The Year Is Off To A Great Start In Tanzania...

Greetings Fellow Servants, 

We thank our God for His abundant mercy, grace, and love. We thank our God for your fellowship in the gospel, prayers, and support of His good work in Tanzania. We are thankful to be a small part of God’s eternal purpose with hope and great expectations for the home prepared for us by our Lord. 

Our year is off to a great start. Each year more and more fellow labors join us in the greatest work that can be done, the seeking and saving of the lost. We began the year with the Tanzania Christian camp, where fourteen souls were added to the Kingdom. The team from Northport, AL conducted three campaigns resulting in eighteen souls obeying the gospel and one new place of worship being built. Our brother Gary Fallis taught two Master’s classes to nine faithful evangelists and our second year students have arrived along with our new English stream of students. Yes, the Lord is good and the year has begun. 

Sean and Anita made it home safely and are to see the doctor on Tuesday of this week. Please remember them in your prayers. I, too, made it home and have really enjoyed being back with family and holding our latest grandson, Remington, for the first time. Thank you all for your prayers for safe travels. God is good and prayers were answered. 

As of this writing, I have fourteen appointments lined up with a few dates still open. I love telling the story of God’s great love and work in Tanzania, so if you or your congregation are interested, just let me know and we will do our best to make a date. 

Update: I want to thank everyone who has helped with our travel needs. We still lack $1,800 to cover our airfare. Also, we now only lack $6,000 on the “Gospel Chariot” for the ACSOP. We cannot wait to get the transportation needed that our student body might get into the field and gain the experience they desire and need. 

Thank you all for helping us, help them, help themselves. 

We pray you have a great week in service to our God and to our fellow man. We pray God blesses each of us with an open door to reach some lost soul. Always remember, God loves you!

In Him, 
Cy, Stephanie and Granny

Focus On A New Congregation In Arusha Yields Fruit...

We should not be ashamed of the Gospel because it is the power of God unto salvation. The church in the Arusha area is now making an effort at taking their spiritual maturity to the next level. Area evangelists, coupled with the help of the missionary team, are fulfilling a rotational schedule teaching on various spiritual disciplines.

Last Sunday, I had the privilege to visit the Ilkiurei church of Christ and teach on the subject: Prayer for the purpose of godliness. Ilkiurei is a new congregation that was started as a result of one of our Safari for Souls campaigns. Prior to my teaching on the discipline of prayer, they had been taught the introductory lesson: Spiritual discipline for the purpose of godliness. It appeared that everyone in attendance gave their complete attention to the things being taught. The questions that followed the lesson verified their sincere interest in the subject. There are a total of thirteen lessons that will be delivered on a rotational basis to all the congregations in the Arusha and Kilimanjaro areas. Please pray that the disciplines being taught will be learned and adopted by the brethren here.

This year we have turned our attention to the new congregation at NjiroChini. The Safari for Souls campaigns will be focusing on this new congregation for the next two years before moving toward the next new church plant. A number of local evangelists are sharing the responsibility of spending several hours each Saturday evangelizing the area. Last Saturday we reached many homes, including some backsliders from last year’s campaign. Although this church is only one year old it has sown much seed and has great potential for growth. During our outing we were also able to visit a lady who has not been attending worship because her husband forbids her from so doing. The husband is an elder at a Pentecostal Church and has been trying to force her to attend with him so he does not lose his position. He brought twenty old men from his church to speak with his wife, but the woman defended what she knew was the truth. Finally, the husband said to her you must stay at home rather than to go to your new church. Then because she feared being divorced, and as you may know that African ladies don’t have a voice in the house, she is silently staying at home without going to the church. Please, your many prayers will make the difference. We know God will hear our prayers. Recently her daughter, who faithfully attends worship, said “it is better for her to be chased away from home than to quit the Lord’s church”. 

We would like send our thanks for taking your time to read and be a part of these efforts. Thank you for all the good you do for the kingdom.

In His service

AhimidiweKimaro
Assistant Director, Andrew Connally School of Preaching
A Bear Valley Bible Institute International extension school
Arusha, Tanzania

Recent Programs In Uganda Provide Benefit To The Work...

Dear brethren,

We greet you in the name of our precious Lord Jesus Christ hoping that you are all doing well. We do very much appreciate what you are doing in supporting us here in Uganda. During the beginning of the month of January, some students of the Uganda School of Evangelism were still in their homes. From the 8th of January 2015, youth from the churches of Christ in Busia and Namayingo District had a Youth Seminar which was hosted by the Genguluho church of Christ. The seminar ended on the 10th in the afternoon. Youth went back to the homes on Sunday the 11th after worship. A total of 150 youth attended. From 12 years to 30 years - 110, and those from 6 years to 10 years were about 40. We had about 10 teachers. I was assigned to teach the youth about “Entrepreneurship in Biblical Perspective.” Twelve youth came from Mbale, Uganda’s Eastern Region headquarter making this seminar to be considered as for the whole Region. Next year, in January, this seminar will be hosted in Mbale that is about 81 km from Lake Victoria Port of Majanji.

Ladies Program
The Ladies Program resumed on the 19th of January 2015, with 14 ladies from Kenya and Uganda. The following ladies came from Nairobi churches of Christ (1) Elizabeth Bange (2) Anne Karenge (3) Susan Makabira (4) Zipora Moses. From Lumakanda Church of Christ in Kakamega county in Western Kenya: Linet Ongiya Ambaka, she is the wife of Peter Ambaka one of our instructors. From Bar-Ober Church of Christ were: (1) Peres Achieng (2)Beatrice Akinyi (3)  Mildred  Atieno. From Tingolo Church of Christ: (1) Concepta Muruka (2) Veronica  Muruka. From Uganda: Nandwa Church of Christ: (1) Caroline Wanyama. Bwoya church of Christ: (1)Nabwire Everline (2) Nakitto Zaina.  Genguluho Church of Christ: (1) Nasanga Oliver. 

Nakitto  Zaina who has been a Muslim was baptized  by Francis Barasa into Christ for the remission of her sins. Barasa is one of our students in English speaking class.

Our short course started on the 12th January for one week. We taught “Hermeneutics” and the teachers this time were Emmanuael Mawa and Christopher  Ouma. On the 19th of January, after the short course, was when the ladies came in for another one week course. Our students from Congo missed the short-course, hoping that they will be coming during the long course, but to our surprise none came back. From what we are hearing from some people from Congo, they are saying that the support they were getting  was not enough to send to their families back home. Let us hope that they might change their heart and come to school. 

Three students from Kenya have also not reported. These are Silas Onyango, Benard Kioko, and Micheal Otieno. They told us that they will be coming, but as of now, they are still looking for school fees for their children. One student from Uganda has not reported. He has not told us the reason why, but from what we are hearing, he has gone to dig for gold. He was called Godfrey Byamungu. Last month, gold was discovered in their village and everybody in that village is in the gold business. I will inform with more details in my next report. We have two more students from Kenya who have come and one from Uganda.

