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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.156 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Sat, 18 May 2013 12:33:21 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Extension News</title><subtitle>Extension News</subtitle><id>http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/atom.xml"/><updated>2013-05-13T02:04:59Z</updated><generator uri="http://five.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.156 (http://www.squarespace.com)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>BVBID Graduation Is This Week...</title><category term="Extensions"/><id>http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/bvbid-graduation-is-this-week.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/bvbid-graduation-is-this-week.html"/><author><name>Bob Turner</name></author><published>2013-05-13T02:03:59Z</published><updated>2013-05-13T02:03:59Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span>The Bear Valley Bible Institute will graduate another class of students in Denver. The men who have completed this program have exemplified the qualities necessary to prepare themselves for the ministry. As they leave the Denver location to go into their various areas of work, we ask that you pray for them and the work they will do in the Lord&rsquo;s kingdom.</span></p>
<p><span>One of the beauties of seeing a group of men complete their studies and enter the work is that another class will begin in just a few months. Another class will come to Denver in August to begin their journey in preparation for ministry in the kingdom of our God. The August class is typically a large group of men. As such, there are challenges to getting the support needed to help them through the next two years. Again, we ask you to be praying for them as they plan to move to Denver and begin their studies.</span></p>
<p><span>Other locations are also preparing for graduation. The second class of men in Honduras are nearing their graduation the end of this month. We will have more information about the graduation and the areas of work where they will be involved in the weeks ahead. As we have mentioned before, this will be the last class for the school in Honduras. In the future, recruits will travel to Guatemala for training.</span></p>
<p><span>The development of each group of students around the world is exciting. The reports this week add credibility to the need for this work. I love reading how God is giving the increase and increasing the outreach to the lost.</span></p>
<p><span>Now on to the other reports...</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Coordinator Updates</strong><br /> Reports from the coordinators are now located on the website, under Staff Reports. The address is <a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-schools/"><span>http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-schools/</span></a></span></p>
<p><span><em>Donnie Bates&rsquo; latest report can be read </em><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/donnie-bates-reports/2013/5/6/bates-newsletter-may-6-2013.html"><span><em>here</em></span></a><em>.</em></span></p>
<p><span><strong>Extension Reports&nbsp;</strong></span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/marriage-of-two-kinds-in-cameroon.html"><strong><em>Marriage Of Two Kinds In Cameroon:</em></strong></a></span><span><strong><em> </em></strong>Cameroon shares news about a spiritual marriage to the Lord and another couple who marry each other.</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/giant-simbas-and-teaching-ministry.html"><strong><em>Giant Simbas And Teaching Ministry:</em></strong></a></span><span><strong><em> </em></strong>The story out of Chimala is exciting when learning about seeing lions while out preaching and teaching.</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/classes-begin-monday-at-wcsop.html"><strong><em>Classes Begin Monday At WCSOP:</em></strong></a></span><span><strong><em> </em></strong>The West Coast School of Preaching continues to train men to preach the gospel, as a new quarter is beginning this week.</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/meeting-produces-plans-for-the-future.html"><strong><em>Meeting Produces Plans For The Future:</em></strong></a></span><span><strong><em> </em></strong>The Southwest School of Evangelism in Nigeria is planning for the future growth of the church in Nigeria.</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/ukrainian-church-is-spreading.html"><strong><em>Ukrainian Church Is Spreading:</em></strong></a></span><span><strong><em> </em></strong>Among the churches of Christ in Europe, the work of the church in Ukraine is showing the power of the gospel.</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/what-a-joy-it-is.html"><strong><em>What A Joy It Is:</em></strong></a></span><span><strong><em> </em></strong>The work in Arusha, Tanzania is showing the hand of God blessing the efforts of the Andrew Connally School of Preaching.&nbsp;</span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><span><strong>Final Thoughts<br /></strong></span>With each passing week, I grow more grateful for the opportunity to be involved with training preachers. I also know the reason this is possible is because of your generosity. Thank you for your trust and confidence in the Bear Valley Bible Institute in training men to preach the gospel. The Extension program is just a part of the whole in fulfilling the Great Commission. Thank you for all you do.</p>
