Nigeria Extended School in Enugu Celebrates Graduation

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE - NIGERIA

Enugu Study Center  3/4/2025

*First Quarter Report January to March* 

 *Introduction* 

All glory must be to the Lord Almighty, for He alone is worthy of our praise. And to the management board of the international and national body of Bear Valley Bible Institute world wide.

The principal, goals, and objectives of BVBI Family were observed within the period of writing this report, and will continue to be the paramount goal of the BVBIN Enugu Study Center.

We are grateful to God for another Year to work for Him.

 *I. ACTIVITIES* 

1. In January, we had our classes for the four (4) Saturdays of the month.

The course studied was the Life of Christ Matthew.  By Onwuka SJ Kelechukwu (Evang./ Instructor).

2. We had one day Evangelism with the Church of Christ Garriki.

3. In the month of February the course Studied was  Homiletics by Hillary Johnson C C. (Evang./Instructor).

4. We had graduation/matriculation on 27/2/25, Bro. Chard Wagner was in attendance, we appreciate his presence.

5. Bro. Keith Kasarjan visited us in Enugu on 8th of march 2025. His visit was a great blessing to us as He approved our proposal of having second branch of Enugu study center, hopefully to start by May 2025.

6. The students went out for campaign on 29th march 2025.

7. This month course was handled by Sunday Utobo to conclude Homiletics

8. We had one (1) baptism and 10 prospects

 *Instructors* 

1. onwuka kelechukwu (January )

2. Hillary Johnson (February )

3. Sunday utobo (March)

 *Summary* 

We appreciate your support for the program and pray that God will continue to bless your efforts and other supporters.

Thank you

You’re in his vineyard

Onwuka SJ Kelechukwu (Director, BVBIN Enugu Study Center)

Many Updates from the Warri, Nigeria Extended School

REPORT OF THE BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE NIGERIA – WARRI CENTERS

DECEMBER-JANUARY 2025 

INTRODUCTION

It is another opportunity to take statistics of the work done so far. We are grateful to God Almighty for his abundant grace and mercy. The staff and students have journeyed all through the year from one point to another and have enjoyed God’s protection all the way. Our international partners have also traversed the length and breadth of many countries under God’s guidance. Our immense gratitude goes to the Bear Valley Family for the awesome support for the good work around the world. We pray the good Lord keep this great work going as many gospel preachers are enjoying the tremendous support. Support for the teachers (Preachers) both financially and the fact of the studies they are making as they teach these courses, and the support the student preacher gains as they study, interact and use the bear valley material. They gain more knowledge in the process. On the whole, it is an amazing work.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

DSC CENTER

The month of December, Solomon Usim continued discussion on the book of John. The gospel of John has been the long-awaited book because of the recent controversy on the Godhead. It became very important that the director ends that discussion once and for all. The outcome of the course shows that Jesus was not created (John 1:1-3). He was from eternity and will exist through eternity. A total of nineteen people sat for the examination.

As the new year opened, Gabi Alaba discussed the cause, Preacher and His Work. The Preacher and his Work is a course aimed at informing the gospel preacher what God expects of him, and how he can better fortify himself for the divine mission. The Preacher is one among the leaders appointed by Jesus Christ in the local Church for the equipping of saints unto Ministerial functions. It is a course divided into three major sections: (1) The Preacher's Preaching (2) The Preacher's Life (3) The Preacher and the Church. In each of these sections, several instructions and warnings especially from Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus were given to the Preacher/anyone intending to become a Preacher. A total of sixteen (16) persons attended the course.

PTI CENTER

In the month of December, Godwin Ojocheogwu, taught the class on Church History. This course reveals the beginning of the church of Christ, the departures from God’s Scriptural pattern and restoration to its original states. It also tells us the church Early growth as against false religions and persecution fought by reformers. The development of creeds and councils. Then departures from the faith and how it resulted into apostasy and into Roman Catholicism as well as other Protestant churches. A total of fifteen (15) persons were in attendance.

Solomon Usim was at the PTI center in January. The cause was denominational doctrines. The cause centered on the fact that the church of Jesus Christ was in the mind of God. It was not an accident. The many denominational churches today were a product of the reformation mainly. Twelve (12) persons sat for the examination.

UGHELLI CENTER

 In the month of December, Abiola Ojoade, discussed the course Christian Evidences. At the end of the Course, the students were able to learn and understand that

1. All Christians are commanded to be ready always to give a defense of their hope in light of I Peter 3:15.

2. The Christian Faith is an intelligent and rational faith.

3. The various arguments about God show that God exists.

4. The many faces of Unbelief are reasons why people reject God's existence.

5. Evolution is not the standard to prove the work of creation.

A total of seven (7) students attended the class.

In the month of January, Ejay Bliss led the class through the course Christian Ethics. Christian Ethics is a study of the conduct that should characterize the true Christian in view of Biblical principles, statements and implications that are properly interpreted and rightly divided. It deals with matters of right and wrong. Students were made to learn to raise their standard of morality, living as shining amour among the people of the world. A total of eight persons attended the class.

EVANGELISM CAMPAIGNS

The Church of Christ Ovwor Olomu led the brethren to the reestablishment of the church of Christ Okpe Olomu in December 2024. The programme lasted for four days from 5th-8th of December 2024. Seven persons have been baptized so far. There were 25 members in attendance on the day of inauguration.

On the 7th of December 2024, another evangelism was held. The sisters of Egini Church of Christ in Udu L.G.A of Delta State came out in their numbers. Sisters from other congregations attended the program and all went to reach out to the lost souls with the Gospel of Christ and the evangelism was fruitful for Sis. Florence Oyibo was added to the Lord's Church.

Furthermore, on the 17th and 18th of January, the Great Evangelism was organized by the Egini Church of Christ in Udu L.G.A of Delta State. The two days of evangelism witnessed door to door and opening Air evangelism. Brethren from various congregations were in attendance and saturated the Egini Community with the Gospel of Christ. About 150 prospects were reached with the Gospel of Christ and the evangelism was fruitful. Four persons were added to the Church.

CHALLENGES AND PROSPECT

The struggle continues as both staff and students deal with the current hardship in the country. However, we have remained resilient. Some of the students who travel from afar have paid their price coming to the school these four years. At some point the entire class would contribute transportation for these preachers. It has been a joint effort and the battle is almost won. The program will be completed in March 2025. To this end, the school has scheduled their lectureship and graduation for the 28th of February and 1st of March respectively. The total monetary expenditure is about two million two hundred thousand. The students and the faculty have been able to raise over a million naira so far. We trust God to see us through. The lectureship has become very important as crucial questions plaguing the churches in this area would be answered. In fact, the issue of marriage, divorce and remarry has remained a thorny issue. Also, the controversy of appointment of city elders in contradistinction with congregational elders will be resolved. We request that you join us in prayers and support us in any way you can to enable us achieve this lofty agenda.

