Monrovia, Liberia
Mt Olive Bible Believing Church

Meet Pastor Jonathan and Cynthia Wilson. Jonathan and his wife, Cynthia, come from diverse denominational backgrounds. Jonathan was from the Church of Christ and Cynthia was from the Lutheran faith. Jonathan attended Bible school but found that the experience did not provide the firm biblical foundation he longed for. Cynthia, after finishing high school, completed 18 months of First Aid training.

Both were raised in rural Liberia and later met through a mutual friend. At that time, Jonathan was a schoolteacher living in his hometown of Ganta, and Cynthia had moved to Monrovia. Their friendship quickly grew, and Jonathan eventually relocated to the capital to pursue the woman he loved. They were married on February 11, 2022.

After their marriage, the Wilsons felt compelled to start their own church due to growing concerns about unbiblical teachings and ministries that, in Jonathan’s words, “were not truly living the Bible life.” Without a pastor or “spiritual father” to guide them, they pressed forward, eager to serve God and keep the fire of the Gospel burning.

In early 2023, they continued ministering in the same setting where Jonathan had long served, but the turning point came when God ordained our paths to cross in the summer of 2025.

At that time, their marriage was struggling and Cynthia had stopped attending church. Through the ministry and fellowship of FFMI, hope began to return. During a Zoom prayer meeting, the presence of God filled their home, and both Cynthia and their eldest daughter, Favor Palmer, received the Holy Ghost after about forty minutes of prayer. Shortly afterward, Pastor Jonathan also received the Holy Ghost while praying at his church on a separate occasion.

This marked the beginning of a complete transformation not only in their marriage and family but in their church as well. Today, their testimony stands as a powerful reminder that God still restores, revives, and renews those who seek Him with all their hearts.

Church Life

Church is a way of life for so many in Liberia. The resilience of the people is quite amazing. Someone once said to me that was from Africa, “We Live Off Of Our Prayers”. The faith of the people is driven by their need for God. They realize that without him they can do nothing.

The ministry does not normally live off of the tithe or the offering. Like many American home missions works, the foreign mission fields of Africa understand struggle and adversity as well.

Many of the buildings are in need of repair. Most have no lighting inside and rely on daylight, and many have no musical helps or systems with which they desire to broadcast their events in hopes to reach their communities. Yet in all of this they just keep going and plowing the field.

FFMI Purpose

After connecting with our ministry at FFMI, we began helping Pastor Wilson and his family. The first thing that took place was they came out of false doctrine. They began receiving greater instruction in the Word of God and started coming to our online Zoom Bible classes.

Their family was hungry for more truth and is so very thankful for what God began and continues to do, not only in their family but ministry as well. Like many, their is a desire for a better life. Simple things like running water, clean drinking water and a better living arrangements seem so difficult to attain.

New Beginnings

Baptism Is Not Optional

The Wilson’s had no way to baptize their people. Thanks to our support and an inexpensive purchase of a pool and electric pump, they can now use clean water and have the baptismal service at the church where they hold meetings.

Baptism Is For Remission Of Sins

Through training and hunger, Pastor Wilson saw the biblical way to be baptized and did not hesitate to begin using the Name of Jesus in his baptismal services. He was able to rebaptize some who had not been baptized the biblical way.

Training Is Vital In Africa

Bible Class and steady teaching has made all the difference for ministries of Africa that have not had good leadership and training. FFMI hosts live Zoom Classes for this purpose multiple times a week. Our training often goes for almost 2 hours per session.

Challenges in Liberia, Africa

Monrovia, the heart of Liberia, is a city full of energy, resilience, and faith. Yet daily life for many families remains difficult. After years of civil conflict and economic instability, much of the country’s infrastructure still struggles to meet the needs of its people. In Monrovia, overcrowded neighborhoods face unreliable electricity, limited access to clean water, and frequent flooding during the rainy season.

Food insecurity and high unemployment affect much of the population, leaving many parents uncertain about how to provide for their children. Healthcare facilities are often under-equipped, and schools frequently lack materials and trained teachers. Even with these challenges, Liberians are remarkably resourceful and hopeful, working hard, building small businesses, and caring for one another in tight-knit communities.

The people of Monrovia represent the strength and spirit of Liberia itself, a nation determined to rise, rebuild, and move toward a brighter future despite the odds.

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Our Mission Goals

We target regions where spiritual support and practical help are urgently needed. Every effort is guided by compassion, accountability, and long-term impact.

Our mission is simple: strengthen local believers, support vulnerable families, and equip leaders in places often overlooked. From clean water to discipleship training, we work to meet real needs with integrity.

Opening Times

8am-4pm Monday-Friday
Weekends Closed
Holidays Closed

Location

First Fire Ministries Int.
Cordova, TN
38016

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