanksgiving and Restoration for the Family” heldWednesday, August 26, 2026, to climax the 28th Church Anniversaryof the New Water in the Desert Assembly Apostolic PentecostalChurch International in Brewerville.
During the prayer service, a prophetic message delivered to thecongregation warned repeatedly that “Liberia is on a time bomb.”
The message reportedly urged Liberians to listen and “search thecountry” for issues that could threaten national peace and security.
Speaking later during the service, Bishop Brown recalled what hedescribed as a similar prophecy received by the local church in early1999, warning of a war coming from the northern part of Liberia thatwould spread across the country.
According to Bishop Brown, the instruction accompanying thatprophecy was for the church to reach out to the government andencourage a refocusing of national efforts, while mobilizing Liberianwomen to pray for the country.
He recalled that the women were subsequently mobilized to pray atthe Centennial Pavilion in Monrovia under the coordination of the lateSister Ruth Caesar and Mother Mariama Brown.
Bishop Brown said the three day intercessory prayer by Liberianwomen helped lay the groundwork for the “Liberia for Jesus” PrayerCrusade, which was held approximately three years later in February2002.
Reflecting on the current national situation, the Bishop called on thegovernment to listen to the concerns of citizens, reconsider its coursewhere necessary and engage broadly with Liberians in an effort toavert potential danger.
He also encouraged the church to remain committed to prayer and towhat he described as its sacrificial responsibility to help deliver thecountry from impending challenges.
“There are people with their own mindset” in the country, hecautioned, emphasizing the need for continued prayer and vigilance.
Bishop Brown further called for a reduction in what he described asunnecessary political tensions, urging Liberians to examinedevelopments across the country that could undermine peace andnational security.
“There’s a need to reduce unnecessary political tension in the countryand also ‘search’ this country for anything that could undermine peaceand security,” he said.
The church leader urged national leaders to listen to citizens and takesteps to prevent Liberia from moving toward confrontation.
“Our leaders must listen to avoid setting up the country on a collisionpath,” he warned.
The remarks come amid a period of heightened national debate oversecurity, illicit drug trafficking, political tensions and developmentsalong Liberia’s northern border.
While the prophecy and its spiritual interpretation remain matters offaith, Bishop Brown’s broader appeal centered on peace, vigilance,national unity and responsible leadership. He urged Liberians not to allow political differences, pride orcompeting interests to undermine the country’s hard won peace.
The prayer service concluded with Bishop Brown leading worshipperson their knees in a collective prayer for mercy and divine interventionfor Liberia. The gathering reflected the church’s continuing call for prayer,reconciliation and collective responsibility at a time when concernsabout Liberia’s peace and stability remain prominent in nationaldiscourse.
