When Brother Elvis set out to sell apples on a street in Edea, he never imagined that day would change his life forever. It was November 2023 when Pastor Walters and his evangelism team met Elvis during an outreach. Someone handed Elvis a gospel tract, and Pastor Walters engaged him in a conversation about his spiritual life – a topic Elvis had long neglected and forgotten.

At that time, Elvis was struggling. The sociopolitical crisis in Cameroon’s Northwest region had forced him to relocate to Edea. Elvis thought all He needed was a way to provide for himself. His only concern was survival – finding food, shelter and a way to earn a living. His life was broken, and he didn’t know Jesus Christ.

His meeting with Pastor Walters gave him hope and became a turning point. Elvis accepted Christ, and his spirit came alive again. He immediately started attending church and joined membership classes within two weeks. His passion for God grew quickly, as did his desire to serve God. Soon, he became the leader of the men’s group at Edea Free Methodist Church (FMC). His commitment caught the attention of the Rev. Wilson Esambe during a visit to the Edea FMC, and after discussions with Pastor Walters, Elvis was encouraged to assume greater responsibilities.

Today, Brother Elvis has completed two pastoral courses and two church-planting programs. He now serves as assistant pastor alongside Pastor Walters at Edea FMC.

This year, the leaders of the Cameroon Free Methodist churches set a bold goal: Each local church should plant two new churches in areas without a Free Methodist presence. When Brother Parker relocated to Carrefour Bongo, Pastor Walters saw an opportunity. After speaking with Parker, they agreed to start a new work there – beginning in Brother Parker’s home. Plans were made, and the Edea FMC church-planting team visited the site. Praise God, today there is a thriving church in Carrefour Bongo, led by none other than Brother Elvis.