Congregation Revived in Calabar, Nigeria
BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE NIGERIA – CALABAR CENTER
QUARTLY REPORT PRESENTED 5TH JANUARY, 2026
REPORTING PERIOD: OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2025
1. Academic Activities and course handling
In Calabar Center, teaching and learning have proceeded smoothly without any interference. The situation has it that both students and the instructors displayed high level of enthusiasm and commitment. Engagement of the 22 students in our center has been commendable, and overall morale remain strong as the academic foundation is being firmly established. Assignments, term paper writing and presentations, quizzes, and final examinations were effectively completed by the students, thus showing high academic discipline.
2. Student Enrollment
In addition to the 22 students enrolled in our center (3 females and 19 male brethren), of which 21 are active, two more students (one male and one female student) are admitted to join us in January 2026. Effective publicity is ongoing to attract more students to the center.
3. Evangelism
The second quarter evangelism by the center that was to be carried out in December has been postponed to commence on 19th January 2026. This decision is due to the Calabar street carnival party that constrained us. We will be joining the Calabar church community mega evangelism, proposed to commence from 19th January 2026 for three weeks. We have agreed not to allow this arrangement to affect our lectures. However, we are going on with follow-up activities on our prospects from the September 2025 chariot mega evangelism, which is ongoing.
4. Matriculation of Students
The 22 students who were successful in their entrance examination were officially matriculated. The instructors, registrar, ministers of the gospel, and members of the environ were present. The International Extension School Director Dr. K. Kasarjian presented a virtual address.
5. Revival of a weak Congregation.
The management of Bear Valley Bible Institute Calabar Centre following a clarion call dispatched a team of 5 students led by instructor Dr. Stephen B. Coco-bassey) to visit a weak congregation in Obio Nno village located in Odukpani local government area of cross River state. The congregation of 27 years of age, with an untrained minister, lack the power to mobilize both human and material resources to effectively evangelize the place and to properly revive weak members. The membership strength of the congregation, which was at one time up to 50, has now been reduced to 3 male adults and 4 female adults only. During the visit, absenting members were visited at their homes, a church meeting was held on the way forward and their challenges mentioned. The proposal is to return in due time for 3 days of public evangelism and lecture, and to go with some Tabitha materials. Secondly, in the long term, the gospel minister has to be enrolled in Bible training.
6. Appreciation
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the mother school, Bear Valley Bible Institute International, Brother Chard Wagner, Keith, and the National Coordinator for their good works. We cannot thank enough the great minds who continuously donate generously to keep this Bible school project alive.
7. Conclusion.
The October- December quarter has been marked by academic excellence, evangelistic commitment, and student enthusiasm. We give glory to God for the progress made and remain dedicated to the mission of training preachers, teachers, and church leaders for the growth of the Lord’s church. We reaffirm our commitment to the vision and mission of the institute and look forward to sharing further updates and successes in the months ahead.
Submitted by:
DR. NELSON E. AKPAN
Director
Bear Valley Bible Institute Nigeria – Calabar Center