Testimonies & Sharings From Africa

Kombo Kamara

My first visit to America Worship Centre, 101 Railway Line, Harrisburg, SD, was divinely purposed by God to bring about spiritual transformation and edification in my life, the life of my family, and the people of Sierra Leone.

My visit turned out to be a permanent stay because the preaching of the Word of God by Pastor Jim Montieth inspired me, and the Holy Spirit convicted my heart to believe that I am in the right House of God where God’s presence is personally experienced.

The message of Scripture preached that day from Psalm 101 rekindled my spirit and led me to make a solemn decision to commit and rededicate my life to serving God with all my heart.

King David, in Psalm 101, made a solemn promise to God to lead a righteous and blameless life. David resolved to commit his whole life to walking in accordance with God’s Word and abstaining from worthless and evil things. He promised to reject evil and not tolerate slander, deceit, lies, or arrogance.

Based on my past experiences as someone from a typical African setting, the undiluted Word of God preached by Pastor Jim has completely changed my perception. God is the ultimate authority, and with Him all things are possible.

The cultural and traditional beliefs upheld by many Africans have infiltrated the Church, causing a diversion from the truth of God’s Word. I am thankful to God Almighty for connecting me with American Pastor, where I now receive the truth of God’s Word.

Pastor Jim’s exemplary life and his emphasis on love, faith, and goodness have inspired me to become more rooted in Christ and to promote goodness at all times.

The words used in the songs we sing in church are based on sound theological teachings that fill my heart with joy because of God’s faithfulness and love for mankind.

The Holy Communion, which we regularly partake in on Sundays, is a constant reminder of the Lordship of Jesus Christ and His sacrificial death on the cross to save mankind from the bondage of sin.

It has been an immeasurable blessing to become a member of American Pastor, and I ardently desire to become an ambassador for Christ, taking the undiluted Word of God to my fellow Africans so that they may turn away from harmful cultural and traditional practices and walk in the light of God’s holy Word.

God has unwavering faithfulness and providential care for the righteous who faithfully and genuinely serve Him, as recorded in Holy Scripture:

Psalm 37:25: “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”

The development projects taking place in Sierra Leone through the intervention of Pastor Jim Montieth and American Pastor are a confirmation of God’s divine promise never to abandon the righteous.

Since the day my family and I resolved to hand over the school and the church to American Pastor, they immediately took full responsibility.

The school has now been formally approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology under the name American Pastor International Pre-Primary School.

American Pastor International now pays the teachers attractive monthly salaries, provides teaching and learning materials, and conducts seminars and workshops to improve the academic standards of the teaching staff.

The school is currently being refurbished to create a conducive learning environment.

Furthermore, a three-acre parcel of land has been secured by American Pastor in Kerry Town, Sierra Leone, for the construction of an ultra-modern school complex.

Beginning in September 2026, a feeding program will be provided for the school children to help combat malnutrition, hunger, starvation, and disease, which are prevalent in Sierra Leone because of extreme poverty.

American Pastor has also taken over the full operation of the church, now known as American Pastor Worship Centre, Sierra Leone. The expansion of the Kingdom of God through the preaching of the undiluted Word of God and the winning of souls for Christ in fulfillment of the Great Commission is central to the mission of the church.

Mark 16:15: “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”

We are grateful and thankful to God for providing this great opportunity to the people of Sierra Leone. We fervently pray for Pastor Jim, his family, and American Pastor, asking God to continue to pour out His perpetual blessings upon them.

Joseph Bright Kamara

AP International Western Sierra Leone Coordinator

Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa

I’m Joseph Bright Kamara. I was born in a small village in the northern part of Sierra Leone. I grew up in Islam, and both my father and mother were devoted Muslims.

I started school in the village just after the end of the Sierra Leone Civil War in 2002. My primary school was in a neighboring village about two and a half miles away from my village.

I first heard about the Lord Jesus Christ when I was in junior secondary school. One day, my cousin asked me to attend a church service. At that time, because of my religion, I had no desire to go. I refused at first, but later I decided to obey her invitation. That day changed my life.

After completing primary school, I moved to live with my married cousin in a town called Kalangba, a town just 8 miles away from Makeni in Bombali District.

We were two cousins living with her, me and my sister. We were her farm workers, and we were also the ones selling many kinds of commodities such as fish and vegetables after school. I sold fish from a tray around the town and neighboring villages. We did that throughout the three years I spent pursuing my junior secondary school education.

In 2011, when I took the BECE, I moved to Freetown to attend senior secondary school at Bishop Johnson Memorial School.

I lost my mother in 2015, the same year I was preparing to take the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Before her death, she battled a serious illness after giving birth to twins. Sadly, one of the twins did not survive.

She died at Makeni Hospital during the Ebola period, and an Ebola ambulance took her body to the village and handed it over to my father for burial. This was a fortunate moment for us because at that time it was required that all bodies be buried only by Ebola response workers. Their method of burial was often very difficult for families because sometimes they conducted mass burials, placing many bodies together in one large pit.

