Teaching the lost in multiple states in India

Dear Brethren in Christ,

Greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

We are truly blessed by your kind cooperation and continued support in operating the Preaching School at Bikkavolu. Your prayers and encouragement mean so much to us, and we thank God for your partnership in this great mission.

Training effective evangelists remains the ultimate goal of our preaching school. We are happy to share the good news we continually receive from our former students—the dedicated men who are the product of our training efforts. It is a great joy to see these faithful preachers, graduates of Bikkavolu Bible College, serving in various parts of our region and bearing fruit for the Lord’s kingdom.

We are delighted to share the exciting news of new believers across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Many souls are obeying the Truth and accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We are especially thrilled to witness so many young people embracing Christ and committing their lives to Him.

The Lord’s work continues to grow, even amid challenges and struggles faced by our brethren. We give sincere thanks and appreciation to all who have stood with us in this mission. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the brethren at Killen Church of Christ, Tuscumbia Church of Christ, Union Church of Christ, Lomax Church of Christ, and Atlas Church of Christ for their continued trust, confidence, and partnership in the gospel. Your love and support make it possible for us to reach the lost and strengthen the faithful. Truly, we cannot imagine these wonderful results without your help and encouragement.

Brethren, One thing I would like to bring to your kind attention, that is, the financial situation of many of these preachers is very delicate, as they depend entirely on the church for their livelihood. Under the present circumstances, most of them are unable to find any other employment that would allow them to continue their preaching responsibilities. We are not requesting any financial support, but rather seeking your understanding and prayers — that you might imagine the challenges and sacrifices these faithful men and their families face each day.

As we are able, we continue to assist them with Bibles, hymn books, and other Christian literature from time to time. Your prayers for these preachers and their families will mean so much and will truly strengthen the mission work here in India.

With love and gratitude, 

John Dean Muppidi

Educating the next generation in India

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations—entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also —Study the word until I come—Rightly divide the word”

 Educating the next generation definitely requires regular evaluation of their knowledge and understanding of the subjects we teach. Assignments such as research papers, reading tasks, mid-term exams, and final exams serve as important tools to assess not only their progress but also how effectively the teaching methods are working. These evaluations provide a great opportunity to improve and enhance both the learning process and the way we teach, helping us address areas where students need more support or guidance. It can be challenging at times, especially considering the varying educational backgrounds and learning abilities of the students. However, I firmly believe that our teachers are dedicated and committed to doing their very best in fulfilling the mission of shaping effective evangelists. Their hard work and passion for teaching are vital in preparing these students to serve God and His church faithfully.

 in Christ, 

John Dean Muppidi

Bikkavolu Bible College

Visakha Valley Bible College

Tirupati, India school making a difference

Reporting Letter for the month of September-2025

Date:  October 6th,2025

Respected director Mr. Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer partners. Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that this reporting letter may find you in good health. We thank you for your prayers and  encouragement for the smooth function of BVBI-Tirupati-India. We would like to submit a brief report for the month of September 2025.

Classroom Work:-   BVBI classes are successfully going on.  In the month of September we have completed the book of Acts, book of Joshua and an overview of the Life of Christ from the four gospels. From each book we had assignments, memory work, notebook checking etc..according to our BVBI pattern .

Campaigning:- In the month of September we have conducted a campaign at two villages . one at Jangalapalli-Village and other at Unuguntapallem-Village.

Coordinator visits:- We are highly delighted to report you that our coordinator Mr. Mark Renolds has visited our BVBI on September last week . He taught a good  subject “Who is Jesus according to Colossians 1:12-16..

Skill Training:-  During leisure time we give training to our students in different skill training. In the month of September we have invited skill training expert and given training spiral binding and notebook binding and other different types of blinding.

Students progress:- Students are learning  Greek words, daily new English Bible vocabulary, new songs etc..

Staff meeting:- We conducted a staff meeting in the month of September and discussed several things for the spiritual benefit of students.

Weekly Special Camps for the visually challenged people:- We have weekly bible classes for the visually challenged people . We have distributed audio bibles for them for easy hearing the word of God.

Christian Growth Bible Seminar:- We conducted a Christian Growth Bible Seminar on September 29Th.  We are thankful to Mr. Mark Reynolds for the presenting wonderful lectures in our seminar. Our students, teaching faculty, members and local preachers were spiritually benefited by the seminar.

Benevolence:- In the month of September we have done benevolence activities at Thannamaladibba village , provided bed sheets for the tribal people and personal care products like tooth past, bresh, hair oil, soaps etc..Rs.150 /worthful products we have distributed to the old people at Unuguntapallem village.

