BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE
Okpanam Study Centre
QUARTERLY REPORT – THIRD QUARTER 2026
School: Bear Valley Bible Institute – Okpanam Study Centre
Third Quarter
Report Year: 2026
Reporting Period: August 2026
INTRODUCTION
The Bear Valley Bible Institute, Okpanam Study Centre, remains committed to its mission of equipping men and women with sound biblical knowledge and practical ministry skills for effective gospel work.
During August 2026, the Institute continued its evangelistic activities through a collaborative outreach programme involving the Church of Christ, Akwukwu-Igbo, and the Church of Christ, Issele Nkpitime. The outreach provided an opportunity for students to put their classroom knowledge into practice through public preaching, tract distribution, and personal evangelism.
A significant aspect of this month's activity was the effort to encourage and support the Church of Christ, Issele Nkpitime, which has experienced a considerable decline in membership in recent times.
This report highlights the evangelism activities, congregational support, and academic achievements recorded during the reporting period.
EVANGELISM OUTREACH REPORT – AUGUST 2026
In August 2026, Bear Valley Bible Institute, Okpanam Study Centre, in collaboration with the Church of Christ, Akwukwu-Igbo, and the Church of Christ, Issele Nkpitime, successfully organized an evangelism outreach at Issele Nkpitime.
The program was aimed at proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, reaching out to the surrounding community, strengthening the local congregation, and providing practical evangelism training for students of the Institute.
EVANGELISM ACTIVITIES
1. Open-Air Preaching
An open-air preaching programme was conducted at Issele Nkpitime Roundabout and lasted approximately three hours.
Two students of the Institute were given the opportunity to serve as speakers for the programme:
First Speaker: Brother Moses
Topic: "What Must I Do to Be Saved?"Second Speaker: Brother Chinedu
Topic: "Salvation Has a Location."
Both lessons focused on biblical teachings concerning salvation and the importance of responding appropriately to God's plan for mankind.
The use of students as speakers was part of the institute's ongoing commitment to practical ministry training. It provided them with valuable experience in public preaching, biblical exposition, and communicating the gospel to different audiences.
Attendance and Participation
The outreach recorded participation from the following:
Nine (9) Bear Valley Bible Institute students.
Three (3) lecturers of the Institute.
Approximately forty (40) brethren from various congregations, including Asaba, Okpanam, Akwukwu-Igbo, Issele-Ukwu, and surrounding communities.
Members of the host congregation, Church of Christ, Issele Nkpitime.
The gathering provided an opportunity for fellowship among brethren from different congregations while working together towards the spread of the gospel.
2. Tract Distribution and House-to-House Evangelism
In addition to the open-air preaching, participants were divided into groups to carry out other evangelistic activities.
One group went into the community to distribute gospel tracts, while another group engaged in house-to-house evangelism through door-to-door visitation.
These activities provided opportunities for personal interaction with residents, sharing biblical teachings, and encouraging individuals to learn more about God's plan of salvation.
3. Support and Revival Efforts for the Church of Christ, Issele Nkpitime
One of the major concerns addressed during this outreach was the current condition of the Church of Christ, Issele Nkpitime.
The congregation has experienced a significant decline in membership in recent times, with only two sisters currently remaining as active members.
Recognizing the need to encourage and strengthen the congregation, the Institute and the Church of Christ, Akwukwu-Igbo, have continued to support efforts towards its revival.
As part of this commitment, Brother Eric, one of the students of the Institute, has been actively assisting the congregation. He has worked with the brethren at Issele Nkpitime for approximately three months, providing support and encouragement towards sustaining the congregation and promoting its growth.
This ongoing effort demonstrates the Institute's commitment not only to evangelizing new communities but also to strengthening existing congregations that are experiencing difficulties.
4. Sponsorship and Closing Fellowship
The August evangelism outreach was jointly sponsored by the Church of Christ, Akwukwu-Igbo, and Bear Valley Bible Institute, Okpanam Study Centre.
At the conclusion of the programme, participants were entertained by the host congregation. This provided an opportunity for fellowship, encouragement, and strengthening of relationships among brethren from the different congregations.
The programme ended on a positive note, with appreciation expressed to all the congregations, lecturers, students, and individuals who contributed to its success.
ACADEMIC PROGRESS – COURSES COMPLETED
The academic programme of the Institute continued successfully during the reporting period, with students making further progress in their study of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
The following courses were successfully completed: The Life of Christ II (The Gospel According to Mark), The Life of Christ III (The Gospel According to Luke), The Life of Christ IV (The Gospel According to John).
Academic Highlights
Students completed their studies of the Gospels of Mark, Luke, and John.
Their understanding of the life, teachings, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ was further strengthened.
The courses provided opportunities to examine the different Gospel accounts and their presentation of Christ's ministry.
Students continued to combine classroom learning with practical evangelism and ministry activities.
CONCLUSION
The month of August 2026 was a meaningful period of evangelism, academic development, and congregational support for Bear Valley Bible Institute, Okpanam Study Centre.
The outreach at Issele Nkpitime demonstrated the importance of collaboration among congregations in proclaiming the gospel and strengthening the work of the Lord. Beyond public preaching and tract distribution, the Institute also demonstrated its commitment to supporting struggling congregations through continued encouragement and practical assistance.
We sincerely appreciate the Church of Christ, Akwukwu-Igbo, for its partnership and financial support towards the success of the outreach. We also appreciate the Church of Christ, Issele Nkpitime, for hosting the programme, as well as all lecturers, students, and brethren who participated.
We remain grateful to Almighty God for His protection, guidance, and blessings. We pray that the seeds of the gospel sown during this outreach will produce lasting spiritual fruits and that the efforts towards the revival of the Church of Christ, Issele Nkpitime, will yield positive results.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY. AMEN.
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J.O. OKONTA
Director & Lead Instructor
Bear Valley Bible Institute Nigeria
Okpanam Centre