MONROVIA-In spite of the present turbulence going through the United Methodist Church by way of the breakaways and taking up of a few of its amenities on account of the identical intercourse marriage embroilment, Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr., has assured all Methodists that the Church will prevail and overcome all types of opposition, whereas reaffirming its power, unity, and divine basis.
Bishop Quire who’s Resident Bishop of the Liberia Episcopal Space of The United Methodist Church additionally confused that “The gates of hell won’t ever prevail towards the United Methodist Church in Liberia. It’s a Church of God, and people spreading lies towards it is going to be put to disgrace and the Liberian folks will know the reality.”
Talking not too long ago throughout the 78th Session of the St. John River District Convention, held on the Camphor United Methodist Mission in Tubmanville, Doubah City, the place he additionally consecrated twenty-five (25) deaconesses from numerous native congregations throughout the district, Bishop Quire additional reiterated that the Liberia Annual Convention of The United Methodist Church has not endorsed, doesn’t endorse, and can by no means endorse or carry out same-sex marriage, dismissing as false and deceptive claims being circulated by supporters of one other denomination.
In response to him, the doctrine, self-discipline, and ethical teachings of The United Methodist Church in Liberia stay firmly grounded in Scripture and the historic teachings of the Christian religion.
Bishop Quire clarified that such claims are deliberate makes an attempt to confuse members and discredit the church, however he confused that the Liberia Annual Convention stays unwavering in its convictions and united in its mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Talking throughout the consecration ceremony, Bishop Quire reminded the newly consecrated deaconesses of their sacred duty to advertise unity throughout the church and to function compassionate caregivers to the sick, susceptible, and needy of their communities.
“Don’t go and act as pastors,” Bishop Quire cautioned. “Help your pastors in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Proceed to wish and proceed to serve faithfully.”
He emphasised that in occasions of problem, the power of the church is commonly sustained by the prayers and devotion of deaconesses, whom he described as “the fireplace within the church.”
The newly consecrated deaconesses pledged to stay devoted to the ministries they’ve already begun of their respective congregations. They vowed to serve the church diligently via prayer, choices, outreach, and Christian witness.
Bishop Quire additionally praised United Methodists within the St. John River and Grand Bassa District Conferences for standing agency regardless of ongoing disruptions by one other denomination.
He recommended their loyalty and resilience in preserving the identification and mission of The United Methodist Church.
“We have now no ecumenical relationship with the World Methodist Church (GMC). Let it’s made clear,” Bishop Quire said. “We’ll use the regulation to reclaim all United Methodist properties which were illegally taken by the GMC.”
The Bishop reaffirmed the Episcopal Workplace’s dedication to defending the church’s religious mission and authorized rights throughout the Liberia Annual Convention.
The 78th Session of the St. John River District Convention runs from Monday, December 8, to Thursday, December 14, 2025. Bishop Quire, accompanied by Mom Quire, honored the district’s invitation with a pastoral go to to encourage delegates and native management.
Bishop Quire additionally visited the Grand Bassa District Convention, reinforcing the Episcopal Workplace’s ongoing dedication to unity, religious progress, and administrative stability throughout the Liberia Annual Convention.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been within the occupation for over twenty years. He has labored for a lot of worldwide media retailers together with: West Africa Journal, Africa Week Journal, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Occasions, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He’s the present correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in Worldwide Relations and a candidate for second grasp in Worldwide Peace research and Battle Decision from the College of Liberia.