Brethhren, BVBI is wonderful plant farm to train young people who can teach others according to 2 Timothy 2:2. We thank you for your willingness to be a part of this wonderful project. We treat you as blessing of God. We love you and appreciate your love . We request your continual prayers for our bible school.

Thanking you

Yours brother in Christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar&Staff from BVBI-Tirupati-India.

Preaching workshop in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the month of August-2025

Date September 13, 2025

Respected beloved brother Keith Kasarjian our director, brother Mark Reynolds our coordinator and all the prayer partners: Greetings to you in the name of Jesus christ. We pray that this letter may serve us to find you good health. We thank you very much for your prayers and encouragement. We would like to submit a brief report for the month of August-2025.

Classroom work:-  We continue the classes smoothly, all the students are serious about the classroom work like studying, writing their exams, taking notes, memory work, etc.

Campaigns:- on August 11th we conducted a gospel meeting at Gudali village. Our church members assisted in organizing the meeting very well.

The appointment of Elders:-  We are happy to share about the appointment of elders and deacons in our local church.  Our director Mr. Keith Kasarjian conducted a lectureship meeting on “Church leadership”  on 19th March 2024. We have very much motivated and encouraged by his teaching from the  New Testament.  My family has been continually serving for two local churches. One at Vidyanagar (Rural)  and other at Tirupati (Urban). God has blessed Vidyanagar Church of Christ, on August 31st Sunday evening we appointed 3 elders ( Acts  11:30,Acts 14:23, Acts 20:17-30,Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 5:1-4,Hebrews 13:17, James 5:14, 1 Timothy 4:17). We also appointed 8 Deacons at the Vidyanagar church ( 1 Timothy 3:8-13). We need your prayers for the elders and deacons so that they may serve the flock of God ( 1 Peter 5:2).

Preaching workshop:-We are happy to report that we conducted a two day “Preaching Workshop “ on August 27-28. We studied the book of  John. We had 120 people in attendance for the meeting. There were three brothers from Graymere church who participated and helped in teaching the book of John. We are grateful to the Graymere church for sponsoring this wonderful program. BVBI students did a wonderful job in leading songs and also serving the people during the breakfast, lunch and dinner times.  All the students, staff, local church and members learned good things from the workshop.

New Souls:- In the month of August 2 souls obeyed to the gospel of Christ, Please pray for their spiritual growth.

We thank you very much for your prayers and encouragement. We inform you that BVBI is a wonderful platform for the young people to study the word of God. We request your continual prayers.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar&staff from BVBI-Tirupati-India.

In the classroom and in the field training in India

Bear Valley Bible Institute

Vidyanagar- 524413

Andhra Pradesh-India

September 13th,2025

Our director and coordinator and all prayer partners, greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. By the grace of God we are successfully conducting the classes at Vidyanagar.  We are strengthening and equipping the students with sound biblical knowledge and preparing them serve effectively in the church and community.  The main purpose is to make them to teach who can teach faithful people according to 2 Timothy 2:2.

The Training classes are taking place at Vidyanagar church of Christ ‘s premises. In addition to the classroom , we are teaching our students by involving them in the field of evangelism in the nearby villages . Many students are encouraged and motivated to dedicate themselves more fully to the Lord’s work.

We thank God for His blessing , The local congregation and their hospitality, the teachers and their valuable time and efforts. We express our gratitude and thanks  for the support of BVBI who has made this training possible to be established at Vidyanagar. This is a wonderful school functioning smoothly in the honour of Joe  Barnett.

This part time school has laid a strong foundation for the future leaders of the church and we are confident that the participants will continue to use the lessons for the glory of God and growth of His son’s  kingdom in India.

In the month of August three brothers from US have visited Vidyanagar and delivered wonderful lessons about the church leadership. Please pray for the new soul who obeyed to the gospel last week.

Please pray for our school’s  twenty students , two teaching faculty and one director of the school. We request your continual prayers and encouragement.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ

B.Vijaya Kumar & staff from Vidyanagar.

Classes continue in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the month of July-2025.

Date: August 8th,2025.

Respected director Mr.Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds, and all the prayer partners; greetings to you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus christ. We pray that this letter may serve us to find you in good health. We thank you very much for your continual prayers and encouragement for the smooth and successful function of the BVBI-Tirupati-India. We are ever grateful to you for your love and concern for the young people in India to train them well to reach the lost souls with the gospel of Jesus Christ. I would like to submit the brief report for the month of July-2025.

