MONROVIA, Liberia – The Association of Evangelicals of Liberia (AEL), in partnership with Generosity Pledge International and Destined for Greatness Global (D4G), has officially launched a Gospel Solar Lights initiative targeting more than 2,000 pastors, church workers, evangelists, and Christian leaders across the country.
The initiative was unveiled during a series of events, beginning with an appreciation dinner at Monrovia City Hall and followed by a seminar and distribution exercise at the Liberty Christian Center in Johnsonville, Turning Point. The events convened government officials, church leaders, representatives from faith-based organizations, and development institutions.
According to AEL, gospel solar lights were distributed to Christian leaders representing eight counties, including Montserrado, as part of an overarching strategy to strengthen local ministries and empower community-based evangelical work.
AEL General Secretary Rev. Stephen Varfee Jr. reported an extraordinary response to the project from churches and individuals nationwide.
Under the initiative’s registration guidelines, each registered participant was allowed to bring one additional guest free of charge, provided the guest’s contact details were submitted online prior to the event. Organizers maintained a strict first-come, first-served policy, closing registrations ahead of the seminar to ensure orderly distribution.
Delivering the keynote address at the appreciation dinner, Rev. Dr. Brian Kluth challenged AEL and the broader Christian community to launch a nationwide 40-Day Generosity and “Keep Liberia Clean and Green” Campaign. Dr. Kluth emphasized that the proposed 40-day movement should reflect biblical principles of stewardship, service, generosity, and civic responsibility.
Dr. Kluth, whose organization facilitated the provision of the solar lights, was formally recognized by AEL for his contributions to Liberian ministries.
Echoing Dr. Kluth’s proposal, AEL President and Executive Director of Community Health and Agriculture Development (CHAP)—a leading advocate for System of Rice Intensification (SRI) production in Liberia—Bishop Robert Bimba urged churches to translate faith into practical community action.
Bishop Bimba called on local congregations to take active responsibility for municipal cleanliness by mobilizing residents and educating neighborhoods on proper sanitation. Declaring that “cleanliness is next to godliness,” he expressed AEL’s readiness to partner with local authorities and appealed to the central government to increase funding for the Monrovia City Corporation to boost sanitation operations.
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf welcomed AEL’s initiative and expressed gratitude for the recognition extended to her during the proceedings. She commended the association’s decision to collaborate with the government and municipal authorities to address public sanitation.
Monrovia City Mayor John-Charuk Siafa also endorsed the partnership, highlighting the importance of civil society and faith-based collaborations in driving urban development and environmental health.
The appreciation dinner concluded with renewed commitments from participating institutions to expand joint programs aimed at community development. In addition to former President Sirleaf and Mayor Siafa, Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah was honored during the evening for his distinguished public service and contributions to national development.
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