Lee A. Kpanquoi Joins CRI

We are fortunate to have skilled and compassionate team members. We will be highlighting a few of those members over the coming weeks.  Thank you for praying for and encouraging them. Today we are introducing Lee A. Kpanquoi. Lee is newly assigned to the role of Administrative Assistant to the National Director.

Lee came to us with a unique blend of education, spiritual growth, and life experiences.  At the United Methodist Church, now Global Methodist Church, Lee served as 2023-2024 father of a year and is currently Vice President of the Men’s Department. In addition, he is the general secretary for his community. His primary CRI responsibilities include purchasing, banking, accounting, and carrying out special projects.     

Lee is not new to the value CRI brings to the community and the children of Liberia. At a young age Lee had to adjust to losing his father and living on the streets when his mother could not support him. He understands poverty and the struggles of young people and families in his community. He is thankful a Pastor took him in as his own son and helped him learn the importance of education, spirituality, resilience and integrity. Lee was grateful for the opportunity to have a support system and did the best he could to create a better life for himself.

In August, Lee is looking forward to graduating from the University of Liberia with a degree in Economics. While achieving his degree, Lee is also active in supporting the University's success by assisting with various duties, mentoring and serving as a class sponsor. At University, Lee has had the opportunity to recognize others that show the signs of depression and oppression.

While in High School at Coopers Farm, Lee recalls watching a student sleeping through class and missing the opportunity to improve his life. One day Lee pulled him aside for a conversation and learned he was living on the streets, staying up most of the night with young people, and getting involved with bad influences. Lee spent time with the student, coaching and listening. Lee showed compassion, patience and taught resilience through personal stories. He ensured the student understood the opportunity he had and helped him achieve his potential. The student turned his life around, no longer sleeps through class, and stays off the streets. Resilience, faith in God's message, and compassion are key attributes Lee brings to his role at CRI. His mentoring will continue long after his August graduation.

Lee’s story ends with promise. While working at CRI to make an income and improve his standard of living; he will strive to help others by sharing his story, his message about God, and his patience.  We appreciate Lee being at CRI and look forward to his continued growth and contributions.