STATISTICS

1.  Number of Students: Fifty-nine (59), Seventeen (17) at PTI, Twenty-seven (27) at DSC and Fifteen (15) at Ughelli center.

2.  Number of Graduates (if any this year) None

3.  Number of Campaigns: Three Campaigns at Okpe Olomu, Egini Sisters Evangelism and Egini General evangelism.

4.  Number of Baptisms: 25 baptisms.

5.  Number of any New Churches Planted: None.

6.  Number of Churches Restored: Okpe Olomu church of Christ was reestablished.

7.  Number of Teachers: Seven (7)

8.  Number of Restorations: None

CONCLUSION

To God be the glory for all the efforts. The combined efforts have yielded greatly. The year is just starting and we pray for a great harvest to the glory of God. Once again, we are grateful to the entire Bear Valley for the kingdom's work. Happy New year! Brethren.

Port Harcourt, Nigeria has its Second Graduation Ceremony

FIRST QUARTER 2025 REPORT FROM BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA 

First quarter 2025 was full of great events in BVBI Port Harcourt study centers. Interesting activities such as campaign/practical field work, matriculation and 2nd graduation ceremony happened. 

CAMPAIGN/ PRACTICAL FIELD WORK IN THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2025

At the close of 2024 activities, we resolved that January 2025 will be used for campaign/practical field work. From the first to the third week of January 2025, we sent out our students to various congregations in Rivers State and neighboring States while the teachers supervised them. Our students taught Bibles classes and preached sermons in various congregations, they also engaged in House to House and open air evangelism for three weeks. At the end of the campaign, they had 12 baptisms, 9 restorations and revived weak congregations.

We resumed our Friday and Saturday lectures after the weeks of the campaign in early January, 2025. And the teachers had also resumed ONLINE classes for B. A. Degree with WNCC.

MATRICULATION AND 2ND GRADUATION CEREMONY ON 8TH FEBRUARY, 2025

We are glad to report that we had a matriculation and 2nd graduation ceremony on February 8th 2025. The event was very colorful with Chad Wagner in attendance. 17 students graduated and 31 students took the matriculation oat. Brother Obinna Joe, who is the Provost of the Nigerian Christian Bible College Ukpom Abak Akwa Ibom Ibom State Nigeria, was the guest speaker, his topic was “curbing the menace of denominational influence in the church: The need for sound Biblical literacy.” Other Notable brethren that attended are: Solomon Usim, the Director of BVBI Aba, Abia State Nigeria, Dr. Chinwendu Onyema a lecturer at the same center and a representative of Sunday Uyai from NCBC Ukopm, Akwa Ibom state. 

About 40 congregations in Rivers State and Other neighboring States in Nigeria attended. And over 300 persons including the representatives of the Nigerian News papers attended the ceremony.  Because the ceremony ended very well, prospective students are calling indicating their interest to register as students.      

The teachers and students of BVBI Port Harcourt centers are grateful to our sponsors in United States of America for their financial and moral supports. We want them to know that their efforts and the supports are getting great results and success in our schools in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Report from:
Anthony Ejike Oluria (Director BVBI Rivers State Nigeria, West Africa)

Students work with Congregations in Ikorodou, Nigeria

The students and staff of Ikorodu BVBIN are grateful to God and BVBI management. God has sustained our lives to witness the new year 2025. To God be the glory.

1. In Ikorodu Study Centre, we have 23 students presently. All are regular and punctual to class activities.

2. Four students graduated on August 2024 at Butubutu Ibadan, Oyo State.

3. We had four campaigns in 2024.

4. During these campaigns, we were able to baptize 16 souls, all are active in their various local congregations.

5. We were able to restore one congregation at Pakisha Ogun State. We placed one of our students as a preacher there. The school is also helping them in their evangelism.

6. Ikorodu Study Centre have three instructors, they are Bro. Mfon Etim Adeh, Bro. Okoro Chinyere and Bro Israel Tayomavwo. They are all active in the class and evangelism.

7. In our campaigns, we were able to restore thirteen souls back to the Lord.

8. In 2025, we had the first workshop at Ikorodu Study Centre. This program produced two souls for baptism.

9. In January 2025, the first lecture was on 1st Thessalonians taken by bro Okoro Chinyere.

10. For February 2025, we are still handling 2nd Corinthians (handled by bro. Israel Tajomavwo).

We are grateful to God for your support, without your support we may not be able to achieve what we have today. Today we face denominational pastors.

We remain grateful to God and you. God bless you in Jesus name (Amen).

Mfon Etim Adeh

Ikorodu Study Centre

Academic and Evangelistic Progress in Onitsha, Nigeria

INTRODUCTION

We are pleased to submit this report, highlighting the activities, achievements, and challenges of the Bear Valley Bible Institute Nigeria, Onitsha/Nnewi Centers in Anambra State.

We shall continue to appreciate the noble work the leadership of Bear Valley is doing in our country. We will not fail to mention and thank you for the milestone achievement of registering Bear Valley with the Nigeria government. Also, your support for the Directors and lectures to improve themselves more in the knowledge of the Word of God.

May our loving Father bless and reward you all greatly in Jesus Christ.

1. ACADEMIC PROGRESS

The following courses were taught form the month of October 2024 - January 2025:

    A. Awada and Okpoko centers: The New Testament Church,  Personal Evangelism, 1&2 Peter and Jude, 1&2 Thessalonians and Bible Geography.

     B. Nnewi center: Wisdom Literature, Scheme of Redemption, Christian Ethics and Acts of the Apostles. All our six lecturers took part in delivering the aforementioned courses to our students. 

2. EVANGELISM

      Many of our students, and lectures took active part in the Anambra State Annual Seminar in the month of October 2024, which over seven hundred youths attended front various parts of our country.

Many of our Lecturers and the Director are anchoring the three radio evangelism being sponsored by Anambra brethren and brother Jerry Canfield. The Lord has brought many souls to Himself through the radio program.

3. CHALLENGES/ OPPORTUNITIES 

     One of the challenges we are facing presently of the dropping of many of our students on monthly basis in our centers. After a thorough investigation on the cause of it,  majority complained that the economic hardship in our country and challenge of "sit at home" being observed in the South Eastern States of our country is really affecting them in their businesses. In other to accommodate these our brethren, we have changed our days of school to Mondays in our various centers to enable them to carry out their businesses on Saturdays. Others complained about the distance of our center (Nnewi center) to their location. The effect of the above complaints has adversely affected the number of our students. Presently, we have:  Awada 15 (2 new students join December 2024 and January 2025), Okpoko 9, Nnewi 11)

Despite, the above challenges, Bear Valley Family in Anambra is bridging the gap. Presently, we have three of our students ministering in three congregations in Anambra. Other congregations that do not have ministers are looking up to Bear Valley to assist in producing men that would serve in that capacity. Many of our students are doing us proud in their various congregations.

