Productive month in Accra, Ghana

Monthly report- May, 2025

Southern institute of Biblical studies

Overview

May was a productive month for the southern institute of Biblical studies, marked by six significant long courses, Radio preaching, House-to-House evangelism visitation, Market preaching. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing our academic offerings and expanding our student body.

Top Radio Preaching

Every Tuesday, the Bear Valley Bible Institute has been actively involved in a preaching program on the "Church of the Bible" specifically on the unity of the New Testament church in this month. This initiative has provided an excellent opportunity for faculty and students to reach a broader audience, sharing the teachings of the Bible and promoting the mission of the institute. Feedback from listeners has been encouraging, with many expressing appreciations for the insights shared.

Class Activities

Monday:  

Amoo-Gyimah led engaging discussions on key themes within Romans, focusing on justification, grace, and faith. 

Tuesday

Communication Skills: Samuel Sasu Ntim emphasized practical applications of effective communication in ministry, with interactive exercises enhancing student participation.

 1 & 2 Peter: John Acquah explored the historical context and theological implications of these epistles, encouraging critical thinking and application to contemporary issues. 

Wednesday: 

E.O. Larbi continued to inspire students with lessons on servant leadership and ethical decision-making in ministry contexts.

Thursday:

E.O. Larbi provided insights into the relevance of the Minor Prophets for today’s church, fostering lively debates. Attendance has been consistent.

Friday:

Samuel Papa Woode conducted thorough lessons in New Testament Greek, focusing on grammar and translation skills. Students have shown a keen interest in the subject, with average Attendance

Feedback 

Feedback collected from students throughout the month indicates a high level of satisfaction with the course material and teaching methods. Many students expressed appreciation for the practical applications discussed in classes, particularly in Communication Skills and Christian Leadership.

 Conclusion

May was a fruitful month for the Bear Valley Bible Institute, marked by collaborative efforts in impactful preaching, and meaningful class activities. The evangelistic outreach successfully reached several communities, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement. We look forward to building on these successes in the coming months. The diverse range of courses offered an opportunity for students to deepen their theological understanding and practical skills. Continued support and resources will further enhance the learning experience.

We remain grateful to our partners, alumni, and friends’ prayers, encouragement and financial contributions

May the Lord bless our endeavors as we strive to fulfil our mission.

By E.O. Larbi

Practical training in Harare, Zimbabwe

HARARE EXTENSION – JANUARY TO MAY 2025 REPORT

INTRODUCTION
The value of the extension program continues to rise within the churches in Zimbabwe. Truth, packaged in sound doctrine, is being shared and taught by men and women who went through the school. As always, we appreciate Bear Valley Bible Institute International for the partnership. Brother Keith Karsajian and Brother Donnie Estep, we remain indebted to your presence year in year out. You are all an inspiration to us and to the students. We are so grateful.

STUDENTS
The students below constitute the 2023 class and they are: 
1. Washington Nyoni
2. Kennedy Kuzinya
3. Rigason Nyikayaramba
4. Bennie Biriati
5. Vengai Majeza
6. Webster Madzimure
7. Thomas Mikirosi
8. Nester Maulani (F)
9. Tafadzwa Manjeya

CONGREGATIONAL ATTACHMENT
The students above, are attached to different congregations and some among them are already preachers in the respective congregations. They participate in all congregational duties including organising and being involved in evangelism programs, teaching, preaching, visiting the sick, etc.
1. Washington Nyoni is working with Westgate Church of Christ and beginning this June he will also make one Sunday visit to Nyabira Church of Christ.
2. Kennedy Kuzinya is at Zengeza Church of Christ and is working under the guidance of the local preacher, Goto.
3. Rigason Nyikayaramba is working with Bakasa Church of Christ in Guruve. Guruve, were our brother stays is more than 200km from Harare. Before coming to school brother Rigason Nyikayaramba was already a leader in the congregation and we had to persuade him to come to school and gain knowledge so that he is well equipped to lead.
4. Bennie Biriati is working with Kelstone Church of Christ in Nyanhunzi, Guruve. Like brother Rigason, Brother Bennie Biriati was also leading the church as a preacher but without training. So his coming to school was necessitated by the need to be well equipped for the leadership role in the church.
5. Vengai Majeza is working with Sandton Church of Christ in Harare. This congregation was established three years ago and there is need for sound leadership. Through the persuasion and encouragement from brother Lavert Zungunde, a graduate from Harare Extension School and the one who worked hard in the establishment of the congregation, brother Vengai Majeza is being shaped to become a preacher.
6. Webster Madzimure is working under the guidance of Gideon Madyira, the church minister at Gokwe Central Church of Christ.
7. Thomas Mikirosi is attached to Glendale Church of Christ were brother Shingirai Munhupedzi is the resident church minister. Brother Thomas Mikirosi also makes some visits, two per month, to Mazowe Inn Church of Christ were brother Lovemore Manyanhaire is the resident church minister.
8. Nester Maulani is wife to Moses Maulani, the resident preacher of Cherutombo Church of Christ in Marondera. Her knowledge is important in her working with women in the congregation.
9. Tafadzwa Manjeya is working under Ishmael Mutichu and Obvious Kufa (a graduate of the extension school), the serving ministers at Nashville Church of Christ in Gweru.

COURSES DONE THIS YEAR
 Life of Christ
Scheme of Redemption
1 & 2 Peter, and Jude
World Religions.
Advanced Hermeneutics

NEW STUDENTS
In May, we had new students who started their training on the 24-26 May 2025 weekend class. The following are the new students:
1. Badze Terrence
2. Banda Karoro
3. Chemhazo James
4. Chipfuwamiti Gamuchirayi
5. Dongo Mandeya Roda (F)
6. Nduma Brighton Malvern
7. Nyatsine Basil
8. Tembo Edson

LECTURERS
We are priviliged to work hand in hand with Gweru School and Nhowe Mission School. The following constitute the lecturing staff:
1. Mathew Muchingami
2. Ishmael Mutichu
3. Kudakwashe Madyira
4. Howard Suwari

DONNIE ESTEP VISIT
Donnie Estep visited Harare on the 29th of March 2025. We are always grateful to brother Donnie for his commitment in serving God through Bear Valley Bible Institute International. We appreciate you our beloved brother.

CONCLUSION
As we continue to commit to the cause of the gospel, we sincerely acknowledge  appreciation to Bear Valley Bible Institute InternationaI for supporting the Harare Extension School. We always cherish the unity of purpose that we share as schools in Zimbabwe, that is Gweru and Harare.

Stay blessed and be a blessing to all,

Howard & Shupikai Suwari

Studies continue in Tamale, Ghana

BEAR VALLEY INSTITUTE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES, TAMALE - GHANA

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MAY 2025 OPERATING REPORT

The month of May was a blessed month for us by the special grace of God. We had a very peaceful and inspiring month with some positive events taking place. It is our pleasure to report what took place as duty demands.

