The United Methodist Church · Liberia Annual Conference
Raising fruitful and faithful disciples of Jesus Christ
Since 1833, United Methodists in Liberia have shared the love of God through worship, evangelism, schools, clinics and community development. Welcome to the home of the Liberia Annual Conference and the Liberia Episcopal Area.
“Though a thousand fall, let not Africa be given up.”Rev. Melville B. Cox, 1833
Meet our Resident Bishop
Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr.
Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr. is a dedicated and inspiring spiritual leader within The United Methodist Church, known for his unwavering faith, exceptional leadership, and commitment to serving others.
Born in Garraway, Grand Kru County, he was ordained a deacon in 1987 and an elder in 1993, served congregations in Cape Palmas and Monrovia, and was Conference Secretary before his election at the 183rd Session of the Liberia Annual Conference.
- Consecrated December 18, 2016 in Côte d’Ivoire
- Succeeded Retired Bishop John G. Innis
- Former Director, Bishop Judith Craig Children’s Village
Our mission
Evangelism, edification and worship
The mission of the Liberia Episcopal Area rests on three commitments that shape every congregation, district and ministry of the Conference.
Evangelism
Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, planting new congregations and reaching every community and people group in Liberia.
Evangelism & MissionEdification
Building up believers through Christian education, schools, youth and adult fellowships, and the training of pastors and leaders.
Our institutionsWorship
Gathering in congregations from Monrovia to Cape Palmas to praise God, celebrate the sacraments and grow together in faith.
Find a churchMinistries & missions
Serving the whole person, in every county
Departments, missions and institutions of the Conference carry the Gospel into health care, justice, education, agriculture and care for every generation.
Evangelism & Mission
Led by Rev. Princess C. Knuckles-Jallah, the department equips congregations to evangelize, make disciples and plant churches.
Youth & Young Adults
Rev. Slogkey Snoh Myers leads fellowships that prepare young people to serve as the church of today.
Women’s Work
Mth. Taryonnoh Doe leads the Conference women in outreach, unity and service across the districts.
Health & Ganta Hospital
The Department of Health and Ganta United Methodist Hospital bring care to communities across Liberia.
Human Rights & Justice
Advocacy for the vulnerable, including work that secured the release of 127 pretrial detainees in Monrovia.
Rural Development & Agriculture
Farms, training and skills programs that build self-reliance in rural communities.
Our story
Nearly two centuries of faithful witness
From a single missionary in 1833 to one of the largest United Methodist conferences in Africa.
1833
Rev. Melville B. Cox arrives from Raleigh, North Carolina, beginning the first Methodist Episcopal mission to Africa.
1839
The College of West Africa is founded in Monrovia, the first of many United Methodist schools.
1965
Indigenous leadership begins with Bishop Stephen Trowen Nagbe.
2000
The United Methodist University opens; today it runs seven colleges on four campuses.
Latest news
From across the Conference
Stories from the Bishop’s office, the districts and the wider United Methodist connection.
Council of Bishops · Sep 6, 2026United Methodist Church Bishops & Officials Visit Pres. Boakai, Hold Dinner With Ex-Pres Sirleaf Of LiberiaRead story
Council of Bishops · Aug 1, 2026Bishop Rapanut to chair Connectional TableRead story
The Newsroom · Oct 29, 2025Bishop Quire Describes Liberia as “A Land Rich in History, Hope, and Hospitality” As He Launches Competence Seminar 2025Read story
Press Release · Oct 22, 2025United Methodist Church In Liberia Leadership To Gathers In Zwedru for Mid-Year Cabinet MeetingRead story
The Newsroom · Oct 19, 2025West Africa Central Conference The United Methodist Church Holds Landmark Youth and Young Adults Gathering in FreetownRead story
The Newsroom · Oct 17, 2025Bishop Quire Honored with “Father of Faith” Award at West Africa Central Conference Youth and Young Adults GatheringRead storyWorship with a United Methodist congregation near you
From Monrovia to Cape Palmas, our congregations welcome you. Find a church, reach your district superintendent or contact the Conference office.
Or email liberiaumctv@liberiaumc.org