We are making efforts in encouraging those our students to still come back to continue their studies.

We are planning to hold our lectureship and matriculation by first week of April this year by God's grace. 

4.  CONCLUSION 

     Once again, we say thank you very much for the wonderful opportunity our Noble Institution (Bear Valley Bible Institute) is offering to the brotherhood, we have never had it so good as it is today despite the challenges. May our good Lord bless the leadership and the sponsors of Bear Valley Bible Institute.

In His Service,

Ezeh Chijioke Shedrack (Director BVBIN, Onitsha/Nnewi centers Anambra State Nigeria)

Several Positive Updates from Owerri, Nigeria

BVBIN OWERRI CENTER

THIRD QUARTER REPORT (JAN -FEB) 2025

Calvary greetings to you all in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. 

We are indeed grateful to God and you for your unalloyed support to us in preparing workers for our masters work. 

We will always remain grateful God and we will continue to put in our best despite the challenges we are facing.

OUTREACH 

We had two outreach programs in conjunction with Amaigbo street congregations which resulted in three baptisms.

Also the school in partnership with some preachers are working seriously to restore a congregations in Mbaise area whose preacher polluted the congregation with false doctrine.

We are glad to also inform you that through our efforts, normalcy has fully returned in the congregation at Nekede, Owerri while efforts at reviving the congregation at MCC Urratta, a suburb of Owerri which went comatose is yielding positive results.

UPCOMING EVENTS

We are organizing a preachers gospel meeting in April with the theme DESTROYING THE CHURCH WITH PERSONAL OPINIONS.

Also our matriculation will be on March 29th 2025.

STUDENTS

We are happy that the security situation has greatly improved so attendance to class has improved, currently we have a total of 23 students with consistent attendance between 14 and 16 with encouraging commitment.

INSTRUCTORS

Also our dear Dr Gideon, who is one of the instructors, informed us that due to his age that he will no longer be active; hence we are shopping for very competent hands to replace them.

BAPTISM 

Within this period through our efforts, the Lord added three souls to His fold.

We want to sincerely thank you all for finding us useful; we assure you that we must keep the flag high and your confidence in us will not be in vain while you pray for us.

May God continue to bless and keep you all as you work for Him.

Yours because of Christ,

Chinedu Akandu

Director

Extended School in Ondo State, Nigeria, set to Graduate first Students in August

Report Of Bear Valley Bible Institute, Ondo State (Oct, 2024 - Jan, 2025)

Dear Brethren, 

With a grateful heart, l am writing this report! We are eternally grateful for your love, care, and support over the years! We are grateful to God Almighty for His grace, blessings we are receiving as a School. We also thanked the Bear Valley Eldership and the entire members for their support always! Thank you so much! 

Evangelism Report: As a School, Evangelism is our watchword. On the 30th of November, 2024! We set out for evangelism at Oka area in Ondo City! All the students were fully presented in the spiritual exercise! The local Church in that area are reaping the Work there with 2 Souls won to the Lord! 

Also, in Akure center, through the help of our God, One of our students with the assistance of the School at Akure were able to establish the Church at Kajola area in Ilu - Abo, Akure around December 15 - 18, 2024 with 3 day house to house evangelism. We now have two congregations of the Lord in that area established by the School! To God be the glory, Amen.

Also, l was invited as one of the resource person to speak on leadership seminar with Bear Valley Bible Institute, Ibadan, last week! 

Classroom Activities: We are functioning as a School. Classroom work is going on as expected.

October, 2024 - Brother Godwin Emmanuel taught "Denominational Doctrine" in Ondo City, While Brother Victor Fasonu taught "Hermeneutic 2" in Akure center that same month. 

November 2024 - Brother Victor Fasonu taught "Hermeneutic 2"  in Ondo Center, While Brother Godwin Emmanuel taught "Denominational Doctrine" in Akure center. 

December 2024 - Brother Victor Fasonu taught "Homiletics 3" in Ondo City, while Brother Philemon Ohaebuka taught "World Religion" in Akure center. 

January 2025 - Brother Philemon Ohaebuka taught "World Religion" in Ondo City while Brother Victor Fasonu taught "Homiletics 2" in Akure center. 

Lord's willing, our first set of students will be graduating by August, 2025!

Brother Emmanuel Samuyiwa is one of the newly admitted students of the School. He is the Son of our year 4 student of the School, brother Ebenezer Samuyiwa. Brother Emmanuel is 19 years Old! He is a promising student with serious eagerness to learn and willing to preach the gospel after completing his course of study! We are catching them young for our God Almighty.

Financial Report: We are grateful for the support received so far! We have received support for January to March, 2025. Thank you and remain blessed for this great sacrifice of love! 

Miscellaneous Report: for now, we are happy with the provision of what we have received as a support for the School. 

Conclusively, the School is in her fourth year of study! That means supporting us as a School is what great commendation from Bear Valley Bible Institute, Denver, Colorado, USA. Thank you for your love, sacrifice, and support! We remain committed to this course! God willing, we are on the right track heading towards the expansion of the frontier of the kingdom of Christ on earth.

Fasonu Victor, Coordinator,

Bear Valley Bible Institute, Ondo State

Evangelistic work results in Several Baptisms in Afikpo, Nigeria

REPORT FROM BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE, AFIKPO CENTER, EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA.

1. Afikpo extension center of Bear Valley Bible Institute commenced her academic work on 4th January, 2025 of after conducting her exams and students admitted. Eighteen(18) students were admitted currently.

2. The center met for her academic and spiritual work on 4th January, 2025; 11th January, 2025; 18th January, 2025; 25th January, 2025; 1st February, 2025; and 8th February, 2025 with Students' attendance of 11, 13, 13, 14, 14 and 11 respectively.

3. Our collective and individual evangelical work from January, 2025 till this day, 8th February, 2025 resulted to a total of SEVEN (7) BAPTISMS.

4. Evangelism is scheduled to hold on 15th February, 2025 in the hours of morning before class work.

5. Matriculation ceremony of the new students is fixed to hold on 23rd February, 2025. Guest of Honour: Chad Wagner.

Reuben Uche Egwu, Director, BVBI, Afikpo Extension Center reporting today, February, 8, 2025

Updates from Extended School in Enugu, Nigeria

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE - NIGERIA

Enugu Study Center - First Quarter Report

*Introduction* 

All glory must be to the Lord Almighty, and to the management board of the international and national body of Bear Valley Bible Institute world wide.