Classroom work: We focus on completing the classroom work as per the syllabus given by BVBI. In the month of June-July we have completed Genesis to Deuteronomy,, How we got the Bible, Christian Evidences, God’s plan of salvation and personal evangelism. Appreciate all the students for their active part in attending regularly, writing exams and memory verses.

Campaigning : In the month of July we have conducted Campaignings at Gunapadu village and Chennareddi colony.

Staff meeting: We conducted staff meeting and discuss about the school progress and spiritual progress of the students.

Zoom meeting:- our BVBI-Tirupati has started online bible study to help the people to teach them word of God, whoever is not able to attend for the regular course may attend the online classes and learn the word of God. Weekly two days during early hours we conduct the zoom meeting. Right now we are teaching the book of Romans.

Home Bible studies:-  People in our city are busy during the day time, they are available in the evening, we get their appointments and conduct home Bible studies in the evening times. We involve the students for the home bible studies.

Visiting Gunapadu-Village:  The preacher in Gudnapadu village passed away who was working with Gunapadu church of christ. We have visited this local church and encouraged all the members to be strong in faith.

Visiting Chennareddy colony:- The preacher at Chennareddy colony is 85 years old and became sick and weak. We have visited 4 time and encouraged the local church there at Chennareddy colony.

Visiting Poolathota Village:- Poolathota village congregation meets at Mr.Suresh house, unfortunately Mr.Suresh died with cancer one year ago. We have visited poolathota-village and encouraged all the members.

Audio Bibles for the blind people:- we have distributed audio bibles for the 25 blind people in the month of July.

We thank you very much for your prayers and encouragement. We need your continual prayers and encouragement.

Thanking you.

Yours brother and sister in Christ.

 Vijay&staff fromm BVBI-Tirupati-India.

New teaching aide in Visakhapatnam, India

Dear Brethren in Christ,

Greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

We are happy to share some exciting news from Visakha Valley Bible College. With the generous support from our brethren at the Farmersville Church of Christ, we have recently added an Interactive Touch Screen TV to our teaching system. This is a wonderful addition that complements the computer server we received last year from Bear Valley.

These technological tools are a great blessing to our students and faculty. The server, filled with Christian literature and study materials, combined with the interactive TV, will enable us to offer more intensive and detailed study sessions. Our teachers are thrilled to have these resources, and we are all looking forward to seeing how they will enhance teaching and deepen learning.

We have also attached some pictures to give you a glimpse of the students’ daily activities. Each morning, they participate in devotional time, including scripture memorization. In addition to memorizing key verses for their subjects, they recite a memory verse in both Telugu and English every morning—helping to strengthen their spiritual discipline and confidence.

This morning, we had a faculty meeting to discuss the ongoing progress of the school and to plan for upcoming programs. It was a fruitful time of reflection and decision-making, setting a clear vision for the future school year.

We are deeply grateful to the brethren at Strickland Church of Christ, Lake Houston Church of Christ, and our dear friends Jerry and Paula Bates for your continued prayers, love, and support. Your generosity is helping to shape future gospel preachers who will stand strong for the truth of Christ.

With sincere appreciation and Christian love,

in Christ, 

John Dean Muppidi

Visakha Valley Bible College

Andhra Pradesh, India

Hands-on experience in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the month of June-2025

Respected Director Mr. Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer partners, greetings to you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We pray that this letter may serve us to find you well, We thank you very much for your continual prayers  and encouragement. We would like to submit a brief report for the month of June-2025.

1.    Academic activities : We humbly report that classes are continuing smoothly for the current academic year with full attendance . These are the courses taught in the month of June- Christian evidence, Genesis, Numbers and  How we got the Bible .

2.    Guest teacher: we have invited Mr. James as a guest teacher for the month of June. He taught how to read the epistles .

3.    Campaigning :  In the month of June we conducted campaigning at a Tribal colony , nearby Vidyanagar Village. We used a projector to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. The follow up Bible studies are being planned for the new contacts.

4.    Special events :-

Restored one local church:- Restored one local congregation at Chennareddicolony , Tirupati.

House meetings:- We have started weekly once house meetings and involve the students for the practical work.

Youth activities :- We have started meeting the youth and focusing to teach the Christian values, leadership and relationship.

Visiting Mumbai church of christ:- we visited Mumbai church of christ and encouraged the local preachers and family members and members.

Zoom Bible study:- we started an online Bible study , we have completed the books of Acts, prison epistles, 1&2 Timothy , General epistles, book of Revelation and began the book of Romans.

Baptism:- one soul was baptized in the month of June. Please pray for her spiritual growth.

