Bishop James Boye-Caulker - United Methodist Church

Bishop James Boye-Caulker - United Methodist Church Official page of the Bishop of the United Methodist Church, Sierra Leone Area, Rt. Rev'd James Boye-Caulker Rev. On 5th March 2022, Rev.

James Boye-Caulker had the sacred call to the ordained ministry and responded by enrolling at the Sierra Leone Theological College where he read for the Higher Certificate in Pastoral Studies (HCPS) from 1987-1990. He was appointed Student Union President at the Sierra Leone Theological Hall and Church Training Centre in 1989. James Boye-Caulker has spent well over 30 years doing God's work and se

rving United Methodists in both Sierra Leone and Liberia.

1992 to 1994 - Assistant Pastor, Kercher UM Church Kenema District; 1994 to1996 - Pastor in Charge, Kercher UMC Kenema District; 1996 to 2002 - Pastor in Charge, Trebes UM Church Bo District; 2002 to 2006 - District Superintendent, Kenema District; 2006 to 2008 - Senior Pastor A.P. Camphor UM Church, Monrovia Liberia; 2008 to 2012 - Pastor in Charge, Bishop Baughman UM Church Freetown; 2012 to 2016 - Pastor in Charge and Circuit Minister, King Mem UM Church Freetown; 2016 to date - District Superintendent Western District. Served as Secretary to the Board of the Ordained Ministry. James Boye Caulker overwhelmingly won the Episcopal nomination, receiving 246 valid votes, making him the leading candidate for Bishop of UMC/SLAC. James Boye-Caulker is currently serving as District Superintendent for the Western District, Cabinet Representative to the Board of the Ordained Ministry, and Board Chairman of the Lowell & Ruth Gess Eye Hospital Local Management Committee, Kissy, Freetown. James Boye-Caulker holds Higher Certificate in Pastoral Studies (HCPS) from Sierra Leone Theological College, Diploma in Theology from Cliff College in England, a Master of Philosophy degree in Theology from the University of Sierra Leone, and is currently a PhD candidate at the Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone.

I had the opportunity to visit a refugee camp in Burundi, where 90% of the residents are from the Democratic Republic o...
14/03/2026

I had the opportunity to visit a refugee camp in Burundi, where 90% of the residents are from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The camp is home to approximately 46,000 people, all living within just 64 houses. The United Methodist Church in Burundi, together with the General Commission on Religion and Race and the Africa College of Bishops, is actively involved in supporting the camp.

As we come to the close of the 146th Session of the Sierra Leone Annual Conference, I give thanks to Almighty God for Hi...
09/03/2026

As we come to the close of the 146th Session of the Sierra Leone Annual Conference, I give thanks to Almighty God for His provision. I am also deeply grateful to my fellow bishops, the lay delegates, and the host church for their vital contributions, which made this year's Annual Conference a resounding success. It is now my pleasure to announce that the First United Methodist Church in Makeni City, in the North of Sierra Leone, will host the 147th Session of the Sierra Leone Annual Conference in 2027.

It is with a heart full of gratitude that I, as your humble shepherd, dedicate the 146th Session of the United Methodist...
04/03/2026

It is with a heart full of gratitude that I, as your humble shepherd, dedicate the 146th Session of the United Methodist Church Sierra Leone Annual Conference to Almighty God. We are gathered at the Bishop Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church on Bright Street, Brookfields, Freetown, to focus on the timeless call of Psalm 133: 'Let Brotherly Love Continue.

To the glory of God, I officially dedicated the newly constructed United Methodist Church in Port Loko, located in the M...
01/03/2026

To the glory of God, I officially dedicated the newly constructed United Methodist Church in Port Loko, located in the Makeni District. The dedication service also served as a touching memorial in honor of the late Bishop John K. Yambasu.