<p><span>God bless<br /> Bob</span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Giant Simbas And Teaching Ministry...</title><category term="Chimala"/><id>http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/giant-simbas-and-teaching-ministry.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/giant-simbas-and-teaching-ministry.html"/><author><name>Bob Turner</name></author><published>2013-05-12T21:01:00Z</published><updated>2013-05-12T21:01:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span>We just returned from Chimala Bible Institute with a warm heart about the program of training preachers in this African country. I am constantly amazed at the amount of work that goes into running a competent Bear Valley Bible Institute school. We were sent off with many well wishes from Christians in Georgia, Kentucky, Arkansas and Indiana. We picked up support from two new sources to help us as the coordinator of the Chimala Bible Institute.</span></p>
<p><span>We landed in Dar and then the next afternoon in Mbeya. I was with Dr. Robert Curry, whose congregation generously allowed him to come and teach two intense short courses on the General Epistles and the Godhead. Then we met brother Rueben, a preacher and school administrator in Nigeria. As you can imagine these two godly, dedicated men were able to give a wealth of knowledge, experience and ministry teaching to our students. They both spoke in chapel, mentored students and brought material that the students will be able to use for the rest of their ministry. Personally, it is also energizing to me to be around these men who have a tremendous heart for training men for the work of the Kingdom.</span></p>
<p><span>I was very happy to teach the two graduate classes on Christian education and Church Planning and Growth. There are some amazing men in this class. These dedicated evangelists already have many years of ministry experience. We have all of our CBI faculty as well as local preachers, including men from Malawi, who are both preaching and teaching in the school in Msusu. The material we covered was appreciated and we had many hours of classroom discussion on the work of the church in education and church planting. One of the activities these godly men are already involved with include a jail ministry in Malawi in which 34 men have been baptized. Another activity was the planting of five churches in a region where Christianity had not existed before. Another master&rsquo;s student has started a Bible teaching program in four local secular schools in which many young men and women have been taught New Testament Christianity. During our two weeks together all 14 men had 30 hours of lecture and all wrote a 12-page paper in which they discussed an aspect of the class subject. We left them exhausted, and elated at the amazing amount of work they have put into their studies. This is being done while they also have been involved in the greatest work in the world; the preaching of the Gospel.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>On the last day of school for the summer some amazing young people from Oklahoma joined us. They attended chapel and the singing and fellowship was as close to what I imagine heaven must be like. They are working at the hospital and schools during the morning and having a VBS in the afternoon. The students and staff were well rewarded by their attendance and enthusiasm. Speaking of that, we have also been able to make friends and fellowship and teach &ldquo;the way of the Lord more perfectly&rdquo; to two amazing young Doctors from Hong Kong. Tony and Grace came this time to the mission looking for a Christian hospital to work with. One evening I was able to have a Bible study with these amazing young people and we have promised to keep in touch and continue to study together.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>Both Lord&rsquo;s days we went with Robert Curry, Ezekiel Harrison and some of our students to Uturo. We bounced along the dirt road to the building and both services were so rewarding. Israel, one of our graduates of last November, has moved there to build the church. When we arrived we saw they were having a ladies class in one house and the men&rsquo;s class in the building. Israel had taught the teachers, who are members of the church, to teach those classes. Last year we were having around 12 in attendance. Both Sundays we were there they had over 30. The work is going well because of the training and dedication of this one young man that CBI was able to provide.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>The last weekend we traveled to check on some churches and drove through a nearby game reserve. Just about dark we rounded the dirt road and came upon what I thought, at first, was a large pony, but no, it was the largest lion I have ever seen. We followed him for over mile until he went down to the river to drink and prepare for his nightly hunt. Of course I was remained of the &ldquo;devil as a roaring lion seeking whom he might devour.&rdquo; I also was reminded of the dedicated supporters, teachers and students of the Chimala Bible Institute that are working hard to prevent this as we train workers for Christ (2 Timothy 2:2).</span>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>Garry L. Hill<br /></span>Coordinator Chimala Bible Institute</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>What A Joy It Is...</title><category term="Arusha"/><id>http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/what-a-joy-it-is.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/what-a-joy-it-is.html"/><author><name>Bob Turner</name></author><published>2013-05-12T20:58:53Z</published><updated>2013-05-12T20:58:53Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span>Greetings Fellow Workers:</span></p>
<p><span>What a joy it is to be a child of God. What a joy it is to know we have good friends and supporters like you. What a joy it is to be privileged to serve here in Tanzania. Today is the day the Lord has made, we are to be glad in it.</span></p>
