Bishop John K. Yambasu: In Memoriam

A tribute to the memory of Bishop John K. Yambasu and his work as a pastor, missionary, bishop, colleague and friend. 

On August 16, 2020, Bishop John K. Yambasu of the Sierra Leone Area of The United Methodist Church, was killed in a motor vehicle accident.

Bishop Yambasu’s tireless dedication to Jesus Christ and the Church inspired many. As a global leader of The United Methodist Church and a national leader in Sierra Leone, he provided vision in times of crisis, brought people together through dialogue, and responded to the needs of the most vulnerable.

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