I took the WASSCE in 2015. When the results were released, there was no money for me to enroll in university. I decided to work as a security guard for about a year and a half with Lifeguard Security Services and Logistics (LGSS).

The church I was worshipping in had a branch of Blueprint for Revival Bible Institute from Florida, USA, here in Sierra Leone, where students could study the Bible at the certificate level. My pastor asked if I would like to enroll, and I agreed to take the course, which lasted one year.

While studying the Bible, I received a scholarship to study Human Resource Management at the diploma level at a small college called Luban College of Social Science and Technology.

I completed the course, but due to financial constraints, I was unable to obtain my documents.

I worked hard with my pastor in ministry. We held a number of crusades and revivals. I enjoyed doing God’s work, and I became very close to my pastor. I learned a lot from him—his resilience, humility, and love for the work of God.

My family is large. My father had two wives and fourteen children. Sadly, two of my siblings have passed away. My mother was the second wife, and she had eight children—four boys and four girls. I am the second child of my mother and the sixth child of my father.

In 2022, my father died near a riverside when he went fishing. The cause of his death is still unclear to our family. Some people believe he may have been overwhelmed by the responsibility of caring for his younger children at an advanced age.

My brother sometimes shares photos with me of my family and the village. It is painful to see the conditions they continue to live in. My dream has always been to help them have a better life and to share the Gospel with them.

I want to learn more about God and do the very best I can for Him. I also want to improve myself and help others as much as I can.

I have a very big dream, and I trust God. I care deeply about my village, my people, and those who are in need. I was born into poverty and experienced poverty firsthand, so I know the pain and stigma associated with it. Because of what I have experienced, I feel that same pain for others who are struggling.

My own life is being transformed spiritually and physically through the support and intervention of the American Pastor ministry. I am very grateful to Pastor Jim and to American Pastor International for the impact they have had on my life. Their encouragement, support, and investment in me have given me hope and helped me continue pursuing God’s purpose for my life.

“Why Doctrine Matters”

“The Call of Salvation”

Winston Coker

Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa

My name is Winston Michael Coker I was born in a town called MANAHUA, in a family of six, from a polygamous home.
I lost my parents at an early age by the Eleven year rebel war in Sierra Leone, so one of my uncles by the name Camaro, took me to a big town called Tongue where I spent only two years. I was sick and his wife told me to escort her to the market. As soon as we went to the market, the sickness press me hard, so she abandoned me there at the market square for the rest of the day. In the evening at 6:00pm, another uncle was passing at that same place andsaw me, took me to his house, and later took me to the hospital. After my healing another family
member took me to Makeni City. I spent four years there but within all these years, I was notable to go to school. My Aunt by the name Rita Fatu Conteh had a younger sister by the name of Lady, whose husband, by the name Alfred B. Kanu, was in Freetown and was in need of a house boy, so they brought me to him. He later asked me, “would you like to go to school or
learn a skill?” It was for me to make a decision either to go to school or to learn a skill job, so I chose education. He sent me to school, and I started from class four (essentially fourth grade). First term, I was in the twelfth position, second term I was in the fifth position, and third term I made it to the first position. Then, I was promoted to class five. From that time, my uncle travel to the United Kingdom and we lost communication, because he divorced my aunt. My Aunt said she wasn’t the one that sent me to school so she will not support me. She returned me back to Makeni City to her elder sister. I was with her as a house boy when the rebels attacked us in Makeni City. My Aunt left me alone in the house and they traveled to Freetown, but I was captured by the rebels. I was with them for one month before I escaped. I came to Freetown city and joined my aunts. I wanted to continue my education so I can have a future and I asked my aunt, but she said to me, “I didn’t take you, for me to send you to school”, so I went to school by myself. At that time, I was in form one that is JSS (1), but later she took me to another uncle of my father lineage who helped me from JSS (2) to (3), but again, more challenges. My uncle loved me so much through my sufferings and he always gave me encouraging words. One night, he came late and as I served him, he told me that he would pay for me until university, but his wife heard our conversation. In the morning, my uncle went to work, and his wife called her children and told them everything. They said I should leave their mother’s house. That day, I left the house and went to the street. I slept in an unfinished basement which was in the classroom, but I still went to school. After my external examination, I took my results to him again for help because, at that time, after GOD, he was the only hope that I had. By the grace of God’s blessings, he sent me to his wife to go with me for an interview, but my uncle’s wife turned me down. I almost gave up because of the time, and I went again, crying to my uncle. He wentwith me and paid for my SSS (1) school. That was the last help to me from my uncle. From SSS two to three, I paid for myself. After that, I sat for my high school examination, that is the West Africa Seniors School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). I got married to my wife on March 30, 2020, and we have two children. Our son was studying at the University of Sierra Leone in the medical field. In his first year, we were able to pay for him. In the second year, he dropped from the University because of lack of funding and now he is not attending. I was paid 1,500 Leone since then. I was able to enroll in the university in 2020-2021 without any money in my hand, and my wife told me to ask God for help. So, we fasted and prayed. Through this, somebody provided it for me. I worked hard and now I am a graduate with Bachelor’s degree of Education in Mathematics (BSc). I’m a teacher by profession, but I still want to pursue my Masters and Doctorate degree. For my Christian life, I grew up in both homes, but I chose Christ over Mohamed. My late parents, father and mother were Muslim, and one of my brothers and one sister are Muslim. As for me, I have gone through the stages of the church. I was a children’s oordinator. Later, I became the youth coordinator, to an usher, before I became an Intercessor. I then became an evangelist, then the Men’s President, and I became a pastor in charge for three years. As for now, I’m the chairman for the board of the American Pastor Worship Center Sierra Leone chapter and I want to preach the
gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world.