As we bring the curtain down on our two-day Partners Conference at the Foreign Service Academy in Tower Hill, Freetown, ...
28/02/2026

As we bring the curtain down on our two-day Partners Conference at the Foreign Service Academy in Tower Hill, Freetown, I wish to express my sincere and profound gratitude to each of you for your participation. During my address, I took the opportunity to reiterate my commitment to strengthening the vital partnership between the Church in Sierra Leone and its supporting churches in America, Germany, and Norway.

Grateful to God Almighty for this moment. As a servant of the United Methodist Church Sierra Leone Annual Conference, I ...
26/02/2026

Grateful to God Almighty for this moment. As a servant of the United Methodist Church Sierra Leone Annual Conference, I am pleased to officially open our 2026 Partners Conference at the Foreign Service Academy, Freetown. Over the next two days, we will focus on Resetting Our Relationship, Strategising For Results, And Investing For Sustainability. May His wisdom guide our discussions.

I give thanks to God Almighty for the successful conclusion of our three-day Strategic Leadership and Management Staff R...
30/01/2026

I give thanks to God Almighty for the successful conclusion of our three-day Strategic Leadership and Management Staff Retreat at King's View Resort. The time was filled with fruitful planning, team building, and spiritual renewal as we sought God's vision for our church's future. We are excited to implement what we have learned and believe God will use this to advance our mission.

Officially today I dedicated to God Almighty the United Methodist Church Sierra Leone Annual Conference three days Strat...
29/01/2026

Officially today I dedicated to God Almighty the United Methodist Church Sierra Leone Annual Conference three days Strategic Leadership and Management Staff Retreat with the theme " Crafting a New Path " Ephesians 4: 22-25 at King's Resort, Sussex, Freetown.

On this day of celebration, I give thanks to God not merely for the gift of your birth, but for the immeasurable blessin...
26/01/2026

On this day of celebration, I give thanks to God not merely for the gift of your birth, but for the immeasurable blessing of sharing life’s sacred journey with you.

You are far more than my partner; you are a living testament to grace, a wise counselor, a steadfast pillar of our family, and a true vessel of God’s love. In your quiet strength, your compassionate heart, and your unwavering faith, I see a ministry as powerful as any preached from a pulpit. You have built our home into a sanctuary.

Happy Birthday, my love. May the Lord continue to shine His face upon you, filling your coming year with profound joy, abundant peace, and His richest blessings.

On behalf of the people of the United Methodist Church Sierra Leone Annual Conference, I wish to express my profound gra...
23/01/2026

On behalf of the people of the United Methodist Church Sierra Leone Annual Conference, I wish to express my profound gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to our partners from Operation Classroom Ministries in Minnesota, United States of America: Lori McBride (Team Lead), Joe Robert, Guy Johnson, and Trish.

Thank you for your recent visit to our operational communities across Sierra Leone: Rotifunk, Moyamba, Makeni, Kenema, Kailahun, and Baiwalla. Your presence was a tremendous encouragement and a powerful testament to the strength of our partnership.

Witnessing your genuine engagement with community members, your attentive listening to the stories of our people, and your firsthand observation of our collaborative projects has renewed our collective hope and deepened our shared dedication.

We are truly grateful for your unwavering support, which empowers our mission to serve the most vulnerable and to build a future of dignity and opportunity for all. We eagerly anticipate continuing this fruitful collaboration and achieving even greater milestones together.

May God abundantly bless you for your generosity, solidarity, and faithful partnership.

As shepherd of the church, I officially inducted Rev. Mabel Ann Kainyande as District Superintendent of Bonthe District...
22/01/2026

As shepherd of the church, I officially inducted Rev. Mabel Ann Kainyande as District Superintendent of Bonthe District and Pastor in Charge of Bishop Weaver Memorial United Methodist Church, Victoria Lane , Bonthe Island.

01/01/2026

I send you all messages of thank you for your services together with me as your humble servant, as I mark a year in the Episcopal Office today, and a new year's wishes. May our hearts be renewed for love and our hands for good works in this new year.

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