The Free Methodist Church in

PRESENT MINISTRIES

Pastor Rito Mande first connected with the Free Methodist Church when international missionary Cindi Angelo was on a mission trip to Guinea Bissau. Rito later took a mission trip to Togo, where he lived with FM leader the Rev. Dosseh Takpale for about two years before returning to his homeland. Dosseh then invited Rito and the work he had started to join the FM family. That affiliation came to fruition in June 2015.

Pastor Rito leads a church that started primarily as an outreach to children and their families. Three other fellowships all began following the same pattern. The expansion goal for the coming year is a new church plant in the south of the country.

ORIGINS

Pastor Rito Mande’s first connection with the Free Methodist Church came through missionary Cindi Angelo, who was on a mission trip to Guinea Bissau. Cindi recognized he was a devoted follower of Christ and encouraged him in his faith and studies. Rito traveled for training to Togo where he was put in touch with Free Methodist leader, Rev. Dosseh Takpale. After about two years Rito returned to his homeland. Some years later Pastor Rito and Dosseh reconnected and began talking seriously about Rito, along with the work he had started, joining the Free Methodist family. The connection with the Angelos was also revived. Rito’s work was adopted as Free Methodist in June 2015.