Dedicated Students Continue Outreach Efforts in Owerri, Nigeria

BVBIN OWERRI CENTER

THIRD QUARTER REPORT ( JULY -SEPTEMBER 2024)

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 and we will continue to put in our best despite the numerous challenges we are facing in our nation Nigeria.

This past quarter (July to September)  we were able to complete the following courses 

(a) The old testament 3b:(215)

(b)  Leadership (216)

(c) 1st Corinthians (217).

OUTREACH 

So many congregations in Owerri and it's environs are having one crises or the other and some have gone comatose, the students and instructors are deeply involved in restoring normalcy in the congregation at Nekede, and our efforts there through teaching is yeilding results, also another congregation at MCC Urratta, a suburb of Owerri which went comatose is being revived now through the combined effort of the school and Amaigbo congregation, and with your prayers and God blessing our efforts there, the congregation will spring back to life

 BURIALS,

One of our instructors Dr Gideon NWEZEs wife was buried on the 5th of September and the school showed presence to commiserate with him.

Also our two students that lost their mother have buried them.

In all things we give thanks to God.

UPCOMING EVENTS

We are planning two programs, open air evangelism which will hold 2nd week of November at MCC where we are trying to revive a congregation, we  will be partnering with Amaigbo congregation for support and logistics.

The second one is and indoor lectureship which will come up 1st week of December.

STUDENTS

Despite the security and economic challenges being face here, the commitment of the students are very encouraging, currently, we have 14 dedicated students.

VISITOR

We were happy to welcome bro Tim Iwe who visited the school unannounced to see what is happening and how the school is fairing, and the words of encouragement we received from him elevated our spirits.

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

Successful Teachings in Kaduna, Nigeria

Beloved Saints,

MAIDEN REPORT

I hope and pray this message meets you, brethren and sisters thriving well in spirit and in health.

I am very thrilled, and on behalf of the Kaduna study center, for the opportunity you afforded us to partner you in this ministry of training men for the preaching of the gospel.

The Kaduna study center effectively commenced academic activities on 24th August, 2024 with 25 students.

COURSES TAUGHT:

For the remaining part of the month of August and September, Dr Mohammed Bikang taught Research Method while Agbamu James taught Old Testament (The Torah).

The students were very excited about having idea on how to carry out research works. Hoping that the knowledge gained from the study will be of great help to them in other fields of academic endeavors. The study on Old Testament (The Torah), has also elicited the students’ quest to defend false doctrines being peddled by religious charlatans, like the “Gap Theory” etc. 

In summary, the classes and courses taught so far were inspiring, educating and soul lifting.

EVANGELISM:

The evangelism for this brief, but eventful period was carried out by the lecturers only. It was a mapping out/survey kind which resulted in one baptism. We plan to fully engage the students as from next month.

CHALLENGES:

One of the lecturers, Matthew Akor, left us to Nassarawa state. We are in the process of getting another qualified brother to replace him. He is by name Abul Jerome, who was part of the initial list submitted in our application, but was unavailable for the time being

Outreach Efforts in Onitsha, Nigeria

Introduction:

The Bear Valley Bible Institute, Onitsha/Nnewi centers are grateful to our Great God and the leadership of Bear Valley Bible Institute. 

Presently, we have 50 students, 13 dropped out in the month of July, while 3 came in July and August 2024. We have 6 teachers but one of them, by name Bro. Chidi Chibunna, relocated to Abia State this month of September 2024. By the grace of God we are waxing strong , though not without challenges.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

The two centers in Onitsha which comprised Awada and Okpoko centers took the following courses from July - September 2024:

1. July- The book of Acts. Teachers-  Awada center: Faith Jonathan, Okpoko center: Everest Eneh.

2. August -Public Speaking. Teachers- Awada center: Ogbonna Vincent, Okpoko center: Nwigwe Innocent.

3. September- New Testament Church. Teachers: Awada center: Eneh Everest, Okpoko center: Faith Jonathan

While the Nnewi center took the following courses from July - September 2024:

1. July- Old Testament. Teacher- Chidi Chibunna

2. August- New Testament Worship. Teacher- Aniamalu Felix

3. September - Christian Evidence. Teacher- Aniamalu Felix.

CAMPAIGNS

On August 10, 2024 we took active part in one day Seminar organized by Church of Christ 29 Akpulu street  Okpoko the host of one of our Onitsha centers. Two of our lectures were guest speakers of the day while I was the moderator of the program.

On August 16, 2024 we went to Okpuno church of Christ on invitation for a one day evangelism. Both our students and lecturers took active part in Open-Air evangelism. No baptism was recorded but many promised to identify with the church and their contacts were given to the Minister.

On September  13-14, 2024 we also we took part in a two-day gospel campaign organized by the church of Christ Nkpor Old Road Onitsha. By the grace of God two souls were baptized on Sunday, September 15, as a result of the evangelism.

Some of our teachers and myself have been anchoring a radio program which is being sponsored by the brethren and the program is yielding great results. A family of four were baptized at church of Christ Fegge this month of September 2024.

VISITATIONS

On September 8, 2024 I and one of our students who happened to be my son visited one of our congregations to encourage the brethren there. They were ejected from the the school were they were worshipping by the new principal of the school. They have gotten another place which was not conducive for worship.

On September 22, 2024, we also visited another congregation where one of our students is the Minister. The congregation had a very serious challenge. The worship hall still under construction by one of our brothers who bought the land and donated it to the church was demolished by persons who are laying claim to the land. The church os presently struggling to get another place of worship. Presently they are meeting at one of the brothers house at Amawa Ogbunike.

CHALLENGES

Due to economic and the security situation of our country, 10  of our students at Nnewi center and 3 at Onitsha has dropped since July 2024 till date. 

CONCLUSION

By the grace of God, we are planning for our matriculation on November 23, 2024.

We shall continue to do our best by His grace and we will not fail to continue to appreciate you all for your unwavering support. May our good Lord continue to reward you all in Christ’s name.

Ezeh Chijioke Shedrack (Director BVBI Onitsha/Nnewi Centers)

Student Successes in Benin City

It is with gratitude to God Almighty that we present the report of Bear Valley Bible Institute Nigeria - Benin City for the third quarter (July, August, and September) 2024.

During the quarter, three courses including World Religion, Prison Epistles, and Use of English were taught by our instructors as follows; 

Bro Fidelis Daniel taught World Religion to school A, while Bro Enne Everest taught Prison Epistles in B. In August, Bro Andrew Osatohamwen taught World Religion in school B while Bro Samuel Joshua E. taught Prison Epistles to school A. In September, we employed the service of Bro Henry Imasuen, a professional English Language teacher to teach Use of English in both classes. The performances of both the instructors and the students were exceptional. 

