Episode 39 – Trials & Triumphs in Congo – A 100 Year Mission Journey – Part 1 of 7 – 3-28-26
About this episode
This episode begins a 7-part series detailing the mission work of the Evangelical Free Church in the Belgian Congo, focusing on the journey of Titus Johnson and the challenges faced from 1920 to 1936.
Titus Johnson – Bicycle as primary means of travel Titus Johnson Africa D.R. Congo – Ubangi region is upper left corner Reinhold Andersson Grave – Died from Blood Poisoning Stanley David Tweed Grave – Kala, D.R. Congo This is the first episode of a 7 part series about the mission work of the Evangelical Free Church in the Belgian Congo, starting in 1920. It is a long journey started by one man, Titus Johnson and his vision to start a work in the NW corner of the Congo. This series will focus on the chronology of the mission and church work, as it expanded to other mission stations. Each station will be described as to its procurement, construction and ministry. Someone that lived at each station will share memories and personal insight as to the character and focus ministry. Also, 20 people died over the 100 year journey; children and adults alike. Each person has a back story and in most cases I am able to interview people that were present at the time to share about the passing of a child or loved one. My family was part of this effort starting in the mid-1960’s through 1990 and some of my memories of events will be interspersed in the episodes. Episode…
People in this episode
Host: Congo Kid
Topics covered
- mission work
- Congo history
- church expansion
- personal stories
- pioneers
- disease impact
Keywords
- Congo
- mission work
- Titus Johnson
- Evangelical Free Church
- history
- pioneers
- disease
- church stations
- personal stories
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Evangelical Free Church
Places: D.R. Congo, Ubangi region
More episodes of Congo Kid - Life Stories
- Episode 42 – Trials and Triumphs In Congo – A 100 Year Mission Journey – Part 4 of 7 – 5-8-26
- Episode 40 – Trials & Triumphs in Congo – A 100 Year Mission Journey – Part 2 of 7 – 4-10-26
- Episode 38 – The Boarding School Dilemma – Balancing Mission and Family – The Conclusion: Moving Forward From Here – Part 5 of 5 – 5/31/25
- Episode 37 – The Boarding School Dilemma – Balancing Mission and Family – The Kids’ Viewpoint – Part 4 of 5 – 5/10/25
- Episode 36 – The Boarding School Dilemma – Balancing Mission and Family – The Parents’ Viewpoint – Part 3 of 5 – 4/26/25
- Episode 35 – The Boarding School Dilemma – Balancing Mission and Family – The Ubangi Academy – Part 2 of 5 – 4/12/25
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