Land at the School
I tried to follow up on this land. There were some forms which were missing and I will need to buy them and fill them, after which the sub county Land board will come and see the land and then resume from there to Mbale.

Change of Names at the Bank
When we went to the Bank to change the account name, they asked me money for “Search” but later they wanted us to give them form nine which we did not have. This form nine is only given to the firm that have been sending returns to the registrar  of Companies which we haven’t been doing since the 2009 when we registered “CHURCH OF CHRIST-UGANDA SCHOOL OF PREACHING LTD.”  

Last week, I was in Kampala at the registrar’s office. They told me that I have to buy  three return forms for every year at a cost of 1,000 shillings per form, that is 15 forms. When I go back they will need 50,000/= for each year, that is 250,000/=. What I heard was that the year we failed to submit our returns, there will a penalty of 200,000 per year. This I am not yet sure, because I have not taken back the form. The way I go through these forms I might need some help from an advocate who will also need some money. I will be up dating you. I wish you the best in your daily work.

Yours
Francis and Margaret Wechesa

To see Francis’ report with pictures, please click here.

Souls Are Reached And A New Congregation Is Planted In India...

Dear Brethren in Christ,

Greetings to you all in the precious name of Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. We have been thoroughly blessed. We thank you all so much for your prayers and thoughts. It has been a wonderful opportunity to train up our young men to be preachers in the ripest mission field of India. We are thankful to the brethren at Lake Houston for their continued trust and confidence in the Preaching School work in Visakhapatnam, grateful for their continued support.  

Gospel Meetings & Establishing New congregation: We are humbled with the great response through holding gospel meetings in a couple of places where we were able to establish new congregations. It is reported by our students that brother K. Raju Babu & K. Suresh have started holding Bible studies in their villages. V. Simhadri, with the help of his family, established a congregation. Being trained as an efficient preacher and the education provided helped them understand the mission work very practically. This resulted in sound and zealous preachers. We are thrilled with the great outcome of these students, we are very anxious to see them finishing their school and heading back to expand their wings for reaching out with good news. We are thankful to the brethren for helping us with the preacher training school, indeed this has given a great chance of learning and also putting into practice what they learned in the school.

Gospel Tracts Printing: Literature helped us reach out to many with the true gospel. We thank the brethren at Lake Houston for helping us buy the Gospel Tool Duplicator. By using this we are printing Gospel tracts. Some times pamphlets have the information about the gospel meetings that would be conducted. 

Students Attend Youth Conference: The theme of the conference is  “Remember your creator in your Youth.” They not only enjoyed the fellowship, but also learned 16 different lessons concerning the youth and challenges they encounter in their lives. Being young people of themselves, they have been taught about living a life pleasing to God in the choices they make, by the way they look, talk and make friendships. This also gave a great opportunity to meet brother Russell Bell who is a graduate of Bear Valley. It has been a long time since he visited the School in Visakha. He was looking for an opportunity to meet all the students. However, during this Youth Conference we were privileged to have our students greeted by him.

Christian Counseling and Leadership Seminar: We are truly blessed to see our students attending the Christian Counseling and Leadership Seminar. Currently in India, Christian Counseling is not being taught so much as it is needed. Under the recent technological changes, modernism and materialism is being thought and practiced in the Indian society. Under these circumstances preachers need some education to help with those who are battling with anger, pain, stress, sorrow, confusion etc. This seminar has helped the students understand the basic information about counseling and how a preacher can do counseling with the help of the Master Book - the Bible. Leadership concepts are also well planted in their minds during the same time, encouraging the preachers to be leaders and strive for developing leaders in their congregations.

Threat for Christians: Prayer Request
Brethren, Christianity by large is threatened by the raging Hindu movement in our country, India. Since the ruling party is Hindu supported, also our nationals are predominantly Hindus, these two things are bring a threat to Christians and Christian Institutions and also charitable organizations which are being supported by Christians. 

Communist ideology of the government in economics on the other side is tightening the financial freedom of the common man. Even though there is no persecution directly in a large number, their indirect moves with a long term plan to eliminate Christianity in India is very scary. Trust me it is the whole idea, they are working from the ground root level. Recently, one Hindu organization made a commitment is start a Hindu Operated School in every village of our country and wants to accomplish this task by 2017.  Some radical groups have vowed to clean out Christianity by 2021. This is not the only one….several ways are working at jet speed against Christianity and its Institutions.  We request you to kindly pray. We firmly believe God is in control, our Lord is going to open more doors of opportunity to reach out during this persecution time. Glory to His almighty name…..to God be the glory.

Ref: I have attached a copy of the report about the recent persecutions in India.

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/hindu-outfit-plans-to-finish-islam-christianity-by-2021/

Finally, we thank you all brethren for your prayers and encouragement to train our men to reach out and spread the Good News, to rescue our people from everlasting destruction. Please convey our greetings and gratitude to the brethren that are so concerned and praying for this marvelous Lord’s work. Please share this reports as you have the opportunity, thank you all.

In Christ and His service.
Samuel Raju, Director
John Dean M.

WBS And Southwest School Of Evangelism Students Make A Difference...

Dear fellow soldier of Christ,

Greetings from Nigeria. The WBS seminar on February 2,2 015 was attended by twenty-five WBS students and 40 friends and brethren.

Brother Ezekiek Okorougo, the host minister and one of the SWSE instructors on the Lagos campus, phoned me yesterday evening that the seminar resulted in two conversions of two ladies after our departure to Air-Port in Ikeja, Lagos with brother Doug M. Wheeler.

Beloved, we are very thankful to you all for your dedication to the cause of Christ! May the Lord of blessing continue to bless all your endeavors in Jesus Christ name, amen.

I will be back to the Southwest School of Evangelism (SWSE) main campus in Butubutu village in preparation for our 3rd semester of classes that, by God's grace will commence on February 9, 2015 with 25 students.

Thanks for your partnership. Be blessed for ever.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Makinde Ebenezer Olufemi 
Director of Studies
Southwest School of Evangelism (SWSE), Ibadan & Lagos campus, Nigeria

Amidst The Turmoil Of War, Students Study In Ukraine...

Hello dear brothers and sisters,

The War in Donbas and in the Minds of People 
As you know, the military actions in Eastern Ukraine are getting more intensive each day. Military opposition goes all along the frontline, and it seems that this war is not going to end anytime soon. The Russian army takes down their insignia and by thousands enter through the border, which is not under Ukrainian control anymore. They stand to protect the illegal republics. Many towns in Lugansk and Donetsk are destroyed. People leave these dead places looking for an opportunity to move to peaceful areas. The Ukrainian government can’t provide housing and cover living expenses for all refugees. Generally speaking, Ukraine is going through a very difficult period in their lives. It’s a month now that Gorlovka has been under daily shelling. Many people forgot the sight of the daylight. Being afraid for their lives, people don’t leave the cellars. We ask you to pray for our country, for the long awaited peace, for the governments of Ukraine and Russia, and for the preachers who continue serving the Lord on the occupied territories. 