STUDENTS

As reported in the month of April of the departure of the students to their various homes for some three weeks break, we are excited to report that all of them are back to school with one additional new student on the 27th of April, 2025. They are however back for a short term stay in school as the rains have started pouring. We scheduled for them to stay in school for only four weeks, and go back home to do their farm work. They will however be staying much longer when they are back as scheduled for us to meet our academic calendar.

ACADEMIC

Academic work started immediately when the students resumed school. They reported to school on the 27th of May which was a Sunday, and classes started on the 28th of May. As stated, four courses were taught in the month of May. They include: Homiletics 1 (Isaac Akumoliga), Godhead (James Legend), Christian Evidences (Adjei Mensah) and Old Testament 1 (Dickson Anonzah). After these courses, they went back for holidays to work on their farms. We give God the glory.

SCHOOL GARDEN

Our vegetables and peanuts are growing very steadily in the school garden. We are getting some very good vegetables to support the feeding of the students. It is our hope that the rainy pattern becomes favorable this year for us to have a good harvest. This will go a long way to aid the feeding of our students.

RICE FARM: Brother Collins has gone to the Zabzugu Tatale area where he acquired 60 acres of land to farm rice to support the Lord’s work in Northern Ghana. Brother James will join him with the rice seeds for sowing to take place. We pray for God’s help for good rains and stewardship for us to obtain a good success.

KPALSI SOUTH CHURCH

On the 11th of May 2025, the local congregation in Kpalsi South made a benevolent donation to all the women in the church for being good mothers in the church. Many of them were very excited as this donation of soap brought relief to them.

HEALING HANDS INTERNATIONAL VISITATION TO SCHOOL

A five member team of Healing Hands International visited the school on the 25th of May, 2025. They came to see how productive the Borehole drilled for us some years ago is functioning. They came to see how we are implementing the drip irrigation system that taught us in 2019. They were very satisfied and happy with what they saw. We hope and pray for partnerships in this direction in the near future.  

God bless you.

Thank you,

James Legend.

Fruitful Fridays in Togo

Bear Valley Bible Institute – Kara
Activity Report – May 2025

Introduction
We give thanks to God, as the month of May unfolded in peace and joy. Thanks to your faithful support, the Institute continues to train zealous evangelists, rooted in the Word and ready to serve in every area of ministry.

I. Academic Activities
The training was carried out according to the planned schedule, in a serious and productive atmosphere, fueled by the motivation and faithfulness of the students. Their thirst for knowledge, personal discipline, and desire to grow in faith greatly contributed to the overall quality of the program.

• Attendance: Full-time students distinguished themselves through their punctuality, dedication, and consistent motivation. Their attitude reflects a genuine desire for inner transformation and for applying God’s Word in daily life.

• Theory and Practice: Each training session offered a balanced approach between theoretical content and practical application. The biblical teachings were deepened through morning devotions, allowing students to begin each day centered on Christ. Personal assignments enabled them to reflect individually on the truths studied, while small group discussions encouraged mutual listening, interaction, and collective enrichment.

II. Evangelism – Fruitful Fridays
Our Friday evangelism campaigns continue to bear visible fruit: testimonies, new contacts, and sincere interest in the Gospel are becoming increasingly frequent.

• Activity Example: Like the disciples of Christ, some students combined tract distribution, door-to-door evangelism, and open discussions — this practice reinforces the teaching they receive. As a result, one woman and eight men were baptized during the month of May.

III. Break – May 30 to June 13, 2025
During the break, students enjoy a time of rest while continuing to:

1. Strengthen their spiritual life,

2. Review previously covered courses,

3. Prepare for upcoming classes.

IV. Activities During the Break
Although classes are suspended, students are encouraged to:

1. Participate in local evangelistic activities,

2. Strengthen their prayer life and personal Bible study,

3. Maintain regular contact with the families they are following up with.

V. Class Resumption – June 16 to October 30, 2025
The second trimester will begin on June 16 and end on October 30, 2025 (16 weeks). The program will include six key subjects:

Subject

Instructor

Introduction to the New Testament - Nicodème

Acts of the Apostles - Céphas

Ministry of Multiplication - Kpelevi

Homiletics II - Fidèle

Affirmation of Biblical Authority - Céphas

Gospel of Matthew - Fidèle

 VI. A Congregation Planted at the Center
A new local congregation was planted directly at the training center, initiated by the students. This newly formed church serves as a practice ground for all participants: it is their first real “mission field” where they can apply the teachings received.

This practical context not only fosters commitment but also helps students learn the day-to-day realities of ministry: preaching, worship leading, hospitality, follow-up with new believers, and evangelism. With the resumption of classes, many mission activities will be intensified: evangelism campaigns, group outreach, neighborhood visits, and spiritual support.

These efforts are fully integrated into the hands-on training, which is essential for preparing laborers for the Lord’s work.

Conclusion and Gratitude
We thank our Lord for His grace and faithfulness throughout the month of May.
Our achievements — both academic and spiritual — reflect a strong missionary momentum.

Thank you, dear partners, for your financial support, your moral encouragement, and your constant prayers. Together, we are shaping dedicated servants for the Kingdom of God.

For the Institute
N. Céphas
Bear Valley Bible Institute – Kara, Togo

Mentor program in Liberia

College View Community

Sanniquillie City, Nimba County

Operation Report For May 2025

INTRODUCTION

We bring you greetings from the students and staffs in Liberia- Bear Valley Bible Institute, hoping all is well with you and your families in the Lord's name. We truly appreciate God for your partnership with us in this great work we have to do here in Liberia, West Africa. Below are the happenings for the month of May 2025.

 FACULTY MEETING

As part of our administrative routing, our monthly Staff meeting was held on May 30th 2025. During the meeting, our instructional and support staff were encouraged and appreciated for all their tireless sacrifices gearing towards the success of the school. This meeting brought together all of our staff members to evaluate our progresses and plans on how we can further our efforts for the betterment of school. In the meeting, our staff who are preachers were also encouraged to speak with their congregations to help in the recruitment process of the school by recruiting interested members desiring to learn the Bible for Batch five comes 2026. High on the agenda were the issues of unity among the staff to champion the agenda of the School, straighter disciplinary measure of maintaining law and order on campus, and recruitment strategies for 2026, 2027 School Year. 

WEEKEND EVANGELISM OUTREACH 

In our efforts to give our students more practical work experiences, the school came up with a plan to assign every student to various congregations in Nimba County to practice their careers as incoming Ministers and Evangelists. Ministers with whom they are assigned are asked to mentor them and evaluate their performances to be graded for Personal Evangelism Course. This exercise is meant to build the students capacities in their professions, to help them have the first-hand knowledge on the work expected of them in the future after their graduation.

Please keep them in your individual prayers that God will guard them in the process for better results.

AGRICULTURE PRACTICAL

Studies at the Bear Valley Institute, Liberia Extension are not only limited to the classroom activities and evangelism. They have been taken through skills in general agriculture and Computer Studies anticipating that after their graduation, they will help support their families through these skills. These special programs are hugely focused on the practical aspect then the theory. They are involved with physical and first-hand working more than the classroom part of their studies.