Voice of truth magzines distribution:- We requested and received Voice of Truth magazines for the students. They enjoyed reading the articles for their spiritual growth.

5.   Benevolence:-    

Free medical camp (eye camp:-we have identified Jangalapalli Village , Tirupati district , Andhra Pradesh-state, India.  We consulted the local eye care hospital and conducted the camp on June 21st, 2025. We checked 59 patients and 23 patients were diagnosed for cataract surgery .  We referred them to one of the NGO to help for free treatment.

Freely distributed slates:- We distributed slates for the tribal children at Kottapallem Village to encourage the children to develop the literacy among the tribal children.  Our local people given donations for this activity.

Feed the Hungery: In the month of June we conducted feed the hunger program at Unuguntapallem-Village. Our local people given donations for this activity.

We express our gratitude and thanks for your continual prayers, encouragement and support for the smooth function of BVBI-extension centre at Tirupati- Andhra Pradesh , India. We praise God for your partnership and willingness to be a part of this spiritual education program to train up young people in India for the great cause of gospel of Jesus Christ.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ.

Vijay & Staff members from BVBI-Tirupati-India.

New batch of students begin in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the month of May-2025

Date: June 5th,2025

Respected Director Mr. Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer partners greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that this letter may serve us to find you good health. We sincerely appreciate your continual prayers  and  encouragement for the smooth function of BVBI-Tirupati-India. We would like to submit the brief report for the month of May-2025.

Weather :- The month of May is considered as hottest month in India. The temperature has been reached over 100 degrees during the month of May, This period is characterized by dry, scorching heat as the country prepares for the arrival of the monsoon rains.

BVBI-Classes:- we have successfully conducted a graduation ceremony for the 3rd batch of students in April 2025, marking a significant milestone in our mission to train faithful gospel preachers and Christian leaders. We are excited to announce that the new batch has already commenced  and students are diligently engaging in their studies . Our dedicated faculty members are working tirelessly , ensuring that each student receives quality biblical instruction and mentorship.  We continue to seek God’s guidance as we move forward in equipping men for the ministry.

We are greatly honoured  by the presence of our respected director Mr. Keith Kasarjian , whose visit brought encouragement and inspiration to both graduated and staff.  We deeply appreciate his gracious participation in the graduation ceremony and heartfelt welcome to the new batch of Bible students,  personally witnessing their commitment as they began their journey of learning and service. Classes are now in full swing , with students and teachers giving their best to equip them for the lord’s work. We thank God for His continued blessings on this spiritual educational ministry.

Summer Gospel Campaigning:- In the month of May we have conducted gospel campaigning in the village of Aruru, this village is located very coastal side of our district. It is 100 miles far away from the bible school . We involved our local church members for the success of the gospel meeting. About 60-70 people were attended for the meeting, by the sound system village people heard the good of Jesus Christ.

Baptisms:- In the month of May 11 souls were baptized and added to the body of Christ. Please pray for the newly baptized souls so that they may grow in the image of His son Jesus Christ. One of the baptized persons  is Mr. Prasad, is blind. He has completed his teacher training in braille. He understood the problem of sin and obeyed to water baptism to wash away his sins.

Summer Children classes(VBS) :- In the month of May all the schools and colleges have been closed for the summer holidays.  We have conducted summer children classes from May 8th to 11th( 4 days ). We have collected children near  by villages . About 80 children were attended for the 4 days VBS program.  The theme for 2025 was The parables of Jesus Christ. These following parable 1.The Parable of good Samaritan 2. The Parable of Foolish Richman 3.The parable of wise and foolish builders 4. The parable of Rich man and Lazarus 5. The Parable of the talents 6. The parable of Pharisee and tax collector 7.The parable of Sower and soils 8. The parable of the lost possession . We had joint class, then we divided into sections as per their ages. We involved sisters and brothers for the success of the VBS. The local church granted the budget for the study material, water, snacks and food.

Online classes:- BVBI-Tirupati-India has launched online classes on weekly twice, we have connected active members and some of the students to educate them spiritually who can teach others.

