First Church Missions!

 The Benson family is just one of our many roots that reach the world. Take a moment to read about the wonderful works of God in Africa!

The Bensons’ missionary journey began in Africa with a year of AIM work in the island nation of Madagascar in 2003/2004. The Benson’s found the work in Madagascar to be both miraculous and inspiring! This revival-filled year proved to be the spark that would ignite a burden for a country few had ever heard of, located in the heart of Africa. Listening to that still, small voice pulling at their heartstrings, the Benson’s burden began to grow for the country of Central African Republic.

The work in the Central African Republic was begun in 2003 when Area Coordinator, Randy Adams, began making trips into this interior country to teach doctrinal seminars and hold crusades. While viewing photos of Bro. Adams performing the first “Jesus Name” baptism held in the C.A.R., the Benson’s felt the Lord speaking to them to join with Bro. Adam’s in reaching this land with the true gospel of Jesus Christ. They applied to the Foreign Mission Division of the UPCI for a full appointment to the Central African Republic and were approved in February 2007.

After finishing their deputation travels in October 2008, they arrived in Lome’, Togo in December 2008. Currently, they are attending the university in Lome’, dedicating much time to French language study. They are also working with Missionary Randy Adams and the church in Togo in evangelism and outreach.