Liberia Baptist Men Unveil Four-Point Agenda, Prepare to Host 2028 All Africa Baptist Men Gathering

PAYNESVILLE — The Liberia Baptist Men’s Department has inducted new leadership, unveiled a four-point strategic agenda, and announced plans to host the African Baptist Men’s Continental Missionary Gathering in Liberia in 2028.

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By Francis G. Boayue

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The announcements were made on Sunday, November 8, during the department’s 35th Annual Convention and induction ceremony at Effort Baptist Church in Paynesville, held under the theme, “Labourers Together with God.”

Those inducted are Dea. T. Martin Allen, National Director; Deacon Reginald A. Bropleh, National Vice Director; Deacon James S. Kesselly, Executive Secretary; George T. Sannah, Jr., Assistant Executive Secretary; Milton Forkpa, Recording Secretary; Tennessee H. Doe, Financial Secretary; Randolph C. Snorton, Sr. Treasurer, among others.

In his inaugural address, newly inducted National Director Dea. Martin T. Allen outlined four priorities for his four-year administration: spiritual growth, accountability, sustainability, and health and ministry development.

Allen said the pillars would guide efforts to strengthen the department’s institutional capacity and expand its missionary activities. He also announced plans to establish standing committees and commissioners, subject to the Board of Managers’ endorsement.

He further pledged to strengthen partnerships with Baptist men’s organizations in Ghana and Togo, describing regional cooperation as essential to advancing missionary work.

Meanwhile, Baptist leaders from Sierra Leone and Nigeria emphasized youth empowerment, mentorship, and leadership succession.

Henry Dickson Thomas, President of the Men’s Missionary Union of the Baptist Convention in Sierra Leone, warned that churches risk compromising their future if young people are excluded from meaningful participation. He urged pastors and older members to invest in mentoring young people, particularly through the Royal Ambassadors.

Similarly, Dr. Julius Akinniyi Ojebode, President of the Men’s Missionary Union of the Nigeria Baptist Convention, called for practical Christian service beyond church buildings, including humanitarian interventions, evangelism, and community development.

Ojebode announced that Liberia will host the African Baptist Men’s Continental Missionary Gathering in 2028, with organizers targeting at least 600 Liberian participants, along with delegations from other African countries.

He urged Baptist men to begin mobilizing resources and members, stressing that successful hosting would require collective commitment and shared responsibility.

He also called for stronger mentorship programmes to protect young people from negative societal influences, including drug abuse, and urged cooperation between pastors and men’s ministry leaders.

Meanwhile, Rev. Trocon W. Langford, Pastor of Effort Baptist Church, called for greater unity among Baptist congregations.

Preaching from Ephesians 4:3–6, Langford said Christian unity requires intentional commitment and a shared vision, cautioning against divisions rooted in cultural, tribal, and denominational differences.

The convention concluded with renewed calls for accountability, youth development, missionary cooperation, and institutional strengthening as the newly inducted leadership begins its four-year administration.