We greatly recognized and appreciate the Bear Valley Family for including these Courses in their Curriculums to help prepare our students for the future as Gospel Ministers and Evangelists.

Below are our day to day Agriculture activities:

With our engagement in cultivating the 6.5 Acres of land offered by Sanniquellie Central Church Of Christ, we’ve planted Cassava and a portion of the land is being prepared as planting station and deposition of pig manure for Pepper and Batter Ball (Garden eggs) seedlings. Transplanting from the nursery started from April 1, 2025 through the second week of May.

In May 2025, the administration of Bear Valley Bible Institute International through Bro. Steven Ashcraft approved the purchase of agriculture materials to augment the crops productions for better yield, a set of PA System along with one 30 KVA Generator and an assorted computer spare parts to upgrade the School computer laboratory.  We are truly grateful for support and every dollar you continued to sacrifice for the sake of Christ in Liberia. 

ACADEMIC WORKS

The quarter continued to run smoothly with every person involved with the school in Liberia taking their responsibilities seriously. The students are all doing very well with their lessons while all the instructional staff continued coming as scheduled and playing their part. We continue to seek your prayers as we strive to please our Maker accordingly.

CLASS ROOM ACTIVITIES:

Our class room activities continued with the following:

1.                Daily Teachings

2.                Daily Memory work

3.                Daily Quizzing

4.                Assignments

5.                Research work

6.                Presentations

7.                Daily Chapel

8.                Group work

CONCLUSION

We extend our sincere thanks and appreciations to you for all your sacrifices in supporting the work in Liberia. Without you, this effort would not be possible. May God richly bless you.

Bear Valley has a great impact in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION

We shall continue to be eternally grateful to God Almighty for His grace by bringing Bear Valley Bible Institute to us. We have not had it so good as we have it today.  The congregations within our State have started feeling the good impact of the school through some of our students who were their members. 

May God Almighty bless the entire Bear Valley leadership and all the sponsors of the school. Presently we have 40 students, (Nnewi 10, Awada 17, Okpoko 12).

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

The following course were taught in our various centers:

Nnewi Center: Old Testament 1 (The books of the Law). Teacher was Everest Eneh

Awada Center:  Church History: Teacher was Faith Jonathan

Okpoko Center: Church History: Teacher was Ogbonna Vincent

EVANGELISM/LECTURESHIP

Anambra preachers and leaders held a One Day lectureship. One of our lectures, Aniamalu Felix and myself, Ezeh Chijioke handled the two key notes. The topics discussed were "The Preacher's family"  and  "The Responsibilities of the Church Towards Her Ministers" about 50 leading from various congregations attended the program.

CHALLENGES

The major challenge confronting us is the decline of our students because of the economic situation of our country. Many are struggling to survive. 

CONCLUSION

By the grace of God our lecturers are doing a great job in delivering the courses to the understanding of our students and also to the strict adherent to the Bear Valley guidelines.

We hope that the impact of their work will continue to shape our various congregations for more fruitful work in the Lord"s Vineyard.

Ezeh Chijioke( BVBIN Director, Awada, Okpoko & Nnewi Centers)

Island-wide fellowship in Trinidad

The six preaching school students finished the last classes for their first year. They have been an encouragement and help to many congregations.

The third week of the month they helped another graduate who preaches at a small congregation organize an island-wide fellowship. The speakers were a former TSOP student and the Director. The meeting took place in a local secondary school auditorium. About 675 Christians from 60% of the congregations gathered for tremendous singing, stirring messages, meaningful Lord’s supper, and eating-together fellowship.

Then this past two weeks the six Masters class students have worked hard on the next session of their studies. Gary Fallis and his wife Sarah have been teaching here on the island and enjoying some Trini ‘life.’ 

Seven baptisms in Uganda

Brethren, 

I greet you in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  We ought always to give thanks to God for you Brethren,  because it is really fitting, your faith and love toward this work is actionably seen not verbal. 

Endlessly we thank God for his unceasing protection upon us as the school since we started in this journey. I am happy to let you know that  our men broke off for a holiday on 6th and have been joined to their families and congregations after a long time. We give God all the glory because all reached safely. 

We are expecting them in class on 7th July  2025. Pray for them during their time at home. however,  one of our boys, that is EMMANUEL BYAMUNGU,  Upon reaching home on Friday,  his biological father passed on  on Saturday.  We  have been saddened upon receiving such sad news.  Put EMMANUEL in your prayers as he battles this difficult moments in his life.

Also Simon  Katuramu our oldest student in age, has been battling eye problems.  It has given him a hard time studying. When he went to the eye clinic in Kampala,  he was told to go to a bigger facility than that. He pleaded with us that he doesn't feel like leaving his studies and asked if we may be of any assistance towards his treatment.  I plead with any well wisher  to see Simon  through and God will  bless you so much. 

In another news,  our brother  Simon Odongo  who is one of our teachers, got in an accident and got broken bones in his legs and deep wounds. He is at home and in great pain.

On 30th May we received a note from our landlord,  of the rent increment. Upon  receiving all this information,  we have been receiving other information from our old students and the work they are doing.  This last week a new congregation has been born . God should give us more strength to continue doing more. 7 baptisms in the course of last week including a Muslim man whom I had studied with for some good time.  

We say sorry to our brother Keith  who had wanted to visit the school here but because of so many anomalies he was not able to cross to Uganda.  We waited for him but all in vain.

May the almighty God bless you. Will keep on praying for you as you Pray for us.

Until all have heard, 

Raymond 

Mozambique school has big plans

1.0 Introduction

The true shape of the school is slowly showing its face. This comes with surprises and a lot of discoveries at its wake. We pray to God for courage in facing some truths of the progress of the work. There are five courses that have been done to completion to date and the sixth one is in progress. In the process of learning, there are also many other happenings that go along with curriculum progress. The curriculum progress, the projects update, the students activities, meet our students and staff are the items in this report.

2.0 Curriculum Progress

We are excited to let you know that there are five courses that have been done to completion to date. These are Introduction to the New Testament, Introduction to The Old Testament, Communication Skills, How We Got The Bible and Life of Christ. The tutors were Owen S Ruraca, Theophilus Tanhera, Owen T Marange and Tatenda Tizora respectively. There was so much fun as these were in progress while a lot of patience was required in the pitching as the group has different educational levels. The next course will be Public Speaking. All the six courses are introductory courses that introduce the Bible student to basic knowledge of the journey into the study of Theology and Ministry.

The overall grade in each course is attained after some course work which includes assignments, midterm tests and final exams. These were done by all those who will be proceeding to the next set of courses. The grading system is American. The pass mark is 70% and above.