Bear Valley Bible Institute in Ukraine
On January 12, the classes resumed after the winter break. The first-year students had such courses: 1-2 Samuel (taught by Eugene Tebel) and Joshua, Judges and Ruth (taught by Alexander Rodnayev). The second-year students had Homiletics II (taught by Alexander Rodichev), World Religions (taught by Albert Bagdasaryan) and Romans (taught by Andrew Zhuravlyov). We continue having classes with Dan Owen on Wednesdays; many students are looking forward to those classes. We have ordered textbooks for the school from Eastern European Mission, and they have sent us all the needed materials. We have also received some books from the  Shevchenkivska Church of Christ in Kiev. We are gradually expanding our library. 

At the end of January, a new student (Yuriy) joined our program. He is from Boyarka, Kiev region. He has already started attending our classes. His wife Katya and his 1-year-old son Matvey (Matthew) will join him in the middle of February. Yuriy seems to be a nice, good Christian, husband and father. He is very interested in studying God’s word and wishes to serve the Lord together with his family in the future. Now we are busy looking for an apartment for his family to rent. It’s not easy to find a good one, since there are very few options in real estate market in winter. However, we’ve got some options to consider. 

Now Denton Landon and I teach the classes. We are grateful to Denton Landon for his ministry in Ukraine and willingness to help BVBIU. We are also expecting the arrival of Ralph Williams and his wife. God bless them on their way here. 

The Institute Church of Christ 
We continue having youth group meetings on Tuesdays, Bible classes on Thursdays and services on Sundays. Also we have added to our schedule home group Bible classes on Mondays. Many people started liking this idea of meeting at homes and studying the Bible together. These classes also aim for inviting the unbelievers. We try to plan ahead all our ministries and all who are responsible for them, and Bogdan Chigvintsev helps me with that. Occasionally people come in and inquire about the church and Bible classes for kids. 

Some are curious. They are used to perceiving the church as a building with steeples and crosses. And when you try to explain the true meaning of the word, it creates a culture shock for them. 

We plan to have another event for the kids on Saturday. Usually we watch an animated movie with a Christian idea in it, and then we have Bible class and games. We understand that we can make contacts with parents through their kids. We have some experience with such events and have made some contacts. 

We are urging you, again, to pray for Ukraine, for peace in our country, and for the people stricken with this grief. 

Thank you for supporting the Bible institute and my family. All BVBIU students and staff send you their greetings and thank you for your care for us. 

Your brother and co-worker,
Dennis Sopelnik

To see Dennis' report with pictures, please click here.

Evangelistic Campaign And SIBS Programs In Ghana Draw Attention...

The first year of [SIBS] came to an end successfully and peacefully, as school closed for the Christmas holidays. All eleven students were in perfect condition health wise. There was also good coordination among instructors, which contributed to effective classroom learning

SIBS Programs
News of our new school continues to spread around. Interestingly, a couple of brethren called around this time about our training program. They actually wanted to find out more about the specific program being offered, particularly whether our course is all full-time or also part-time. These enquiries are also due to the fact that, some of the brethren expressing interest in the school, work during the day-time for their livelihood.  Accordingly, some are of the view that we may have to come up with an innovative program that will be beneficial to the majority of the brethren. The view is receiving attention.

Evangelism Campaign – Dobro
An evangelism campaign which was carried out in the main township of Dobro was quite successful. During the last week before holidays, there was a massive distribution of tracts, which was followed by house-to-house study and teaching of the gospel. About a third of the town was covered, as several homes and public places were visited to distribute tracts and conduct personal Bible studies. As usual, while this was new and strange to some people, others also keenly paid some attention. Eventually, the campaign was fruitful with the baptism of five people, including an ex-soldier and his wife, who gladly embraced the gospel. The couple have not only been unusually happy following their obedience to the gospel, but are equally happy to learn the “gospel” is in the Bible.

Although the church at Dobro has until now been meeting regularly at the premises of [SIBS], we have all decided to relocate the church in the middle of the town at Dobro, where it could be accessible to all who attend from all quarters. Besides the weekend student congregational visits in the area, we intend to involve students at [SIBS] in a quarterly church planting or follow-up campaigns to either start a new congregation or to strengthen an existing young congregation that need some assistance.

Seth Larbi

New Students At CBIW Grow From Weekend Evangelism...

Dearest in Christ,

Greetings from Cameroon. We do hope this reports finds you all in good health. We thank God for all that He is doing to us as we train men to preach and also preach to save souls.

Last week in CBIW and the Wotutu congregation went on well. We saw God doing great things in our lives and the life of the ministries under our care.

We thank God for His great care over us as I and some students went out for weekend evangelism to 9 different locations. As I write this report, we all made it back safe, even though not sound in my own case. I need to see the doctor because my trip took me through a very dusty road and I have lots of sand in my eyes now.

I road on a motor bike going to my trip. I was going to visit 10 congregations along the road within three days. The area is called Upper Meme division unit of the churches of Christ. The unit has more than 50 villages, but only 10 among them have the church of Christ, and among these 10, no one is strong enough to help the dying ones, so the survey and visit exposed a lot to me. It made me shed tears. Isaiah 6:5 oh the field is ripe, but laborers are not there. These congregations died because there was no one who kept after the establishment to grow the church and raise leaders. Please pray for this mission.

The task is challenging to get to some locations for weekend evangelism. Students were soaked with dust as they went out to reach souls. Keep praying for them as they see the details about mission work in Cameroon, as CBIW exposes them to areas of work.

While in the villages, we preached and shared tracts. One community has many literate people who appreciated the tracts to know more about God. Many thanks to Mission Printing for the tracts sent to us and all those our God used to get those tracts to us. It is reaching those who really need it.

People were eager to read the Bible. One catholic community lives by the threat that the catholic leaders will tell people not to read the Bible because it can give them serious mental problems. They were eager to ask questions if reading the Bible will not harm them. What a God we serve.

Along the way, I was supposed to stop by to visit our only graduate along the road. It was a time to see someone who came into preaching school blank and after two years we see him handle and nurture a congregation. Keep evangelist Oliver Anthony in your prayers as he is the lone preacher among these 10 congregations. What can he do? More laborers are needed, motivation is needed, preaching tools are needed like horn speakers, amplifier, generator, and even a second hand motor bike to explore this area.