Thank you very much for your patience. May GOD richly bless you all, in Jesus Christ’s name.
Amen

“Focused on Your Purpose in Christ Jesus”

Baimbason Sivriede Koroma

AP International Eastern Sierra Leone Coordinator

Kenema, Sierra Leone, West Africa

My name is Baimbason Sivriede Koroma. I am from a remote village in the southern part of Sierra Leone, and I currently live in Kenema, in the eastern region of Sierra Leone.

I am a university student at Institute of Public Administration and Management – Sierra Leone (IPAM SL) Bo campus, and I serve as a Sunday school teacher and Home Cell teacher at my church, Nations Evangelistic Ministry (NEM).

I was born and raised by a Muslim couple who my parents entrusted me to. I first heard about Jesus Christ when I was in primary school at Roma Catholic Primary School. From that time, God began to work in my heart. Today I am a Christian by the grace of God.

I am thankful for American Pastor. Pastor Jim, his Wife and the entire American Pastor team. Through the ministry, I have learned to grow in the Word of God and to serve with more understanding. The teaching and the support that American Pastor is bringing to the people of Sierra Leone is a great blessing to me, my church, and my community.

My desire is to help reach more souls in cities, towns, and villages through the teaching of the Gospel by using the materials and resources from American Pastor. I pray that God continues to use this ministry to bring the truth of God’s Word to our nation.

Pastor Philip Yambasu

Pastor Philip Yambasu was born on November 16, 1984, in Kailahun District, Sierra Leone. He is the son of Mr. James Yambasu, who served in Sierra Leone’s military intelligence service (MIB), and the late Mrs. Fanta Monica Yambasu.

During Sierra Leone’s civil war, he and his family sought refuge in Guinea, where he attended Fangamandou Refugee Primary School. Sadly, his mother passed away during their refugee experience. Despite this painful loss and the challenges of displacement, he persevered. Following the repatriation of Sierra Leonean refugees, he returned to Freetown to continue his education.

Pastor Yambasu attended Sierra Leone Grammar School for his Junior and Senior Secondary School education, serving as a school prefect. He later obtained certificate and diploma qualifications at Milton Margai University, Congo Cross Campus.

He subsequently continued his studies at the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), University of Sierra Leone, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Sustainable Development, First-Class Honours.

Pastor Yambasu worked with BIAM, a cash transfer company involved in programmes implemented in collaboration with the World Bank, for seven years as a Financial Assistance Manager. This experience strengthened his skills in administration, financial assistance, accountability, and community support.

Pastor Yambasu has served in pastoral ministry for nine years, dedicating his life to preaching the Gospel, teaching the Word of God, providing spiritual guidance, and developing Christian leaders. His ministry emphasizes faith, integrity, prayer, humility, and service to others. He is passionate about strengthening the Church and contributing to the spiritual and social development of communities.

He is married to Aminata Yambasu, and they are blessed with three sons. He has also adopted two daughters, whom he embraces as members of his family. He values faith, love, discipline, and the responsibility of raising children in a godly environment.

Having experienced the challenges of war, displacement, and personal loss, Pastor Yambasu believes that adversity can become an opportunity for growth through faith, perseverance, and determination. He remains committed to serving God, empowering people, developing leaders, and making a meaningful contribution to society in Sierra Leone and beyond.

His guiding principle is that true leadership is measured not merely by position or achievement, but by faithfulness to God, service to others, and the positive impact one leaves on the lives of people.

A heartfelt thank you to Pastor Jimmy Don, your lovely wife, and the entire American Pastor team for your love, generosity, encouragement, and selfless service. May God richly bless you, strengthen you, and reward you abundantly for the lives you are touching. We are truly grateful.