3.0 Projects Update

3.1 The Vegetable Garden

During the rains in January, we started a covo vegetable garden. We want to make this a cash project since the vegetable is on demand in the area. After the baseline survey it was resolved that we start this project. The vegetable is now ready for harvesting and selling. We are also yet to add chicken manure which is within our reach. Small areas have been affected by too much water since the larger part of the land is a wetland. We have plans to put tomatoes and other vegetables on these spaces that are left as the water levels go down.

The vegetable garden will also assist with offering some vegetables for the student lunch meals which is one of the urgent needs that we have. We hope to utilize all the space we have.

3.2 The Incubator

With the help of Pact Missionaries we are now in possession of a 1500 eggs incubator. We thank God that we now have it with us from Zimbabwe. We are very grateful to have received this important gift that will go a long way towards our vision of self sustenance. Hatchery business is capable of growing into a giant project given the scarcity of broiler chicks on the market. Yet, our current focus is on other freelance varieties of birds. The school will start with a few birds as parent stock that will produce the eggs to be hatched in the incubator. In the process, our Projects director will work on our possible markets. The project director has produced a business plan which we will share with various stakeholders and interested partners who will be interested in the project.

3.3 The Broiler Project

Since the hatchery project may take a longer time to realize meaningful profit, the school has decided to do the broiler project to develop capital and support to the hatchery project. There was an abandoned pen at the compound which needed a few renovation touches. We have worked on it. This pen can house as many as 200 birds. We started with 50 birds which were sold at an equivalent value of US$4. We are taking another lot. In this second batch we will take another 50 birds because we had so many expenses that we incurred in the renovations of the pen.

 4.0 Students Activities

The school designed an activity form for the students to record their participation in church activities. So many activities have been recorded and the students are excited in their studies and experiences. The school has been communicating with Tim Brumfield on his work in the WBS. To date we have one of our student Elidio Lucas Selemane from Manica doing follow ups of WBS students in Manica town. Of the two follow ups one has been baptised by our student and is now meeting with the church in Manica. Some of our students have been involved in visiting the sick, presiding on the Lords's super, singing, preaching and teaching various classes. Besides these, the school has chapel sessions every day in which the students and staff participate offering the students another learning platform as well.  

The church in Messika hosted a gardening workshop that was done by Healing Hands International for two days (29 and 30 May 2025). Our students and their wives were part of this workshop. We hope we will have more of these together with our school projects to provide a learning platform in developing in self-sustaining projects.

5.0 Meet Our Students  

5.1 Lewai Gande Julio and Chipo Requireai

Lewai Gande Julio was born on 25 June 1990 in Vanduzi where he comes from. Lewai graduated as an English teacher from the Chibata Teacher Training Institute in 2011. In 2019 he graduated from the Pedagogical University in the English language with another qualification in Shona. He is the Headmaster at 12 de Outubro Primary School since 2022. He also serves as head of post and head of major events in the Frelimo party in the Manica district. He was married to Chipo Requerai in 2012 and the two are blessed with 4 children.

Chipo Requireai studied at Chinhamapere Secondary School and finished with her tenth grade in 2015. She was born in Manica where she hails from. The couple stays in Messika where they also worship. Lewai was baptised by Owen on the tenth of June in 2010. Chipo was baptized by Owen in September 2012 at Messica where she has since been an active member. The couple are both students in our first intake.

5.2 Elidio Lucas Selemane

Elido Lucas Selemane was born on the 17 of April 1985 in the district of Gurue in the province of Zambezia in Mozambique. He was born from a religious family of the Church of Christ. He was brought up by his grandfather in Gurue and later moved to Chimoio. In Chimoio he went to stay with his uncle Jose Paputiano. For four years he went to Guro district from Chimoio. He later moved to Manica town in 2010 and became part of the Church in Manica. It had been his dream to pursue pastoral studies. With basic English proficiency he could have crossed the border to pursue these in Mutare which had the closest Bible school. However, for many years it was buried. Rays of light toward his vision came when he rubbed shoulders with the Ruracas who were preaching in Messika. The reality of his dream showed up on the fourth of January 2025 when he found himself among the Instituto Biblico Bear Valley pioneers. Elidio is a self-motivated man with an excellent integrity. He is hardworking and punctual in his work. He is not yet married. To date he has exhibited a level of performance and ability above average. We have such a promising preacher in him.  

6.0 Get To Know Your Staff  

Owen and Eunice

Owen Simone Ruraca is a Mozambican national. He is married to Eunice Chikukwa. The couple is blessed with four girls. The couple are graduates of MSOP of 2005. The couple are the only trained preachers in the Manica Province to date. They have been working with the Church in Messika for 19 years and have been very active in the work of the Lord. Owen is working on his Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical studies. Owen is serving as a teacher and Director of evangelism activities. Owen stands tall in his communities and we think ourselves very fortunate to have him as part of our team. He has been struggling with cancer but has not stopped giving his service to God even beyond his strength. Eunice is helping us with handling our paperwork and keeping records. She does an excellent job.

7.0 We need prayers

We are asking for prayers from you brethren. Owen Ruraca’s health has been on and off. He has recently changed his cancer treatment and was down most of his time. He might undergo another operation in the near future and we are soliciting your prayers.

One of our student from Manica, Alberto Zecharias has not been feeling well also. We were told at the beginning that it was cerebral malaria but it later proved to be something else different. He was later taken to his rural home and has been slowly improving. We hope he will be back earlier to continue with his studies. He has a good reputation of being punctual, hardworking and consistent. We have missed him too long and kindly request for your prayers.  

Conclusion

The school is progressing with its curriculum with other activities which include income generating projects like the vegetable garden, the broiler poultry project and the yet to roll hatchery project. Our students have been active in different church activities that include preaching, teaching, song leading, visitations and others. We are very grateful of the partnerships that we have so far and look forward to many of these. The school needs prayers for our ill student  Alberto and tutor Owen Ruraca who has been struggling with gist cancer for over seven years now and awaits another possible operation.  

New batch of students begin in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the month of May-2025

Date: June 5th,2025

Respected Director Mr. Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer partners greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that this letter may serve us to find you good health. We sincerely appreciate your continual prayers  and  encouragement for the smooth function of BVBI-Tirupati-India. We would like to submit the brief report for the month of May-2025.

Weather :- The month of May is considered as hottest month in India. The temperature has been reached over 100 degrees during the month of May, This period is characterized by dry, scorching heat as the country prepares for the arrival of the monsoon rains.

BVBI-Classes:- we have successfully conducted a graduation ceremony for the 3rd batch of students in April 2025, marking a significant milestone in our mission to train faithful gospel preachers and Christian leaders. We are excited to announce that the new batch has already commenced  and students are diligently engaging in their studies . Our dedicated faculty members are working tirelessly , ensuring that each student receives quality biblical instruction and mentorship.  We continue to seek God’s guidance as we move forward in equipping men for the ministry.

