In March, 2014, CLC facilitated and supported the first Pastors’ Summit that was held over a few days in the Providence Baptist Church in Monrovia, Liberia – the church from which CLC rents its adjoining bookshop. This time was greatly appreciated by the 243 pastors who attended, and it was recommended that the meeting should become an annual event.
A ‘refresher’ summit was held in 2015; then, in March 2016, a Pastors’ Summit was held once again. Dave Almack and Gerardo Scalante attended the event and Dave wrote afterwards: “Our week in Liberia was spent with Dr. Tony Hart and Pastor Sam Reeves hosting a Pastors’ Summit for 300 pastors. The teaching was rich and varied and greatly appreciated by all. The CLC Liberia team, led by James Cooper, sponsored a large book table every day, and we were able to give away a package of five books from CLC USA Publications to each of the attendees at the end of the week.”
One of the pastors who attended the event was in contact with the CLC International Office about a different matter but said the following about the Summit: “The Lord Jesus blessed my life at that conference that I feel I am a new man. I now see ministry goals differently; my leadership style differently; my perception of my family and everything differently. I am saving up for next year’s conference, the Lord willing, to have more pastors and church leaders from my church to attend. I am also sharing the Word with other pastors in my local area.”
Forever Grateful, CLC 75
Based on material first published in a 75th anniversary magazine, you will find stories from the 75 years of CLC. There are stories of God’s faithfulness and miracles, of people coming to faith and special ‘forever grateful’ moments.