On 16th of September, 2024, the school collaborated with the church of Christ, Ekae, Sapele Road Benin City both in the deployment of man power and financial services for a one - day door knocking and open air evangelism.

Four out of the five instructors were in attendance with the students who came out in their numbers.

Our students are now the most sought after materials to preach for congratulations as another of our students, Bro Jeremiah Osahon has been appointed as the preacher of Ekae congregation. Himself and his wife are dedicated students of the school. You will recall that Bro Solomon Tobore, one of our students was also appointed as Ewah Road church of Christ in second quarter.

We appreciate the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Denver, Colorado and everyone involved for their unalloyed spiritual, financial and moral supports with which we have been able to attain these feats. 

God bless you all richly.

Yours in Christ's service,

Dunia Christopher

BVBIN -BENIN CITY

Endurance Shown by Students in Bila Tserkva, Ukraine

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I would like to share some updates with you regarding the last two months.

As you know, my family remains in Germany. We are attending a local church in Leipzig, which is currently small in size. The congregation consists of several missionary families from the United States, several local  families, a few families from Venezuela, a woman from Kyrgyzstan, and a few families from Ukraine. It is an interesting and diverse group of people, and we are working together to build understanding. Our services are conducted in German, but we usually communicate in English afterward, which helps bridge the language gap. We are thankful to God for placing us in this safe and blessed environment.

In Ukraine, the work of the Bible Institute continues. This year, we have four full-time students, and there are also a few who join courses as guest listeners. The students have already completed preparatory courses led by Sasha Ratkevich, followed by a course on Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther, taught by Denton Lendon. Recently, they finished studying the Minor Prophets (Part 2), which I had the privilege of teaching. Next week, they will start a course titled "Introduction to Greek," which will be taught by Terry Harman. The students are working hard and submitting their assignments on time.

Unfortunately, the war in Ukraine continues. Almost every day, missile attacks occur across the entire country. Russia is using missiles, Iranian-made Shahed drones, and their own kamikaze drones. There is no truly safe place in Ukraine, as missile strikes happen even in areas far from the frontlines. Russian forces continue to advance in several regions, with partial or full success in certain areas.

Over the past two months, many Christians have been mobilized, and this is an ongoing concern that requires our constant prayers.

May God keep you safe.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.

With love in Christ,

Your brother, Denis Sopelnik

Kenya school welcomes 20 new students

This marks our third day with new students of the 7th class of 2024_ 2026.

All the 20 students whom we shortlisted had reported in time. None was willing to forfeit this rare opportunity at KSOP.

Surely, it had been a tough challenging selection ever done since the beginning of KSOP in the year 2012 and thanks to Charles and David for their time and discretion in the selection exercise. This is because, when we sat down together to do the selection, we had before us, from different regions of the country, over 70 student application forms out of which to select only 20 whom we are able to accommodate. Remember this number was apart from the pending forms that were on waiting from the last intakes till now.

Without doubt, the force and impact of the Kenya school of Preaching is now far and widely felt in the country than before. This explains why we still receive unexpected number of phone calls from local preachers in inquiry of whether their names would appear on the list of the selected few. It is as we informed the brethren in the previous report, that potential serious Bible students are pressing their way to join KSOP. We hope that we have selected some of the best from among the many applicants who sent their requests.

It is evident that we will not run short of students whom to train in the near future as we consider the different number of small preaching schools that feed KSOP with students.

It is our prayer and determination to give our very best training to these preachers.

As usual, we begin this first quarter with 5 regular courses: Old Testament 1  ( the book of Genesis). The book of Acts. Homiletics 1 (sermon preparat and delivery. The Four_Fold gospels  Writing Skills/ English. The two short courses are: Personal Evangelism and the one true church of the Bible. 

Thanks for your continued prayers and support for the Lord's work at Ksop.

May you all blessed of the Lord, 

Your brother,

 Elias Omollo.

Kumasi, Ghana students welcome new students

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE, KUMASI

THIRD QUARTER REPORT FROM JULY – SEPT, 2024

INTRODUCTION

 We praise God, for the son of thy love, who has renewed our lives for His faithfulness.

ACTIVITIES                                                            

 The general quarter activities continued successfully per the academic calendar of the institution.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• The quarter has ended successfully with our weekly classes as schedules.

• Participatory level in class is always high, livelier and more interactive.

• Two new students have been enrolled to the school, level one hundred Emmanuel Afriyie Antwi from KNUST and Daniel Okyere Asiagbor from KsTU

• All students at BVBI have been assigned on weekly bases to assist the newly establish church at Kentinkrono except those enrolled in this quarter.

• There has been follow-up evangelism after Class at Kentinkrono

• The Digital Library has improved Research and Sermons

• Increase in Directors and Instructors Support

CLASSES COVERED

Christian Evidences, Inter-Testament Period, Bible Geography, Old Testament Literature

Accra East students go house to house

ACCRA EAST EXTENSION - Third Quarter Report - 2024

Courses Covered

The third quarter began on July 5, 2024, and concluded on September 28, 2024. During this period, the school successfully completed three courses, including the newly added Greek Language I and II:

• Greek Language I

• The Book of Hebrews

• Greek Language II

So far, we have completed the majority of the courses. A few remaining courses include: “How We Got the Bible”, “Old Testament 3”, "Homiletics II", “Hermeneutics II”, “World Religions”, “Counseling”, “Bible Geography”, and “Marriage and Family Life”, among others. We plan to tackle these in the fourth quarter and into next year.

Report on Students

Despite a few instances of decreased attendance, students' performance was highly commendable throughout this quarter. They consistently showed remarkable dedication by attending classes on time and regularly. A few students faced challenges due to their location and work schedules, which affected their punctuality and regular attendance. However, overall attendance was encouraged with an average of eight (8) students participating each class. Additionally, students actively engaged in class tests and discussions, contributing to a lively learning environment.

The students initially responded positively to the Greek language course, with attendance reaching 10-11 in the first class. However, in the following weeks, attendance dropped to 5, 7 as some students expressed unease due to the material's difficulty. The Greek lecturer, Samuel Papa-Woode, along with myself and some students, encouraged them to recognize that understanding Greek is a requirement for completing their program and is also essential for their biblical scholarly study. As a result, we observed improvement in subsequent classes. Overall, the majority of students showed determination and commitment to studying Greek, even staying beyond the normal closing time.