Once again thank you very much for all your efforts for the establishment of BVBI-extension centre at Tirupati-Andhra Pradesh-state-India. We need your continues prayers and encouragement.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar&staff, behalf of BVBI- Tirupati-Andhra Pradesh-state-India

Graduation in Bikkavolu, India

Dear Brethren In Christ,

We bring greetings from the Students & Staff from the Bikkavolu Bible College. We are very excited to share this good news of sending out another successful group of men who have been qualified to receive the course completion certificate from Bear Valley International. At this time we have 10 students who meet this requirement to receive BBS diploma. As a token of appreciation these graduates received silver rings with a title of 'Bear Valley' from our school. Brother Irven Skinner supplied Bicycles & Mega Phones for all the graduates. These graduates  received Study Bibles in English & Telugu, Bible Dictionary, also Stack of Christian Literature that will help them in their ministry.  We are very much looking forward to seeing these individuals being very instrumental in establishing congregations in their neighbouring communities. We were honored to have brother Keith Kasarjian, Director, Bear Valley International for being the guest of honor to present the awards to the Graduates, we are mindful to brother Mark Reynolds for his great contributions to the Bear Valley schools in India, God bless you both. 

 Brethren, We truly have men that are able to preach confidently as well as initiate conversations very politely. We do have some sound singers who can deliver the message of God and His love through their melodious, charismatic singing (vocal).  We are very much appreciative of your prayer of encouragement; our two years of efforts in making these individuals has been very rewarding. We thank you so much for being a part of it.  Please convey this exciting news with the rest of the congregation, as these individuals will be sooner reaching out to many thousands of unsaved souls. Yes millions in our country are lost, they are in desperate situation, they are in a hopeless situation, and need Jesus. Individuals like our graduates are going to touch them with good news, news of hope, and eternity.

We personally thank the Elders, Deacons, Mission Committee at Killen Church of Christ, Tuscumbia Church of Christ, Lomax Church of Christ, Union Church of Christ and Atlas Church of Christ, for their continued trust and confidence which enabled us today to send out these graduates to establish congregations, to become leaders to lead many Christ as well as bring up next generation leaders by working with children and young people. In this country of  religion becoming radical, our men have taken up the challenge to go forward to reach out the unreached millions Kindly continue your prayers for them in their strive to spread the Good News. We look forward to sharing the results of their efforts, God bless you all, we love you. 

In Christ, 

John Dean Muppidi

Tirupati, India celebrates graduation

Reporting Letter for the month of April-2025

Respected director Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer partners greetings to you in the most holy and precious name of Jesus christ. We pray that this letter finds you well. We thank you for your continual prayers and encouragement for the smooth function of BVBI-Tirupati-India. We take this opportunity submit our brief report for the month of April-2025.

Class Room Work:- we concentrate the syllabus prescribed by the BVBI. In the month of April we completed “ the Parables of Jesus Christ, The Covenants, Salvation and a special study on the Biblical timeline.

Gospel Campaign :-    In The month of April 19th we conducted campaigning at Chittedudu-Village, some of the students and church members together were able to participate in the campaigning. The village people were able to hear the gospel of Jesus christ.

Baptisms:- In the month of April two souls were baptized and added to the body of Christ. Please remember them so that they may grow in the image of His son Jesus Christ.

Our guest visit:- In the on th of April -2025 Mr.Keith Kasarjian, our director, was able to visit our place. He was with us from April 24th to 27th, 2025. He was able to teach in our bible school and local church. We have been very much encouraged by his preaching and fellowship.

Special classes:- In the month of April we have invited trainer Mr. dayakar from Gospel Share Mission. He was able to train up the students by sharing excellent tools which are useful for personal evangelism  and home bible study .

Graduation ceremony:- On April 25th, we organized our 3rd Graduation ceremony. Our director Mr. Keith Kasarjian, The BVBI  Local directors of Nellore ,Vidyanagar ,Chennai & Arakonam were able to participate to witness the great joyful event. By the grace of God 21 students were graduated. A few students were planted in local churches while they were in the bible school. Please pray for the students who went into the battle field.

Fresh batch: students :- The new fresh batch of students have joined for 2025 to 2027 (two years course). They need your prayers for the success of the bible training.

We thank you very much for your prayers and encouragement for the BVBI extension centre at Tirupati-India. Please continue to pray for the students and faculty.

Thanking you

Yours brother in christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar & Staff from BVBI-extension centre-Tirupati-India.

Diligent study in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the month of March-2025.

April 8th,2025

Respected director Mr.Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer Partners greetings to you in the name of Jesus christ. We pray that this reporting letter may serve us to find you in good health. We would like to submit March-2025 Report .

Classroom work:- we are seriously concentrating on class room teaching. We are thankful to BVBI coordinator for providing WVBS material, from this material we have presented these following lessons:

BIBLICAL TIMELINE:-

Biblical timeline, preached by Mr. John Hall.

