At a time when Liberia continues to grapple with limited access to quality education, healthcare, and community services, the West African Gospel Mission (WAGOM) has unveiled an ambitious US$1.7 million plan aimed at transforming lives beyond the pulpit.
The Christ’s Mercy Mission Complex, announced during the induction of Rev. Daniel B. McGee as Administrator of WAGOM, is set to be more than a religious symbol–it promises to integrate faith with practical solutions to Liberia’s pressing social challenges.
“Too often, our churches are seen only as places of worship. But the vision of this mission is different. We are building schools, clinics, counseling centers, and community spaces because the Gospel must touch every part of life–spiritual, physical, and social,” Rev. McGee said.
The blueprint for the complex includesan eight-classroom school block with modern facilities like a computer lab, library, and cafeteria valued at over US$425,000, a chapel with a counseling center designed to help students and residents deal with trauma and life challenges, costing US$128,558, a community health clinic worth US$160,079, intended to serve both students and Paynesville’s growing population, a guest house and conference facility for missionaries and faith-based gatherings, priced at US$325,982 and recreational and meditation spaces to foster mental well-being and social bonding.
For WAGOM’s leadership, the project is as much a faith journey as it is a response to national realities. Liberia continues to record some of the lowest school completion rates in West Africa, while basic healthcare remains out of reach for many.
Engineer Grace, who unveiled the architectural design, emphasized that the project was conceived with community empowerment at its core.
“This is not simply another mission school or church. Every detail from the counseling room in the chapel to the clinic has been intentionally designed to address Liberia’s gaps in education and health,” she revealed.
Rev. McGee added that the mission is preparing to adapt to global shifts, noting that “the world’s power centers are moving, and Liberia must also position itself. Through this complex, we are building generations that will not only serve God but also rebuild the nation.”
The induction ceremony also saw the appointment of other WAGOM officials, including John Walker as Chairperson, Musa Brown as Co-Chair, Dennise Washburn as Secretary General, Martha McGill as Treasurer, Cllr. Jomah P. Karnley as Legal Advisor, and Willie Sirleaf as Member.
With construction plans now public, WAGOM is calling for both prayer and tangible support to turn the dream into reality.
“This mission, Rev. McGee added, is about raising up repairers of the breach, restorers of hope and opportunity for Liberia’s communities.