“Bitterness and Unforgiveness”

Sullay Kanu

My name is Sullay Kanu and I was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone on December 28, 2000. I am the eldest son of my family with 4 other siblings. Growing up, we were introduced to Christianity very young by my father. He would carry me to church every week when I was little. I lost my mother when I was 3 years old, one month after she gave birth to my younger brothers. While I was introduced to faith at a young age, as I grew older, I began to understand faith and being a Christian more personally. I’ve experienced both good and difficult seasons, and those experiences have strengthened my relationship with God. My family, church leaders, mentors, and close friends have all played an important role in my faith journey. Their prayers, advice, encouragement, and example have helped me grow closer to God. There have been times when I had questions or felt uncertain, but I learned to pray, seek guidance, and remain patient. My faith has taught me humility, love, forgiveness, and perseverance. Today, I’m still growing in my faith, and I try to reflect what I believe through the way I treat other people and handle challenges.My greatest treasure is my relationship with God. This has brought me through the darkest times and He has always been with me. In 2022, my father passed away. He was the primary support for myself and my siblings. I was in college for my H.T.C. Secondary in Business Studies at this time.Since he passed, I had a new responsibility to care for my younger siblings. This left me without the funds to pay for the fees of my college. My friends graduated and moved on with their lives, but I was stuck. I couldn’t see my scores and I could not get my diploma because I had not paid the fees. Emerson, who was a friend from school, invited me to church one day and I remember feeling that if I shared my mind to God, He would show up and help me. Shortly after this, He showed Himself. In the middle of the darkness and struggles, God showed up to answer my prayers. While I had the adversity of the fees blocking me, God was greater than my troubles. Not only were my school fees paid, but through the intervention of American Pastor, I had my salary greatly raised, more than I could ever ask or think. The only way that I can describe this is a miracle of the Lord. He heard my prayers, delivered me from my troubles, and my life has been completely transformed. Now, I am working as a teacher at the American Pastor International primary school. I have an interest in teaching Krio to secondary students, but I will be working with younger students until there is a secondary school.

“How to Use Words as Christians”

Favour Koroma

My name is Favour Koroma. I am from Sierra Leone, and I live in Allentown. Something I want to share about myself is that I am a teacher and a mother of three children.

I attended school at V.E.M. My favorite subject was Government. After school, I went to church. My education helped me grow and become the person I am today. I teach children and have been teaching for seven years. I enjoy teaching. One challenge I face is that some children do not pay attention.

I want to become a good teacher, and I hope to learn more. I want my students to be successful in the future. I would also like to continue my studies.

When I was young, I loved going to church. An important person in my faith journey was my pastor, Reverend G. G. Kargbo. My faith became stronger when I began reading God’s Word.

Today, my faith is important to me because it gives me hope and peace. My faith helps me stay strong when I face problems. I am excited to grow spiritually, especially in praying more and understanding the Bible better.

“The Power of the Word of God”

Favour Coker

My name is Favour Isatu Coker, I was born on 30th of March, 1995. I am from Karene District, Kakamba Village. My parents are Pa. Manso Conteh, my father who passed away eight years ago and Adama Conteh my mother still alive and in the village. I’m the 6 th chld of seven children, five girls and two boys. I happento be the only child of my family to live in the city throough the grace of God.

RELATIONSHIP:
I am married to a caring and a lovely husband Mr. Winston Coker. We got married on 30th of May, 2020. We have two children (Michael Coker) who was born on the 26th August, 2006 (21 years old) enrolled at the University of Sierra leone College of Medicine (COMAHS) two years ago but couldn’t continue due to the lack of finance. Our daughter (Joy Miracle Ora Winstina
Coker) born on the 16th of June, 2025 (1 year and 3 months old), her names tell a great story and we are grateful to God for giving us that gift after five years of waiting. My marriage was not a perfect one, but yet wee patiently wait and trusted in God. Even when good accomadation, food, education was not available the way we imagined it, we still smiled. Those who know about us can testify that God was with us and was walking behind the scene.

EDUCATION:
Through the help of God, I was able to complete my primary, secondary, and later got a scholarship under the ministry I grew up to study for two years at the Luban College of Social Sciences and Technology (LUBAN TECH) and I came out with a National Diploma in Logistics and Procurement Management together with an N.C.T.V.A Certificate. I also attained a certificate on Discipleship Training at…………. Still hoping and trusting God to further a degree programme at anytime from now.

MY JOURNEY TO CHRISTIANITY:
When I was at the age between seven and eight years old, the patients that raised me up Mr. Sorie Conteh a police officer (present rank an inspector) and Mrs. Fatu Conteh a petty trader, visited the village (Kakamba) in 2003, for a short period, and that time/year, my parents were about to join all their girl children incnlud8ing me into the Bondo secret society, then my mother (Fatu Conteh) asked to take my elder sister for better education and training, to the glory of God, I was fortunane to be the one since I was the youngest daughter.
I was brought to the city with them and enrolled me in primary school within the second term session together with their own children and throughout my education they have been there for me, though things where difficult yet, we tried to survived. We sell to survive and many more.
Throughout this, my mother did something that I’m grateful for till date, she was a Christian and her husband a Muslim but he never stopped my mother from taking us to Church, sometimes he would join us during our morning devotions. Throughout my life journey, Jesus has been with me, I became committed to God’s work and I was made the children’s Sunday school teacher, and sometimes even exalt during the week and so on. Presently I’m the children’s Sunday school coordinator for the American Pastor’s Worship centre in Allentown Sierra Leone chapter. Christianity has helped me so much, I was called names because I was so serious and committed and I always want to please God with even my body. I can boldly say I never regretted it, my life is a testament to many and even my family. And I’m still pressing on to impact lives till my final breath.

