A high-power delegation of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW), headed by Shffragan Bishop-Elect, Julian Johnson, has arrived in Liberia.
According to the PAW, the 35th Episcopal District of West Africa, Bishop Leo M. Simpson, the 18-member delegation are Suffragan Bishop Julian Johnson, First Lady Melanie Johnson, Suffragan Bishop Jeff Akers, Ashley Rice, Calandra Flanigan, Dr.Kandy Akers, Demeena Cox, Demetrius Thomas, Hester McRoberts, Marquis McCoy, Ophelia Murphy, Tyler McGraw, Dr. Anthony Buckles, Tiffany Polk, Ruth Belnavis, Desiree Belnavis, Todd Inman and Kitrell Braselman.
Bishop Simpson stated that they will visit several facilities of the PAW around the country as well as hold seminars with pastors and their wives and interact with students of the Haywood Mission Institute.
He indicated that the 35th Episcopal District will hold the Ordination, Consecration and Induction of the Suffragan Bishop-Elect, Julian Johnson, at the Faith-In-God First Pentecostal Church on Front Street.
Bishop Simpson made disclosure over the weekend in Sinkor, Old Road.
According to him, the delegation is expected to cut ribbon of Samuel Grimes Memorial Institute to rehabilitate at-risk youth in Kakata, Margibi County.
Meanwhile, the Founder of the Mission-Minded Life said the Samuel Grimes Memorial Institute will be used as an at-risk youth center.
Monique Simpson-Foray stated that the program has identified 35 individuals who will train, counsel and provide treatment against drug abuse and addiction.
Foray indicated that another will also be instituted to cater to homeless and drug-addicted females by providing shelter.
She pointed out that the program of helping drug-addicted youth will last for one year. She asserted that the program is intended to help young Liberians who have become victims of drug abuse and addiction.
For her part, the North Health Administration of Ohio Social Worker, Miatta Singbe-Sarnor, said drug addiction is a sickness, and victims should be treated.
Sarnor stated that drug abuse is posing a serious threat to the youthful population of Liberia, and this should be tackled collectively.