Tag: African Americans in Africa

Black Missionary History; Evans and Jeanette Walton are serving in Ghana with WorldVenture

Evans is from northern. Ghana. His mother converted from Islam when he was young and led him to Christ. As a young teenager, he was active in the Elim Christian Center in Accra, Ghana. After graduating from Ghana Christian University in 2009, he entered into an internship with WorldVenture Ghana, which led him to a … Continue reading Black Missionary History; Evans and Jeanette Walton are serving in Ghana with WorldVenture

Leon and Melanie Best served in South Africa, serving in the USA

Leon and Melanie Best Leon and Melanie met when in college, Rice University (Houston, TX). While in college, they were leading the Impact Movement at Rice as Bible Study leaders and Evangelism coordinators with Cru. They graduated and married in 2000. They started the African-American ministry called the Impact Movement at Rice University; joined the … Continue reading Leon and Melanie Best served in South Africa, serving in the USA

James Priest served in Liberia

On July 8, 1819, James M. Priest was born into slavery in Kentucky. Jane Anderson Meaux, who owned him as a slave, provided him with education before dispatching him to Liberia to investigate the opportunities available in that colony. After returning to the United States, Priest continued schooling and was eventually called to serve as … Continue reading James Priest served in Liberia

Lott Carey served in Liberia

Lott Carey was born into slavery in Charles City County, Virginia. At the age of 33, Carey acquired his and his children's independence. Carey joined the united congregation of Richmond's First Baptist Church in 1807! A church in which Blacks and Whites co-worshipped! In 1813, Lott's wife passed away, but he could purchase himself and … Continue reading Lott Carey served in Liberia

Maria Fearing served in Congo

Maria Fearing was born in 1838. She was enslaved as a house servant in Alabama. In 1871, Maria completed the ninth grade, learning to read and write. at age 33. The mistress of the house where she served often told Maria stories about missionaries in Africa which left a deep impression on Fearing. She worked … Continue reading Maria Fearing served in Congo