House-to-House Evangelism

House-to-house evangelism continued in the communities of Gomoa Asebu, Awutu Breku Twiime, and later in the quarter at Bohye-North Atomic. This outreach led to the establishment of a new congregation at Bohye-North Atomic as part of the Accra East church planting program. Students were assigned to the Gomoa Asebu and Awutu Breku congregations on a rotating basis, visiting every Sunday and engaging in evangelism after worship services. Additionally, students were encouraged to participate in evangelism within their own communities and congregations.

During this period, we witnessed five baptisms: two at the Nmai Djorn Accra East congregation and three at the Boi Church of Christ. One student, John Achie-Quopy, has been instrumental in winning souls for the Boi Church of Christ, where he recorded three baptisms this quarter alone.

Church Planting Program 2024

This year's church planting program was planned for Achanisa-Abobiri in the Eastern Region, a small cocoa farming village. Initially scheduled for April 26-28, 2024, the campaign and inauguration were postponed due to the passing of a community elder and subsequent seasonal rains. The new dates were set for July 27-28, 2024. However, as the time approached, the brother for whom we chose the location and who was to oversee the church planting fell ill and was hospitalized. Upon his return home, he was still not strong enough to take up the task, so he requested that we postpone the planting of the church to December 2024.

In light of this, we turned our attention to Bro. John Achie-Quophy, one of our students, who proposed a new location for the church planting: Bohye North Atomic. He highlighted a densely populated community that lacks a Church of Christ. Bro. John conducted feasibility studies, secured a meeting place, and organized a few members residing in the area.

Since the school had already organized the necessary resources and supplies for the church planting initiative, we quickly arranged to move forward without delay. On Friday, September 13, we gathered for prayer in preparation for the evangelism effort and the church's inauguration. On Saturday, September 14, we conducted house-to-house evangelism, invited people to the church, and distributed tracts.

On Sunday, September 15, we inaugurated the church. Although attendance was modest since many students returned to their various congregations, it was a joyful and encouraging experience. We sang hymns and praised God. I led the Bible class on the topic "The Fruit of Fellowship," based on Acts 2:42-47. Bro. Acquah, the students' class captain, delivered the sermon on "Bearing Fruit as Christians."

The inaugural service saw an attendance of fifteen (15) people: four women, six men, and five children. During this service, we received a total offering of two hundred and sixty Ghana cedis (GH¢260.00), which will help support the ongoing activities of the new church. These records indicate a promising start for the Bohye North Atomic congregation.

Looking ahead, we plan to go to Achanisa-Abobiri in the Eastern Region for next year's church planting program, if God permits.

The Held Lectureship

The school, in collaboration with Nmai Djorn Church of Christ, organized a lectureship on Sunday, September 22, 2024. As the minister of the church and the local director of the school, I had the opportunity to meet with the leadership of Nmai Djorn and the students to discuss the details of the event. The final date for the lectureship was moved to September 22.

The lectures were delivered by Emmanuel Yaw Amo Gyimah, one of the Bear Valley lecturers. We also invited Kojo Acquah, the coordinator, and E.O. Larbi, the director; of Bear Valley however, due to their schedules and travel commitments, they were unable to attend. As a result, the instructor, Amo Gyimah, handled the program alone.

Originally, the event was scheduled for the first Sunday in September but was moved to September 22. The initial topics included:

1. How to Safeguard Biblical Truth in a Changing World

2. Principles of Hermeneutics and Interpretation (Foundational rules and guidelines for interpreting and understanding biblical texts)

3. The Role of Scripture in Today's Culture

During our meeting to discuss the program, some students expressed concerns that the work of preachers is often undermined today, leading to a perceived loss of dignity and diminished appeal in the ministry. In response to this feedback, we decided to shift the focus to the role of the preacher. This suggestion was well-received and prompted us to change the date as well. The new topics chosen were:

1. The Importance and Honoring of Preachers

2. The Biblical Justification for Financial Support of Preachers

Attendance was robust, and the lecturer delivered the topics exceptionally well. The members expressed their desire for such programs to be organized annually.

Ash town, Ghana students baptize 6 souls

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE, ASHTOWN, KASOA

THIRD QUARTER 2024 REPORT

INTRODUCTION

We extend our deepest gratitude to Almighty God for His unwavering guidance. This report presents a comprehensive overview of Bear Valley Bible Institute's achievements and notable events in Ashtown, Kasoa, Ghana, for the third quarter of 2024.

MERGER ANNOUNCEMENT

Papaase School and Ashtown School have undergone consolidation. Following a significant decline in student enrollment, Papaase School’s operations have been integrated into Ashtown School. Three Students from Papaase School, nearing program completion, will finish their studies at Ashtown School , while three active students will continue their studies at Ashtown School.

COURSES

Over the past quarter, four comprehensive courses were successfully delivered. Emmanuel Larbi taught 1st and 2nd Peter and Jude while Emmanuel Yaw Amoo-Gyimah led Church Planting. Wisdom Kwasi Yirenkyi Instructed 1st, 2nd  and 3rd John and Cost of Discipleship. Eighteen students participated in these enriching courses.

DIRECTOR’S VISIT TO CHURCH OF CHRIST, ROCK CITY, KASOA

On July 14, 2024, the Director paid a visit to Church of Christ, Rock City, Kasoa, where Brother Ebenezer Ocansey Otu, a student, serves as  Preacher. The purpose of the visit was to assess the church’s progress and provide encouragement. During the visit, I delivered an exhortation to the congregation comprising 45 adult members and additional children. Brother Ebenezer’s efforts have yielded notable improvements. We pray for God’s continued empowerment with strength and wisdom.

UPDATE ON CHURCH OF CHRIST, ADOM ESTATE, KASOA

Adom Estate Congregation Celebrates First Anniversary. We gratefully acknowledge God’s blessings as Adom Estate congregation marks its first year since establishment.

On September 22, 2024, I visited the church to assess its progress. During the visit, Brother Emmanuel Aggrey led the Bible class, focusing on “Daily Walk with God.” I also had the opportunity to exhort the brethren. The attendance was encouraging, with 50 members, including children.

We remember Brother Nicholas Tsitsi, who passed away in June. His funeral was held on September 28. The church mourns the loss of a devoted leader and brother. May his soul rest in peace, and may God comfort his wife and children during this difficult time.

As we enter the final quarter of the year, we plan to strengthen the church, God willing.

EVANGELISM

On August 17, 2024, our team conducted a successful door to door evangelism outreach in the Adom Estate neighborhood, with 14 students actively participating in sharing the Gospel.