MY WISHES:
Is for God to bless my husband and I abundantly so we can be a reservoir of blessigns to others that have surfers in life, especially my parents (Mr. and Mrs. Conteh) because they have shown me love even when I couldn’t reciprocate/returned it back, they used their little raise me and give me a better education as one of their own. They have struggled for over 30 years and just one day they lost everything due to a fire outbreak from the same quarter on the 11th of August, 2026 at 4:00am hours, we thank God for their lives today we believe all will be fine again.

OCCUPATION:
I’m presently on probation as a Secretary and an Adminstration Officer at the Getrenk GeoEngineering and Environmental Consultant.

MY TESTIMONY:
Since I married, I joined my husband to the Ministry he worshipped. He always had the passion to preach the word of God, but he was told after he married, he has passed through a lot under this Church but he kept serving even when he faced rejections and so on, many know the story. All that we know it was a preparation stage. When we got married, things were hard for us, no good accomodation, almost a half room, the little jobs we were doing couldn’t even fix all of our bills, so we tried to find another apartment, and my husband and we agreed to continue our education, but it will be one after the other. To God be the glory he is now a graduate. We never gave up, I encourage him to become a teacher untili he gets a
better job. Presently, our landlord wrote us a ntoice that our house rent has increased three times what we used to pay so we decided to find a better place/apartment again even though the money is not available yet. Then aunty Fatima’s son (Brother Samuel) introducued American Pastor’s Ministry to my husband and eventually he started attending and then I followed. Suddenly I got good news from my husband and since then our lives has never been the same again, today some of the bills we couldn’t pay have been settled, my sons feees that we couldn’t pay have been settled. My son’s fees that we couldn’t pay, paid. Godo has made a way, those who doubted us, has become our admirers, just because of the American Pastor’s ministry. Many wants to be a part of the American Pastor’s Ministry now. May God continue to bless you and establish you all in Jesus’ mighty name. Special thanks goes to the Kombo’s family, it’s because of them this connection came to us, God will surely bles syou for us in Jesus’ mighty name.

CONCLUSION:
I want to say, my family and I are happy to be part of your ministry and may God continue to bless you all (entire team) in Jesus’ mighty name. Much love.

“The Power of the Word of God”

Frances Koroma

My name is Francess Koroma. I am from Sierra Leone. I live in Hastings. Something I want toshare about myself is that I am a very kind person. I like to do the things of God.

I attended School Sunday Foundation SPL-School. My favorite subject was English because its fun and helps us communicate better. After school I study. My education helped me learn new things to understand the world and improve myself.

I have taught for several months now. I enjoy teaching. One challenge I face is some kids are too slow for learning. I want to become a teacher. I hope to learn how to teach properly. I want my students to become very successful in life. In the future, I would like to be a very hardworking woman.

When I was young, I liked to pray. And important person in my faith journey was my pastor. My faith became stronger when I devoted my self in the things of God. Today my faith is important to me because I trust in the Lord. My faith helps me believe in the Lord. I’m associated to grow
spiritually concerning my faith.

Fatmata Sesay

My name is Fatmata Sesay, and my date of birth is September 15, 1975.

I was born in the Moyamba district, and I am a Christian and am a Temne by tribe. Also, my occupation is a teacher. I am a single mother of one boy and three girls.

My testimony as a Christian believer: I was once a Muslim by faith, until one day I had a personal encounter with Jesus Christ my Savior. I was listening to a Christian radio program a few years ago and I heard the pastor saying religion can’t give anyone salvation except Jesus Christ and by then that word touched my heart for I am very interested in salvation of my soul. Again, the pastor mentioned many things which religion can’t offer to my soul but only Jesus Christ does. After hearing this preaching, I felt very guilty of my sins, so I fell on the ground and I heard a voice speaking to me, “come to me”. It got louder and I obeyed the voice and the pastor led me to Christ. To God be the glory, I am now a Christian believer.

Samuel Kainessie

My name is Samuel Kainessie. I was born and raised in Freetown, Sierra Leone where I developed a strong sense of community and passion for learning. While growing up, I was deeply influenced by my mother, Mrs. Fatima Kombo Kamara, through her hard work, faith, and service to humanity.