We are greatly honoured  by the presence of our respected director Mr. Keith Kasarjian , whose visit brought encouragement and inspiration to both graduated and staff.  We deeply appreciate his gracious participation in the graduation ceremony and heartfelt welcome to the new batch of Bible students,  personally witnessing their commitment as they began their journey of learning and service. Classes are now in full swing , with students and teachers giving their best to equip them for the lord’s work. We thank God for His continued blessings on this spiritual educational ministry.

Summer Gospel Campaigning:- In the month of May we have conducted gospel campaigning in the village of Aruru, this village is located very coastal side of our district. It is 100 miles far away from the bible school . We involved our local church members for the success of the gospel meeting. About 60-70 people were attended for the meeting, by the sound system village people heard the good of Jesus Christ.

Baptisms:- In the month of May 11 souls were baptized and added to the body of Christ. Please pray for the newly baptized souls so that they may grow in the image of His son Jesus Christ. One of the baptized persons  is Mr. Prasad, is blind. He has completed his teacher training in braille. He understood the problem of sin and obeyed to water baptism to wash away his sins.

Summer Children classes(VBS) :- In the month of May all the schools and colleges have been closed for the summer holidays.  We have conducted summer children classes from May 8th to 11th( 4 days ). We have collected children near  by villages . About 80 children were attended for the 4 days VBS program.  The theme for 2025 was The parables of Jesus Christ. These following parable 1.The Parable of good Samaritan 2. The Parable of Foolish Richman 3.The parable of wise and foolish builders 4. The parable of Rich man and Lazarus 5. The Parable of the talents 6. The parable of Pharisee and tax collector 7.The parable of Sower and soils 8. The parable of the lost possession . We had joint class, then we divided into sections as per their ages. We involved sisters and brothers for the success of the VBS. The local church granted the budget for the study material, water, snacks and food.

Online classes:- BVBI-Tirupati-India has launched online classes on weekly twice, we have connected active members and some of the students to educate them spiritually who can teach others.

Once again thank you very much for all your efforts for the establishment of BVBI-extension centre at Tirupati-Andhra Pradesh-state-India. We need your continues prayers and encouragement.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar&staff, behalf of BVBI- Tirupati-Andhra Pradesh-state-India

New students to arrive in Sierra Leone

ACTIVITY OPERATION REPORT FOR MAY 2025

Full Time and the Extended (2) Programs 

INTRODUCTION

It is very exciting and appreciable that our infinite and merciful God has granted us another opportunity to meet again in proxy. Though we stay far away from one another, yet we are closer in the Spirit. This is another opportunity for us to share with you the report of the Bear Valley Bible Institute Sierra Leone for the past month of May, 2025. During this period, our academic and evangelistic activities continued without any hindrance; some souls were being converted and there continued to be a good interpersonal relationship between the school and the graduates on the field as well as the local congregations within Sierra Leone.

May you read with us through as we share the report based on the following subheadings:  

STUDENTS UPDATE

You are already aware that at the Kenema main campus, we have two sets of students: the full time (13) and the part time (10). Both of these sets of students  are doing really well in the class room and on the field. For instance, Nyuma Kamara, a part time student and Emmanuel Panda, a full time student, engaged their congregations within Kenema Township and organized an evangelistic outreach which was accompanied by tract distribution, door-knocking and a football match. During the program (May 23-25, 2025), many people were preached to and many tracts were distributed. It is hoped that a consistent follow up would yield some fruits subsequently. The school designed a program that while they gather the knowledge in the class room, they also go on the field to practicalize it, and they have really immersed themselves into that. It is heart–warming to see that these young preachers in training are putting into practice what they are learning in the classroom. This shows that the future is bright for the work of God in this part of the vineyard.

CONVERSION OF SOULS

As you were told in our April report, we embark on weekly evangelism for two reasons: a. To obey the great commission and b. To instill the culture of evangelism in our students so that even when they graduate, they would be eager to win souls for Christ. Our motto in conjunction to the Bear Valley motto is, “Training for Service”, and this includes serving the Lord by winning souls and nurturing them to remain saved. The spiritual and academic growth of the students in these regards is clearly visible in their contributions to the growth and development of the local congregations and their personal lives in general. They continue to demonstrate great promise: a sense of responsibility, maturity, commitment and academic excellence. The assignments that they have been undertaking in the local congregations while on mission work have been well commended by the local preachers and members of those local congregations. The regular weekly evangelism activity of the school has been yielding some great results as the number of new prospects has increased for continuous studies. Therefore, during the May period, eight souls were converted by our graduates on the field and seven (7) souls were saved by the evangelistic teams.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

We have the following activities scheduled to take place in June, Lord willing”

a.      Arrival of International students from Gambia (June 11, 2025).

b.     Entrance exams and the admission of new students in the full time program (June 26, 2025).

c.      Evangelism and academic orientation for freshmen (June 30, 2025).

CONCLUSION

In brief, the Bear Valley Administration and the Lord’s Church in Sierra Leone continue to show appreciation to you all for reading, praying for us and for sharing your resources with us so that we can continue to do what we are doing. Above all else, we are all grateful to God for the privilege to be His children!

 Your brother,

Peter Sahr Makundu,

Director,

Sierra Leone Bear Valley Bible Institute

New term begins in Gweru, Zimbabwe

MAY 2025 NARRATIVE REPORT

INTRODUCTION

Each new term brings new and renewed expectations. It brings hope that God will give us more zeal and energy in training men and women towards his cause. After the break, God indeed renewed us as we started a new term. In May, classes progressed well, students continued to be exposed to various scenarios for learning purposes, with preparations for the upcoming field practice taken to another level in the month. So much was done in the month but we are pleased to report the following:

1.0  CURRICULUM PROGRESS

Classes continued without a challenge. All subjects are still ongoing with some going to be completed in the month of June. Both students and teachers are putting in their maximum effort to ensure that classes progress as planned. The following subjects are being taught this term;

Research Methods                                       I.Mutichu

Marriage and Family Development            M.Muchingami

Christian Spiritual Formation                     M.Muchingami

Advanced Homiletics                                  I.Mutichu

Church Leadership                                      H.Suwari

1-3 John                                                       I.Mutichu

Church History                                            I.Mutichu

Greek II                                                        K.Madyira

 2.0 VISIT TO HWAHWA

BVBIZ students are exposed to different scenarios as part and parcel of their training. On the 28th of May, they visited Hwahwa Medium Prison to hold devotions inside the prison. The students were divided into three groups with each group being under the supervision of a teacher. Sermons were preached concurrently. There shall be more visits to the prison and the experience itself was wonderful to the students.

3.0 MIDLANDS GOSPEL MEETING

From the 1st to the 4th of May, Midlands Province held its annual lectureship at Kwekwe. The lectureship provided a great opportunity for students to serve the Lord in various capacities including preaching, teaching and leading in songs. Great appreciation to the organizing committee for such opportunities. The deliveries were beyond expectation. The lectureship provided the students with a good platform to put theory into practice including learning how such programs are organized. 