<p><span>The sounds that make us think, love, appreciate: The first cry of a newborn, a congregation full of young people. Today was one of those days where you noticed something, something you &ldquo;hear&rdquo; or &ldquo;see&rdquo; perhaps every week, but for some reason today that &ldquo;sound&rdquo; stood out in a special way. What sound you might be asking, the sound of a church building with over 120 souls, and upon hearing the preacher announce his first scripture reference, the sound of 90 plus present in the congregation turning the pages of their Bibles. Oh, how sweet it was!</span></p>
<p><span>What joy it is to reflect back to 1998 when this mission work began: To remember the two congregations that existed here in the northern part of Tanzania, the Arusha and Moshi congregations. Then, to sit through services at Kisongo, a congregation planted by this mission effort, with a family of over 120 souls, singing, praying and worshiping our God in truth and spirit, oh, what joy it is.</span></p>
<p><span>Today was special in many ways. Our brother John Galloway taught a great lesson from the book of James. Jennifer (John and Patricia's daughter) taught a great lesson for the ladies and John and Patricia's two granddaughters taught a room full of little children a lesson from the Old Testament. Three generations, glorifying God through the teaching of His Word.</span></p>
<p><span>I received a note from our brother Yusuph Madaki saying that one of our recent graduates, our brother Amos, had baptized seven souls into Christ. Yesterday while showing John around the ACSOP we noticed a gathering of students around the baptistery, yes, another soul being added to the Kingdom. Today after services I was introduced to a teacher from Karatu. He had traveled over one hundred miles to be baptized into Christ. Last Sunday a young lady from the White Rose area (new church plant) obeyed the Gospel. No greater joy than to know of a lost soul coming to know and obey God.</span></p>
<p><span>We need your prayers. First of all for our brother Chuck who will be coming in this week from Denver to teach here at the ACSOP. Also, for our dear sister Soneia Galloway who will undergo a procedure this week (of a very serious nature).</span></p>
<p><span>We need your prayers as we have begun our pre-campaign efforts. Please pray that God&rsquo;s will be done, that He might be glorified and that He might give the increase. Thank you all for all you do in your service to others. May our Lord bless you with a great week and may He bring great joy into your life, where ever you might find yourself.</span>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>In Him,&nbsp;<br /></span>Cy, Stephanie &amp; Granny</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Ukrainian Church Is Spreading...</title><category term="ukraine"/><id>http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/ukrainian-church-is-spreading.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/ukrainian-church-is-spreading.html"/><author><name>Bob Turner</name></author><published>2013-05-12T20:57:10Z</published><updated>2013-05-12T20:57:10Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span>Hello dear brothers, churches and families.</span></p>
<p><span>As you know, Ukraine is the only country in Europe, where God&rsquo;s church is most influential. We eagerly accepted the sound doctrine, and churches in Ukraine were established and started spreading. There are church of Christ congregations in almost all towns and cities of Donetsk region. I think that we achieved these results with the help of 1. American missionaries, 2. Christian men and women from local congregations, 3. Graduates of the Bible Institute. The history of the church in Ukraine is not so long, about 20 years. Over this period of time, we&rsquo;ve had experienced a sweet taste of victory and bitter taste of defeat. Some churches fell apart, but others grew stronger and continue preaching even now. I think that the most common reason why the church in Ukraine experienced defeat is because of unprepared leaders and preachers. While planting churches, missionaries would leave them soon and give the ministry to untrained newly converted leaders, who in their turn didn&rsquo;t know how to act in the house of the Lord (1Tim.3:14-15). The situation is more stable now. Ukraine is writing its own history of the church. There was a time when we were in dire need of help from brethren; now we have our own teachers, and some local churches have their own buildings to gather for worship, and that fact encourages us greatly. This is our country, and we should be proud that God&rsquo;s church exists and functions here.</span></p>
<p><span>Several years ago, the Bible institute was recruiting about 3-4 students a year, and those who came didn&rsquo;t see themselves preaching in future. And now we have 16 students who are eager to serve the Lord. We have 7 students who will graduate this year. Some of them are already preaching the sound doctrine in the churches. Others help local congregations.</span></p>