I hold a bachelor’s degree of education in Business Studies/Business Management at the Milton Margai College of Education and Technology, Goderich campus with Division II and distinction in dissertation. I pursued my studies with a dedicated focus on areas that allowed me to combine knowledge with practical skills. My academic journey helped shape my interest in leadership and community development.

Over the years, I have served in various roles that allowed me to contribute to both organizational growth and social impact. After university, I worked as a teacher for the Baptist Senior Secondary school, as well as working as a Presiding Officer of ESCI during our 2023 general election and during the Covid 19 pandemic. I have also worked as a Quarantine Supervisor at the Special Court of Sierra Leone. My work has centered on administration, leadership, and building relationships within the community. I learned how to play an instrument through church as I am a keyboardist.

Faith, integrity, and perseverance has guided my decisions. Looking ahead, I aspire to continue making a difference by empowering others and promoting sustainable development in my community and the world at large.

“Loving Without Conditions”

John Musa Bangura

I am John Musa Bangura. I am from Freetown. I live in Freetown Western Area. Something I want to share about myself is that I love reading and helping others.

I attended school at St. Edwars Secondary School. My favorite subject was biology because I love learning about the body. After school I help my mother with house chores and read my notes. My education helped me become more confident and think for myself.

I have taught for three years. I enjoy telling them Bible stories and seeing them learn. One challenge I face is some children to not pay attention. I want to become a doctor. I hope to learn how the care for sick people better. I want my students to grow in knowledge and good character. In the future, I would like to open my own clinic.

When I was young, I went to church every Sunday with my grandmother. An important person in my faith journey was my pastor. My faith became stronger when I prayed during difficult time and God answered me. Today my faith is important to me because it gives me hope and peace.
My faith helps me stay strong when I have problems.

I am excited to grow spiritually concerning praying more and understanding the Bible better.

Ansumana S.T Koroma

My name is Ansumana S Timothy Koroma, and I am grateful for the support which American Pastor International Church has rendered to me and my family. Rev. Kombo Kamara has been my role model since I received Christ Jesus. I am presently the public relation officer for American Pastor International Church Sierra Leone Chapter Worship Center and double as the evangelism team leader. I have 3 children: Joseph M. Koroma, Timocial Favor Theresa Koroma, and Esther Grace Aminata Koroma. My entire family are Christian worshipping in American Pastor International Church Sierra Leone. I’m a feminist, advocating for women and children in Sierra Leone through Radio MoDCAR 94.9 FM during my stay in Moyamba town. I went through my primary and secondary school level in Moyamba town. During my senior secondary school level, I lost my father and then I started facing challenges in moving forward with my educational ambitions. I have known Christ Jesus for 25 years now and since then my Lord has been merciful to me. I am an evangelist who believes in working for God and winning souls for Christ Jesus. I have seven people under my care through this ministry and their lives have been saved.

“How to Overcome Temptation”

Rashidatu Solomon

My name is Rashidatu Solomon. I am from Sierra Leone. I live in Allentown. Something I want to share about myself is that I am learning about faith.

I attended school at Cambridge High School. My favorite subject was English. After school I help at home. My education helped me learn how to be patient and work hard.

I have taught for four years. I enjoy learning something new. One challenge I face is feeling tired.

I want to become a teacher. I hope to learn more about God’s Word. I want my student to believe they can learn. In the future I would like to learn new teaching skills. When I was young I loved going to church with my family. An important person in my faith was my pastor. My faith became stronger when I pray and felt peace during hard times. Today my faith is important to
me because it gives me hope for the future. My faith helps me by giving me courage. I’m excited to grow spiritually concerning to trust God.

Alhaji Matthew John

My name is Alhaji Matthew John. I am from Sierra Leone. I live in Freetown, western area. Something I want to share about helping others in time of their school work at home.

I attended school at Victory Evangelistic Minority Secondary School. My favorite subject was English, History, and R.M.E.. After school I help my parents to do the house work. My education helps me to be bold and be more confident over my teaching experience.

I have taught for two years. I enjoy teaching by telling them right things and seeing them learn. One challenge I face is some children don’t study at home.

I want to become a teacher by sharing knowledge to other people that are ready to learn.

When I was young I went to church every Friday with my father. My faith helps me stay strong when I have problems. My faith became stronger when I prayed during difficult times. An important person in my faith journey was a person that is ready to serve God Almighty like Pastor. Today my faith is important to me because it gives me hope and peace.

Marian Kombo Kamara

My name is Marian Kombo Kamara. I am 26 years old and I was born on the 30 May 2000.

I have acquired a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Food Science at the University of Makeni.

I wish to pursue my educational career in the field of medicine, as I have a burning desire to combat the high infant mortality rate and untimely death of pregnant women during child birth.