BAPTISMS

Let’s celebrate! Our students have helped six people get baptized this quarter. Their hard work sharing the Gospel and guiding others has paid off. We’re thankful to God for these new believers and will keep praying for their growth.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: DR. DANIEL OBIRI ACHEAMPONG

We proudly feature Dr. Daniel Obiri Acheampong, a 32-year-old Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager (Pharm D), as our outstanding student for this quarter.

A devoted member of the Lord’s Church at Mpraeso Kwahu, Daniel was baptized on December 27, 2009. He actively serves in various roles: Bible class teacher, Youth secretary, Songs leader, Evangelism committee member, Monitoring and evaluation (church administration and programs), Health committee member.

He is a transfer student from Kumasi campus who joined us in the third quarter. This is what he said of Bear Valley, “Through Bear Valley’s dedicated teaching and learning, I’ve personally experienced the transformative power of God’s word. I’ve gained practical skills to interpret and communicate Scripture accurately. Bear Valley is an exceptional institution, and I’m grateful to be a part.”

CONCLUSION

We express profound appreciation to the leadership of Bear Valley Bible Institute, Colorado, USA, and the global brotherhood for their steadfast support and guidance. Your generosity and encouragement have significantly impacted our institution and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to our share missed. May God richly bless and replenish you, multiplying your investment in His Kingdom.

Reported by Larbi.

Accra students have successful campaign

Southern Institute of Biblical Studies (BVBI) – Accra, Ghana

Monthly Report - September 2024

We praise God for His wonderful works in the month of September 2024. We acknowledge His presence and direction in all our endeavours. Here are some of the major activities that we engaged in during the month.

Class Activities

Two short courses are currently being taught:

• 1 Corinthians by Gyasi-Quansah

• Life of Christ 2 by Amoo-Gyimah

Student participation has been good, with active engagement in both courses.

Campaign at Ankwa Doboro

We embarked on a campaign at Ankwa Doboro with a team of 18 members, including students and staff. The one-week campaign, from September 16 to 22, was fruitful and well-received by the community.

• Baptism: One individual was baptized, demonstrating a clear commitment to her faith.

• Reactivation of Old Members: Special talks, and personal visits helped re-engage existing members, revitalizing their spirituality. All members about thirty (30), were happy showed renewed strength in worshipping God.

• Follow-up and Reconnection: Successful follow-up with inactive members encouraged them to worship with their brethren in the Lord.

• New Contacts: We established relationships with almost the entire community, promising to continue studying with the church.

Radio Programme

The listenership of the programme has increased, every week we have new listeners in addition to old the listeners. This is seen by the callers, who calls to ask questions and help by requesting us to visit in their homes to study with us.

Conclusion

We thank God for a fruitful month and for His continued blessings. We appreciate the support and encouragement from all our supporters, partners, friends, and well-wishers who have been praying for us and supporting us in various ways. May God bless you all.

Report by E.O. Larbi

Current and past students impacting Zimbabwe

INTRODUCTION

The 2 Timothy 2:2 principle of sharing the Word of God continues to inspire us in the work of equipping men and women who will take the message to the next person. Our mission is hinged on making sure that the true gospel is taught and spread.

As always, we appreciate BVBII for the partnership that has advanced the cause of Jesus Christ and His church in Zimbabwe. We are so grateful.

FORMER STUDENTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

June 25 to 27, 2024, Mutare School of Preaching held their annual preachers refresher seminar. Among the teachers chosen, two of our former students were invited. Brother Panganai Toperesu taught on how to manage human resources that is in the church; and Brother Zungunde taught two lessons, i) setting objectives/vision in the church, ii) Biblical strategies for church management.

In August, 15-18, there was a Zimbabwe Youth Lectureship held at Church of Christ Nhowe Mission and Method Moyo, a 2022 graduate, was one of the speakers. Again from August 29 to 01 September 2024, there was an Zimbabwe Annual Men’s Lectureship held at Mutare School of Preaching, and he was scheduled to preach there but he could not make it due to ill health.

These are national events and we praise God for the work being done by our former students.

Besides the former extension students being involved in preaching and teaching at national level, we as the lectureres also participated in these church events. Myself, Ishmael Mutichu and Kudakwashe Madyira also participated in teaching and preaching at the youth event. Myself and Mathew taught at the men’s annual lectureship also.

See attached picture number 1 of Method Moyo, a graduate of 2022, preaching at Nhowe Mission youth lectureship.

CURRENT STUDENTS

Below are the active students we have and this is the class of 2021.

1. Kufa Fadzai (f)

2. Muhura Nyevero (f)

3. Mandebvu Nhamo

4. Manyati Wilbert

5. Masarakufa Witness

6. Nyahuye Maxwell

7. Suwari Philip

8. Mactivish Magadaire

9. Bennie Biriati

10. Rigason Nyikayaramba

The first eight on the above list will be graduating on the 19th of October 2024. 

Names of the September 2023 class are as given below: 

1. Thomas Mikirosi

2. Webster Madzimure

3. Washington Nyoni

4. Kennedy Kuzinya 

5. Vengai Majeza

6. Nester Maulani

AUGUST BLOCK

Our August block for the two classes was held from 07 to 19 August 2024 and the following subjects were taught:

 Church Adminstration and Governance

 Biblical Counselling

 Advanced Homiletics

 African Indigenous (Traditional) Religion

 Teacher Training.

See picture number 2 of voice articulation practise in Advanced Homiletics.

STUDENTS AT WORK

Nhamo Mandebvu’s inspirational story is worthy noting. He is an elder at a congregation here in Harare, at Mufakose Church of Christ. After the church established a sister congregation in Whitecliffe, he decided to dedicate and attach himself to this work. Ever since he started to work fully with this congregation, growth is being recorded. Since June eight souls were baptised including the two youths in the attached picture number 3. 

On the 06th and 07th of July 2024 we had our weekend class. On the 07th the whole class attended worship service at Whitecliffe and we praised God for this unity of purpose.

Rigason Nyikayaramba is working with Bakasa Church of Christ, Guruve. The work he is doing continue to bring a positive impact in the area. In one of his methods of reaching out, he is now going into schools teaching the Word of God. He also indicated that he has made plans to visit the local clinic and preach and give hope to those facing health challenges.

Bennie Billiart is working with Kerlstone Church of Christ in Mutorashanga. From 25-27 October 2024, a lectureship has been planned and is going to be held under the theme Trust In The Lord. Reaching out will also be part of the program. I will also be there to teach and participate in the scheduled programs. 

