The Competence Seminar 2025 – Partnership in Development, was held under the theme: “Daring to Surrender: Exploring the Dilemmas of Locally Led Development.”
Speaking during the launch of the seminar in Marshall, Margibi County, Bishop Samuel Quire of the United Methodist Church reminded participants that as people of faith and development partners, every good work must be rooted in relationships and guided by the belief that God works through all people when they choose to collaborate rather than compete.
“For more than a decade, Competence has stood as a beacon of partnership and shared learning within the development family,” Bishop Quire said. “It has served as a platform where nations, churches, and communities come together—bound by a common vision to uplift the poor, reflect sincerely on what it means to trust, empower, and share leadership.”
According to him, the gathering was not just a seminar but a sacred space for transforming minds, systems, and hearts.
Delivering the keynote address, Mr. Jonathan Kaipay, Manager of the Port of Buchanan, encouraged communities to unite in undertaking local development initiatives. He emphasized that community-led projects promote inclusiveness and ownership, ensuring that “no one is left behind.”
The seminar, held at a local hotel along the Marshall Highway, brought together participants from Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, and Norway.
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