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