NHOWE MISSION CLASS

In light of the new class started at Nhowe Mission in Mashonaland East Province, brother Keith visited Nhowe Mission a Church of Christ institute on May 28, 2024 (see picture number 5). Having a class there is so strategic in the spread of the gospel and moreso in spreading the influence and work of the school.

We continually pray for this class.

CONCLUSION

Our focus continue to be sharp in the work and progress of the School. As a school, we sincerely give our sincere appreciation to Bear Valley Bible Institute InternationaI, for supporting the Harare Extension School. We are grateful.

May God bless you always.

COMPILED BY: HOWARD SUWARI

Zimbabwe students learn to support themselves to preach

                                                SEPTEMBER 2024 NARRATIVE REPORT

INTRODUCTION

BVBIZ’s mission remains, “We empower men and women through highly holistic and structured training and development programs.” Every inch of our effort and activity remain glued on this. The preparation of workers for Christ continues to be diligently done as we empower them with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies. In the month of September, a new term began and new subjects taught, 16 were baptized and more. These and more are detailed hereunder.

CURRICULUM PROGRESS

A new term began on the 8th of September. All students came back to continue with their schooling. The following programs are being done this term;

Subject                                                                       Teacher

Homiletics 1                                                                M.Muchingami             

Hermeneutics 1                                                           M.Muchingami

Acts of the Apostles                                                    K.Madyira

OT History (Joshua-Esther)                                        I.Mutichu

Galatians                                                                     H.Suwari

Godhead                                                                      I.Mutichu

Music                                                                          J.Jubane

Entrepreneurship Skills Development                        S.Chiunga

Sustainable Agriculture (workshop)                           J.Dube

Chaplaincy Studies                                                     ZPCS and ZNA

The parallel class concentrated on the subject Marriage and Family Development taught by H. Suwari whilst the second class

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TRAINING WORKSHOP

The 23rd -24th of September saw BVBIZ students, staff and the surrounding community are trained in sustainable agriculture. This is part and parcel of life survival skills that are inculcated to students during their stay at BVBIZ. Sixteen members from the surrounding community benefited from the training as well. The workshop centered on land preparation, fertility trenches, garden beds, planting of seedlings and composts were made. Attendees planted a variety of crops on the beds including tomatoes, beetroot, covo, broccoli and coli flour.

 HORTICULTURE

In terms of horticulture, the two main crops, which are a point of focus this month, are cabbages and tomatoes. The cabbages are already being sold currently whi;lst tomatoes are at fruiting stage currently. The prices for cabbages are very low currently with each going for an average of 30 cents due to flooding. By the end of this month, the greenhouses will be ready for a tomato crop. In terms of tomatoes in one of the gardens, sales are expected around mid-November. Besides helping the school get an extra dollar, these projects have been key in the school’s drive to inculcate life survival skills within students.

CHAPLAINCY WORKSHOP

In an effort to inculcate chaplaincy skills in students, on the 26th of September, the school hosted Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS). The facilitator was Chaplain Takawira. Students were exposed to the work of chaplains in the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services.  In future, the students shall be visiting Whawha Prison to preach as part and parcel of their training. As a result, this workshop indirectly served as an orientation platform for students. In November, a chaplain from the Zimbabwe National Army shall be visiting BVBIZ on the same agenda.

UNPDATES FROM THE FIELD

Field practicum for students continued in September. This program shall end on the 13th of October. This practicum has provided valuable opportunity to students as they put theory into practice as well as learning from experienced preachers in the field. There were 16 conversions and 6 restorations.

OCTOBER EVENTS ROUND THE CORNER

Preachers’ Retreat: BVBIZ extends invitation to preachers far and wide to attend this year’s PREACHERS’ RETREAT which shall take place from 8am on the 16th and ends on the 18th of October. Each participant shall be paying $15. Preachers are encouraged to come on the 15th since the program begins early on the 18th.

AGM: On Friday the 18,th there shall be an Annual General Meeting. All stakeholders are encouraged to attend. Reports from the Board chairman, Board Treasurer and the Director shall be given.  The program shall take place at 10am.

GRADUATION: BVBIZ’s fourth graduation ceremony shall take place on the 19th of October beginning at 9am. All are invited to witness this momentous occasion.

When all is said and done, we continue to that you for stretching your hand towards the work at BVBIZ. Your spiritual, financial, material and moral support remain highly appreciated. Your partnership is highly valued. Through this partnership, as witnessed above, students continue to be trained, souls reached out, the community is empowered and churches are developed. We solicit for your hand as well in the construction of our classroom block. May God continue to bless you all!

Students take their exams in Tirupati, India

Date :- September 29th , 2024

Reporting Letter for the month of September-2024

Respected director Mr.Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all he prayer partners, greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that this letter finds you well. By the grace of God and your prayers Bear Valley Bible Institute –extension Centre at Tirupati-India is functioning well. We sincerely appreciate your prayers and encouragement . We would like to submit our report for the month of September-2024.

Classroom work:- In the moth of September we have completed Deuteronomy, second Chronicles and Nehemiah and book of Ezra. 

Exams:- Students are cooperating well  to complete memory tests , daily tests and weekly  assignments . We also observe the note books writing.

Coordinator visit:- In the  second week of   September-2024 our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds was able to visit our school. He has encouraged the students to use the best opportunity to learn the word of God and prepare to teach others. He encouraged staff and students to involve in the campaigning to win the lost souls as other schools do at other places. We are grateful to our coordinator for his hard work to travel to our Tirupati city-India . His visit has been a great blessing for all the teaching staff , non teaching and students.

Mr.Abraham Miller’s  visit:- We are happy to share that Mr. Abraham Miller and his his wife Maddi  Miller are members of church of christ in Australia. They have visited India to see their daughter who is studying in Newdelhi. They could able to travel to our city and visit our bible school. They have encouraged all the student and appreciate the teachers and their dedication.

Campaigning :- In the month of September we have conducted campaigning at the village of Jangalapalli. It is about 95 K.M. from our city.

Baptisms:- In the month of September 9 souls were baptized , please remember these new souls in your prayers so that they may grow in the image of His son Jesus Christ.

Leadership class:- We have conducted  leadership class on September 20th. We have invited three guest  teachers from other local churches in India to teach the word of God.  We have invited local preachers for the leadership class. We have involved BVBI-students to organize the leadership class.

AG-Workshop:- In the month of September we have conducted A.G. workshop at the KGBV school. We have involved all the students , teaching staff and non teaching staff to learn drip irrigation, constructing raised beds, compost making , vegetable marketing  and cultivating the organic vegetables.  We are thankful to Healing Hands International for supporting for this workshop.