4.0 FIELD INTENSHIP

The 2024-2026 intake’s first field program/internship commences on the 13th of July and will run for 10 weeks. The longer version of the program will take place next year and will run for six months. The following are the places were the students will be going to

Place                                                              Students

Plasworth, Gweru                       Takudzwa Chitura and Mandonge

Hatcliff, Harare                      Tafadzwa Matanhike and Hossam Sumali Dinner

Dema, Chitungwiza      Davies Nyirongo and Blessing Gonye                               

Beitbridge                                                       Tobias and Fiona Mupatsi

Chiware, Rusape                                             Bornwell Masango and Makanaka Mekeresi

Mutawatawa, Murewa                                    Aurthur and Ndoro

Checheche                                                      Dzingai Mugova and Takudzwa Marandure

Mvurwi                                                           Gunnet Chitsiku

All hosting congregations are encouraged to continue preparing for the coming of the students.

4.0 CLASSROOM BLOCK

In view of the upcoming Men’s National Lectureship in August this year, more room is needed to house attendees. The classroom and office block, though still under construction, can ease the anticipated pressure. Though it will be used as it is, it would be ideal to fix window frames, install rough floors and doors.

5.0 NEW PART TIME CLASS

BVBIZ runs both conventional and parallel classes. A parallel class began on 24th of May with 5 students. Their studies take an average of four years to complete. This class joins the other class which began in 2023. BVBIZ wishes them well as they began their long journey of knowledge acquisition, skill upgrading and spiritual nourishment.

CONCLUSION

As reported above, classes progressed well, students had opportunities to preach, teach, evangelize, counsel among more activities as part of their training. The various scenarios students were exposed to provided a learning platform besides the classes. Preparations for the upcoming short field internship are progressing well. In all these, we continue to extend our gratitude to you all for collaborating with BVBIZ. Your efforts and sacrifices have made a huge difference in the expansion of God’s kingdom. May God continue to bless you all!

Evangelism campaign in Tanzania

Grace and Peace to you friends. 

I hope this note finds you well and your faith thriving. I’m sitting in an airport right now, waiting on my flight to Tanzania, and I wanted to share with you this message from our Dean of Student, Desdery Massawe:

“Brethren, I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I would like you to know that this is the end of the second quarter and all students are already going back to their home congregations, ready to work with their local congregations. This year we have 34 students from 34 different congregations around East African countries, especially Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. There are 3 students from Uganda, 8 from Kenya and 23 from Tanzania The first year has 19 students and the second year has 15 students. All students are performing well, but at the end of each second quarter we have to note the best student  in each class who performed well more than others. This time brother Derick Emmanuel Kidava is the best student in the first year class and the second year is Amaniel V. Amaniel. The school is closed on the 23rd of May and will be reopened on the 16th of August. I will continue to give feedback to each student of what he is doing to help his local congregations to grow during his holidays.

 “On the 17th of  May, school staff and students all did a personal evangelism day at the Kisongo church of Christ. The Lord blessed the work and the results were good. Forty Four new bible classes were established and two souls were saved by being baptized into much water. The preacher at Kisongo and other christians committed themselves to make follow up for those classes and we believe that more fruits will be produced. Thank you for your prayers and to all who committed themselves to support the work of the Lord here in Tanzania.”

Please join with me in constant prayer for the school and for our students.  May God be glorified through their training and subsequent ministries.

Till all have heard,
Daniel Gaines
Mission Coordinator
Tanzania Missions

Great cooperation in Zambia

INTRODUCTION

We send greetings to you all brothers and sisters in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! With the atmosphere of love and full of Godly activities, we are so delighted to write this report, and we give honor and glory to God who has given us this rare occasion to work in His Vineyard. Our labor for the Lord in the month of May has reached in seven provinces out of the ten provinces we have in Zambia. 

Once again we continue to unite our Alumni and current student body working together as we passed the month of May, besides the classes we are busy planning our gospel campaign on the copper belt in Chingola, and we have had a quiet busy month.

AN ATMOSPHERE OF EXPECTANCE

A lot is being expected at BVBI-Zambia on the Copper belt Province and Zambia at Large. The preachers we are training are expected to be present in most of Christian assemblies here on the copper belt while most of our Alumni are actively involved there is still a great shortage of preachers in most congregations.

We have started filling the gap in most of the congregation on the copper belt especially, Luanshya, Kitwe, Mufulira, Mpongwe, Chingola district and now Kasumbalesa the boarder district with D.R. Congo. We continue to create an atmosphere of intimacy (a closeness that should make us God’s Family), warm (love) as we train laborers in His vineyard. Just at the end of the month of May we received Leaders from Chingola district where our students are expected to evangelize the area, and these Leaders had words of encouragement to the Institute and the work being done.

SHORT COURSE

Brother Kennedy Mukuka taught a short course about the New Testament Church, this was a one week course which is according to our School curriculum. Our students were very happy and excited to receive him for the second time. In the same capacity we are expecting Brother Ebenezer Udofia from Kenya for more in Agriculture representing Healing Hand International.

LEADERSHIP MEETING

We had a very successful meeting with most leaders on the copper-belt province. The churches of Christ are now ready for the Gospel campaign meeting coming in between June and July. Twenty three (23) members among them Elders, Deacons, and Evangelists were in attendance. The meeting was very successful with most leaders donating to the budget of the meeting which will be held for 4 days.

Our students are expected to sensitize the gospel meeting and about sixteen congregations on the copper belt are expected to be there in attendance. 

OUR GARDEN/ INSTITUTE PLOT

We continue to impart knowledge and skill to our students in the field of Agriculture. Our Garden of Onion, cabbage and pumpkins have continued to grow attracting members of the church and community for greater work remembering the words in Luke 10:17 “the laborer is worthy of his hire” and Paul said “if a man will not work, let him not eat” (2 Thess. 3:10). We need to do more especially at our own land.

We have acquired the land for the Institute which is 60*100 meters where we have intention to build the school and other extra activities for Agriculture to be taken there. Please keep us in your prayers that this becomes a reality for the School in Zambia       

BAPTISM /RESTORATIONS

We have recorded sixteen (16) baptisms on the copper belt of which nine (9) were recorded in Kitwe and one (1) from Northern Province through our Alumni Levy Silungwe, three (3) from Lupula province. We have also recorded four (4) restorations in Lusaka through our former students Daniel, Simon and Richard. In the same development we have had three (3) restoration from Clive in southern province and seven (7) in the same province from Tryvin, Abiton Siamachila and Daniel Kapata

 We have recorded a total number of thirty (30) baptisms and a total number of fourteen (14) restorations for the month of May.

CONCLUSION  

We solicit your prayers for our students, Institute administration and the church at large here in Zambia, as we “grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord and savior, Jesus Christ”. Your prayers and our deliberate commitment and the wonderful grace of God can keep all of us focused on the important.

May our God bless all of you for loving God

 Cephas and Fred

Successful campaign in Kenya

This is to let brethren know that we, at Kenya School of Preaching_ Kisumu, have on this day of June 6th, 2025, given our students a break till July 7th 2025 when we will continue with classes for the fourth quarter. 

