The Power of Compassion

<p>Rev. John G. Innis is a renowned leader in the United Methodist Church having served as Bishop from 2000 to 2016. Born in Wehyongar Town Grand Bassa County Liberia West Africa Bishop Innis began his educational journey at Camphor Mission a rural United Methodist institution. He holds a high school diploma from Bassa High School(1970) a BSc degree from the University of Liberia(1977) and an MDiv degree from Saint Paul School of Theology Kansas City MO(1988).</p><p>Bishop Innis' distinguished ministry includes serving as principal of Camphor Mission pastor of Garfield Memorial United Methodist Church and clergy assistant to Bishop Arthur Kulah. He has authored four books:</p><p>1. By The Goodness of God: An Autobiography of John G. Innis</p><p>2. The History of The United Methodist Church in Liberia: An Episcopal Perspective</p><p>3. Leadership in The United Methodist Church in Liberia and Beyond</p><p>4. The Hands That Lifted Me: A Ministry Reflection</p><p>5. The Pioneers of Faith: Meet the First Five Home-Grown Bishops of The United Methodist Church in Liberia</p><p>Bishop Innis is married to Irene Janjay Innis and they have five boys and three girls.</p>