The principal, goals, and objectives of BVBI Family was observed within the period of writing this report, and will continue to be the parament goal of the BVBIN Enugu Study Center.

We are grateful to God for another Year to work for Him.

 *I. ACTIVITIES* 

1. In January, we had our classes for the four (4) Saturdays of the month.

The course studied this Month is the Life of Christ Matthew.  By Onwuka SJ Kelechukwu (Evang./ Instructor).

2. We had one day Evangelism with the Church of Christ Garriki.

3. In this month of February the course under Study is Homiletics by Hillary Johnson C C. (Evang./Instructor).

*II. UPCOMING EVENTS.* 

Graduation of the first set of BVBIN Students in Enugu Study Center. 28/2/2025.

Students campaign by March.

*Summary* 

We appreciate your support in the program and pray that God will continue to bless your efforts and other supporters.

Thank you,

Onwuka SJ Kelechukwu

Director, BVBIN Enugu Study Center

Bear Valley Bible Institute in Benin City Continues its Successful work for the Lord

With a grateful heart to God Almighty and deep appreciation for the Bear Valley family and partners worldwide, I present the report of Benin City School for the last quarter of 2024 and January 2025. This period was filled with enriching activities, including classroom instruction, fieldwork, lectureships, revival visits to congregations, and baptisms.

Academic Activities

Our instructors, under my close supervision, diligently taught courses such as The Christian Home, Religious Dogma, the Book of Daniel, and Psalms. Examinations were conducted, and students actively participated, demonstrating their commitment to Biblical studies and spiritual growth.

Lectureship & Evangelism Efforts

One of the highlights of this period was on October 26, 2024, when BVBIN-Benin City hosted churches from across the city for a special lectureship themed "Polishing the Pulpit." The program was well attended, and by God’s grace, Brother Oronsaye was added to the Lord’s church through immersion baptism.

On November 30, 2024, in collaboration with the Church of Christ, Uwasota, we visited the Iyowa community to strengthen the young congregation there. Engaging in both door-knocking and open-air preaching, we were blessed to witness another soul baptized into Christ.

Impact & Growth

The presence of Bear Valley Bible Institute in Benin City continues to be a significant catalyst for the growth and development of the church in this region. Many young congregations are being established through the collective efforts of the school and its students.

As part of our commitment to nurturing these congregations, I personally visit them weekly to teach Bible classes and encourage the brethren, in addition to our quarterly evangelism initiatives. Some of the congregations on our regular visitation list include Utagban, Egbean, Egba, Ogbebuya, Ugbineh, Sule Camp, and Elele in far Edo North, among others.

Baptisms & Thanksgiving

We are witnessing a remarkable increase in baptisms, a testament to God’s work through Bear Valley’s influence in Benin City. We give all glory to God and extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Bear Valley family worldwide for their unwavering support.

Dunia Christopher
Director, BVBIN-Benin City

Students in Lagos Island continue Studies and Evangelistic Efforts

SABO ONIBA/LAGOS ISLAND CENTERS REPORT  (September 2024 to January 2025 by Tim Iwe)

Introduction

The Lagos team is grateful to God for the opportunity to serve as workers in the kingdom, especially as local missionaries in Lagos and its environs. Witnessing God's work in the lives of individuals and communities has been a privilege. This report highlights the key activities and accomplishments of our work. Last year ended with a lecture in the Sabo Oniba Center with the theme: Effective Evangelism in a Digital Age. All the schools in Lagos were in attendance. It was a colorful gathering. The New Year also started in active service as some of us participated in the Ibadan Main Campus Leaders Seminar that just ended.

BEAR VALLEY WORK

We have just concluded the 32nd circle in our academic calendar in Sabo Oniba Center.  1 & 2 THESSALONIANS was facilitated by Chinyere Okoro as OLD TESTAMENT 3B (Job & Ecc.) was guided by Emmanuel Odo, while the book of HEBREWS was taught by Suleiman Yusuf and Revelation by Noel Brain Otuwho

In Lagos Island Center, we had presently concluded their 12th circle, which implies a year of academic work. Hermeneutics 2: was taken by Augustine Ani as Oluwafemi Adewuyi led the class on Denominational Doctrine, and the Book of Galatians was directed by Tim Iwe. Also, 1, 2 and 3rd John was led by Ibanga Udoh. 

Church Visits/Lectureship: 

Sabo-Oniba hosted this year's Lagos BVBIN Annual Lectureship. We had more than 100 youths from different parts of Lagos and other states in attendance. Also, more than 200 participants watched the program online, for it was streamed live. The goal was to call the attention of the youth to how they can use social media to do effective evangelism. Most of them are online daily; therefore, there is a need to call their attention to what they can do for God while online. Some of our best hands on the social media platform were used as facilitators during the event. 

WBS ENROLLMENT/SOCIAL MEDIA EVANGELISM/BAPTISM:

Bro Sadiq Bachure from Yola sent in 153 Introductory Lessons collected from schools in Yola. We are still expecting the ones from Bro Madaki from Taraba state. These are efforts to extend the WBS program once again to the Northeast. Thanks to Owen, Carla Jeffrey & Sharon Tomblin, and Bro Chad for their support of this work. Bro Mike Udam stopped over in December, spending two days training preachers in Lagos on how to do effective social media evangelism. This effort will be spread over the nation very soon.

LAGOS WBS ONLINE WORK: 

Active Online Study Helpers: 6

Online Students Active: 136

Under Follow Up: 2

Completed Lessons: 5,637

Certificates Awarded: 1,494 

Baptisms: 3

Appreciation/Conclusion

We are deeply grateful for the support and partnership of Sis Owen Carla, Jeffrey & Sharon Tomblin family, and Stoney Point Church of Christ, who have been supporting the Lagos Island Bear Valley project from inception. Your prayers, encouragement, and financial support have been invaluable in enabling us to fulfill our missionary calling. I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve as a local missionary. I look forward to continuing to partner with God and with you to advance the Kingdom in Nigeria and beyond.

Thank you for your ongoing support and prayers.

TIM IWE

Updates from Program in Abuja, Nigeria

Report covering the months of Oct to Dec 2024 and by extension bringing the year to an end.

In the months under review, we had four baptisms and many prospects were contacted for further studies.

We also had interesting classes for the students with various lecturers putting in their best. In spite of the several challenges before now. We made sure that the students were carried along with their studies.

Exams

Within each sessions with the students, Exams were promptly set and conducted. So far we are still moving on. 

New preacher at Tasha 1 :

The church at Tasha 1, now have a graduate of BVBIN as their preacher. He was welcomed in on Dec 8th 2024. Picture attached.

New preacher at Aku:

The church at Aku, now have a graduate of BVBIN as her preacher still in the year 2024.

Several congregations that were hitherto, without preachers, now have BVBIN graduates as preachers, this attests to the good work done by BVBI.

