Prominent UMC Member Supports Bishop Quire -Wants Unity In United Methodist Church

By: Anthony Q. Jiffan, Jr

MONROVIA – Mr. Daniel T. Fassa, a well-known member of the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Monrovia, has extended his heartfelt congratulations and support to Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire of the Liberia Annual Conference, United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC), following the successful conclusion of the 192nd session of the annual conference.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Fassa commended the resolution passed during the conference, which reaffirmed the church’s position against the ordination of homosexual pastors and publicly distanced the United Methodist Church in Liberia and West Africa from the Gay Movement.

Fassa voiced strong disapproval of individuals like Rev. Jerry Kulah, who he claims are promoting doctrines that do not align with biblical teachings.

Further, Mr. Fassa called on Bishop Quire to take legal action against the renegade factions calling themselves the Global Methodist Church (GMC), emphasizing that these groups are attempting to undermine the unity of the United Methodist Church. He urged swift action to expel them from the organization entirely.

Daniel T. Fassa also commended Bishop Quire’s strong stance against Rev. Jerry P. Kulah and other supporters from the E.D. McGill United Methodist Church, who are reportedly backing the Global Methodist Movement in an effort to challenge Quire’s leadership.

Fassa’s statement underscores the critical importance of unity within the church, warning that divisions such as these threaten the integrity of the Methodist community in Liberia.

The prominent church leader urged faithful United Methodists to identify and expose those undermining the church, particularly individuals who view church buildings and properties as their own due to past financial contributions.

 He called on these individuals to respect the resolutions of the 192nd session and either peacefully depart the United Methodist Church or work toward building their own institutions, such as the Global Methodist Church, if they disagree with the church’s doctrine.

Fassa also outlined several actions he believes should be taken by Bishop Quire to safeguard the church’s future:

He proposed the establishment of a Monitoring Committee and suggested setting up a committee to evaluate the loyalty and commitment of pastors appointed during the 192nd session to their respective local churches.

Fassa called for Pastoral Project Oversight, recommending the issuance of a pastoral letter that prohibits pastors from initiating church projects independently. He emphasized that such projects should only be initiated by lay leaders, the Council Chairperson, or the congregation.

Mr. Fassa advocated for a return to annual pastoral appointments, the old Methodist Church system where pastors were given yearly assignments to serve local churches. This, he argued, would prevent pastors from developing a sense of ownership over church properties and engaging in potentially corrupt activities.

In conclusion, Mr. Fassa’s statements reflect a strong desire for unity within the United Methodist Church and a firm stance against divisions that threaten its doctrine and mission.

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