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!