OUTREACHES

Several outreaches and collaboration were conducted with the African missions, the gospel chariot, Abuja and environs preacher's forum and congregations which resulted to many baptisms and strengthening of some weak brethren. In the period under review, we had about seven baptisms. But I will only account for four, the ones directly carried out by students of BVBIN.

EVANGELISM

BVBIN in partnership with the Abuja ministers forum have had four sessions of her quarterly evangelism, and the African mission always have her programs too. Within the months under review, several evangelism programs were conducted, congregations were visited by both students and instructors. 

As at 21 Dec, 2024, the faculty entered officially into partnership with the African mission for the purpose of using an effective method of evangelism to strengthen the capacity of the student preachers in training.

CHALLENGES 

BVBIN Abuja, like every other spheres of life, had her fair share of challenges such as movements of lecturers to their various study centers and that hampered a lot negatively in the year 2024.

But thanks be to God that, that will no longer stand as a challenge since it is now in the past as we have the commitment to do God's bidding with a renewed vigor.

1. Number of students for both centers: we had some fluctuations within the year 2024, (a) Nyanya 11, (b) Kado 14 total= 25. 

New intake for 2025 will be considered as adverts are ongoing.

2. Number of graduates. Non in 2024. Those who did not do well during the last graduation of 2023, making a total of 7 will be graduating with the continuing set between March and April 2025.

3. Number of campaigns: (5) The school partnered with the African mission to carry out one campaign and four other campaigns with the Abuja and environs ministers forum quarterly evangelism campaigns totalling five campaigns.

4. Number of baptisms: the number rose to 9 by the faculty but several congregational baptisms that I don't have their record. There's room for improvement as 2025 promises to be great.

5. Number of of any new church planted: (2). Aku and one-man village, all in neighbouring Nasarawa state, an eniron of the FCT under the supervision of BVBIN.

6. Number of church restored: Nil.

7. Number of teachers: for now, we have seven (7).

8. Number of restorations: (1) just one soul who even threatened the church with court summons.

Yours sinceely:

Imoh Enang Atakpa (Dir. Abuja center)

A great year in Warri

OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2024 

INTRODUCTION

It is that time of the year when we take statistics of the journey through the year. All thanks to the Almighty God for grace to recount. It has been a very challenging year ranging from economic to spiritual battles both within and without. However, thanks be to God for the grace to survive. We appreciate the Bear Valley Family for enabling the churches in Nigeria and Africa to wake up to the call. May the God of all grace bless everyone who is working on the field, the international coordinators who fly from one country to another preaching and supplying the needs of the brethren as well as the very ones providing the funds to continue this great work.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

DSC CENTER

In the month of October Solomon Usim continued the studies in the book of Revelation II. The study showed that regardless of what the Red Dragon (the Old Serpent) and the Beast, both the Land and the Sea Beast, the persecuted Christians had comfort in ultimate victory. That the Lamb would be victorious in the ensuing battle of Armageddon. It was a comforting study for all the students in the presence of the current challenges. A total of 20 students sat for the exams.

Classes resumed in the month of November. Iduh Odike explored various themes in the Minor prophets. The Minor Prophets are not minor in their work for God but by their writings and for the purposes of classification. The study related to an understanding of God's love, anger and punishment for Israel and other nations. A total of 17 students sat for the exams.

PTI CENTER

Abiola Ojoade resumed with the students in the month of October. The course was Minor Prophets. The Minor Prophets are minor in their volume of writings but not in their work for God. The course demonstrated God's love, mercy, anger and Judgement upon Israel and other nations. A total of eleven (11) students sat for the examination.

In November, Solomon Usim discussed the course Intertestamental Period. It was an exciting experience as the students were led into the history behind the New Testament. The Old Testament closed without any mention of the Pharisees, the Sadducees and the Sanhedrin. The role of the Maccabees and the introduction of the feast of dedication. A total of eleven (12) students sat for the examination.

UGHELLI CENTER

Iduh Creed Odike discussed the course Personal Evangelism 1. The course deals with how one can reach out to individuals and groups, and evidence about the originality of the gospel for salvation. The students were excited about new methods to conduct effective Bible studies and reaching out to the lost souls. A total of 8 students sat for the examination.

In the month of November, Enite Bliss Ibuje taught the course The New Testament Church. The New Testament Church is not just a part of God's eternal purpose, it is God's eternal purpose. The New Testament church is God’s channel through which mankind can be saved in these last days. It is compared to the Ark of Noah without which no man can be saved. Exactly eight (8) students sat for the examination.

CAMPAIGN

On Saturday, 23rd November 2024, the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Nigeria- Warri students, conducted a gospel outreach at Oghara in Etiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. After the preaching exercise, the students encouraged the church of Christ that meets behind General Hospital Oghara. The congregation is small and needs help. Oghara is a very big town with little church of Christ presence. There is much to be done at that place. At the end of the program Noble Oghenegueke was baptized to the glory of God. The Warri centers continually request prayers so that young Noble remains committed to the course of Christ.

Moreover, between the 15th and 17th of November, the Bear Valley Bible Institute students embarked on another campaign to encourage the new congregation planted November 2021 at Oghior town, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. The members of the congregation have been encouraged by the exercise. As at the time of this report, no baptism has been recorded. The preacher, Philip Ayemoro expresses gratitude and optimism on the outcome of the evangelism exercise.

CHALLENGES AND PROSPECT

The challenges of life are not peculiar to any people. However, the bad leadership in Nigeria is more like the tsunami in the west. The economic hardship is telling. Some of our very good students are dropping because of the hike in transportation. This hike resulted from the exorbitant price of premium motor spirit (PMS). It has made travelling very unbearable. To this end, we must thank the Bear Valley family and the international director for encouraging our finances. It must be noted that one or two of such students, who travel from afar, could return to school if something can be done to alleviate the transportation problems.

Moreover, the DSC center of the school would be rounding off her program by March next year. To this end, we have scheduled their lectureship and graduation to be on the 28th of February and 1st of March respectively. We request that you join us in prayers to enable us to achieve this lofty agenda. 

1.  Number of Students: Fifty-nine (59), Seventeen (17) at PTI, Twenty-seven (27) at DSC and Fifteen (15) at Ughelli center.

2.  Number of Graduates (if any this year) None

3.  Number of Campaigns: Three Campaigns at Ovwor Olomu, Oghara and Oghior Villages.

4.  Number of Baptisms: 66

5.  Number of any New Churches Planted: One. (Church of Christ Otor-Udu)

6.  Number of any Churches Restored: None

7.  Number of Teachers: Seven (7)

8.  Number of Restorations: None

CONCLUSION

To God be all the glory. It is another year of grace. We are thankful that we are almost at the end of another year. The work is growing while the hardship is hitting hard. This year has been very challenging. However, we have survived to this point. The initiative of the Bear Valley Family is worthy of commendation. The schools have created a reawakening even in hinterlands. Preachers are waking up even those we supposedly have forgotten are now coming back alive. New enclaves are coming back alive. New study centers are coming up. We pray that our loving Father will keep the work going to the glory of His name. Thank you so much for your unwavering support. God bless you!