It is always my pleasure to be part of house-to-house evangelism. It makes me see how many are religious fanatics. One young man was eager to know more about God, but he does not even have a Bible to check later from the tracts. I am blessed to be the one to point inside the Bible what God wants people to see. This weekend, God blessed our efforts with 4 baptisms and many restorations. Keep praying for the work to continue to grow, so that lives will be transformed. To God be the glory and honor. We could not get the baptismal pictures because of a lack of cameras in all of our locations this weekend  

I tried to reach some fallen-away Christians who came to be part of my visit to encourage them to come back to the Lord. Who will teach them now and motivate them to be committed to the work of the church? The means of transportation from one place to another to help these congregations is a big problem. Where will my help come from?

I had a good time with evangelist Oliver Anthony, a Beta batch graduate from CBIW. He is reviving the Dikome Balue congregation, while he is also struggling to reach out to other congregations. Will he cope with the nature of the road distance and age?

I met an old preacher, Itoe Henri, in his village. He is doing well in evangelizing the area, but he fell from a cocoa tree as he was struggling to do some job there and now he needs medical attention. The fall dislocated his spinal cord along his waist. Please, with tears I write this because the brother will struggle to give out tracts and come back home in the evening. He will not be able to sleep because of the pain and there is no pain killer. There is no one to help him see the doctor. His small congregation’s Sunday offering will be around 180 frs, not up to half a dollar.

This is youth week in Cameroon. Brightland Christian Academy is going to be part of the Choral singing. While other schools will be using drums to sing, the kids of Brightland Christian Academy will use vocal as they are being thought in school. This school continues to create an impact in the lives of these little children. If more is done to develop Brightland, the community will not be the same. “It is better to train children than to repair adults.” Come be part of the transformation process in BCA. The kids study Bible during morning chapel and pray before classes, during lunch break, and during closing.

Plans
We have a mass campaign with both graduates and current students of CBIW in Menji next month. Keep praying for open doors.

Appreciations
Thank you for being part of this work. If not for you we doubt what would happen to this work. God bless you and keep you strong as you serve Him during your time on earth.

Do your best to share this report with others.

Elangwe and family
By His grace director CBIW

Mission's Day In Greenbrier Is Powerful...

Mission’s Day: The first Sunday of February each year is the annual Mission’s Day for the Greenbrier Church of Christ. The focus for this congregation is in the area of mission work they currently support. They also take up a special collection to assist these endeavors with additional support. We are always thankful to share in this wonderful day and enjoy the fellowship of a beautiful congregation that has been involved in Bear Valley’s work for many years.

Not only does this congregation help support two staff members in the extension program, but also another staff member for the school in Denver. Additionally, they are involved with the work in Ghana, West Africa, along with numerous other works around the world. Greenbrier provides a great example for others when considering that nearly 30% of their budget each year supports missions. Thank you!

Classes in Denver continue to advance students through the quarter with their studies in various subjects. Their preparation for work in the kingdom encourages us to prioritize the nature of our efforts for the Lord. The work of students in the extension program also continues to demonstrate the dedication of men who desire to serve in the Lord’s church. Several reports below indicate the maturing of students in areas of Christian giving and the depth of their efforts in reaching out to others with the gospel.

PRAYER REQUEST: Please continue to pray for Kim Kasarjian. The Kasarjian’s should know final results from Kim’s tests this week. Initial reports from her blood work last Tuesday were positive, as her blood levels were good. At some point, she had the West Nile virus, but final details of your bone marrow biopsy will be in this week. Thank you for your prayers.

Now on to this week’s reports...

Coordinator Updates
Reports from the coordinators are now located on the website, under Staff Reports. The address is http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-schools/

The latest report from Donnie Bates can be read here.

Extension Reports 

Growth, Zeal, And Determination Are Seen In Cameroon: Students of the Gamma class are demonstrating the right attitude and focus for their development over the next two-years.

Highlighting The Giving Example Of Students In Cambodia: Students at the International Bible Institute of Siem Reap provide a great example of the giving spirit of Christianity.

Great Workshop 2015 and Guest Speakers Featured In Nigeria: A recent lectureship near Ibadan, Nigeria featured guest speakers from the U.S. and souls were added to the church.

The Greatest Work Of All Times, Seeking And Saving The Lost: Reports from graduates of the Andrew Connally School of Preaching indicate God’s increase to their efforts in the kingdom.

Final Thoughts 
Thank you all for supplying every need within the work of this program. The school in Denver, and each location where we are privileged to share in the work of training preachers, are blessed by your generosity, time, ability, prayers, and encouragement. Our prayers are for God’s continued blessings on you as we labor together for the greatest cause.

God bless
Bob

The Greatest Work Of All Times, Seeking And Saving The Lost...

Greetings Fellow Servants; 

It is with great joy that we thank you for partnering with us in the greatest work of all times, the seeking and saving of the lost. God continues to answer your prayers on behalf of all who labor in the church here in Tanzania and throughout East Africa. We thank you from the depths of our soul. 

The sweetest words every told…”Hello brother, six souls have obeyed this noon at Ushirombo town congregation. Have a good Sunday.” - (Yusuph Mdaki) Also, from our brother Michael Losotwa; “Pray for him, as he begins his journey to heaven, he is Mr. Emmanuel.” I absolutely love being a part of God’s mandate to “seek and save the lost of this world.” What a joy and privilege to be in the family of God, doing God’s will and having friends and supporters like you making it all possible. 

Just when I thought it could not get any better, it did. I received a note via Bob Turner asking about our fund raising for the ACSOP school van we need. Our goal is $24,000 and as of this writing we have received $12,000. When I shared this information with Bob, he later replied to me that an anonymous donor is willing to match up to $6,000 for this project. 

Have you ever been to Tanzania? Another such place in the world? Do you remember the challenges of safe and reliable transportation? Then you can understand, to a degree, our need for this vehicle. The van will be a tool to help us take the student body out each weekend to do personal evangelism. The van will also be used to travel during the breaks to the home villages of our students to hold gospel meetings. 

We want our student body to see and know the importance of personal evangelism. We want to lead, as a faculty, by example. We believe it is “God’s desire that all people be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.” (1 Tim. 2:4) So, we beg of you, help us reach the $6,000 balance, to be matched, that we might do God’s will more effectively. No donation is to small!

Please remember Sean and Anita as they return to the States for their medical needs. We will all fly out together tomorrow night and arrive in the States on Tuesday, if the Lord wills. We also ask that you continue to remember Stephanie’s mom, Granny, in your prayers. She once again has developed lung issues. One last prayer request, Keith Kasarjian’s wife, Kim, is awaiting some test results from a bone morrow test she had last week. Please pray that the mighty hand of God be with her and the family and that the absolutely best news possible is forthcoming from the doctors. 

We cannot thank you enough for all you have done and continue to do, making this work possible. God is in control and His work here in Tanzania is growing and growing and growing.

Until all have heard…

In Him,
Cy 

Great Workshop 2015 And Guest Speakers Featured In Nigeria...

