MONTHLY REPORT – AUGUST 2025
Bear Valley Bible Institute – Kara, Togo
Date: September 5, 2025
Introduction
We give glory to God for His grace and faithfulness toward the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Kara. August 2025 was a month of blessings and progress, marked by the resumption of classes in a spirit of seriousness and commitment. The teachers provided close supervision, ensuring not only the transmission of solid Biblical knowledge but also mentoring students in their spiritual growth, Christian character, and preparation for ministry. At the same time, the evangelistic activities conducted by the Institute show that what is learned in the classroom is immediately applied in the mission field. Thus, the Institute continues to be both a center of Biblical training and a driving force for evangelism in the region.
I. Student Follow-Up and Current Courses
The Institute currently has 18 regular students, demonstrating discipline, attendance, and commitment both in their studies and in practical activities.
The six courses for the quarter are:
Introduction to the New Testament – Nicodème
Acts of the Apostles – Cephas
The Ministry of Multiplication – Kpelevi
Homiletics II – Fidèle
Establishing Biblical Authority – Cephas
The Gospel of Matthew – Fidèle
Teachers provide close supervision and encourage students to apply the Word in their personal lives and future ministry.
II. Evangelistic Activities in August
1. Campaigns in Bohou-Tozidé
During the first three Fridays of the month, teachers and students conducted evangelistic campaigns in Bohou-Tozidé, which included:
door-to-door evangelism,
personal Bible studies,
distribution of brochures and Christian literature.
These activities allowed students to put their lessons into practice and share the Good News with many families. We believe these seeds will produce fruit for Christ.
2. Support to the New Church in Tchinchinda
During the last two Fridays of the month, the entire team (teachers and students) traveled to Tchinchinda, where a Church of Christ has recently relocated. The local population was very welcoming. Brochures were distributed, and door-to-door evangelism was conducted. Several promising contacts were made, and we hope to witness baptisms soon.
III. Participation in the Youth Seminar
On August 20–21, 2025, students participated in the Youth Seminar of the Churches of Christ in the Kara region, held at the Kara-South congregation. Their presence was an encouragement to the youth and an opportunity to share their faith and Biblical training.
General theme of the seminar: Teaching Christian values to the youth
Sub-themes addressed:
Chastity
Forgiveness
Contentment
Friendship
Self-control
Objective: To raise a pure and strong youth for a better future in an immoral world.
IV. Perspectives and Mobilization
Teachers and students are working on a program of evangelistic campaigns to be presented in September. This plan aims to intensify evangelistic efforts and the planting of new congregations, especially in the North.
Promotive Ideas for Mobilization
Strategic vision: Target towns and villages in the North not yet reached by the Gospel.
Teamwork: Involve students, teachers, and local congregations in the campaigns.
Missionary tools: Strengthen the availability of brochures, Bibles, and visual aids for preaching the Gospel.
Follow-up of contacts: Provide regular teaching and spiritual mentoring for new converts.
Youth involvement: Encourage young Christians to actively participate in campaigns in order to prepare a dynamic missionary generation.
VI. Baptisms
The evangelistic work bore fruit during the month, with four people obeying the Gospel through baptism. We give glory to God for these new souls added to the Church. The work continues with perseverance, and we believe that more will soon come to the Lord through ongoing evangelism and the spiritual follow-up ensured by students and teachers.
Conclusion
The month of August 2025 confirms that the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Kara is both a school of Biblical training and a missionary center of action. By God’s grace, we continue to train men who preach, plant, and strengthen churches. With the mobilization of brethren and the support of local congregations, we believe that new churches will be established in the North and that God’s kingdom will continue to grow to His glory.
In Christ,
Cephas ESSOTENA
Coordinator – Bear Valley Bible Institute – Kara