Hoping Liberia: Stories of Civil War from Africa's First

Hoping Liberia: Stories of Civil War from Africa's First Republic

In Hoping Liberia, John Michael Helms weaves together multiple storiesâ‚¬"the story of his friendship with Olu Menjay, the director of Ricks Institute in Virginia, Liberia; the story of their partnership in ministry; and the story of the nation of Liberia. . . . Helms immerses readers into a period of political turmoil and violence, a devastating civil war, and the immeasurable suffering experienced by the Liberian people. In the aftermath of these harsh realities, Liberian Christians held on to hope, and Hoping Liberia is ultimately an inspirational and uplifting story of faith being lived out and the body of Christ coming together and joining hands to do Godâ‚¬s work.

John Michael Helms is pastor of the First Baptist Church in Jefferson, Georgia. He holds a doctorate of ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary, a master of divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a bachelor of science from Samford University. His first book, Finding Our Wayâ‚¬"An Introspective Journey Through the Labyrinth of Life was published in 2006. He has won numerous writing awards from The Amy Foundation, and his sermons have been recognized for awards by the Baptist History and Heritage Society. He and his wife, Tina, have two adult sons, John, a US Marine, and Ryan, an All-American diver at the University of Tennessee.
Country USA
Manufacturer Smyth & Helwys Publishing
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2011-08-10
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Smyth & Helwys Publishing
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2011-08-10
Format	Kindle eBook

Hoping Liberia: Stories of Civil War from Africa's First Republic

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