Dear fellow soldiers of Christ,

Greetings from Nigeria. This year’s Great Workshop 2015 that was held at the campus of the WNCC, Abeokuta, Ogun state was attended by over 300 WBSFUW from West, East, and Northern part of Nigeria.

Registration began on January 27 by brother Doug Wheeler and the real lecture day was Wednesday and Friday. Thursday’s evangelism resulted in a convert.

Brother Ron Pottberg, brother Trent Wheeler, and the organizer, brother Doug Wheeler, did their best to make this year’s workshop another success. I spoke on “The Work of an Evangelist” with other sessions from ministers such as brother Monday John Akpakpan, brother Sylvester Imogoh, and brother Biodun Owolabi, the chief host.

The three-day program came to an end with the distribution of nine thousand five hundred copies of VOTI volumes 78, 80, 81 & 82 to all participants with tracts writing by brother Sylvester Imogoh and Bibles from brother Doug pack in black bag.

On Saturday evening, I drove brother Doug and brother Sylvester and his wife to a one-day WBS seminar at Egbeda town in Egbeda Local Government of Oyo state, where brother Doug taught on “Identification Marks of the New Testament Church” and concluded with a “Step unto Salvation,” while I and brother Kayode Eniafe served as interpreters. A young man was converted as a result the of that seminar.

On Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the Onikokoro / Gbongudu congregation, Ibadan, I served as the moderator and interpreter while brother Doug taught on “The Way of Salvation,” and brother Sylvester Imogoh admonished  the church from Matthew 7:7.  We were 62 in attendance with a total collection of N7315.

On the evening of February 1, brother Doug taught on “How to be Saved and Remain Saved” at the Oke-Ofa Atipe congregation in Ibadan main town, while I served as his interpreter. Attendance was 55 with the conversion of two young ladies.

Lord willing, brother Doug, brother Sylvester, and I will be speaking at a one-day WBS seminar in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos state between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm before he (brother Doug) flew out of our great country, Nigeria to the USA. Please keep on praying for his (brother Doug) safe arrival.

Thank you for your love and care for the lost souls Africa. May the Lord of blessing continue to bless all our joint effort in Christ name, Amen.

Your co-laborer in Christ 's vineyard,

Makinde Ebenezer Olufemi 
Founder & Director of Studies
Southwest School of Evangelism (SWSE), Ibadan & Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa

Highlighting The Giving Example Of Students In Cambodia...

Happy New Year to all my brothers and sisters in Christ! We are another year closer to seeing our Heavenly Father! What an incredible thought for all of us as we progress and use each year to serve Christ. I pray that you begin your new year with fervent love for His kingdom and subjects. I know that you guys are doing your part where you are as I am striving to do my part in serving Him in Cambodia. 

This month's highlight that I want to share with you is very special to me. As we are in our 3rd and final school year (we switched from a two year program to a three year program) the spiritual growth of this class impresses me so much. This student body started to put their faith into practice all on their own. They got together, without any instruction from the staff, and with what little money they have saved up from various part-time jobs, decided to go to one of the student's hometown villages and bought rice, noodles, blankets, salt, sugar, soy and fish sauce to deliver to the needy people of that village! They finally got the chance to understand what Paul meant in Acts 20:35 for themselves! 

This is the kind of growth that we are teaching at IBISR. This is how a Christian should develop and mature. This is what opens up the doors for the gospel to be preached and enlarge His kingdom on earth. Tuk and Doung's (husband and wife and also students of IBISR) reputation in that village have increased due to their fellow student’s acts of kindness. They have been going back to their village to teach and preach there consistently on the weekends and after graduation, they plan on planting and growing a church there. It's encouraging to see babes in Christ growing and maturing into responsible leaders of His church. Please continue to keep the work here in your prayers as we continue to grow and mature in our faith in Him. 

Phanat

To see Phanat’s report with pictures, please click here.

Growth, Zeal, And Determination Are Seen In Cameroon...

Dearest in Christ,

Greetings to you all in Jesus’ name. We do hope you are doing well in all that you and your family are sound and healthy. We are praying for those who are not sound in health.

Last week marked the end of the first month of the Gamma batch of students in CBIW. It is clear now, we can see growth, zeal, and determination. We smile because we see a bright future in this group of brothers who are devoting two years of their lives into intensive study of the word, so as to teach others.

Today in our congregation, I invited a health technician who came to give us a health talk and also help many in our congregation. I have invited him to come on Tuesday with his team and do a severe medical examination to all our students, so that we can know their health conditions and help us deal with them well to avoid lots of things.

Our students were happy to go out for house-to-house evangelism. It was an opportunity for them to discover the village and meet some of their tribal people in the community.

Yesterday’s evangelism team met with brother Mote Daniel, who just moved to Wotutu. He told me he was a Christian with the church of Christ in Ibadan, Nigeria since 1959. He smiled to find his brothers and sisters and since he came to Cameroon about 19 years ago, he has never found the church in his village until he moved to Wotutu. He was restored and enjoyed fellowship with God and His children today. Keep him in your prayers as he is an aged person and also sick.

House-to-house evangelism: evangelism is our mission and our mission is evangelism. We do our best to transplant this spirit to all of our students.

We do our house-to-house evangelism and also distribute tracts from Mission Printing to many. We are almost out of the pile of tracts we had, as many other congregation still make the trip to Wotutu to get them. A selection on a new container is coming now. By His grace we shall have more pretty soon.

As I teach the course, “Personal Evangelism,” it was my pleasure to be part of the student’s house-to-house and door knocking to see their approach and also to correct them when need be. Keep this batch of students in your prayers.

The gamma batch students are a great group searching for souls. They are eager and ready to go wherever the gospel is calling.

Students came back with lots of happiness that they were able to answer questions from prospects and also learn some more on particular subjects. They were told they are in school and they are just starting.

Plans
I will be off from Wotutu to Dikome where I will do a severe survey of mission work around that area and to visit with one of our evangelist there, Oliver Sakwe. Students will be scattered to other areas also. Keep our travel and our mission in your prayers.

Appreciations
God bless you and reward you for all that you are doing. Keep up the good work you are doing in Cameroon. God sees you all.

Do your best to share this with others.

Elangwe and family.
By His grace director CBIW

To God Be The Glory, Great Things He Has Done...

“To God Be The Glory, Great Things He Has Done,” is one of the lines from a familiar hymn. At the same time, it is the theme threaded throughout this week’s reports. The locations sending in reports this week emphasize the work being done is to the glory of our God. It is also exciting to read about the great things God is doing in each location.

The new students in Denver are settling into their routine of studies, and returning students are continuing their journey to serve in the Lord’s kingdom. Several of these families are eagerly anticipating their graduation in May when they will begin working with a number of congregations across the country. We are encouraged by the fact that most of the men who graduate in May have already secured a place to work. As they finish their last two quarters of study, they are preparing themselves to do a great work.