Local church activities and involvement of the BVBI-students:- We are happy to report you that we involve the students in all the local church programs.  The local church is very happy and also students are highly delighted to learn practically and equip themselves for the future ministry.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in christ.

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

Lesotho staff and students plant new congregation

We are blessed to participate in what God is doing in Lesotho. The BVBI Maseru is still moving in its lane of producing doctrinally sound preachers. 12 baptisms were recorded.  6 courses were taught with an average of 14 students. A congregation was planted.

The school in Maseru exists to produce competent preachers to train Christians in evangelism and discipleship. Several congregations are ministered by some of the students, their members are engaging in evangelism. This is a positive move in the congregations in Lesotho since evangelism was left in the hands of preachers in the past. Thus, the instructors are working hard to ensure that students train their members to spread the gospel.

The more congregations engage in evangelism the more people give their lives to Jesus. We thank God that 12 souls obeyed the gospel and were baptized.

Below are the courses taught:

MONTH

COURSE

INSTRUCTOR

APRIL

CHRISTIAN EVIDENCES

BRO. ROBERT

MAY

SURVIVAL GARDENING

BRO. TAWANDA

JUNE

OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY

BRO. TAWANDA

JULY

ACTS

ELDER SHATA

AUGUST

GODHEAD

ELDER SHATA

SEPTEMBER

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

ELDER LEUTA

A congregation in Maputsoe, the second-largest town in Lesotho was planted in July. Three church members reside in the same town and were not meeting for Sunday worship. The school had to organize these members and started meeting every Sunday. The attendance is increasing every Sunday. This congregation has great growth potential. Brother Tawanda worships with this congregation regularly. Maputsoe town is about 100km from Maseru, the capital of Lesotho.

The school would also like to thank Brother Keith for liaising with Healing Hands International to drill a borehole at Maseru church where the school operates. The borehole was successfully drilled and installed. Again BVBI Maseru would like to thank Brother Donnie Estep for donating the solar system for the borehole at Sehlabeng church of Christ, a congregation started and overseen by the students. The church is now able to provide water to the community. Thank you all involved.

God bless you

In His arms,

Tawanda Mwadiya

Assistant church Minister

Christian Counsellor

New School in Bloemfontein, South Africa

BLOEMFONTEIN REPORT

19 months after the first attempt to start the school in Bloemfontein collapsed in early 2023, the BVBI Bloemfontein campus finally commenced in September 2024. Many thanks to Brother Keith for his endless efforts to establish this school. The BVBI Bloemfontein is an extension school that meets twice a month to cover the 30 hours of classwork per course as stipulated by BVBI International. The first weekend was from Friday the 6th of September to Sunday the 8th of September. The second weekend was from the 27th up to the 29th of September.

Brother Tawanda was the instructor in September and he taught, How We Got The Bible. This is how the schedule lines up until December 2024. October - Survey of the Old Testament 1; November - The Life of Christ, December - Proverbs and Psalms.

10 registered students attend the school regularly. It is unfortunate on the school side (students) that one student, Brother Raphael Simango got a new job in Limpopo province. Thus, he only attended the first course and has relocated to another far way province. The students are happy with their studies they have being challenged academically and spiritually by the first course. One student, Brother Sam said, “I am 55 years old, and I was raised in the church of Christ and this is new information I am receiving. I am going to encourage other Christians to join the school so that they can also benefit. I cannot wait to enjoy more courses.”

The director will campaign to market the school in the church of Christ in Bloemfontein. There is great growth potential for the school and the church at large in this town. Keep praying for the school in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Your brother,

Tawanda Mwadiya

(Maseru & Bloemfontein Director)

Luanshya, Zambia alumni continue preaching the word

October, 2024 

Report

Introduction

The month of September 2024 continued to be very fruitful as far as evangelism is concerned. The following are some of the happenings that were recorded during the month September 2024 here at Bear valley Bible Institute Zambia.

Evangelism

The students had intensified their personal evangelism. They were given some targets of people to preach to during week. And we were reaching twenty four persons per week. By this method we discovered that ninety-six (96) persons received the message of salvation

We also increased the number of houses in which Bible studies were conducted. Each team consisting of half of the students had Bible studies twice a week in different homes of Christians. 

Baptisms

We are very happy to report that the month of September has recorded seventeen (17) baptisms, which are positive numbers as far as furthering the mission of God is concerned. We can safely say that a week hardly passes without witnessing a conversion or a restoration of Christians. Our alumni have continued to work very hard in the bringing of people back to the Lord. We humbly solicit your prayers for all our alumni. They have remained faithful to the mission of Christ. We also intend to have fresher courses with our Alumni.  

End of the Final Quarter (2024)

The courses that were concluded for the final of 2024 academic year included: The Book of Revelation, Christian Ethics, Congregational Development, Denominational Doctrines and elementary Greek. After completing the above courses, we became very busy in preparing a colorful graduation ceremony after all our students completed their full prescribed courses of Biblical Studies by the administration of Bear Valley Bible Institute. Hence the 2022 -2024 intake graduation ceremony has been done; we will give our full report in the month of October 2024. 

The students are really excited and four of them have been taken by the congregations on the copper belt province to give service. After graduating, all of them have gone back to their respective congregations that are dotted across Zambia.

We will definitely miss all of them here at school but we are very confident that they will make great preachers wherever they are.

Hosting the training of survival skills with Healing Hands International-USA

Bear Valley Bible Institute Zambia hosted the training of survival skill sponsored by Healing Hands International. The workshop was conducted by Dr Ebenezer Udofia, the Coordinator for African region.

Dr Udofia ably taught eighty three (83) participations on Agricultural techniques in order to maximize crop production. This training was extended to even non- members of Church of Christ. And they were very grateful to be invited for such a workshop. We also recorded three (3) baptisms at the end of this workshop

A new building at a new congregation

We are helping our newly established congregation to have a structure were they are meeting for worship in a village of Masaiti District. The congregation is increasing in numbers and all are very excited as they labor for the master, they stated with eight members and the numbers have risen to twenty-eight. We have attached some pictures taken during our work and worship.

Conclusion

Our hearts are forever indebted to all our partners and to Woodland Oaks Church of Christ in particular for financial support and all the encouragement given to us for this noble work. 

You are always in our prayers. May God richly bless you all!!