I would have been a victim of this unfortunate prevailing circumstances had not been my father interceding on my behalf in an All Night prayer session called Night of glory for God’s intervention. The following day I gave birth in the hospital, where doctors had already lost hope in my survival. My daughter is named Glory, in acknowledgement of God’s mercy for sparing my life after the prayers during that Night of glory

I have already made enquiries as I intend to enroll for a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

I have a strong conviction that the Lord Almighty will use me to help deprived communities who have no access to good medical care thereby increasing the life expectancy rate in Sierra Leone. It is my fervent prayer that God Almighty will give me the opportunity to equip myself professionally for this great task that he has laid in my heart.

Angela Koroma

My name is Angela Koroma.

I was born on the 26th of March, 2005. I live in Mayemi, Grafton.

I am a student at the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) in my first year and I am studying Public Sector Management.

I am staying with my mom who is a single parent and a retired teacher.

My mom has retired as a teacher in 2022, and with all the benefit given to her by the government, she managed to build her house. Unfortunately, disaster happened due to a neighboring fence which collapsed on July 17, 2024.

For the past three years during the rainy season, we are not able to repair our house due to a lack of money, and I am finding it difficult to raise money for my studies and my welfare.

Thank you so much for your attention and I wish to hear from you, sir.

Agnes Jalloh

My name is Madam Agnes Jalloh. I live in Mayemi, Grafton and I was born on the 9th of July, 1962.

I am a retired teacher who served the nation for thirty-four years.

After retirement in 2022, a neighboring fence collapsed on the 17th of July 2024 due to heavy rainfall and destroyed part of my house. Since then, I was not able to repair the damage due to lack of money, and the pension is not even enough for me and my daughter to have good meals.

This is the third rainy season we are suffering unless we have to get up if it is night to prevent the rainwater from overflowing and entering where we manage to sleep, which is difficult for us.

I like the teaching only the word of God. It blesses our souls and gives us confidence for eternity.

Thank you for your concern, may God bless you. Hope to hear from you

Agness Momoh

My name is Agness Momoh. I was born in a village in Bo, in the northern part of Sierra Leone. I am now 55 years old. I lost my husband during the Civil War in 1995, leaving me with our only child to raise during those trying times.

Life was miserable for me and my child. We were Muslims and my husband used to force me to go to the mosque to pray, but there was something telling me that I wanted to go to church.

So, I used to hide just for me to go to church. When my husband died, I finally became a Christian.

Life has never been easy for me as I have been struggling with serious health problems. I went to the hospital for checkup, and I was diagnosed with diabetes and kidney disease.

The heavy bills have made it hard to improve my health.

I just put my hope and faith in God according to His word, but life is really not easy.

Matenneh Koroma

My name is Matenneh Koroma and I was born in Kabala in the northern part of Sierra Leone.

I was born in a Muslim family and my parents were fanatic Muslims.

When I lost my dad and mom, I was adopted by a woman who took me as her child. She led me to Christ before I got married.

I have three children, 2 boys and 1 girl. My husband is a driver who only drives a commercial vehicle part time in order to provide for the family because he does not have a vehicle on his own. He does have a vehicle that someone buys and gives him to drive.

As for me, I am just a petty trader who trades in all kinds of street trading including fish, fruits or anything that could help to support my husband for the family.

Life is completely miserable for me, my children and husband. Sometimes, my kids will be driven from school because of school fees, and no good lunch. I still trust the Lord Jesus for myself and my family.

Sama

My name is Sama. I have been a widow for a very long time. My husband died during the Rebel war in Sierra Leone in 1993. He left me with my only daughter.

I struggled to raise her up with so much pain and suffering,

I was a Muslim and during our abject poverty state, a sister came to me one day and introduced Jesus to me. She told me Jesus loves me regardless of my pain. I accepted and started to go to church and she was giving her financial support in her little way.

I am now close to 70 years old now and I am proud to be a Christian and die in the faith.

The only thing is that my heart beats so fast sometimes like I am dying and sometimes body pain.

My daughter has five children so it’s not easy to take care of them, or if they need to take me to the hospital for medication.

Sunkarie Marrah

My name is Sunkarie Marrah and I am 15 years old. I came from Safiya village from Kabala in the northern part of Sierra Leone. I live with my mother and three sisters.

My father has passed away. I was only 12 years when he died.

Our grandmother lives with us and we are going through a lot of financial challenges. The more the country is struggling, the more life becomes horrible for us.

I am the child that’s pursuing education at Junior secondary school. Even in my secondary school, my mom finds it so hard to pay my fee. But I believe in God that one day he will send a helper for me.

Lucy Nancy Makaya

My name is Lucy Nancy Makaya. I am 16 years old and I am a student.

My father and mother live in the village. I live with my grandmother in Freetown.

My parents are all Muslim but I decided to become a Christian with the help of my grandma.

My parents have four children and only two of us are attending school.

My parents want me to be educated, so they sent me to Freetown. Life is not easy for them because they live in abject poverty depending only on farming for survival.

It is my pleasure to say thank you for even asking about my bio.

Thank you for the message I get from teaching every Friday and Sunday.