The reports from other locations in the extension program share news about God’s increase to the efforts of these students who are impacting the souls of many. We hope you are encouraged with the news of the souls saved through the preaching of the gospel. 

PRAYER REQUEST: We ask each of you to pray for Kim Kasarjian. Kim is the wife of Keith Kasarjian, who serves as the new school development director for the Bear Valley Bible Institute Extension Program. Kim was initially diagnosed last Friday with acute Leukemia. She is scheduled to have a bone marrow biopsy this Tuesday to determine the nature of the diagnosis. We ask you to pray for God’s healing hand to be with her, as well as peace and comfort for Keith and their family.

Now on to this week’s reports...

Coordinator Updates
Reports from the coordinators are now located on the website, under Staff Reports. The address is http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-schools/

The latest report from Tony Johnson about the work in Ghana can be read here.

Extension Reports 

Growth, Fellowship, Preparation, And A Soul Added To The Kingdom: Students are growing in their studies at CBIW and God gave the increase as a precious soul was baptized.

Souls Added To The Kingdom At A Recent Lectureship In Uganda: A study from the book of Romans in Uganda was fruitful as five were baptized into Christ.

Open-Air Bible Lectureship And Door-to-Door Evangelism In Nigeria: Staff and students alike participated in a recent open-air lectureship and evangelistic efforts in Ibadan, Nigeria.

32 Students Prepare For Kingdom Work In Arusha, Tanzania: Sean Hochdorf’s report speaks of the students at ACSOP, but also addresses Sean’s medical need and return to the States.

The End Of A Marvelous Year At ACSOP In Tanzania: 2014 ended with many wonderful events occurring, including two camps producing fruit with souls obeying the gospel.

A Faithfully Trained Evangelist Shares Good News And Challenges: Souls are added to the kingdom in Tanzania, but there is a need for more men to help nurture these new Christians.

Final Thoughts 
We thank you for your prayers on behalf of the Kasarjian family and we thank you for all you do to help this program grow and thrive. Your involvement in this work is making a difference eternally. We appreciate your love for the Lord and the work in His kingdom. We pray God’s richest blessings upon you.

God bless
Bob

New Year, New Challenges, Same Mission...

As many have done with the beginning of the new year I used this time to look at what African Missions has been able to accomplish during the previous year and the challenges that we face in 2015. As the new year takes shape the one constant is our mission, to bring the truth of the gospel, Jesus Christ, to as many people as possible. 

In this report I would like to recap the previous year and mention a few of the challenges that we face in the coming one. I recently submitted Tamale Institute of Biblical Studies recap to be included in the Bear Valley extension school year end report, where it was noted that our students were involved with 4 campaigns this year resulting in 15 baptisms, and worked with 24 congregations where they were involved with 109 baptisms in addition to those on the school campaigns. In all, Bear Valley extension school students reported involvement in almost 2000 baptisms and over 100 new or restored congregations. A copy of the Extension School 2014 recap can be read here. 

At Kingdom of Hope this past year we continued in our efforts to both build the schools infrastructure and to provide the means for the school to become self-supporting in the future. Thanks to the support of the Broadway church of Christ in Paducah, KY, and the Mesa church of Christ in AZ, we added a new classroom, a building to house the generator/mill unit, and restroom facilities at the school. Money provided from longtime supporters at the Colony church of Christ in AR, along with gifts from the members at the White Oak church of Christ in AR, allowed us to purchase desks and chairs for the teachers. Additionally, the local Kuka congregation came together to build a housing unit for the students who live at the school as well. The Mesa church of Christ provided a grain mill and generator for the school which is producing enough income to feed the live-in students (something I had done previously) as well as provide lights and electricity for the school, church building, and the student housing unit. The White Oak church of Christ gift also allowed us to purchase another 100 mango trees which have been planted on land donated to the school by the village chief. It is hoped that these trees, along with the ones planted last year, will begin producing enough fruit in 2 years to both assist in feeding all the children as well as to be sold to raise funds to cover other expenses. In addition to these special projects the regular support of the Guy church of Christ, Colony church of Christ, and Greenbrier church of Christ, along with the individual support of many of you, allowed me to continue to travel to Kuka throughout the year, provide books and other needed supplies for the school, and take care of special needs as they have come up. 

Burkina Faso was our new work during 2014, with a goal of helping the existing congregations in the country grow through campaigns and evangelism support. I was able to make four trips to Burkina during the year and to take active part in 2 campaigns. The church at Patte Doie has local ownership of this work and has conducted an additional campaign at the end of the year. The results have been slow, with only 2 baptisms to report, but the work continues and the church is being encouraged by the support they are receiving. One of the positive results is the church sending one of their members to preaching school in order to better equip himself, addressing our biggest issue, the lack of teachers and preachers from the local area. With the help given by the Mesa and Broadway churches of Christ we are sending evangelists from Ghana and Togo each month to assist the Patte Doie church of Christ in their efforts. 

So with 2014 behind us, what are the plans for 2015? I plan to continue working with the Bear Valley Extension Schools as we go forward, but in a different capacity. As the number of schools continue to increase, Bear Valley will be introducing a new organizational model to allow more consistency in how the schools are administered and it is my intention to continue to work with them once this new model is rolled out. Until then the loss of personal support at the end of the year has meant I will no longer be working directly with the Tamale Institute of Biblical Studies, but I continue to assist the staff at the school with information and classroom materials as requested (I recently provided an overview of the Minor Prophets for use on the weekly radio broadcast). I greatly miss the opportunity to teach at the school and it is my hope and prayer that the necessary funds for Bear Valley’s new program will be made available soon so I can return to full time work with them. I am also continuing the work with Kingdom of Hope and Burkina Faso evangelism this year in much the same capacity as previously, with the biggest difference being the number of personal visits I can make to each location. I am still raising funds for travel and expenses to visit both locations with the hope of making two trips this year. I will also continue to raise funds for both locations making use of wire transfers to relay the funds as needed. At Kingdom of Hope, we need funds for the next classroom (approximately $7500 due to the increased cost of cement and wood) as well as 20 new sets of desks ($1200), as well as teaching materials and student books for the P5 class that will begin in August ($400). A new work I would like to be more involved with this next year with your help is with the G.S.A. Road church of Christ, located in a suburb of Monrovia, Liberia. This congregation has lost many members to Ebola during the past year, but continues to work and reach out to the community. Their preacher, Alfred Beyan, and I have been in contact for the past six months and he has reached out for help in teaching materials for the 75 children that attend weekly services. I have included copies of some of our correspondence at the end of this report for those who may be interested in assisting. 

In closing, I want to thank those of you who have offered words of support during the last couple of months as I transition from living in West Africa to once again being U.S. based, and especially to those who continue to financially support the work being done in West Africa and other locations around the world. It has been a difficult time for me personally, but I look forward to seeing what God has in store for me and this work in the coming year. 