The students have enjoyed a good time with their short course instructor, Mike Rowand as well as Afrrican teachers: Charles, David, Phabian and Elias.

While in school, the students managed to help plant a local congregation at Bondo, one of the towns in the region in which a church had died. This happened when they, (together with their instructors), went there on a Friday morning, joined other preachers and remained there till Sunday evening after worship. Three baptisms were performed, some older members revived and new Christians found who visited Bondo Town and the Univetsity there.Two other baptisms were also performed  from other places, a total of five. A church has been established at Bondo and many have access to hear the gospel and worship. Please  pray for her numerical and spiritual growth!

Bellow are some photos showing baptisms, gospel meeting at Bondo, students with teachers and with visiting  church from America.

May our gracious God be with each and bless everyone who is committed to seeing that students be sent on their way to go edify/restore the saved and evangelize the lost.

Your brother, 

Elias Omollo 

Many Baptisms Celebrated in Gueckedou, Guinea

GUECKEDOU BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE OPERATIONS ACTIVITY REPORT FOR MAY 2025

Greetings in the Lord beloved,

By His grace we were able to go through the month of May and are grateful not only for the support for the work we do through that support, but especially for the breath of life and good health from our heavenly Father. For these reasons, we are glad to report to and share with our able supporters and well wishers respectively, the events which transpired here at the Gueckedou Bear Valley Bible institute for the month of May 2025.

As usual, there were the classroom activities of exams and lectures, as well as the outdoor activities of evangelistic follow up works and that of the evangelistic teams work all of which was well especially again with many conversions.

Classroom: 

After a week of exams for the completion of the third quarter courses, we were able to cover 3 additional categories of courses in the fourth quarter. These were: Pastoral Epistles, Church History and Homiletics 2 with brothers Etienne Millimouno and Francis Lavaley who did the last 2.

Congregational Follow-ups:

Since April and especially during the month of May we have had a series of challenges, yes, great challenges of how to keep up with the multiple congregations being planted here around Gueckedou. Our last report in April listed 10 new churches. The rather happy problems or challenges are not only for Sunday worship, but for regular care and personal evangelism around those churches. So our students, staff, team leaders, and some of the men in the new congregations have been working hard to keep up with these exercises. A short church leaders training program to help sustain these churches is scheduled to take place in June. There were 7 additional baptisms around Gueckedou during this follow up work. Then at Lola where we started the church through a cross-border evangelism in April, there were 3 conversions reported. The church at Lola which is after Nzerekor some 265 klm from Gueckedou has now increased to at least 26 members.

The Conakry team also baptised 1 soul in Coyah making a total of 11 baptisms through follow up works in May.

Evangelistic Teams work:

To the glory of God Almighty, even though some parts of the mission field are difficult, we are making much progress in other areas. Here around Gueckedou, congregations are being planted every week by evangelistic team members and the combined efforts of our staff and students.

Here is the list of 8 congregations planted in May, the number of baptisms at initial preaching, the date and by whom.

1. Bawa-tongui of Fangamandou sous-préfecture - 19 baptisms on 3rd May by Bear Valley students and the Gueckedou team members.

2. Kondoma of Fangamandou sous-préfecture - 16 baptisms on 4th May by Bear Valley students and the Gueckedou team.

3. Tongolo of Temessadou Djigbo sous-préfecture - 4 baptisms on 5th May by the Koundou L-bengou team.

4. Kassadou Daye of Temessadou Djigbo sous-préfecture - 11 baptisms on 4th May by the Koundou L-bengou team.

5. Sagbeh of Temessadou Djigbo sous-préfecture - 13 baptisms on 16th May by Bear Valley students and Gueckedou team.

6. Koliguido of Nongoa sous-préfecture - 19 baptisms on 25th May by members of the Ouende Kenema and Gueckedou teams plus one Bear Valley student.

7. Gueckedou-pombo of Temessadou Djigbo sous-préfecture - 12 baptisms on 28th May by Koundou L-bengou team members. This is the 2nd trip here. Both Bear Valley staff and the Koundou L-bengou team made the first unsuccessful campaign on March 14th.

8. Kendou Kama of Koundou Lengo-bengou sous-préfecture - 15 baptisms on 29 th May by the Koundou L-bengou team.

Efforts of the above evangelistic teams along with some Bear Valley students alone converted 109 souls in May. The overall number of baptisms is given below in the conclusion passage.

Worship Halls:

With the increase of congregations in many villages, there is a great challenge for worship halls for which we need help from any volunteers!

During the month under review, the month of May, we were able through brother Steven Ashcraft to roof 3 buildings in the villages of Botema, Yiffo and Yende-bawa of Temessadou Djigbo. Then the Niceville church, USA through brother Ken Stanley, who is also helping with this building work of roof and cement-plastering of some of the halls, also provided the roofing cost for the congregation at Maadou of Gbolodou sous préfecture.

Conclusion:

The preacher training is going well as students are being engaged in the classroom and practical exercise of preaching and evangelism.

Then we have the evangelistic teams along with other efforts, both of which planted 8 congregations. In all, the total number of baptisms for evangelistic teams and follow up works in May amounted to 120 souls.

We are grateful to Almighty God and we thank and appreciate you all, our supporters and well wishers for helping us to make Heaven rejoice through the many conversions despite the challenges of bad roads, worship halls, etc!!

Until the end of June for another report, we wish you the best of God's blessings.

Francis, Director

BVBI in Nigeria Celebrates Successful Evangelistic Campaign

REPORT OF THE BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE NIGERIA– WARRI CENTER

MAY 2025 

INTRODUCTION

Recalling the events of the month of May is a testament to the goodness of God as the Bear Valley family continues to make an impact in various parts of the world. The impacts could not have been possible if not for the tireless and God-loving brethren who constantly provide the resources, as well as the logistics, for the wonderful work that is being done in different parts of the world. May the Father of all grace bless us all as we continue to navigate through the challenges.

DSC CENTER

The course for the month was Biblical Geography by Abiola Vincent. At the end of the study, students were able to understand the following: Historical background of the Bible and the various physical features of the Old Testament World and Journeys of the Patriarchs with the aid of a Map. 2. The Journeys of Christ in Palestine and the Political history of that time. 3. The Journeys of the early disciples of Christ. 4. Definition of the following terms: a. Geographic Study b. Geography c. Geology d. Theology e. Biblical Chronology. A total of four students sat for the examination.

PTI CENTER

In the month under review, the director, Solomon Usim, led the students through the study of the preacher and his work. It was an eye-opening class because the author of the material did a fantastic job of revealing the ramifications of the challenges and expectations of the work of a preacher. It was indeed a blessing, not just to the students, but also to the instructor. The lesson considered four major areas: the preacher and his preparations and delivery, the preacher and his family, the preacher and the elders, and the preacher and his exit. One interesting part is that preachers must learn how to quietly exit the church when the center can no longer hold. It is a difficult thing to note that the congregation no longer enjoys the services of the preacher, yet the preacher is lording it over the brethren. A total of 14 persons attended the class.

