New semester begins in Ibadan, Nigeria
BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE NIGERIA & SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF EVANGELISM, IBADAN
From the Director's Desk
Dear Fellow Soldiers of Christ Jesus,
Greetings from the students and staff of Bear Valley Bible Institute Nigeria and Southwest School of Evangelism, Ibadan. With deep appreciation to our Lord Christ Jesus, who in His grace and mercy has made me one of His ministers in His kingdom on earth, I send you this September 2026 report.
First Semester Classes Concluded
The first semester of the 2026/2027 academic session, which began on Monday, August 3rd, ended on September 25th, 2026, with twenty-eight students: nineteen in Year One and nine in Year Two. Eight instructors served actively on the Ibadan main campus, and three served at the BVBIN & SWSE-Ibadan Satellite Campus in Sabo-Sagamu, Ogun State.
Subjects taught this semester:
Old Testament History
Old Testament Wisdom I (Job & Ecclesiastes)
Life of Christ I (Matthew)
New Testament Church I (The True Church)
The Pentateuch
Denominational Doctrines & Scheme of Redemption
Research & Writing
Godhead
Old & New Testament Survey
1st, 2nd and 3rd John
Evangelism I (Personal Evangelism)
Prison Epistles
Systematic Theology
Church Problems
Bro. Olowe Timileyin, Bro. Olaegbe Samuel and Bro. Oladokun Samuel continued their service in our extension program in Sabo-Sagamu, Ogun State. The second semester will, by God's grace, begin on Monday, October 26th, 2026.
Weekend Evangelism Outreach
The school continued its assistance to nine congregations within Ibadan and Asejire in Osun State. As a result of our joint efforts with the brethren in those congregations, fifteen souls were added to the body of Christ and three were restored to the faith between July and September 2026. To God be the glory and honour.
Students' Vocational Studies / Teaching Practice
Most of our Year One students are now undergoing vocational studies in Ibadan for the next four weeks, while our Year Two students are assisting some congregations in Oyo, Osun and Lagos States during this break. We expect them back on the evening of October 25th in preparation for the second semester.
Introducing an Additional Instructor
I write with joy to introduce one of our faithful sons, Brother Festus Ayoo Usman, a 2013 graduate of Southwest School of Evangelism, Ibadan.
Due to an attempted assassination by bandits in early 2026, Brother Usman relocated from Isanlu Town, Kogi State, to Butu-London, Butubutu Village via Badeku, Jago, Ona-Ara L.G.A., Oyo State. He is currently: A BVBIN degree student, Minister of the Church of Christ, Jago via Badeku, and Science Teacher at Southwest Kiddies Academy.
He is happily married and blessed with four children. The Lord willing, he will join the teaching crew of BVBIN / SWSE-Ibadan next semester (October 26 – December 19, 2026). We thank God for his life and commitment, and we commend him to your fellowship and support.
My Dream: Preserving a Legacy for the Next Generation
As I grow older, my earnest desire is to preserve the bulk of my teachings since the establishment of the Southwest School of Evangelism, Ibadan, in 2003, in published form, so that the coming generation may glean from them.
To the glory of God, I have already published three books this year: Ethics of Finance, The Psychology of Christian Personality, and Growing a Local Church. One thousand copies of each were printed and distributed freely to congregations of the Lord's church and friends throughout Nigeria.
I have now completed the compilation of two additional lecture series: Church Problems and Systematic Theology. This is my humble effort to leave a lasting teaching legacy for the church.
Fourth Batch of the BVBIN Bachelor Degree Program Continues
By God's grace, the fourth BVBIN Degree Program will continue its sandwich program from Monday, November 30 to December 11, 2026, under the direction of Brother Chad Wagner, BVBIN International Director and SWSE-Ibadan Patron.
Brother Olaniyan Isaac will handle Research & Writing I between November 30 and December 4, while I, Brother Makinde Ebens, will handle Advanced Fundamentals of the Faith I between December 7 and 11, Lord willing. New intake is welcome.
We deeply appreciate this vision from BVBID, USA, and the support enjoyed from both our American and Nigerian brethren for this advanced training program for ministers of God in Nigeria.
Coming Events
Three-Day Mass Evangelism Outreach in Ogungbade Area, Ibadan (October 8–11, 2026). We are planning a three-day mass evangelism outreach in the Ogungbade area of Ibadan, with the aim of planting the Lord's church in the area where one of our female students resides. Bro. Eniafe Olukayode will assist the new congregation until it is mature enough to appoint its own minister.
Conclusion
We deeply appreciate the moral and financial contributions of all our stakeholders toward the growth and continuity of this preacher-training institution and the Lord's church in Africa and the world at large. May the Lord of blessings continue to bless all you do for His name. This is our fervent prayer.
Sincerely His and yours as a servant,
Makinde Ebenezer Olufemi