Bear Valley Work and Evangelistic Campaigns: Lagos Island

SABO ONIBA/LAGOS ISLAND CENTERS REPORT July to September 2024

INTRODUCTION

We continue to thank God for finding all of us useful in his kingdom in one way or another. Our appreciation goes to those who are funding the work of God in this part of the word. May God also bless those who are taking their time to study the word of God. The third quarter of this year has passed with its activities ranging from class work to field work. We are glad that many of us were used by God to impact others in one way or another.

BEAR VALLEY WORK

The students in both centers I am reporting for are doing great in their studies.  In Lagos Island, where the second set of students is in their first year, Research & Writing – 11 was taken by Oluwafemi Adewuyi in July.  They took Godhead in August by Ani Augustine. While Ibanga Udoh taught the Life of Christ 4 (Book of John) in September. Sabo Oniba Center was not left out in their classes as Research Methodology 2 was handled by Suliman Yusuf. Old Testament 5 (Minor Prophets) was taught by Akanimoh while Old Testament 3B (Psalm & Prov.) was directed by Mfon Etim. The classes are going on fine despite transportation increment challenges in our nation.

CAMPAIGNS/EVANGELISM:

We had two major campaigns last quarter. The first was that we joined the Mile 2 Badagry churches evangelism program in working with Etegbin church. The church is one of the congregations we joined in planting a few years ago. Both schools also joined Agege center for the first time in attending the church planting evangelism that took place first Saturday of October in Mulero in Orile-Agege, Lagos. It was a great experience that we had more than 90 prospects after the outing. We encouraged the local congregation to follow-up the prospects.

WBS ENROLLMENT/BAPTISM:

I also want to use this opportunity to appreciate the encouragement of Bro Chad in helping my movement as I train more workers in the WBS Online Study Help project. I was at Owerri and Aba in July to train about 10 ministers in the work. Part of them is students in BVBI in Owerri.

CONCLUSION:

We pray that God bless our sponsors so they continue to do the good work in this part of the world. There is a transformation going on in the church, which will bring rapid growth in the church over time. The leadership of the churches in Nigeria is also being strengthened.

Thank you and God bless you all.

TIM IWE

Warri Centers school updates

REPORT OF THE BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – WARRI CENTERS

JULY –SEPTEMBER 2024 

INTRODUCTION

It is another opportunity to catch a glimpse of how the Bear Valley Bible Institute Warri Centers have carried on this past three months. The entire staff and students are highly elated that we survived another quarter doing the masters’ bidden despite the difficult times in this clime. The school is grateful to the larger Bear Valley Family for their constant support. To the Almighty God, who knows and sees all things, we give all the glory.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:

DSC CENTER

In the month of July, Meredith Owvromoh continued lectures on Hermeneutics II. The students were guided on the various methods of biblical interpretation and application. In summary, Biblical Hermeneutics II explores the theoretical and practical aspects of interpreting the Bible, focusing on understanding the author's intended meaning and applying it to contemporary contexts. A total of 23 students sat for the examinations.

In August, Godwin Ojochogwu taught the class on Hebrews II. It was built on Hebrews I. It evaluated, compared and contrasted the Holy of Holies here on earth and the heavenly sanctuary. The efficacy of the blood of Christ and the fact that without the shedding of the blood there cannot be forgiveness of sin. It further exalted the students on why one should remain steadfast and looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. A total of 21 students sat for the examination.

The month of September was a long-awaited month for the discussion on the Book of Revelation I. It was an exciting experience for the students since almost all of them had never had an idea of what the book of Revelation is all about. It was considered “a no-go area.” It was significant to note the first eleven chapters told the story and the last eleven chapters would retell the story. A beautiful outline was captured in chapter 1:19 and subsequently, the seven churches, the seven seals, the seven angels with the seven trumpets, the seven bowls of wrath and the grand finale. A total of twenty (22) out of twenty-seven (27) students sat for the examination.

PTI CENTER

Classes resumed at the PTI center in July with Solomon Usim handling the class on Homiletics II. The course was predominantly on how to plan a curriculum for the church. It reevaluated the types of sermons, classification of preaching and a thorough consideration of the methods of reasoning. Ten (10) out of 17 students sat for the examination.

In the month of August, Iduh Odike taught the class on the principles of Hermeneutics II. It basically considered the various methods of interpretation ranging from historical-grammatical methods to geographical methods. A total of 12 persons sat for the examination.

Lectures resumed in September with Abiola Ojoade taking a study of the book of John. The book of John reevaluated the deity of Jesus Christ and reemphasized that Jesus is not a creature but the creator. This particular course is of great interest as many people in the area are being misled to believe that Jesus Christ is one of the angels. Eleven (11) out of seventeen (17) students sat for the examination.

Ughelli Center

The Ughelli center resumed school activities for the quarter with Godwin Ojocheogwu discussing the Book of Romans I. The book gave an overview showing that the Gentiles were considered sinners in chapter 1. In chapter 2 the Jews were indicted. The letter part of chapter 2 the self-righteous were indicted, too. In chapter 3 all mankind were considered sinners. In chapter 4 justification was shown not to be by the works of the law but by faith in Christ Jesus. Chapter 5 is a transitional book. It maintained that all died in the first Adam and all were made alive in the second Adam. Chapter 6 x-rayed the theme on sanctification and so on. It was an awesome experience with the students. Eight (8) out of sixteen (16) students sat for the examination.

In the month of August, Solomon Usim taught the class on Writing, Language and Research. In this course, a lot of hand written essays were done. Students were thoroughly evaluated on their ability to write. Secondly, citing resource materials were well considered. Plagiarism was carefully explained. A total of 10 out of 16 students sat for the exams.

In the month of September, Alaba Gabi, examined the book of Acts of the Apostles. Under this course, (1) we carried out a review on the content of Acts. (2) We also studied the concept of Holy Spirit baptism. (3) We studied the concept of “breaking bread” (4) We traced briefly the Three missionary journeys of Paul, and his trip to Rome. The total number of students who sat for the final exams were nine (9) out of 16 students.