<p><span>*Dmitriy Kuropyantikov &ndash; is actively starting his ministry in Proletarskaya church of Christ (Donetsk).&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>*Maksim Gaykov &ndash; preaches at Mayskaya church of Christ (Gorlovka).&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>*Bogdan Chigvintsev &ndash; wants to minister as a youth leader at the Central church of Christ (Gorlovka).&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>*Victor Nakalyuzhniy &ndash; preaches at the Central church of Christ (Donetsk).&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>*Eugene Tebel &ndash; might help the work of the institute in future.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>*Polina Berdu &ndash; teaches Bible classes for kids at church of Christ (Konstantinovka).&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>*Julia Kudelina &ndash; teaches Bible classes for kids at Central church of Christ (Gorlovka).&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>As you can see, we try not only to teach our student but also to give them an opportunity to use their knowledge in practice. And what is more important, the church in Ukraine has learned from its mistakes and is need of trained ministers. First-year students are already helping the churches that are in need of their ministry (Vladimir Didukh &ndash; in Ivano-Frankovsk, Sergey Slastyonov and Roman Rotan &ndash; in <br /> Illovaysk). Most likely that in the next year they will be permanent preachers in these congregations.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>In April, I have visited and preached in many church of Christ congregations (Dnepropetrovsk, Nikolayev, Donetsk, Kiev). The Bible institute has a good reputation among Ukrainian brethren, and they express their gratitude for our work on every occasion. There was a 4-day conference in Kiev &ldquo;After God&rsquo;s heart&rdquo;. I was one of the main speakers at this conference. On my opinion, this was one of the major events on the territory of Ukraine in this year (about 150 members-leaders from 40 CoC congregations). I was allowed to speak about the institute, and I saw that many people are respectful of this ministry.</span></p>
<p><span>Every time we gather for worship, we remember and pray for our sponsors. If it were not for the generous congregations, families and individuals, we wouldn&rsquo;t be able to train preachers and ministers for the church of Christ in Ukraine. This is our joint achievement and victory. This year our institute is facing financial difficulties. I know that financial crisis has stricken many, and that Satan doesn&rsquo;t want God&rsquo;s Kingdom to grow stronger and spread. Just as we&rsquo;ve started seeing successful results, he is trying to close the doors in front of us. I believe, that you won&rsquo;t give up, just as we don&rsquo;t give up in our ministry to the Lord. We have started looking for support from the local congregations, but they are not able to meet all of the needs. If you know anyone who would be ready to help us in this ministry or you want to contribute to it, we will be so grateful. For more detailed information please contact Howell Ferguson (email: <a href="mailto:hferguson@bvbid.org"><span>hferguson@bvbid.org</span></a> )</span></p>
<p><span>On May 18, we plan to have the conference for young people &ldquo;Personal relationships with God&rdquo;, and on May 25, we&rsquo;ll celebrate graduation of class 2013.</span></p>
<p><span>Thank you for your support and prayers, we are grateful to those who don&rsquo;t lose hearts and keep helping us. If you have any questions or comments, I&rsquo;m always ready to talk to you.</span></p>
<p><span>God's blessings!</span></p>
<p><span> Director of the Bible institute <br />Dennis Sopelnik</span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Meeting Produces Plans For The Future...</title><category term="Nigeria"/><id>http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/meeting-produces-plans-for-the-future.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/meeting-produces-plans-for-the-future.html"/><author><name>Bob Turner</name></author><published>2013-05-12T20:56:11Z</published><updated>2013-05-12T20:56:11Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span>Beloved in Christ,</span></p>
<p><span>Greetings from Southwest School of Evangelism (SWSE), Ibadan-Nigeria. Here is the summary of our May 11, 2013 Board &amp; Foundation meeting held at the auditorium of Agege congregation, Lagos.</span></p>
<p><span>1. June 8 - July 7 students practicum (i.e.teaching practice) will cost us N75,000= to transport the 37 students to Lagos, Ogun, Kwara, Edo, Delta and River state of Nigeria.</span></p>
<p><span>2. The forth coming 11th Annual Bible Lectureship of August 22-24 and 10th graduation ceremony will cost us N350,000= and we are to raise 50% of total cost among the Nigeria brethren.</span></p>
<p><span>3. Entrance examination for 2013 /2014 academic session will come up on June 15 at both centers. Only 20 students will be admitted at Ibadan and 10 on the Lagos campus. Our budget for the next academic session from August 12, 2013 to July 2014 ending is $22,500 and we plan to raise at least 10% from Nigerian brethren / churches.</span></p>
<p><span>Brethren, I taught today Sunday of May 12 at Onikokoro / Gbongudu congregation-Ibadan on GROWING A LOCAL CHURCH and admonished the church on &ldquo;Self-examination&rdquo; (1 Cor.11:28). We are 53 in attendance with total collection of N1,995=</span></p>
<p><span>Brethren, Lord's willing, I and brother Dele Shotola and some SWSE students will be working with the Ilisan-Remo congregation on May 18 at a day WBS seminar. We will have evangelism in evening and on May 19, I will be lecturing on &ldquo;Church Autonomy&rdquo; at Ilisan -Remo congregation, Ogun state.</span></p>
<p><span>Classes continue tomorrow at the school! We thank you all for your partnership. Stay blessed!</span></p>
<p><span>Sincerely His and yours,<br /></span>Makinde E.Olufemi (Director of studies)<br />Southwest School of Evangelism(SWSE), Ibadan &amp; Lagos campus, Nigeria</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Classes Begin Monday At WCSOP...</title><category term="Takoradi"/><id>http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/classes-begin-monday-at-wcsop.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/classes-begin-monday-at-wcsop.html"/><author><name>Bob Turner</name></author><published>2013-05-12T20:52:18Z</published><updated>2013-05-12T20:52:18Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span>Dear Brethren,</span></p>