As a reminder, personal support and support for specific works should now be sent to me, not to the Greenbrier church of Christ. Checks can be made out to African Missions and sent to: 

Tony Johnson
Attn: African Missions 3310 Avenue B
Council Bluffs, IA 51501 

If you would like to send a contribution directly to one of the works mentioned in this newsletter please let me know and I will provide you the contact and bank transfer information. 

Thank you once again for all you have done to make this work a blessing for both me and those we serve. 

In His service,
Tony ‘Wintima’ Johnson 

To see Tony’s report with the letters from Afred in Monrovia, Liberia, please click here.

Growth, Fellowship, Preparation, And A Soul Added To The Kingdom...

Dearest in Christ,

Greetings from this end. We do hope you are doing great in all that you do. In CBIW we are doing our best, as we invest in training men to preach.

One month is already gone with the Gamma batch of students. We can courageously say we are on a good footing now, as we continue to digest the courses lined up for this quarter to equip the brothers as they prepare for ministry.

Some Beta batch students are visiting and we give them opportunity to speak during the chapel period. It will give ample opportunity for them to share with the new students experiences about CBIW and full time ministry.

The students enjoyed fellowship with one another and food prepared by evangelist Konlack Patrick and wife to share with the students making a successful one month involvement in his full time ministry in a young congregation. He said he decided to come back to his roots to help the new students know how sweet it is to be in CBIW and the mission field and how hard it is also, two way traffic.

Fellowship in the school shows how beautiful it is to dwell with brethren in unity.

Evangelist Konlack made a speech encouraging the new students.

We have a visitor who came from Madagascar. He visited us. He is of Cameroonian nationality, but lives in that country. When he visited home and heard much about the work of CBIW, he came up to Wotutu. He visited the students in class and shed tears, crying for those who will come over to Madagascar and help the work. The entire country has up to 5 strong congregations. Because it is French speaking he wishes that some French tracts and French speaking preachers would go there and help. He is eager for someone to sponsor a student to leave Madagascar to Cameroon to study with the French speaking school that goes operational by April. This will be a gate way to that southern African country. Please, please contact me if you have idea on what can be done with the kingdom of God there.

Our morning Radio program is still touching lives in Wotutu and nearby villages. We are looking for means to increase the frequency by adding some good original horn speakers that will take the message further.

God added a soul into His kingdom here, while one soul brother John Myl was restored back to the fold.

Plans
We were invited for evangelism in Dikome congregation for weekend evangelism the second week of next month. Keep this long and difficult trip because of the bad roads in your prayers.

Appreciations
God bless you for all the efforts you are investing to make things happen here in Cameroon. Thank you and God will continue to bless you to do more for His glory. Do your best to share this report with others.

Elangwe and family
By His grace director CBIW

A Faithfully Trained Evangelist Shares Good News And Challenges...

Greetings Fellow Servants;

We thank you and we thank our God for all you do to make His work possible here in Tanzania, East Africa. We had a good week and pray the same for each of you. 

Our brother Gary Fallis arrived safely this past week. He will be teaching at the ACSOP for the next two weeks. We are very grateful for the wisdom and vision of the Bear Valley team and for seeing the value of “teaching men in their own country, in their own language and in their own culture, that in turn, that may take the Truth of God’s Word to their own people and to the world.” The men Gary will be teaching this week are about half way through their Masters in Biblical Studies work. These good brothers have proven themselves academically and as effective evangelists. We are grateful for men like Gary who have advanced in their studies that in turn they might train others at this higher level of learning. 

A great example as to what “faithfully trained evangelists” can do is seen in the life and work of our good brother Yusuph Mdaki, who is serving at Ushirombo, just south of Lake Victoria. I received a short note from him today saying; “Hello, six souls have obeyed this noon time here at the Ushirombo town congregation.” Is this not our purpose for being, to glorify our God through telling others of His great love and of the salvation that comes through Jesus Christ?

To highlight one of our greatest struggles here in Tanzania, yes, throughout all East Africa, can be seen in Yusuph’s annual report: “This year 30 souls have been added to the Kingdom of God. The congregation at Ushirombo town is increasing in number every Sunday, now averaging more than 80.” He goes on in his report to share what he calls; “The Big Challenges”. “The first challenge is a lack of preachers, we have a very big need for preachers. We now have eight new congregations and it is very difficult for me to minister to all these saints. The second challenge is places to worship. This year we planted two new congregations and restored two others. We need to help these souls, so satan will not get them back.”

My brothers and sisters, if you or anyone you know, would be interested in helping a faithful, biblically trained evangelist, that these congregation might have a minister, please let me know. If you know anyone who would like to help, providing rent, help purchase land, help in the building of a meeting house, please let me know. 

“We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work.” (John 9:4 - NASB). This was true of our Lord over two thousands years ago and is equally true for each of us today. Please help us, help them, help themselves. 

Note: If the Lord wills, I will be criss-crossing the States sharing and reporting the Good News of God’s mission work here in Tanzania. Would you like to hear more about the Power of God’s Word in the lives of the good people of East Africa. Drop me a note (tz2000team@gmail.com) or give me a call after Feb. 4th (601-310-6170) and I will do my level best to make the time and set the date that we might meet, that you might know more of God’s mission work on this side of the world. 

Please remember Sean and Anita in your prayers as they make the trip back to the States for medical treatment in the coming days. 

Thank you for your prayers and support. God is being glorified daily and souls are hearing and obeying day by day. Until all have heard…

In Him,
Cy, Stephanie and Granny

The End Of A Marvelous Year At ACSOP In Tanzania...

The year 2014 came and went and ended marvelously. I thoroughly enjoyed my work as a gospel preacher, taking part with my fellow preachers and faculty members at the Andrew Connally School of Preaching. We have been able to accomplish much for the Lord and His kingdom during the past year.

During 2014 the Arusha congregation was blessed to have 7 souls put on the Lord in baptism and several souls restored. On the last Sunday of the year, congregations from around Arusha and Kilimanjaro were invited for a fellowship meal and singing after worship service. The attendance was tremendous. Children from the Arusha congregation were given a chance to present the memory verses that they have been learning in Bible class. They did a great job and were a good example to those children who came from other congregations.

Between December and January, I had the privilege of attending two youth camps. The Dar es Salaam youth camp that had one hundred eighty-one youth in attendance concluded with sixteen young people obeying the gospel. The other camp, known as Tanzanian Christian Camp (TCC), was in Arusha the following week and had ninety-two young people from congregations in the northern circuit of Tanzania. The theme for the week was “The Heart of Jesus” and was taught by several local teachers and the camp coordinator, John Rice. By the time camp came to a close fourteen young people had put on Christ in baptism.

As I close, I would like to thank brethren Cy Stafford, Sean Hochdorf, Charles Mwanga, Losotwa Michael and Ahimidiwe Kimaro for their assistance in making 2014 a successful year. It is my hope and prayer that the Lord will continue to use all of us to accomplish much for the kingdom here in East Africa and beyond her borders. Please pray for us as we all remember you in our daily prayers.

