The Way is Hard that Leads to Life.

It has been a while since we have formally posted information about LEADLiberia efforts. The effects of COVID19 have certainly presented challenges and heartbreak in Liberia and the world. Notwithstanding, we remain determined to actively equip pastors through Pastoral Biblical Preaching Conferences throughout Liberia.

Our latest journey, in collaboration with Langham Preaching Movements, was to Voinjama, Lofa County. Although it was only 233 miles, it took us almost 24 hours to reach our destination. We were forced to sleep on the roadside due to highly challenging road conditions, vehicle reliability, etc. Although exhausted, pastoral teaching remains a priority, from which we will not waiver.  

The Study Bibles we’re able to provide to Pastoral leaders after the completion of our conferences are so very important, and we are grateful to be able to share them. We have attached a few photos of our efforts and journeys.

Amid our ministry travel challenges, we are reminded of what Jesus said in Matthew 7:13-14 … "Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few." (ESV) The way is undoubtedly hard, but LEADLiberia, with the Lord’s hand, will continue to travel it and help Liberian’s see that it (The Way) indeed leads to life – the very thing we all want the most.

We appreciate all of you who are holding the rope on behalf of LEADLiberia. We appreciate your donations to our ministry “more than you know.” They have an impact on our efforts “more than you know.”

Please prayerfully consider LEADLiberia during this time of the year.

Rich Blessings!

KOKEH

Our Year-end Wish: That Whoever Refreshes Others will also be Refreshed!

Dear Partner/Friends:

Beloved, be sure to count all your blessings this Christmas, as there are more than you think. You are a blessing to many, and we treasure you very much.

Some people make choices that change lives for eternity, and others commit to sustainable ventures to empower others. Thanks a million for being part of our lives. Your fervent prayers, encouragement, and donations continue to help change the lives of families and inhabitants of local communities.

Your sacrificial giving continues to impact lives as our true “Rope Holders,” as we serve on the frontline.

Remember what the Scripture says about partners and friends like you: “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” (Proverbs 11:25)

The possibilities and opportunities are enormous, and your support ensures we can forever build better tomorrow for families and communities through our programs. LEADLiberia, Inc. funded programs serve the needs (physical/spiritual) in communities wherever we reach out to help.

As we serve together, the following are realities we are faced with while endeavoring to mitigate:

1. 85% of pastoral leaders have little or no theological education yet are called by God to ministry, therefore affecting church health. Lead’s ministry has been committed to mitigating this since 2001.

2. 50% of pastoral leaders might abandon the ministry due to economic hardship, LEADLiberia’s SEED (Sustainable Economic Empowerment and Development) Program has continued to develop a model for sustainability on its 125-acre farm.

3. 75% of children of school-going age might remain illiterate due to the immense cost of education in a post-war developing country. Our Work Grant Program has been targeting such children.

4. Almost 65% of churches might lose the opportunity to become truly indigenous because they are not self-supporting, self-governing, and self-propagating. Sustainable agriculture through our ministry is intentionally endeavoring to change the narrative; turning the church into a mission force in combating the spread of Islam and other traditional religions.

Based on these realities, we cannot forget pastors and their families supporting less fortunate children, training, and empowerment of leaders. Such pastors and families remain committed to church health and transitioning local churches into indigenous churches that are self-supporting, self-governing, and self-propagating to fulfill a grander mandate.

Thanks to donors like you who continue to pray for us and “Hold the Rope” so that we become capable of doing more as we strive to accomplish new heights in sustainable development.

Without your support, LEADLiberia and our SEED Project would not be able to give back meaningfully to its beneficiaries (direct/indirect).

Thanks again for your generosity! Your gift counts as we reach out to touch lives. Let us keep up the good work together for His Glory.

We wish you and your family Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Rich blessings,

Kokeh/Nancy

2020: Help Needed to Achieve ...

We wish to thank all of our friends and partners who continue to hold the rope as we serve the Lord of the harvest. “Indeed a generous man will prosper, he who refreshed others will himself be refreshed" - Proverbs 11:25.

As we come towards the end of 2020, we still have tasks needed to be completed and are asking you to include us your year-end giving. Needless to say, these tasks have been much harder in lieu of COVID-19. We know its been tough on you as well and we continue to pray for your safety.

Some of the things we need to achieve include:

• Replacement of solar panel batteries for SEEDFarms mission house 12 batteries @ 290 = $3,480

• Tilapia pond construction @ 300 × 10 = $3,000

• Welding machine for SEEDFarm operations @ $1,200

We are so thankful for your consideration, for praying along, and for your continual support to LEADLiberia.

Rich Blessings!

KOKEH