<p><span>I bring you greetings from Takoradi, Ghana. It is my hope and prayer that this report finds you all well and prospering in the Lord. May the Lord continue to use us on both sides of the Atlantic to accomplish His purpose in Christ.</span>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>As of April 20, 2013, the school has been on recess. Students will report this weekend for classes to begin May 13, 2013. This will be the final school term for the seniors and the term that completes the first year for the juniors. We do not plan to enroll new students this term. We will therefore have one stream to run for the next academic year. There will be no graduation this year. There will be next year and it will combine the juniors and seniors together. Posted below are the calendar and courses for the new school term.</span></p>
<p><span>One of the men who graduated last year is Jerome Torh, from Liberia. For the past several months his wife Louise had been ill. It got worse early last month when he sent word to many of us that his wife was dying and we intensified our prayers for her. When he sent us the SOS, she had not been eating nor speaking for some days. The doctors had called for a number of tests to be conducted to determine what line of treatment to give her. Jerome did not have the money, but brother Steven Ashcraft who was going from Liberia to Togo through Accra, met him at the hospital and paid for the tests and left Jerome with some money to take care of his wife. Two days later she passed away. Louise was 31 years old and was survived by her husband and three children &ndash; two girls and a boy. Her funeral was held on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Buduburam Camp where she lived with her family. A delegation of four was sent to represent West Coast. It was made up of two instructors, Charles King Arthur and Daniel Ampadu-Asiamah, and our two cooks, Charity Fordjour and Monica Andoh. Jerome has been shattered by the passing away of Louise and needs our prayers and support.</span></p>
<p><span>2012/2013 Academic Year &nbsp; --- &nbsp; Third Term</span></p>
<p><span><strong>***</strong>School Reopens for 2013/2014 Academic Year<strong> &nbsp; September 6, 2013</strong></span></p>
<p><span><strong>Seminar for Preachers and Leaders &ndash; September 16-19, 2013</strong></span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><span><strong>TEACHERS &amp; COURSES</strong></span></p>
<p><span>Junior Class</span></p>
<p><span><strong><span> </span></strong></span><span><strong>Matthew Ackah<br /></strong></span>Book of Romans</p>
<p><span><strong><span> </span>Joshua Aidoo<br /></strong></span>Life of Christ &ndash; 2 (Teaching: Sermon on the Mount, Parables, Judgment)<br />Church History</p>
<p><span><strong><span> </span>Charles K Arthur<br /></strong></span>Old Testament &ndash; 3b (Study of Wisdom Literature: Psalms &ndash; Song of Solomon)</p>
<p><span><strong><span> </span>Daniel Ampadu-Asiamah<br /></strong></span>Personal Evangelism &ndash; 2 (Church Planting)<br />Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage</p>
<p><span><strong><span> </span>Charles Mensah<br /></strong></span>Prison Epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon)&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>SHORT COURSES<br /></span>1 and 2 Corinthians <strong>Matthew Ackah<br /></strong>Epistle of James <strong>Matthew Ackah</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>Senior Class</span></p>
<p><span><strong><span> </span></strong></span><span><strong>Joshua Aidoo<br /></strong></span>World Religions</p>
<p><span><strong><span> </span>Charles K Arthur<br /></strong></span>Public Speaking &ndash; 3 (Advanced Homiletics)<br />Preacher&rsquo;s Work</p>
<p><span><strong><span> </span>Daniel Ampadu-Asiamah<br /></strong></span>Book of Revelation<br />Current Issues in The Church</p>
<p><span><strong><span> </span>Charles Mensah<br /></strong></span>Christian Ethics&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>SHORT COURSES<br /></span>Preacher Epistles (1and 2 Timothy and Titus)&nbsp; <strong>Charles Mensah</strong></p>
<p><span><span> </span>The Godhead<span> </span><strong>Daniel Ampadu-Asiamah</strong></span></p>
<p><span>Brethren, as we face a new school term we solicit your prayers, and much so, as we consider the fact that health was a major problem for instructors and students alike in the last term.</span>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>Thank you, brethren for your continued support both spiritually and physically.</span></p>
<p><span>Your servant for Jesus&rsquo; sake,<br /></span>Daniel K Ampadu-Asiamah</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Marriage Of Two Kinds In Cameroon...</title><category term="Cameroon"/><id>http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/marriage-of-two-kinds-in-cameroon.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/12/marriage-of-two-kinds-in-cameroon.html"/><author><name>Bob Turner</name></author><published>2013-05-12T20:45:34Z</published><updated>2013-05-12T20:45:34Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 250px;" src="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/storage/Acmeeting3.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368391588357" alt="" /></span></span>Dearest in Christ,</span></p>
<p><span>Greetings from your brothers and sisters here. I do hope this mail finds you doing well in all that you do for the glory of God.</span></p>
<p><span>In the Wotutu congregation, sister Beatrice traveled from the tea camp plantation to come and worship with us. Many continue to follow our radio program. Some denominational leaders are not comfortable with the truth that is being proclaimed through our speakers with any AM or FM media. We are creating lots of impact in our communities; there will be a time for a mass harvest. Sister Beatrice was baptized within the week. She is the first to become a Christian in their family. Keep her in your prayers.</span></p>