In Him,

Godfrey Mngoma
Dean of Students - Andrew Connally School of Preaching
A Bear Valley Bible Institute International extension school
Arusha, Tanzania

32 Students Prepare For Kingdom Work In Arusha, Tanzania...

Greetings from Tanzania! We hope this finds you all doing well and prosperous in the New Year.

The Andrew Connally School of Preaching is about to kick off the school year and we are expecting 16 new students for the English program. These, combined with the returning Swahili class, will bring the student body to 32 students. Please pray for these men as they dedicate themselves to studying God’s word and prepare for their lives as proclaimers of the gospel.

We want to solicit your prayers for a matter about which we are quite concerned. While we were on furlough last year I was doing some work for my parents and, long story short, twisted funny and dropped a 12 foot 1x12 board on my neck. Dumb, I know. It hurt a little but I didn’t think anything of it. A couple of weeks went by, the pain wasn’t subsiding, and two fingers on my right hand went numb. 

I went to the doctor (an excellent physician and member of the church) and he arranged for an MRI. The MRI revealed some vertebrae hanging out in a place they weren’t supposed to be - on a nerve. After considering that our furlough was coming to a close, and we wanted to get back to TZ, the good doctor arranged for a couple of injections in my neck. (Did I say long story short?) The injections didn’t produce the results we were hoping for and now my entire arm goes numb when I turn my head, sit down, juggle or walk a high wire. I have stopped the juggling and the high wire but haven’t been able to stop turning my head or sitting down. After waiting as long as I thought safe, I called the doctor, explained my symptoms, and he suggested that we come back to Texas and that surgery is most likely. We will be arriving in Texas on February 3rd and have an appointment on February 4th. Again, we solicit your prayers and when we know something, you will know as well.

Our doctor has been very helpful in negotiating prices on our behalf. In fact, I think he probably used up a lot of favors to help us with our previous treatment. We don’t know what financial obligations we will be faced with but, with no medical insurance, even discounted care is costly. If you are able to help toward this need we would be very appreciative.

Until next time, take care and God bless.

Yours in Christ,
Sean & Anita Hochdorf

Open-Air Bible Lectureship And Door-to-Door Evangelism In Nigeria...

Beloved in Christ,

Greetings from Nigeria and the Southwest School of Evangelism (SWSE), Ibadan and Lagos campus and from my fellow WBS follow up team in the Southwestern states of Nigeria.

One of our August 2014 graduates named brother Samuel Oladokun visited and taught the students two hours each day from Monday through Friday on “a cappella” music.

On Saturday, we (staff and students) evangelized Ogunbunmi and Arikusa villages of Ona-Ara local government, Oyo state between 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Our WBS team in Osun state is presently working with three secondary schools in Ilesha under the leadership of brother Matthew Roland, while that of Igbesa and Owode Yewa in Ogun state are working with five secondary schools under the leadership of brother Matthew Adeyemi and brother Lawrence Peter Abiodun (BVBI certificate student), which led to the conversion of a student on Saturday according to brother Matthew Adeyemi’s report on Sunday evening.

At the Onikokoro / Gbongudu congregation, Ibadan, brother Idowu Segun, one of our year one students taught on “The Lordship of Christ” on January 18, while I spoke on “True Worship versus Satan’s Lie Today” at our monthly open-air Bible lectureship and door-to-door evangelism at Olukotun / Idi-Orogbo junction.

At the campus church, brother Victor Edet taught on “Self Examination,” while brother Emmanuel Okpachui admonished the church from Romans 6:1-10.

Brother Kauode Solomon Eniafe, one of the SWSE Ibadan instructors, taught on “Building up the Church” at Egbeda congregation, while brother Adedoyin Sola Rotimi (BVBI Student) taught on “The Unity of the Church” at the Jago congregation and brother Samuel Olorode (BVBI Student) taught on “The Worship of the Church of Christ” at Asejire congregation in Osun state.  

Brethren, the SWSE Ibadan ends the second semester classes on Friday, January 30, 2015 Lord's willing, and third semester classes commenced on February 9, 2015 at the main campus through April 10, 2015 even though two of our instructors will be out of Nigeria for updating and acquiring more knowledge of the Scriptures in Ghana with Bear Valley Bible Institute International instructors.

Beloved, I and brother Kayode S. Eniafe and some of my co-WBSFUW in Southwestern states will be attending a four day Great Workshop for WBSFUW in Nigeria at the WNCC campus Abeokuta, Ogun state from January 27-31, 2015, where brother Doug Wheeler and brother Ronnald Pottberg will serve as our international guest speakers.

Brother Idowu Segun, one of our year-one students is now taking our Wednesday Bible class at Onikokoro / Gbongudu congregation, Ibadan, while brother Adedoyin Rotimi is working as a student preacher of the Jago congregation. Brother David Edo is assisting the Asejire congregation in Osun state. The staff and students of the Southwest School of Evangelism (SWSE), Ibadan campus evangelized Laminin and Kuede villages of Ona Ara L.G.A over the weekend.

I taught on “Ekklesiakuriako - The Called-Out that Belong unto The Lord” at the Onikokoro / Gbongudu congregation, Ibadan this morning to show the benefits of being a member of the Lord's church and brother Samuel Oladokun, one of August 2014 graduates with a BVBI certificate, taught the secondary class on “Doctrines of the Bible…Worship.” We had 57 in today's attendance with a total collection of N3115= .

Brother Kayode Solomon Eniafe, one of the SWSE graduates in year 2010 and presently serving as one of the school instructors because of his zeal to the things of the Lord, concluded his teaching on “The Unity of the Church” at the Egbeda congregation. Brother Adedoyin Sola Rotimi continued his teaching on “How to Grow the Lord’s Church” at the Jago congregation.

Brother Matthew Adeyemi, a fellow WBSFUW in South Western state Nigeria, is an evangelist working with the Igbesa congregation in Ogun state. He just phoned me to inform me of the conversion of a WBS student.

At the campus church on the SWSE Ibadan main campus, our campus minister, brother Abraham Idu Yeje taught on “Hoping for a Better Tomorrow” and brother Akinade Oluwaseun admonished the campus church on “Prepare to Meet Your God.”

We appreciate your partnership and we are glad to be part of the soul winning team!

Please keep on remembering Nigeria in your prayers as we are preparing for February elections. We thank you all for your great love for African churches! May God, in His infinite mercies, continue blessing you all in Jesus Christ name, Amen.

Thank you for your tireless effort in serving the Lord.

May the Lord of blessing continue blessing our joint effort.

Sincerely in Christ,

Makinde Ebenezer Olufemi 
(Founder & Director of Studies)
Southwest School of Evangelism (SWSE), Ibadan & Lagos campus,
Nigeria, West Africa