CHALLENGES

The Nigerian situation has moved from “problem pro” to “problem pro-max.” Some students eventually dropped because they could not afford transportation. Those who insist on continuing are getting transport support from both students and staff. In fact, a lovely young preacher, Emmanuel Ubuidodo, and Grant Onashe etc of the PTI Centers are no longer coming because of a hike in transportation. Victor Nwagbo relocated to Hungary for his master’s in Crop Science under the United Nation sponsorship. Moreover, the Ughelli center suffered a setback because of the dissolution of the eldership at Evueta congregation where the center is located. The elders have been the ones encouraging the school. However, the new preacher is beginning to accept the school and we pray that peace would be restored in the congregation. Some students from the center dropped because of transportation and the crisis in the congregation. At some point in early August, classes were disrupted because of the nation-wide protest against bad governance in Nigeria. However, things are getting back and normalcy is being restored. Overall, the school is in good shape in the Warri axis.

THIRD QUARTER'S EVENTS

·      Number of Students- Sixty-one (61), seventeen (17) at PTI, Twenty-seven (27) at DSC and sixteen (16) at Ughelli center.

·      Number of Campaigns Conducted by Students/Teachers in this Quarter: None.

·      Number of Baptisms resulting from evangelical efforts by students/teachers this quarter: 10.

·      Number of New Congregations Established: None

·      Number of Teachers at the School: Seven (7)

·      Number of Churches or Individuals Restored: Sister Grace Anthony has been a member of the church for a long time as well as the entire family in Benin city. However, she married a non-member of the church and relocated to Warri. Since then, she stopped worshipping. During our regular evangelism at Sedo Street in Iyara, Warri South LGA, one of our groups met with her and she identified herself. We continued the encouragement and she has started worshipping joyfully again. We are praying to get to her husband soon.

CONCLUSION

 It has not been an easy ride especially with the Nigerian situation. However, God is the ultimate sustainer of the universe. It is to Him that all glory is given. The faculty and staff members are grateful also to the Bear Valley Family in Denver Colorado and also to the school coordinators in Nigeria. It is our prayer that the last quarter will yield more fruit in Christ name, amen.

Evangelism in Taraba State, Nigeria

Greetings from Taraba School with hope that this will find you growing in all aspects of life especially in the Faith. It is yet another opportunity to share with you in summary what transpired in the school here in Taraba between the month of July and September 2024. 

Classes: our class activities went on normal every Saturday and sometimes Fridays evening in order to cover large materials. Preacher & his work was taught by Bala Egbwakoteh. Denominational Doctrines and the book of Galatians were handed by Elkanah Madaki under the months reviewed.

Evangelism: Even though we were unable to go out for two weeks as a result of hike in fuel pump price, we were able to adjust the area to cover and continue effectively meeting more people indoors. Because of the cost of living, people hardly leave  their homes. Unfortunately, we did not record any baptism but most of our invitees honor our invitation to study or worship with the church near to their homes. Our students also continue to teach and preach in the church at Gollong, Iware, and Kufai all within Jalingo metropolis.  On a sad note, one of our students Nathaniel Gbar loss his wife in Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) Jos, Plateau state last August and she has since been buried  in his hometown Benue state.

We continue to covet your prayers as we are working with some local congregations over here to secure accommodations for some brethren outside Jalingo that are willing to come and study in our school . Please also remember our country Nigeria in your daily prayers.

Thank you for this rare opportunity to work with you with hope that we shall be together in heaven.

Dearly yours in Christ,

Madaki I. Elkanah

Port Harcourt, Nigeria is doing well!

THIRD  QUARTER, 2024 REPORT FROM BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA

Activities of BVBI Rivers State Nigeria in the third quarter, 2024 were carried out with great passion and dedication by the teachers and students and this brought good results. The weekend lectures are going on and our students are very happy studding, doing their assignments, going out for evangelism and writing their exams.

ADMISSION OF TEN NEW STUDENTS IN THE TWO CENTERS

On the third quarter of 2024, we admitted a total of Ten new students to fill up the gaps created when some of our students concluded the mandatory 48 courses and stopped coming for lectures while waiting for their graduation. We wrote letters to the congregations within our locations for them to send their members to the school. We look forward to admit more students as some of the congregations are talking with us on that.

ALL OUR TEACHERS GOT ADMISSION INTO WNCC NIGERIA, FOR B. A. DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

With gladness and appreciation to BVBI international, we are reporting that all our teachers including the Director had gotten admission into the West Nigeria College and school of Biblical Studies, Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria, for Bachelors of Arts Degree in Christian Ministry. Our admission processes was concluded in August, 2024 and we started taking lectures from the same month till date. We have lectures from Monday to Thursday every week and we use Friday and Saturday for teaching our students in BVBI Rivers State. Due to our Diploma and advance Diploma from various Bible Colleges in Nigeria, we were admitted into 200 level (Year two) of the Degree program of WNCC, it means that we will do the program for three years instead of the four years, if we had started in 100 level (Year one).

We are very thankful to BVBI International who is giving us the financial support and encouragement. The B. A. Degree in Christian Ministry will enhance our capacity to teach our students and increase our knowledge of the scriptures, especially in Hebrew and Greeks languages.

STUDENTS/TEACHERS EVANGELISM OUTREACH

Our students and teachers embarked on evangelism outreach on Saturday, 31st August, 2024. We worked with two congregations within the locations of our school centers. Port Harcourt center went out the church of Christ Omachi in Port Harcourt, while the students at Omoku center went out with their host congregation. We met many prospects who promised to be baptized soon. As the local congregations continue to do the follow up, we hope that many may be converted among the prospects.

We are grateful to our sponsors in the United States of America for their financial and moral supports. We want them to know that their efforts and supports are getting great results and success in our schools in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Reports from:

Anthony Ejike Oluria,

(Director BVBI Rivers State Nigeria, West Africa)

School Successes in Ondo State, Nigeria

Report Of Bear Valley Bible Institute Weekend School, Ondo State July - September, 2024.

Dear brethren,

Calvary greetings from Bear Valley Bible Institute, Ondo State to our beloved brethren! Thanks for your unfailing love, care and support! We are very glad for this wonderful synergy! Also, all thanks goes to the Eldership and all the brethren at Bear Valley Church in Denver, Colorado for their support and sacrifice! We are forever grateful for all you are doing for us in Ondo State and all over the whole! Continue to bask in the euphoria of God's grace, Amen. 

Evangelism Report: As a School, we are committed in the work of evangelism. In Ondo City, we engaged our students in evangelism in the following areas on 31st August, 2024. Our students visited Lotogbe area and preached there on the above date for our evangelism outing! Lotogbe area is another area earmask for the planting the Lord's Church there! All the students were present for the exercise with several prospects! We had five baptisms, one of the baptized is my second Son, Paul! All glory be to God Almighty, Amen.

Also, in Akure center, the students there too were active in the work of evangelism! They went out as our usual habits! The students and the instructors were present in Ondo park area! Akure center too were planning to establish the Church in Ondo park area! plans are ongoing for the actualization of this project! We desires your prayers always.