<p><span>Our last week at CBIW was busy as usual with our students keeping on target to keep growing as they prepare themselves for mission. Many are still sick here, surely because of the changes of weather conditions.</span></p>
<p><span>God continues to bless the work as we continue to reach out to the community through our radio program and follow up.</span></p>
<p><span><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/storage/Acmeeting1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368391611070" alt="" /></span></span>This week ended with a program for the annual national preachers forum. I was one of the speakers to talk on alcoholic consumption among Christians and preachers. It was a wonderful time to make many know their stand on the subject matter. I stood and exposed what the Bible says and nothing but the word of God. The Lord added a soul into the church in Buea during the forum.</span></p>
<p><span>We were able to take a family picture with some preachers after the forum.<span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/storage/Acmeeting2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368391651245" alt="" /></span></span>&nbsp;As we return to continue the work of building and empowering our members to maturity. Keep the work in Cameroon in your prayers.</span></p>
<p><span><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/storage/Acmeeting4.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368391807950" alt="" /></span></span>In the cross section of our worship today, we had 7 first time visitors. Some&nbsp;of them being those who came to witness the traditional marriage of our brother and minister to the Brightland Christian academy.</span></p>
<p><span>Minister Nsong Edie Nelson stood this morning in front of the Wotutu congregation with his wife, sister Bernadette. The church was represented heavily yesterday night for the traditional marriage which was successful. Keep them in your prayers as they start their journey of love.</span></p>
<p><span>We used the word of God (Prov 19:14) to exhort them to build their home on the foundation of God&rsquo;s word. I<span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/storage/Acmeeting6.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368391854667" alt="" /></span></span>&nbsp;continue to praise God as many lives are being touched because of our work. The sister is the first Christian in their family; many who came from far and near admired what the church of Christ can do in our worship and our love for the gospel. We shall do follow up for those who are around and we have already made connections with congregations where some of them came from so that those ministers there will study with them. God is worthy to be praised. Join us praise Him for His great power.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Plans<br /></strong></span>We are praying and making plans for a great work on the West Coast of Cameroon.</p>
<p><span>We are making plans for the Lebialem mission. It is also a barren land in Cameroon. One of our alpha batch graduates is going there now as I write this report for a revival and evangelistic work before the June campaign.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Appreciation<br /></strong></span>God is good. We thank Him for standing by us and by using you to accomplish His work here in Cameroon. Continue to lean on Him, He is dependable and reliable. God bless you as&nbsp;you share our report with others. &nbsp;</p>
<p><span>God bless you</span></p>
<p><span>Elangwe and family<br /></span>By His grace director CBIW</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Preparing For A New Journey...</title><category term="Extensions"/><id>http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/5/preparing-for-a-new-journey.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/5/preparing-for-a-new-journey.html"/><author><name>Bob Turner</name></author><published>2013-05-06T01:40:55Z</published><updated>2013-05-06T01:40:55Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span>We are nearing the end of last quarter of studies in Denver and with it comes graduation. The students who are completing their journey at Bear Valley are simply taking a step into another journey. The new journey will be one of ministry in the Lord&rsquo;s Kingdom. The fruit of their labor will save lost souls, strengthen the church, and encourage growth to maturity. We are all looking forward to hearing reports of their success in the future.</span></p>
<p><span>The reports from various locations within the extension program carries the same news. The excitement increases week after week in reading about the growth of God&rsquo;s Kingdom as students continue to study and prepare for the work of ministry. The good being done around the world helps us see the bigger picture of God&rsquo;s incredible power working through His people to fulfill His purpose.</span></p>
<p><span>Hearing reports about the nature of the economy in this country is just a reminder of how easily people become focused on the temporal things of this life. No matter what happens with the economy, the rise or fall of countries, or the leadership ushered into power, the task before the church is the same. We have a mission. It is not our mission, but God&rsquo;s mission and when our focus is on carrying out this great task we can know our God is in control. He will always equips and provides His people with what is needed to succeed.</span></p>
<p><span>It is now up to us! Let us be busy about our Father&rsquo;s business.</span></p>
