Sunday PM Worship Service
Teachers
Lesson Summary
During the Sunday evening class, Richard Sutton recounted his missionary journey that began in 1986 with a six‑week evangelistic trip to Ghana, where 870 people were baptized. He explained how, after several trips to Ghana, his focus shifted to Cameroon in 1998, and he has been traveling there every two years, teaching itinerant preachers, until the COVID‑19 pandemic paused the work in 2020. Sutton described the current state of the Cameroonian Churches of Christ, noting there are about 210 congregations ranging from five to 225 members, with many facing severe poverty, limited resources, and a shortage of financially supported preachers. He emphasized the mission’s primary goal: to develop strong, self‑sustaining churches through leadership training seminars and the World Bible School, following the principle of 2 Timothy 2:2. The training focuses on expository sermon preparation and empowering both men and women to teach their congregations. Sutton highlighted the growth of women’s and children’s Bible classes, the youthful demographic of the churches, and the hope that, despite the challenging circumstances, these efforts will eventually lead to thriving, independent congregations throughout Cameroon.
Key Scriptures
And the things that you heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.