District Superintendent

Rev. Dr. Amara graduated from Methodist High School in Sierra Leone, attended college at People’s Friendship University in Moscow, Russia with a BA in History, a MA in Political Science, and a PhD in International Relations. He received his MDiv degree from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in Rochester, New York.

Rev. Amara started his ministry in the Wyoming Conference in 2005 and was ordained elder in full connection in the Susquehanna Annual Conference in 2012. The churches he has served include Mount Upton and Guilford in the Oneonta District of the former Wyoming Conference and Plains, Bennett-Derr and Wilkes Barre Central in the Scranton Wilkes Barre District. Before his appointment as the Williamsport District Superintendent, he served the Albright-Bethune and Park Forest Churches in the State College District. He presently serves on Conference Board of Global Ministries, Conference Commission on Inclusiveness as Co-Chair, and Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. 

Other than the responsibilities on conference boards and committees, Rev. Amara is a delegate to Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference. He also serves on the Sierra Leone Initiative Mission Team as board member.

Paul's passion for social justice can be seen in his role and involvement in organizations that fight for equality and justice for all. He currently serves as board member of the Sojourner Truth Ministries, a non profit Christian organization based in Williamsport, PA. 

Paul has a contagious sense of joy and draws people in with his genuine and friendly spirit. His sincere passion and spirit-filled presence and commitment to serve God’s purpose is evident in his desire to be an effective leader and pastor. He possesses the ability to work collaboratively in mission and strives to help the church understand their ministry and witness as they serve the greater community. With ample experiences in global ministry, his vision for the church is unity in the midst of diversity. Originally from Sierra Leone and having lived in Russia and other parts in Europe, Paul speaks multiple languages.

He is married to his beautiful wife, Kadie. They have two sons, Charles and Paul Jr. Charles is married to Sarah. Paul and Kadie have been blessed with three grandchildren, Andrew, Jacob, and Anya, all children of Charles and Sarah.