Brotherly,

Cephas and Fred

New library in Nairobi, Kenya

We great you all in the mighty name of Jesus hoping that you are all doing well despite the hardships of life and hard work in the kingdom of God. We thank God for all spiritual and physical blessings because He has always been a great provider and guide to all.The Nairobi school is still on and we thank God we've finished the second quoter of year one and headed to quarter three .

The quarter began with brother Fred Ramoya teaching the book of Mark, followed by Samson with Godhead. We are so happy since one of our students who graduated last year, Moffart Kibethi taught this month of July about the scheme of redemption.we gave him a try and truly he performed to the task .I Kennedy taught Old testament 1a (Exodus- Deuteronomy) in the month of August.

 At Nairobi school of preaching,we resolved to be empowering graduated students by giving them a chance to teach but we are also keen on the lessons that we schedule them to teach. God willing,the faculty will be doing visitation program on October to congregations opened by our former students and where our current ones worship to see the progress .

In the month of October,one of our former student's congregation is going to hold first Leadership seminar and hoping to incorporate our students to help in teaching as well.

✓ PRAYER REQUESTS 

Brethren,we are in need of your prayers and continual support since we are at the heart of Nairobi,so much has been affected recently by the anti government demonstrations.so much is going on but God is so faithful to help us through.

✓ SCHOOL OFFICE AND LIBRARY 

We were also privileged to be given a small space within the church building where we used boards to partition and get a small library and office.We constructed some shelves for books and a space for our printer/ computer. This was made possible by the help of kind brothers and students. Though the office is incomplete, we are so grateful that students can do some research and do their assignments well.

Yours Kennedy Munubi 

Samson omutele 

33 souls saved in Guinea

Gueckedou, Guinea Bear Valley Bible Institute Activity Report For August 2024

Greetings from the Gueckedou, Guinea Bear Valley Bible Institute. Once again to you, our donors and well wishers here is the report of events that transpired here during another rainy month, August.

With careful analyses of the season, the students were sent on a 3 weeks break as stated in our July report. Hence much was not done in the classroom. However, a lot was achieved on the field of personal, congregational and evangelistic team work. Here are the details under the below sub-headings:

Classroom:

The poetic books of Psalms to Song of Songs were scheduled for July but the lessons extended in the month of August and  thereafter the students went on break for 3 weeks until September. This was because of the continuous disturbance of the rains and other family obligations which the students needed to respond. Course evaluations were also postponed to be done in September. 

Individual & Congregational Evangelistic Efforts:

Our alumni efforts are yielding fruits on the mission field as souls are being converted by individuals and congregations. 

Graduates of the Bear Valley Bible Institute found in the city of Conakry, the town of Gueckedou and in the villages of Koundou L-Bengou and Fassaba all together converted 12 souls to Christ. As may be expected, these conversions took place not only at different localities, but at moments that vary and by different individuals and congregational evangelists and other field workers.

Efforts of Evangelistic teams:

There were 2 churches simulteneously planted by the following Evangelistic teams: 

The Tekoulo and Gueckedou teams planted 2 churches when on the 18th of August 4 and 10 persons respectively accepted Christ in the villages of Gbarndonin and Yarakorodou. Then on the following Sunday, the 25th of August an additional 7 souls were baptized still at Yarakorodou making a total of 17 baptisms by the Gueckedou team.

All together, the evangelistic activities in the month of August resulted to the conversion of 33 souls. 

Health Obstacles:

While it is such a difficult thing to get men to accept the call to "go ye into all the world and preach the gospel", even the few volunteers are faced with various challenges and  health obstacles. One of our heard working and able men of the Conakry evangelistic team and instructor at the Gueckedou Bear Valley Bible Institute, bro. Francis Lavaley had been struggling while still preaching with an illness that needed a surgery costing more than a thousand dollars. 

Through God's wonderful grace the funds were provided by a faithful, merciful and God loving brother so that the operation was planned weeks in August and successfully carried on in early September. 

We are so grateful to God for his grace as the brother's health improves.

Please remember bro Francis in your prayers and for God to reward those benevolent hands.

Conclusion:

God is to be glorified for his grace in enabling us to achieve thus far.

We realise also that our success is not without your prayers and support for which we thank and appreciate you all.

Now, we wish to inform you that in less than 2 months, precisely in the the month of November God willing, the 16th will be a graduation of the third batch of students from the Gueckedou school. 

We will need your every spiritual and financial support please. 

Thanks and much appreciations. 

Evangelistic campaign in Sierra Leone

Bear Valley Bible Institute Sierra Leone

(An Extension of the)

Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver, Colorado, USA

ACTIVITY OPERATION REPORT FOR AUGUST, 2024

Full Time and the Extended Program

We want to begin this write up by giving praise to God who has granted us another opportunity to have scaled through the rainy month of August 2024. We are glad to meet you again in proxy. Though we stay far away from one another, yet we are closer in spirit. The month of August was a fruitful one for us in that our academic activities continued without any hindrance; the school as well conducted an evangelistic campaign and successfully planted a new congregation; our alumni and the evangelistic teams continued to be very busy on the field, even under the rains. May you continue to read patiently as we share more details! And we shall do this under the following subheadings:  

ACADEMIC UPDATE

It was in our July report that we informed you that our students (full time and extended) had returned from break and were ready to continue their programs. As usual, they were very committed to their studies and all our spiritual activities. The third quarter for the full time students which started in July continued and was expected to end by the end of September 2024. On the other hand, the extended students continued with few courses remaining to complete 2 years so that it would remain 2 more years.

EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN AT DARU

In line with the mode of operation of the school, aside from daily lectures, routine evangelism campaigns are conducted twice in a quarter with the aim of either strengthening, restoring or planting a new congregation. It was in light of this fact that the school conducted the evangelism campaign in Daru Town to establish a new congregation. Daru is 50 miles away from Kenema where the school is. Just like many other towns in Sierra Leone, Daru is a very big town with a very large Muslim dominated population. The school administration met and discussed the possibility of saving those many people in Daru that are in need of Christ. A conclusion was reached and the campaign was embarked upon. Prior to the campaign, there was no Church of Christ in the town. Before the campaign, several visits were made since we did not know anybody from there. However, the Gospel must be preached everywhere. Fortunately, we established a friendly relationship with one denominational pastor, Blackie and his daughter, Isata Blackie who would later become our host for the campaign.  