<p><span>Now on to the other reports...</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Coordinator Updates</strong><br /> Reports from the coordinators are now located on the website, under Staff Reports. The address is <a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-schools/"><span>http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-schools/</span></a></span></p>
<p><span><em>Howell Ferguson&rsquo;s latest report can be viewed </em><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/howell-ferguson-reports/2013/4/30/ferguson-report-april-2013.html"><span><em>here</em></span></a><em>.</em></span></p>
<p><span><em>Steven Ashcraft&rsquo;s latest report about West Africa can be seen by clicking </em><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/steven-ashcraft-reports/2013/5/5/west-africa-happenings-march-april-2013.html"><span><em>here</em></span></a><em>.</em></span></p>
<p><span><em>Wes Autrey&rsquo;s latest report about the work in Cambodia is </em><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/4/29/cambodia-coordinator-chronicle.html"><span><em>here</em></span></a><em>:</em></span></p>
<p><span><strong>Extension Reports&nbsp;</strong></span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/5/the-power-of-the-gospel-changes-the-most-unlikely.html"><strong><em>The Power Of The Gospel Changes The Most Unlikely:</em></strong></a></span><span><strong><em> </em></strong>The report from Cameroon shows how the gospel has the power to change even the most unlikely.</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/5/changing-hearts-and-lives-in-guatemala.html"><strong><em>Changing Hearts And Lives In Guatemala:</em></strong></a></span><span><strong><em> </em></strong>The work in Guatemala is bringing lives together in marriage and souls to Christ in salvation.</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/5/the-program-expands-in-uganda.html"><strong><em>The Program Expands In Uganda:</em></strong></a></span><span> Several wives in Uganda are receiving training in God&rsquo;s word to help prepare them for training women in local congregations.</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/5/a-trip-to-the-us-and-back.html"><strong><em>A Trip To The US And Back:</em></strong></a></span><span><strong><em> </em></strong>After returning to Ghana, Tony Johnson is busy in the work of training leaders, establishing a new congregation, and helping children.</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/5/events-center-to-be-dedicated.html"><strong><em>Events Center To Be Dedicated:</em></strong></a></span><span><strong><em> </em></strong>The Southwest School of Evangelism in Nigeria is set to dedicate a new Events Center for the work of training preachers.</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/5/the-baptistry-is-ready.html"><strong><em>The Baptistry Is Ready:</em></strong></a></span><span><strong><em> </em></strong>The work in Paraguay is growing. The Asunci&oacute;n Bible Academy is training students and the Sacramento Avenue congregation has a new baptistry.</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/5/safari-for-souls-is-underway-in-tanzania.html"><strong><em>Safari For Souls Is Underway In Tanzania:</em></strong></a></span><span><strong><em> </em></strong>The first guests are set to arrive and participate in the annual Safari for Souls in Arusha, Tanzania.</span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><span><strong>Final Thoughts<br /></strong></span>I continue to receive notes of personal encouragement with the passing of my father. We are making adjustments to how we live on a daily basis, but I know that God is helping us through the challenges we face. Sheryl and I are very thankful to be working with the greatest people on earth. Thank you for your compassion and encouragement. We will never be able to express adequately how much you mean to us and all you have done to help us through this time of loss. We give thanks to our God for each of you.</p>
<p><span>God bless<br /> Bob</span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>The Program Expands In Uganda...</title><category term="Uganda"/><id>http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/5/the-program-expands-in-uganda.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/5/the-program-expands-in-uganda.html"/><author><name>Bob Turner</name></author><published>2013-05-05T22:03:07Z</published><updated>2013-05-05T22:03:07Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span>Dear brethren,</span></p>
<p><span>We do thank you for your support to us here in Uganda. A lot is being done through&nbsp; your support toward us. Ten ladies from Uganda and Kenya have finished their&nbsp;first&nbsp;two weeks of the quarter at the Uganda School of Evangelism. They have really appreciated the plan of training ladies to work in kingdom of God. This quarter they were taught&nbsp;&ldquo;The Role of a Woman in Kingdom of God,&rdquo; and &ldquo;The church I.&rdquo; These were taught by sister Margaret Wechesa. She used material from the World Video Bible School by Cindy Colley. Brother Samson Omutele taught &ldquo;God's Woman&rdquo;&nbsp;and Francis Wechesa taught &ldquo;Principles of Public Speaking I.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p><span>Some of these sisters left their children with their husbands which is not very much normal in African setting. In Africa it is the work of&nbsp;a woman to take care of children. We very much thank&nbsp; the&nbsp;brothers&nbsp;who agreed to&nbsp;remain home with children so that their wives could come and learn the word of God. This has shown us that this program of training&nbsp;sisters has been long&nbsp;due. These sisters&nbsp;transported themselves&nbsp;to school. We just helped them with transport to take them back to their homes.</span></p>