UGHELLI CENTER

Godwin Ojocheogwu led the discussion through the books of 1 & 2 PETER AND JUDE. The counsel from the books includes, but not limited to, the following: guard the truth, grow in godliness, and stay alert for Christ’s return. Peter’s epistles encourage believers to stand firm in their faith during times of suffering, reminding them of their identity in Christ and their future inheritance. The book of Jude is a short letter in the New Testament, which is centered on contending for the faith and warning against false teachers who distort the gospel and lead others astray. Jude urges believers to defend the true Christian faith. This sets the tone for the entire letter. Jude strongly warns against certain individuals who have secretly slipped into the church and that God’s judgment is certain. Six out of about 10 students attended the class.

GANA CENTER

Gabi Alaba discussed Writing, Language, and Research. This is one course that may seem odd in the discipline of Biblical studies, yet its relevance cannot be undermined. It supplies the students with an understanding of the rules, functions, and operations of basic English. This is necessary because without an understanding of language, the Bible truth remains hidden and unreachable. Therefore, this course is packed with writing skills, communication skills, research strategies, and several other related matters. At Gana Agbarha Centre, 10 students were in attendance; with good participation.

EVANGELISM CAMPAIGN

Summary of the Evangelism Campaign at Agbarha-Otor on the 30 & 31st May, 2025. On Friday night, there were over 60 persons in attendance. This included prospects and brethren. The Bear Valley instructors spoke throughout the open-air session. On Saturday, 31st May, was the day for door-to-door Evangelism. There were over 100 persons in attendance. This was inclusive of some members of the Bear Valley students and faculty members as well as Bear Valley Warri Alumni. In fact, brethren within the Agbarha-Otor community came out en masse to support the programme. The community people were receptive. It was an awesome experience to share God’s word with the Oghara Agbarha people. At the time of compiling this report, no baptism had been recorded.

STATISTICS

1.  Number of Students: Fifty-nine (64), Seventeen (17) at PTI, Twenty-seven (27) at DSC and twenty (20) at Ughelli /Gana center.

2.  Number of Graduates (if any this year) 18

3.  Number of Campaigns: One

4.  Number of Baptisms: None

5.  Number of any New Churches Planted: None.

6.  Number of Churches Restored. None

7.  Number of Teachers: Seven (7)

8.  Number of Restorations: None

Note that although about 18 people graduated, there are one or two courses that they have left to take.

Conclusion

The month of May was an interesting month, especially because of the evangelism programme at Oghara Agharah Otor. We are thankful to God for guiding the faculty and students, as well as all other brethren who were in attendance.

Port Harcourt Anticipates Third Graduation

JUNE 2025, REPORT FROM BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA
Lectures are going on at our two centers. We are teaching two courses in one month in each of our two centers. At the end of May 2025, we concluded Exams on the book of Revelation and Old Testament History 1 and 2. New courses are coming up this month of June, beginning Friday 6th June 2025. 

ANOTHER SET OF OUR STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF COURSES IN THE MONTH OF JULY, 2025.
As reported in our last report, we have another set of our students who will complete the 48 courses and 3 elective courses at the end of next month (July 2025). We are happy that another set of students will soon be due for graduation. And that will be our 3rd graduation within the period of 6 years of existence in Port Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria. The outgoing of the 3rd set will give room for new admissions. We are already campaigning for prospective students for admission.

NEW STUDENT’S ADMISSION DRIVE IS ON THE WAY
From this month of June 2025, the director and teachers will begin visitations to congregations in Port Harcourt and other areas within Rivers State, Nigeria, to campaign for prospective students’ admission into our schools. The planned visitations to the congregations will begin on Sunday 8th June 2025. We will continue the visitations until we get a reasonable number of students in each of our centres to replace the outgoing ones.  

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS EVANGELISM OUTREACH IN THE MONTH OF MAY, 2025
In the month of May 2025; the teachers and students of Bear Valley Bible Institute Port Harcourt Nigeria, went out for evangelism outreach at Omachi community in Port Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria. At the evangelism program, the students and teachers went to houses, shops and streets, preached the gospel of Christ and distributed gospel tracts. At the end of the Evangelism program, we got some prospects who promised to worship with the local congregation in the area.

ONE OF OUR STUDENTS GOT MARRIED ON THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2025.
On 3rd May, 2025, one of our students, who is also a preacher of a local congregation in Port Harcourt, got married. Our students in Port Harcourt centre were in the marriage ceremony to celebrate with him.

APPRECIATION
The teachers and students of BVBI Port Harcourt, Nigeria, are grateful to our sponsors in United States of America for their supports.  We want them to know that their efforts and support are getting great results and success in our schools in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Reports from:
Anthony Ejike Oluria,
(Director BVBI Rivers State Nigeria, West Africa)

BVBI in Nigeria prepares for a Leadership Workshop

BVBIN OWERRI CENTER

REPORT FOR -MAY 2025

GREETINGS

 Greetings to you all in the precious name of Jesus Christ our Lord. 

We are exceedingly grateful to God for your unalloyed support to us in equipping workers for our master’s work. 

 We will continue to put in our best no matter the challenges we are facing.

SCHOOL EVENT 

 Lectures didn't hold most Saturdays as some days were rescheduled to another time due to security reasons. Fulani herdsmen infiltrated Imo state and were blocking roads and kidnapping people, hence it affected some of our days.

OUTREACH 

We are still working with preachers in Owerri for the revival of the congregation in Umuago in Imo state. To the glory of God, most of the members who left are now back to the fold, and as of the last Sunday of May, the congregation has grown to 20 members.

We are still in search of  a volunteer minister who will be stationed there.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 We are still working on our schedule to host a two-day preachers and church leaders workshop in collaboration with Amaigbo congregation.

STUDENTS

We have a total of 26  students now, those with commitment with regular attendance dangles between 14 and 16.

Although some of them are passing through financial difficulties, which is affecting their transportation to school.

We want to sincerely thank you all for finding us useful. We assure you that we must keep the flag high and your confidence in us will not be in vain while you pray for us.

May God continue to bless and keep you all as you work for Him.

Yours because of Christ,

Chinedu Akandu

Director

Nigerian School conducts Door to Door Evangelism

It is my pleasure to bring to you the work report of last month from the study center here in Jalingo Taraba State. 

Our class activities continue as usual, as brother Bala Egbwakoteh taught the students the Major Prophets. 

Our students, with the instructors, continue to teach and preach in various congregations assigned to them by the school evangelism coordinator. Total number of 18 Bible studies were conducted involving 46 people during door to door evangelism. A family of three was restored back to faith during an indoor lectureship at the Church of Christ Iware where one of our students, Kingsley Francis, preaches. 

Brotherly,

Madaki Itom Elkanah