1. From Egypt to Jordan - Joshua 1:1,2; Acts 7:23-30

2. When God gave the law of Moses, that was a time of the Earth's age 2537 years

3. Israel in the promised land before king Judges - 1:1-2:10; 1 King 6:1; Judges 16:13

4. Adam through global flood Noah - 1656 years.

5. The global through law given of Sinai – 881 years

6. Sinai through arrival at Jordan 40 years

7. The death of Moses through the death of Joshua – 40 years

8. Othniel through Israel demanding a King – 316 years

Beside that these topics have completed.

1. SALVATION

2. COVENANT

3. THE PARABLE OF JESUS CHRIST

Zoom class:- we have completed books of second Peter, first John and second John

Assignment work:- All the students are cooperating well in writing their assignments . We collect the notebooks and evaluate their work from time to time.

Students involvement in the local church:-  BVBI students are actively involve in the local church activities.

Gospel campaigning :- In the month of March gospel meeting was conducted in the Gudali-Village. Vidyanagar Church youth class and members have sponsored the meeting expenses.

Village meeting:- We have visited Sreeramapuram-village on March 6th. Conducted house meeting at Mr. Gopinath father in law’s house. The village people were able to meet at their house for the meeting. I presented my lesson from Luke 12:13-21 concerning the, foolish rich man. People were able to understand that having richness is not curse but trusting treasure is wrong attitude .

Home bible studies: - We continually organizing home bible studies , this is wonderful tool for the lost souls to be converted.

Baptisms:- one of the preacher  Mr. Abraham and his brother Gabriel who were able to attend for Mr. Keith Kasarjian (eldership class) have baptized 12 souls at kalathuru-village.

Last week Saturday I baptized one sister. Please keep this newly baptized sister in prayers so that she may grow in the image of Jesus christ.

Benevolence: -

Feeding Hunger:-

By the contribution of local church members we have conducted feed the hunger program at tribal colony at Kokkupadu coastal village, given food for 50 tribal children.

Widows support:-  by the local church contributed 30 widows received support for their basic needs.

Service for the blind people:- One family  Mr. Jesudoass and sister .Ester in our local church are able to dedicate to cook and service food for the blind people daily and feeding them.

Medical help for sister .Lathamma:- local church is able to provide Rs.5000 medical support to sister.Lathamma as she had accident while she was travelling in the motorbike .

Prayer Request:- Lord willing  on April 25th graduation ceremony will conduct a graduation for the 3rd batch of students. We humbly request your prayers for the grand success of the event. We thank you very much for your prayers , encouragement, and assistance for the smooth function of the Bible school. We sincerely appreciate your love and concern. We are grateful to our director Mr.Keith Kasarjian and coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds for their dedication and sacrifice for the BVBI extension centre in India.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar, BVBI-extension Centre , Tirupati, India.

New school in Nellore, India

Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,Greetings from Bear Valley Nellore Andhra Pradesh.I am glad to write to you about the month of March classes. In the month of March we had three day classes i.e. from the 19th to 21st.

Teachers and Subjects covered:

1. Bro. G. J. Prabhudas taught on Personal Evangelism

2. Bro. Suresh taught on cost of discipleship

I hope you will be visiting us soon. Thank you and God bless.

Thanking You,

In The Christ 's Service,

V.PrasanthKumar 

Local Director.

Arakkonam, India school off to a great start

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – ARAKKONAM

No. 6, Jayaram Nagar, Maveripettai, Ammanur, Arakkonam – 631 002. Tamil Nadu, India.

Contact: Bro. G. P. Shyam Sundar (Mobile: +91 95661 12163)

WORK REPORT

JANUARY TO MARCH, 2025

The Extended School Programs:

We are so happy to inform you that in the first quarter (January to March) of this year (2025) we worked hard to get the success in Extended Program, the conversion of souls and the nurturing of congregations through Special Bible studies, Gospel Meetings and Seminars etc.,

Academic Updates:

The students were fully committed to their studies and wrote the exams successfully.

Our hard-working staff also continued to be very busy both in the classroom and on the evangelistic field.

So far, we completed Five Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

4.       Elective Course: Cost of Discipleship

5.       God’s Plan of Salvation - Scheme of Redemption

 Currently we are studying the Sixth Course

6.       Personal Evangelism: PE 1 – How to conduct Bible Studies – One on One

 The students also completed writing exams on Five Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

4.       Elective Course: Cost of Discipleship

5.       God’s Plan of Salvation - Scheme of Redemption

Conversions:

In the past three months (January to March 2025), 08 people were baptized.

 Conclusion:

We are so eager to use every opportunity which our Lord grants us, to work even more harder to train the students in the best way and also to edify the congregations.

Thank you.