<p><span>The School did not have budget for this program. We just&nbsp;tried this from some small fund which had remained on our normal fund. We also feed them with fish from our personal&nbsp;fish ponds&nbsp;for supper almost daily.</span></p>
<p><span>We had a problem with how to keep these fish as we do not have a deep freezer. This forced Margaret to deep fry all these fish in oil so as to keep them from rotting. It would help us very much to keep them in deep freezer if we would have one. We need whole Bibles in English and Kiswahili languages to give to these sisters when they come. Most of them do not have their own Bibles. Those who had Bibles had just borrowed from their husbands or friends. We also need some funds to print songs books in Kiswahili and Lusamia and also a Lusamia New Testament Bible. These ladies have also requested to be taught some skills like tailoring, knitting, hair dressing, baking and food processing courses so that they can do some things that can give them some income as they teach the word of God to the ladies in their congregations. God willing these sisters will be coming again the last week of July and first week of August 2013. We are likely to have more as some did not come because it was planting season. Pray for this program so that more sisters are also taught the word of God. We will be going to the Barber Church of Christ in Kenya to teach in the Bible seminar the 8th - 10th. I will come back on 9th to prepare to go to Kigumba for the Uganda Christian College graduation, northwest of Uganda which will be on 11th. The first part of the second quarter will begin on the 13th. We will be having a lot of traveling, please keep us in your prayers.</span></p>
<p><span>Yours<br /></span>Francis, Margaret, Paul, Susan, Ema and Edith Wechesa</p>
<p>To see the report with pictures, please click <a href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/storage/USOE 5th May 2013.pdf">here</a>.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Safari For Souls Is Underway In Tanzania...</title><category term="Arusha"/><id>http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/5/safari-for-souls-is-underway-in-tanzania.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-news/2013/5/5/safari-for-souls-is-underway-in-tanzania.html"/><author><name>Bob Turner</name></author><published>2013-05-05T19:37:19Z</published><updated>2013-05-05T19:37:19Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span>Greetings Fellow Servants:</span></p>
<p><span>We pray this report finds you all living life to its fullest, knowing too whom you belong and where you are heading. We are good on this side of the world, thankful for answered prayers on behalf of the Gee family who were blessed with safe travels and are now in the States. Also, we thank God for Anita&rsquo;s safe return. It is indeed an amazing blessing to know we can go to our Heavenly Father in prayer, knowing He hears, cares and always answers in the absolute best way.</span></p>
<p><span>As we continue working hand in hand with each of you, we are reminded of this one thing, our labors are not in vain, our labors in the Lord that is (1 Corinthians 15:58). Here is but one example: &ldquo;<em>Hello brother, habari. Amos Kinasa (graduate of the Andrew Connally School of Preaching) had several classes since April in the village of Katoro. Seven souls have obeyed today and have become new creatures in Christ. We are planning to join with them, coming together here at Ushirombo as one congregation. Also, we have also finished preparing all blocks for the new church building. I will send short report next week. Your brother and fellow servant, Yusuph Mdaki.&rdquo;</em></span></p>
<p><span>This week begins our Safari for Souls activities. We will conduct house to house evangelism in the White Rose area of Arusha and Ngurdoto (near Usa River). Our first guests arrive this week (John Galloway, Jennifer Smith (John and Patricia&rsquo;s daughter) and her two daughters. They will be the &ldquo;first-team&rdquo; to be followed by over 60 others continuing through the end of July.</span></p>
<p><span>Jennifer, Stephanie and Anita will be hosting a ladies day at Monduli next Saturday. Jennifer will also be teaching the ladies Bible class at Kisongo next Sunday, while the girls are teaching the children&rsquo;s class. They will also be conducting one on one Bible studies throughout the week. John will be teaching &ldquo;Christian Doctrine and Ethics&rdquo; at the ACSOP, as well as teaching Bible class at Kisongo and Kwa Mrombo.</span></p>
<p><span>The Tanzania 2000 mission team is blessed in so many ways. Our short term workers bring much joy and excitement to our team and to the Lord&rsquo;s work here in TZ. Our Short Course teachers like Chuck Ramseur (the amazing son-in-law of Bob Turner) will come next week to teach &ldquo;The New Testament Church.&rdquo; What a privilege it is to work with men and women that are committed to the cause of Christ in such a powerful way.</span></p>
<p><span>To God be the glory, great things he continues to do. Please pray for the campaigners and evangelistic efforts coming our way over the next 90 days. Pray that our God might open doors of opportunity that we might teach the saving message of our Lord. Pray for the safety of each worker. Please pray that God has His way and that His Church in Tanzania and throughout the world might grow.</span></p>
<p><span>We close with a thank you! A thank you to everyone who is making this work possible. May our God bless your lives in a special way. May His peace be upon you as you strive to do His will, serving Him and our fellow man.</span>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>In Him,&nbsp;<br /></span>Cy, Stephanie and Granny</p>]]></content></entry></feed>