Eventually, on August 20 to 25, a campaign was launched at Daru. During our six days stay there, so many good things happened, ranging from the conversion of souls, extending to the engagement of some denominational pastors that was arranged by our friend, Blackie, and the institution of the first scriptural worship in the New London community in Daru. At the end of the campaign, seven (7) souls became obedient to the faith. Our friends, Isata and her father Blackie and some denominational members till date worship with us but they are not yet baptized. There is more potential for more conversions as we continue to follow them up. The school has added Daru mission into her activities; the students and staff alike will be building those new Christians up until they can stand on their own.

CONVERSIONS RESULTING FROM STUDENTS’ AND STAFF WEEKEND EVANGELISM

As you know, our activities are not only limited in the classroom. So before August ended, Three (3) souls became saved.  

CONVERSIONS RESULTING FROM ALUMNI EFFORT

Our graduates are also very busy on the field in carrying out the great commission. In fact some of them are making a lot of impact in their local congregations and on the mission field. All of them combined, they converted seven (7) souls and restored five (5) brethren in August.

CONVERSIONS RESULTING FROM THE EVANGELISTIC TEAMS EFFORTS

You are already aware of the active works of the evangelistic teams across the country. Therefore, their efforts resulted toFifteen (15) conversions and four (4) restorations. Apart from those being saved, the teams kept on strengthening and nurturing the various congregations that they are in touch with. They are moving back and forth to the local congregations being established in order to nurture and build them up in the most holy faith. They have a lot of evangelistic activities that they have planned for the future. Please keep those brethren in your prayers so that they could continue the good work that they are doing for the Lord.

A STUDENT’S BIOGRAPHY: Adonis Tamba Amara

Brother Amara is one of our very committed students who come from Buedu, Kailahun District of Eastern Sierra Leone. He is a Kissi by tribe. He was born in 2003 to non-Christian parents (Mr. Tamba Teekay and Mrs. Sia Teekay). Brother Amara was one the earliest converts at the Buedu Village congregation when the school launched a campaign there in 2021. After that campaign, a congregation was established (though there was a congregation there before but it died off for lack of a committed preacher) where Brother Amara now worships. Because of the burning desire to serve the Lord and to build others up, one of our graduates, Nsimdoh Ngegbah, after his graduation in October 2021, decided to relocate to Buedu. Through his efforts and God’s help, Brother Amara was mentored and desired to enroll at the training school in Kenema. At the school, he is outstanding academically, evangelistically and morally. We are glad to have a student like Amara. We seek to have more Amaras. There is no doubt that Amara will do a lot for the Lord. Please keep him in your prayers as a young man to continue to be focused on the Lord and His work. Brother Amara’s picture will be attached to this report.

CONCLUSION

We are hoping that the Lord will grant us another opportunity to be alive to read the September report again. Till then, may the Lord keep us and be with us all!

 Thank you.

Your brother,

Peter Sahr Makundu,

Director,

Sierra Leone Bear Valley Bible Institute

Classes continue in Liberia

Bear Valley Bible institute-Liberia

College View Community

Sanniquellie City, Nimba County

Operation Report August 2024

Greetings

We bring you greetings in the name of our Lord Almighty. We remain grateful to Bear Valley Bible Institute, Denver Colorado administration for their unflinching support and care for us as we take on the task of preparing men for the Lord’s Kingdom here in Liberia and the world at large. Below are activities for the Month of August 2024.

EFFECTS OF THE RAINY SEASON

The rainy season in Liberia this year has pretty much affected our students’ personal evangelistic effort for the past four months. The bad road condition due the excessive rain fall is hindering our students’ movements to their various preaching points during their usual weekend activities. The rain this year is very serious that rivers and creeks are overflowing their banks to the roads obstructing the flow of traffics to various areas.

As you may know, every week end, our students are deployed to local congregations across the County to practice, as a way to mature them for their future work. In most cases, the school motorbikes are assigned to transport them to their destinations.

Since they could not go out of Sanniquellie for their weekend practices, they seize the opportunity to work in Sanniquellie and its environs. By the grace of God, their efforts resulted in converting fifteen 15 souls and establishing one new congregation in Keetonmom, one of the nearby towns, six miles away from Sanniquellie. Please keep our new brethren in your daily prayers for God directions in their lives

Tent Making To Empower Potential Ministers For The

Lord’s Works (General Agriculture And Computer Science)

Students at the Bear Valley Institute - Liberia are not limited to Biblical studies in the class room and evangelistic campaigns only, we also offer them skills in general agriculture and Computer science hoping that after graduation, they will have the basic technological concept as well as face the electronic age and be able to support their families through crops production, animals rearing and etc. These special programs are basically focused on 60% practical and 40% theoretical aspects of these courses.

Germination test was conducted to know the viability of selected crops specifically okra seeds.  Test gave the result of 80% germinations, encouraging us to continue planting in the agriculture department. Subsequently, since the resumption of the school, we have gone through the following, constituting the sum of five courses in General Agriculture Science:

1.     Introduction to Agriculture Science

2.     Fish farm production and management

3.     Agriculture marketing and financing

4.     Vegetable crop production

5.     Rice productions and maintenance on going

Computer class also continues with the following courses:

1.     Introduction to Computing

a.      Central Processing Unit (CPU)

b.     Key Board

c.      Monitor

d.     Mouse

e.      Various Windows and Applications

We appreciate Bear Valley Bible Institute Administrators’ decision to allow these special skills to be offered to upgrade our students’ future ministry.

ACADEMIC WORKS

We remain grateful to the Almighty God for His protections and care He continues to bestow upon us.  Since our relocation from Ganta to Sanniquellie, the school continued to run smoothly with every staff actively performing their duties. The students are all doing well in health and with their lessons while, the support and instructional staff continued coming as scheduled, playing their parts as well.

As we come to the close of year one quarter three, please keep us in your prayers as we strive to please our maker accordingly.

Courses for Quarter three include:

1.         Hermeneutics II

2.         Christians Evidences

3.         World Religion

4.         Life Of Christ II (The Gospel OF Mark)

5.         Church Planting

6.         Prison Epistle (short Course)

7.         General Agriculture

8.         Computer Study

STUDENT’s PROFILE

D. Sylvester Davie is one of the students of the fourth batch. A member of the Bahn Congregation, who expressed his interest of becoming a Gospel Minister. His commitment and passion for the word of God and his desire to become a Gospel Preacher, led him to the school.  He was born on Tuesday June 17, 2000 in Bahn City, Nimba County Liberia. He works with the local congregation in His home town. He became a Christian in November 2011. His primary interest is to become a preacher and a counselor.

Conclusion 

We remain grateful for your love for God and your constant supports that have brought us this far, despite the challenges. To God be all the glory, praise and honor.

Kind Regard

Fester G. Lee

Director- BVBI-L