In 1914, Liebenzell Mission started its work on the island of Manus. This work has spread to the mainland, New Britain and New Ireland. With 96% of the 4.6 million residents reported to be church members, this mission work is well beyond its pioneer days.  However, many are still only ‘Christian’ by birth.

While the churches in PNG are independent, they still request assistance with qualified workers to help train pastors and laymen and support work among youth. Other projects include social work in the poor districts, teaching at Christian high schools and providing schooling for missionary kids. 

Recently there has been a new awareness among PNG Christians to take up their responsibility in reaching out to other nationalities and religious groups with the hope of the Gospel.  This movement has allowed LM missionaries to begin a partnership with local Christians in mission endeavors.

In order to better reach the isolated communities of the Sepik region (on the northern coast) Liebenzell recently constructed a new facility to serve as a training center and staff housing. The starting point for the work in the Sepik region is the coastal city of Wewak. 

The ministry will focus on providing Bible training for church leaders in the region as well as teaching vocational skills so that church leaders can support themselves.

The effort has been hampered in recent months by a severe lack of qualified pilots serving with Missionary Aviation Fellowship (MAF).