In Christ,

Bro. G. P. Shyam Sundar

(Director, Bear Valley Bible Institute – Arakkonam)

New school in Chennai, India is flourishing

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – CHENNAI

Address: No.33/37, S.V.M. Nagar, 3rd Street, Kannigapuram, Chennai – 600 012. Tamil Nadu, India.

Contact: Bro. G. J. Prabhudoss (Mobile: +91 90031 95649)

WORK REPORT

JANUARY TO MARCH, 2025

The Extended School Programs:

We are so happy to inform you that in the first quarter (January to March) of this year (2025) we worked hard to get the success in Extended Program, the conversion of souls and the nurturing of congregations through special Bible studies, Gospel Meetings and Seminars etc.,

Academic Updates:

The students were fully committed to their studies and wrote the exams successfully.

Our hard-working staff also continued to be very busy both in the classroom and on the evangelistic field.

So far, we completed Five Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

4.       Elective Course: Cost of Discipleship

5.       God’s Plan of Salvation - Scheme of Redemption

Currently we are studying the Sixth Course

6.       Personal Evangelism: PE 1 – How to conduct Bible Studies – One on One

The students also completed writing exams on Five Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

4.       Elective Course: Cost of Discipleship

5.       God’s Plan of Salvation - Scheme of Redemption

 Conversions:

In the past three months (January to March 2025), 06 people were baptized.

 Conclusion:

We are so eager to use every opportunity which our Lord grants us, to work even harder to train the students in the best way and also to edify the congregations.

 Thank you.

In Christ,

Bro. G. J. Prabhudoss

(Director, Bear Valley Bible Institute – Chennai)

Practical studies in Vidyanagar, India

Reporting Letter for the month of February-2025

March 5th,2025

Dear brothers in Christ greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We thank you for your prayers and all your efforts for the establishment of Bear Valley Bible Institute in Vidyanagar, Andhra Pradesh-state , India.  Our BVBI-extension centre is committed to equipping preachers and church leaders in rural areas with sound biblical knowledge and practical ministry skills. Our Bible school initiatives in villages focus on training local evangelists, strengthening churches and spreading first century Christianity. We have given admission for the untrained preachers who are already in the field.  BVBI-classes are much useful for their field work.  These are following activities they are doing in the rural congregations.

Home Bible studies:- Home Bible study is essential in the rural areas where churches and trained preachers are scarce .It strengthens faith, building community and encourages involvement in God’s word. By fostering discipleship and evangelism, it helps sustain Christian growth and provides moral guidance. Ultimately , it ensures that even remote areas have access to spiritual nourishment and biblical teachings.

Besides home Bible studies they conduct children classes, youth meetings, street gospel meetings, personal Bible studies. Each student adopted 10 villages and continually visiting two villages per day. They attend for the week end bible training and growing in the knowledge of NT teaching.

We thank you very much for this BVBI-extensional centre which you have established at Vidyanagar, Andhra Pradesh-state, India.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar, director of Extension Centre.

Graduation nears in Visakhapatnam, India

Dear brethren in Christ, 

Greetings to you all from Visakhapatnam. We are all doing good by the mercies of our God and His son Jesus in Christ. We pray that everything is going well at your end. We appreciate your prayers towards us. Preaching school at Visakhapatam is continuing to do well as it has been since the beginning. We are grateful to God for blessing us to continue the same mission with the vision to establish the New Testament churches in Southern India by producing some affective evangelists. 

In regard to our common mission, we tend to have the same spirit among our faculty members. Every year, faculty and staff members meet for a one full day meeting. A meeting proposed to discuss several things regarding the school year as well as the upcoming events. First of all, we all had discussed about the present burning doctrinal issues around. We all agreed that New Testament is the ultimate authority in any matters of faith and doctrine. So our discussion on this topic has concluded with a sole agreement on strictly following the New Testament pattern for any issues. 

Also the discussion about the remaining subjects to be taught, students record to be kept, electronic teaching system and training classes have been discussed. We have also discussed about the upcoming Graduation ceremony as well as the Leadership workshop at Bikkavolu Bible College; this is scheduled for 17.18th of April. We have purchased a couple of Interactive Touch Screen Televisions to use for the teaching purpose, in fact i have brought two Laptops given by Bear Valley to use them for Library purposes. We have had a network established where we are keeping the laptop server and the interactive touch screen TV in the same network to drag the information on the screen while teaching. We had a training session to help the teaching staff about the mechanics of this setup, I will share more in the next report. I want to thank brother Keith as well as Mark for making this possible. 

The importance of a full-time school and required improvements have been discussed. Also at the end of the meeting, Current religious difficulties in our country were also mentioned in the prayer.