Annual Bible Seminar: All glory to God Almighty for His grace and unlimited blessings we have enjoyed in Him! We organized our third year Bible Seminar on the theme: "Come, let us reason together says the Lord" (Isaiah 1:18). The topics are (1) The difference between Old Testament and New Testament. This topic was handled by Bear Valley Bible instructor from Lagos state, Brother Israel Tajomavwo. (2). The New Testament Church was handled by Our able Regional Director Brother Olufemi Makinde. The program was loaded and rich! Several brethren from different congregations in the State attended the program. Total attendance was 92.  Bible literatures was shared among brethren! The School is moving forward to the glory of God, Amen.

Classroom Activities: Class work is also one of the major work of the School! We are doing well. 

In Ondo City, Brother Akilapa taught "Godhead" in July, while brother Philemon taught "Galatians" in Akure center.

in August, Brother Oke taught "Preacher's Life and work" while in Akure center Brother Rowland taught "1, 2, 3 John" .

In September, Brother Rowland taught "1, 2, 3 John" in Ondo City center, while Brother Oke taught "Preacher's Life and work in Akure center.

We are grateful to God Almighty for His help! We are in the third year going toward fourth year! All the students were happy! Thank you, brethren for making this happen with your love and support!

Brother Odeyemi Sunday is one of the newly admitted students here in Ondo City! He is preaching already in one of our congregation in Okitipupa, Ondo State (Southern part of the State)! He is doing very well with his studies! He thanked God for the School for serious eyes opener as regards to the in-depth knowledge and study of the Scriptures! He is 48 years old. His family and the Church where he is working are so supportive of him studying with the School. 

Miscellaneous: We are thankful to God and our supporter for the provision of basic needs of the School. Thank you, brethren! We appreciate your help always.

Conclusion: Beloved of God, Our hearts (Instructors and students) are filled with joy always for your sacrifice and leadership! We truly acknowledged your great impact upon us in Ondo State! We will continue to work for the Lord with great zeal! God bless Bear Valley family and all who delights in God's truth, Amen.

Fasonu Victor, Coordinator. 

Bear Valley Bible Institute, Ondo State

Developments in Agege - Lagos Centre

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE, NIGERIA, AGEGE LAGOS CENTRE.

QUARTERLY REPORT

THIRD QUARTER, 2024

INTRODUCTION

To God be all the glory for making the third quarter of 2024 a very successful quarter. By the grace of God the quarter was completed without hitches. All the schedules were completed as planned.

CLASS ACTIVITIES

Three courses were done during the quarter. The quarter started with the courses, Research and writing. The course was taught by Emmanuel Chukwuka Odo. This was followed by Old Testament 3a – Job and Ecclesiastes, also taught by Emmanuel Chukwuka Odo. The last course for the quarter was the Minor Prophets. This was taught by Bro. Akanimoh Archibong.

GRADUATION

To God Almighty be all the glory. Agege Centre graduated five students in this year’s Annual Bible Lectureship and Graduation Ceremony which held on 22nd through 24th August, 2024. Two students graduated with first Diploma, while three graduated with Advanced Diploma. The graduands were:

1.         Akerele Michael - - - - - - - - - - - - - Diploma

2.         Adeboyega Oluwaseun - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Diploma

3.         Nwoyi Azubuike         - - - - - - - - - - - - Advanced Diploma

4.         Joseph Westgarth - - - - - - - - - - - - Advanced Diploma

5.         Idaraobong Nathaniel - - - - - - - - - - Advanced Diploma

BAPTISM

By the grace of God, the centre recorded two baptisms during the quarter. We thank God that both of them are presently worshiping with the Congregation at 80, Iju Road, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos, Nigeria.

CHURCH PLANTING/RESTORATION

Bearvalley Bible Institute Agege Centre is working hard to revive “a dying congregation” at Iwaya, Yaba, Lagos. This is a congregation that was having membership of about sixty (60), but now has less than fifteen (15) active members. We are still working on this, more information on this will be given in the next report. The centre is also playing a key role in the planned church planting at Mulero-Agege-Lagos. The evangelism is scheduled for 3rd, 4th and 5th October, 2024. We need prayers for the success of this programme.

APPRECIATION

The activities of the centre would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors and directors. We acknowledge your invaluable financial and moral support. May God continue to bless and empower Bear Valley Church of Christ, individual donors and particularly Keith Kasarjian and Chad Wagner. May God reward your efforts in building and expanding His church, especially in training teachers and evangelists.

CONCLUSION

Once again we thank God for the success we recorded in third quarter of 2024.

Emmanuel Chukwuka Odo

Updates from Enugu, Nigeria

REPORT OF THE BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – ENUGU CENTER

JULY  – SEPTEMBER 2024

INTRODUCTION

The Enugu study center of the Bear Valley Bible Institute expresses her unreserved gratitude to God Almighty, and to

all the great men and women God is using to accomplish the great work done in this part of Africa. We will not stop  thanking Bear Valley Bible Institute International.

  The newly approved director, by name Onwuka Samuel John Kelechukwu, started work officially in this quarter, and I'm still not ungrateful for such favour given to me. May the all-knowing God bless you all.

COMMENCEMENT

Sequel to the approval of the new director, the center's arrangement on academic schedule was put to action, congregations where visited, the instructors were actively involved in the progressive activities of the school.

We had new intakes as brethren responded from their different congregations. We had students who registered from Ebonyi state,  

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

The following courses was taken within the period of this report:

✓July  2024, Research writing by Hilary Johnson C.C.

✓August, 2024. Old testament Law. By Sunday utorbo.

✓September  2024 – Christian evidence . By Onwuka Samuel Kelechukwu.

CAMPAIGN PROGRAMS

On Friday, 30 August 2024 the Bear Valley Bible Institute Nigeria-Enugu center students, went for

their maiden evangelism outreach at Akegbe ugwu village by osimili bus stop  Enugu Umuahia high way in Enugu South  Local Government Area of Enugu State.  We had many prospect. 

The instructions were paid at the end of every course.

 We printed T-shirt (polo) for our campaign/ evangelism out reached.

The school has map out  other ways and work to do in the next academics quarter. 

The students course hand Note were printed out and shared to the students.

CLOSING REMARKS.

We give thanks to our father in heaven for His loving kindness that has enabled us continue our services in the kingdom of Christ. We are also grateful to all the good people of the BVBI family. We pray abundant

grace and blessings upon you all as we do the work of the master in Jesus Christ name Amen.

And to our instructors in Enugu study  center who have been in season and out of season teaching the students, may the almighty bless them.

ONWUKA SAMUEL KELECHUKWU.

Director, BVBIN-ENUGU STUDY CENTER.