Alimatu Naomi Faramah

My name is Alimatu Naomi Faramah and I am 14 years old.

I am a student in junior secondary school. I am currently living with my grandmother, because my mom died when I was 3 years old.

My father is an ordinary constable police officer. My dad is a Muslim, but I always love Christianity and being a Christian.

I love singing in church because it motivates me in the faith.

I struggle a lot with my education in the areas of fees, lunch and other charges. My dad always complains he doesn’t have money and my grandma is not strong enough, so I struggle a lot.

I am glad to meet with the American Pastor; their messages are changing my life.

It’s my pleasure to say thank you very much and your words are not just coming but are manifesting in my life gradually.

I thank the founder and all the members of the American Pastor Church.

My hope will come to life one day. Amen.

Favour Salamatu Sesay

My name is Favour Salamatu Sesay and I am in JSS3 at the Annie Walsh Memorial School. I am 14 years old and I am a Christian. I have a younger sibling. With my parents, we are a family of four.

My mom is a petty trader, selling food in a school. My dad is employed, however his salary barely takes care of us at home. I am facing a lot as a student. Any time I am off to school, I usually struggle with the amount of money my parents give me. It’s not sufficient. In Sierra Leone presently, the fuel is expensive and I spent most of the money on transportation. After school, I usually have to take extra lessons.

The lesson is meant to equip me to understand my subject area better.

Sometimes, I can be so hungry because I have to go for extra lessons immediately after school is over, and I use almost all the money on transportation, leaving me with not enough money to buy food.

Upon all the struggles, I remain determined to study hard and pass my exams. I am about to take the Basic Education Certificate Examination, and I desire to further my education in the United States.

Mary Lamin

My name is Mary Lamin. I had an experience in my early youthful years, and I decided to be a Christian and I found hope in Christ.

A few years later, God blessed me with a lovely husband and we have three children.

However, I am currently in the worst of my life as diabetes has been eating me up. I have been battling with health problems for a month plus now.

I used to say If I die in Christianity, it will be a happy moment in my life.

I thank the founder of the American Pastor, his family, and Mr. Kombo.

I am not getting a polluted message of the gospel, but a message of the true gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and that’s why I am pleased being in a church like this.

Kadiatu Kargbo

My name is Kadiatu Kargbo, and I live in Hastings, Freetown. I was born in Kalangba town, a village in the northern part of Sierra Leone.

I was born and raised in Christianity, as my parents were devoted Christians. My mom died few months after I was born and I lost my dad a few years later.

I am a single mother of 4 children. My husband abandoned us with the kids, simply because he did not want to take responsibility. He left about 10 years ago now. Since then, I have been the only one struggling to take care of the kids.

I currently serve as an usherette in the American Pastor Church in Sierra Leone.

I am really happy to fellowship in this kind of church, and I am grateful to God for bringing me here despite my poor standard of living.

Thank you to all the family of the American Pastor Church USA and Mr. and Mrs. Kombo for their effort.

James John Donnie

My name is James John Donnie. I live in Allentown and I am a Christian. I married to my wife named Aminata Donnie and we have five children.

I am a teacher with a low salary, which is not enough to care for my family and mother. We pay rent for the house my whole family including my mother is living in, and the place we are living is not comfortable.

My children are all going to school. My wife wants to do business, but we don’t have the capital to start.

Thank you

Rashidatu Solomon

My name is Rashidatu Solomon and I was born on January 6, 1999. I live in Allentown and I am a teacher at the American Pastor International pre-primary school. I am 26 years old. I started teaching because of some constraints. My mother and my father are very poor and they don’t have money to forward my education. I needed to stop my education at the WASSCE level (equivalent to high school diploma in the US). I ask for help to the American Pastor for me to forward my education. Appealing to you people to help me in this area. Thank you. May God guide and protect you and grant you all to have the money. I love you all!

Eddie Kanu

I am Eddie Kanu, born on the 27th of April, 1968 in Robuya Village in the Bombali district. I am a Sierra Leonean by nationality. I live in Freetown with my family. I have three children named Juliana, Marian, and Edison.

I attended the Goderich Primary School in 1979-1983, where I obtained a selective entrance certificate, continuing to Services Secondary School, Juba Freetown from 1984-1988 and obtained a G.GEO. I have my bachelor’s degree in education with division II distinction both in project and teaching practice at Njala University College New England Freetown in 2005. From there, I pursued a master’s degree in business administration (Marketing) from 2008-2010 at Njala University of Sierra Leone.

I am a professional, qualified as an administrator with seven out of 18 years of experience served as senior teacher at Baptist Secondary School in upper Allentown. I also hold experience with the international moderating committee as team leader for the Western African Senior secondary certificate examination.

I am a punctual and motivated individual who is able to work in a busy environment and produce high standards of work.

In conclusion, I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard-working person.

AP Staff in Sierra Leone & Testimonies