Prayer request: one of our Graduates brother Rajesh had paralysis stroke and is undergoing treatment, kindly pray. He is a great Christian, bold enough to straighten their biblical errors. We sure need your prayers for their family as well. The first picture shows him laying on the bed when brother Nageswarao and other faculty members visited. 

Dear brethren, we appreciate your prayers, we do thank you very much for your help and support, please convey our gratitude to the Elders at Bear Valley Church of Christ. We do thank the brethren at Lake Houston, Strickland Church of Christ as well as Farmersville. we are always mindful of our dear beloved brethren, Jerry and Paula Bates. 

In Christ, 

John Dean Muppidi

Visakha Valley Bible College

Studies continue in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the Month of February-2025

Date; March 5th,2025.

Respected beloved brother Keith Kasarjian, our international director, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer partners. Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that this reporting letter finds you well. We express our gratitude and thanks to you for your prayers and  encouragement . We humbly submit our reporting letter for the month of February-2025.

Classroom work: - This quarter we taught: The book of Matthew, New testament  Christianity, The Importance of Blood, Repentance,  Study on Pentateuch, and Abiding in Hope. We also adopted a few topics from World Video Bible School Material. We are thankful to our coordinator (BVBI) for presenting projector and WVBS video devices for our BVBI-Tirupati extension  centre. These are very much useful to learn several subjects.

Assignment work:- All the students are cooperating well in writing their assignments . We collect the note books and evaluate from time to time.

Bible Seminar:- In the month of February 7th and 8th we have conducted a two day seminar. The theme for the seminar was “The Parables of Jesus Christ. We have invited local preachers, active members in the local churches, BVBI-students and  teachers . The seminar went on successfully. The study material  for the seminars was prepared by Dr. Damon Vincent. We appreciate his guidelines for the grand success of the seminar. BVBI-students were involved actively and learned several good things on how to organize the lectureship meetings.

Gospel  Campaignings:- In the month of February we conducted gospel campaigning at Vemuguntapallem-village on 23RD evening. The village people were able to attended the meeting and requested monthly campaigning.  This is my birthplace , personally I was very happy to conduct camp in this village.

Bible Quiz:- In the month of February 22nd we conducted Bible quiz to BVBI students from the Book of Matthew. We divided students into 5 groups and conducted the quiz. It was very interesting and helped a lot in  learning  the word of God.

Thanking you.

Yours brother and sister in Christ.

Vijay&Swarupa, my children Timothy and Tabitha from India.

Another new school in India starts strong

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – CHENNAI

WORK REPORT

SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 2024

The Extended School Programs:

We are so happy to inform you that in the past four months we have worked hard to get the success in completion of four months (September - December 2024) in Extended Program, the conversion of souls and the nurturing of congregations through Special Bible studies, Gospel Meetings, Lectureships and Seminars etc.,

Academic Updates:

The students were fully committed to their studies and wrote the exams successfully. Our hard-working staff also continued to be very busy both in the classroom and on the evangelistic field.

So far, we completed Three Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

Currently we are studying the Fourth Course

4.       Elective Course: Cost of Discipleship

The students also completed writing exams on Three Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

 Conversions:

In the past four months (September - December 2024), 04 people were baptized.

 Conclusion:

We are so eager to use every opportunity which our Lord grants us, to work even more harder to train the students in the best way and also to edify the congregations.

Thank you.

In Christ,

Bro. G. J. Prabhudoss

(Director, Bear Valley Bible Institute – Chennai)

New Indian school begins strong

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – ARAKKONAM

No. 6, Jayaram Nagar, Maveripettai, Ammanur, Arakkonam

WORK REPORT

OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 2024

 The Extended School Programs:

We are so happy to inform you that in the past three months we have worked hard to get the success in completion of three months (October - December 2024) in Extended Program, the conversion of souls and the nurturing of congregations through special Bible studies, Gospel Meetings, Lectureships and Seminars etc.,

 Academic Updates:

The students were fully committed to their studies and wrote the exams successfully. Our hard-working staff also continued to be very busy both in the classroom and on the evangelistic field.

So far, we completed Two Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

Currently we are studying the Third Course

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

The students also completed writing exams on Two Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

 Conversions:

In the past three months (October - December 2024), 04 people were baptized.

Conclusion:

We are so eager to use every opportunity which our Lord grants us, to work even more harder to train the students in the best way and also to edify the congregations.

Thank you.

In Christ,

Bro. G. P. Shyam Sundar

(Director, Bear Valley Bible Institute – Arakkonam)