Asserts: “Unity Builds,” Calls For Stronger Collaboration Within The Church And Society

NEW KRU TOWN, Monrovia – The United Methodist Church (UMC) Bishop, Samuel J. Quire Jr. has called on Christians and communities alike to embrace collaboration as a divine principle for growth and transformation, stressing that unity remains essential for both spiritual and societal progress.

He made the call in a Sunday sermon he delivered on the theme “Working Together,” with key texts from Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 and 1 Corinthians 12:12–27, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in New Kru Town.

The Resident Bishop of the Liberia Annual Conference of the UMC emphasized that humanity was never designed to function in isolation, but rather in partnership and mutual support.

“We live in a world that celebrates individual success, but God’s Word reminds us that we are stronger together. Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor,” he noted.

Bishop Quire described unity as more than a moral ideal, calling it a strategic necessity for growth and effectiveness. He likened the Church to a human body, where every part plays a vital and irreplaceable role.

“The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I don’t need you,’” he said. “When we understand our roles, we stop competing and start cooperating—and that is when God begins to move in powerful ways.”

He warned that division continues to pose a serious threat to progress across institutions, families, and the nation, urging believers to rise above personal differences and remain focused on a shared purpose.

“Division weakens, but unity builds,” the UMC Bishop declared.

The leader of the Liberia Episcopal Area pointed to Moses’ dependence on Aaron and Hur during battle, as well as Jesus Christ sending His disciples out in pairs, as clear demonstrations that God works through unity and teamwork.

Bishop Quire further challenged worshippers to cultivate the right spirit in working together, emphasizing humility, patience, love, and forgiveness as essential virtues. He acknowledged that interpersonal relationships often present the greatest challenge.

“Sometimes the greatest challenge is not the work itself, but learning to work with people,” he added.

Bishop Quire called on Christians to support, encourage, and pray for one another, noting that unity invites divine blessings and accelerates collective progress.

“Alone we can do little,” he said, “but together—with God—we can do all things.”

Bishop Quire’s message was widely received as a timely call for strengthening relationships within the Church and fostering national cohesion across Liberia.