THIRD QUARTER 2025 REPORT
From Bear Valley Bible Institute, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, West Africa
INTRODUCTION
We give thanks to God for His grace and blessings upon the work of the Bear Valley Bible Institute (BVBI), Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The third quarter of 2025 was a period of great activity, spiritual growth, and fruitful labor in teaching, learning, and evangelism. Both our teachers and students were actively engaged in the classroom and in the field as we continue to fulfill the mission of training preachers and spreading the gospel of Christ.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT PROGRESS
We are pleased to report that another set of students successfully completed the 48 required courses and 3 elective courses. They are now awaiting graduation. Transcripts are currently being compiled and will be forwarded to Brother Chad Wagner for review and approval. Upon completion, diplomas will be awarded, and we will proceed with preparations for our third graduation ceremony.
The outgoing set has created space for new admissions, and we are already receiving and training new students.
ADMISSIONS AND CAMPAIGN FOR NEW STUDENTS
In July 2025, the Director and teachers of the Institute began a visitation program to congregations across Port Harcourt to encourage and recruit new students. The response has been very encouraging, as congregations have warmly welcomed us and expressed support for the program.
This visitation effort has continued through September 2025 and will run until December 2025. By God’s grace, we have already admitted new students who have begun attending lectures. We are confident that these efforts will ensure steady growth in enrollment and the expansion of the Lord’s work.
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS’ EVANGELISM
In August 2025, our teachers and students carried out an evangelism outreach in the Omachi Rumuodomaya community, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The team preached the gospel from house to house, in shops, and on the streets. Gospel tracts and bulletins written by the Director, Brother Anthony Oluria, were distributed.
At the end of the outreach, reports were compiled, and names were collected of those who expressed interest in baptism as well as those needing further follow-up studies. We believe that this evangelistic effort will bear fruit for the kingdom of God.
APPRECIATION TO SPONSORS
We remain deeply grateful to our sponsors in the United States of America for their continued financial and moral support. Your sacrifices are producing great results and success in training gospel preachers and expanding the work of the Lord in Nigeria. We pray that God will continue to bless you abundantly as you share in this labor of love.
FUTURE PLANS AND NEEDS
Looking forward, we are preparing for:
- The third graduation ceremony for our outgoing students.
- Continuation of the visitation program for student recruitment until the end of 2025.
- More evangelism campaigns in different communities.
We humbly request your continued prayers and support as we move forward with these plans for the glory of God.
CONCLUSION
The third quarter of 2025 has been fruitful and encouraging. With God’s help, and with your steadfast support, the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Port Harcourt, will continue to train faithful gospel preachers and strengthen the Lord’s church in Nigeria and beyond.
Report from:
Anthony Ejike Oluria
Director, BVBI Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, West Africa