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- ↑ J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 1715
- ↑ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 344
- ↑ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
- ↑ Tobin Perry, Liberia seminary reopens after 7 years of civil war, baptistpress.com, USA, March 23, 1999
- ↑ David S. Menjor, Liberia: Baptists to Erect University in Tolbert's Honor, Liberian Observer via allafrica.com, Liberia, 18 February 2022
