Students Evangelize in Anambra State
INTRODUCTION
We give all glory, honor, and thanksgiving to Almighty God for His wonderful works in our lives and in His vineyard. We also express our sincere appreciation to the leadership of Bear Valley Bible Institute for your tireless support and commitment to the growth of the school and its centers in Nigeria, particularly in Anambra State.
We gratefully acknowledge the Digital Library recently donated to us, which has greatly enhanced our students' research capabilities and access to valuable study materials.
Bear Valley Bible Institute continues to be a source of blessing and spiritual growth to the Churches of Christ in Anambra State. During the period under review, three new students joined the Awada Center, bringing the enrollment there to seventeen (17) students. The Okpoko Center currently has fourteen (14) students, of whom twelve (12) are regular attendees, while the Nnewi Center has ten (10) students.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
The following courses were taught during the months under review:
March 2026
Awada and Okpoko Centers
Course 313: Denominational Doctrines
Instructors: Faith Jonathan; Ogbonna Vincent
Nnewi Center
Course: 1 & 2 Thessalonians
Instructor: Eneh Everest
April 2026
Awada and Okpoko Centers
Course 314: Godhead
Instructors: Aniamalu Felix; Faith Jonathan
Nnewi Center
Course 216: Leadership
Instructor: Nwigwe Innocent
May 2026
Awada and Okpoko Centers
Course: 1, 2 & 3 John
Instructors: Faith Jonathan; Ogbonna Vincent
Nnewi Center
Course 217: 1 Corinthians
Instructor: Eneh Everest
EVANGELISM ACTIVITIES
Evangelistic efforts continued throughout the reporting period, yielding encouraging results.
Okohia Evangelism
A two-day evangelism campaign was conducted at Okohia, Ihiala, Anambra State. Through this effort, one (1) soul was baptized into Christ.
Umunbo-Omor Follow-up Mission
On May 4, 2026, one of our lecturers, Aniamalu Felix, the Director, Ezeh Chijioke Shedrack, and three other brethren visited Umunbo-Omor, a community in Anambra State, for a follow-up outreach among listeners of a radio program sponsored by the Church of Christ, Awmobia.
As a result of this mission:
Six (6) souls were baptized on May 4, 2026.
A worship service was conducted in the community on May 10, 2026.
Four (4) additional souls were baptized during the service.
Radio Evangelism
Through another radio evangelism program anchored by Aniamalu Felix, Ogbonna Vincent, and Ezeh Chijioke Shedrack
Two (2) additional souls were baptized on May 10 and May 24, 2026.
Summary of Souls Baptized
Okohia Evangelism: 1
Umunbo-Omor Outreach (May 4): 6
Umunbo-Omor Worship Service (May 10): 4
Radio Evangelism: 2
Total: 13
CONCLUSION
We continue to praise Almighty God for His grace, mercy, and faithfulness toward us. We remain committed to applying the knowledge and training we receive from Bear Valley Bible Institute in advancing the Lord's work.
Looking ahead, it is our desire to organize a Leadership Seminar in August 2026. The purpose of this seminar is to help address the scarcity of scripturally qualified leadership among the Churches of Christ in Anambra State and to strengthen the congregations through sound Biblical teaching and leadership development.
May God continue to bless Bear Valley Bible Institute and all those who labor faithfully in His kingdom.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ezeh Chijioke Shedrack
Director, Bear Valley Bible Institute Nigeria (BVBIN)
Anambra State, Nigeria