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A Liberia Update!
Howdy to all, Well, today was very interesting for a number of reasons both with blessings and difficulties. One of the deacons in Pastor Philemon’s church is a Secret Security Service agent for the President! Because of this he knows … Continue reading
Pastor Philemon’s New House Pictures
Another huge thank you to each one who has helped to contribute to Pastor Philemon’s home. I wanted the following pictures to be an encouragement to each of you. The Lord has truly blessed. Pastor Philemon and his dear wife, … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Liberia, new house, Philemon, Village Church Planters, West Africa
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Goodbye to The Desert Pastor!
Dear DefCon Friends and Readers, After speaking with Pilgrim, we have decided to share some exciting personal changes. Many of you are aware that we have been involved with missions for quite some time both as the son of missionary … Continue reading
$1,500 – $2,000 for a new house?
Dear Praying Friends and helpers, Many of you know that we have personally chosen not to publish a list of our own needs in preparation for going as missionaries to Liberia. The Lord continues to bless us through this and … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Liberia, Missions, new house, orphans, Philemon
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PA Systems & Solar Lanterns
We are so thankful to the Lord for technology. Many times we take things for granted here in America, but in many parts of the world things like electricity and lighting are not easy to come by. In fact, in … Continue reading
Reaching the Remote!
This last Saturday was a major blessing for our family as we had the privilege of meeting a brother and sister in Christ who live in Western Colorado. We met first at a restaurant and then were invited to their … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged audio Bible, Bible, Bible Translations, Great Commission, heart language, Liberia, Renew Outreach, Renew Papyrus
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Are they inferior or equal?
During the brief months since we returned from our mission trip to Liberia, West Africa, we have been blessed with the places we have visited and the people we have met. Each church has been more than generous even though … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged colonialism, Liberia, ministry, mission boards, Missionaries, national pastors, western arrogance
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What receiving the Bible in your native tongue for the first time looks like.
Rejoice with me and be greatly encouraged (and deeply convicted) by watching this video of the Kimyal tribe receiving the New Testament in their language for the first time on March 16, 2010. Quote from the video: “We [in the … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Missions & Martyrs, News
Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Humor, indigenous missions, Indonesia, Jesus, Kimyal, Kimyal Tribe, Liberia, Missions, Missions in West Africa, Mozambique, News, Religion, Theology
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Mattresses in Duaita, Liberia!
Praise the Lord for His goodness. I received an email from Pastor Philemon that the first of the mattresses have been purchased and taken via taxi to the village of Duaita. We are still about $200 short of our goal … Continue reading
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Bong County, camp mattresses, Duaita, helping the brethren, Liberia, the great commission, West Africa
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Would You Sleep on This?
We are so grateful for those who have helped us with gifts for the work in Liberia with Village Church Planters. While we were in Liberia, we conducted our first Pastors’ Conference in the village of Duaita. It was not … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Bible, church, Faith, God, Liberia, Missions, Religion, Theology
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Moving to Liberia!
Dear friends of Defending Contending, Our website Village Church Planters is presenting the trip we recently made to Liberia, West Africa in color pictures and word pictures, and we hope and pray that you will be encouraged in the prayers … Continue reading
Get good books into the hands of African pastors.
Want to help get doctrinally sound theology books into the hands of pastors in Africa? Here are two ways: 1). There’s the Portuguese Adopt a Pastor program for Mozambique, Africa (along with video introduction) here. 2). You can also support … Continue reading
Posted in Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Humor, indigenous missions, Jesus, Liberia, Missions, Missions in West Africa, Mozambique, News, Religion, Theology
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Landcruiser & Gifts for Liberia – Part 1
Village Church Planters has a very pressing need for an older 4×4 like a Toyota Landcruiser. While it does not have to be a Toyota Landcruiser, ideally, it needs to have the third seat in the back or even the … Continue reading
Leaving on a Jet Plane!
The Pilgrim and I want to bring to your attention again our upcoming trip to Liberia. This will take place, Lord willing, end of February to beginning of March 2011. Our Liberian brothers are putting together a very rigorous itinerary … Continue reading
Posted in Liberia
Tagged airfare to Africa, Liberia, Missions, passports, preaching the gospel, training pastors, travel, Village Church Planters, West Africa
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Scam Into Blessing – Part 19
Early on Saturday morning, a crowd began to gather just outside of Pastor Togba’s property. Some music was being played and I recognized a couple of what sounded like gospel tunes. It was not long before a crowd gathered to … Continue reading
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged displaced Liberians, exalting the Savior, former rebel, health wealth and prosperity gospel, large child population, Liberia, Missions, New Georgia Liberia, orphans, redeemed from a life of sin, the depravity of man, the great commission, the holiness of God, West Africa, worshiping God
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Scam Into Blessing – Part 18
Some of the women seemed to be upset, and I could not begin to imagine what the church leaders were thinking about what they had overheard. Twenty pairs of eyes followed me as I walked through their midst and off … Continue reading
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged brothers in Christ, colonialism, health wealth and prosperity gospel, James 2:10, Liberia, Missions, placing faith in Christ, preaching in college, true gospel of Jesus Christ, understanding Scripture, ungrateful hearts, West Africa, western Christianity
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Scam Into Blessing – Part 15
I learned after the meeting concluded why Paul had almost missed the final day of the conference. The first taxi he had been in was involved in an accident. A few passengers had minor injuries, but thanks to the Lord … Continue reading
Scam Into Blessing – Part 14
Even in the dim porch light, joy was evident all over Paul Zawolo’s face when he stood to his feet. I did not have long to wait to see what he would do next. Paul: “Pastor, if my faith is … Continue reading
Scam Into Blessing – Part 13
The Liberian night swirled around us with all of its smells. Mosquitoes were buzzing around us, but by now I had just about tuned them out. The conversation inside the house had ceased and as the men inside listened to … Continue reading
Scam Into Blessing – Part 12
Pastor Togba spoke up and said, “Door is locked, come back tomorrow!” But the voice grew more persistent, “I need to talk to the missionary right NOW! Send him out to speak with me!” Pastor Togba responded, “Who it is … Continue reading
Scam Into Blessing – Part 10
One of the first things you might notice in a church service is the decided absence of Bibles in Liberia. This is not just because many are not able to read, but because many books were destroyed during the fourteen … Continue reading
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged absence of Bibles, Genesis 1:1, Jeremiah 17:9, Liberia, Liberian Bible Society, lizards, Missions, paradise, West Africa, wicked heart
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Scam Into Blessing – Part 8
Before retiring for the evening, another Liberian pastor whom I had met that week invited me to preach for the congregation known as Highland Hills Baptist Church. Pastor Philemon Gwelikporluhson, who has become a very dear friend, was the pastor … Continue reading
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