Graduation in Nigeria

REPORT OF THE BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE NIGERIA– WARRI CENTER

FEBUARY – APRIL 2025

 INTRODUCTION

The Warri center of the Bear Valley Bible Institute continues to appreciate God and the Bear Valley family for the good work God is accomplishing among us. We are grateful for another quarter gone by.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

DSC CENTER

In the month of February, Usim Solomon taught the class on Denominational Doctrines. The class evaluated the origin and establishment of the New Testament church. It also x-rayed certain Bible teachings in the light of mainstream denominational churches. It also examines cult groups and so on. The study further encourages faith in the doctrine of the bible and the one true church. A total of 18 persons sat for the examination

In the month of March, Godwin Ojochegwu discussed Congregational Development. His course was an eye-opener to the students on how to grow and manage congregations and challenges thereof. 16 persons attended the class.

In April, Alaba Gabi, led the class through the study of O.T. Survey III B. This course is a branch of wisdom literature that deals with day-to-day practical experiences and truth. It is comprised of "Psalms" "Ecclesiastes" "Song of Solomon." The course exposes the students to the various interpretive methods applicable for each book. It also helps in refuting errors that may want to use these specific books (Psalms, Ecclesiastes, Songs of Solomon) for its basis. A good knowledge of Hebrew poetry is acquired to aid accuracy in interpretation. At DSC Express Center, 14 persons sat for the examination.

PTI CENTER

In February, Iduh Creed Odike took the class on 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. The course focuses on the importance of primary education where parents play a pivotal role in their children’s lives. As a pastoral epistle, it deals with church leadership qualifications and how they ought to keep the house of God in the bound of peace and grow in doctrine and Unity. A total of 13 persons sat for the examination.

The month of March opened with Abiola Vincent discussing the book of Hebrews I. At the end of the Course studied the students were able to understand the Superiority of Christ over the Old Testament Personalities and Covenant. A total of 16 students sat for the examination.

In the month of April, Meredith Ovwromoh, discussed Hebrews II. The book of Hebrews II, which covers chapters 7 to 13 emphasizes Jesus Christ's superiority over the Old Covenant system, highlighting His role as the ultimate High Priest and sacrifice. The author encourages believers to persevere in their faith, warning against drifting away from Christ and urging them to live out their faith in practical ways. The epistle concludes with exhortations to obedience, love, and holiness, and a benediction, requesting prayer and expressing grace upon the readers. A total of 13 persons sat for the examination.

UGHELLI

In February, Meredith Ovwromoh led the class though the study of Old Testament Survey 3 (The book of Job). The Book of Job tells the story of a righteous man named Job, who suffers greatly, losing his family, health, and possessions. Despite his suffering, Job maintains his faith in God, unknowingly proves to Satan his (Job) unconditional love for God. Ultimately, God restores Job's blessings, demonstrating His power and redemption. Six persons attended the class.

Gabi Alaba discussed Biblical Interpretation in the Month of March. biblical Interpretation is a course furnished with various tools and skills needed to interpret the ancient Bible text in contemporary times. Hearing from God today is only possible if one can properly exegete the Scripture in its context. Many of the religious errors of our time can be traced to this matter of poor hermeneutical approaches. This course surely exposes the students to a world of deeper study and search for Biblical Truth using several recommended tools. The Holy Spirit also plays a special role in helping believers understand the written Word. At Evueta, Ughelli Center, 5 persons sat for the final examination.

In the month of April, Iduh Creed Odike, led the class through the study of O.T. Survey 3B. The course centered on wisdom literature covering Psalms, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon. In the following books the instructor looked at various interpretation methods and the benefits of the books. Like the book of Psalms not to be use as a doctrinal stance for the church but collection of songs and differentiating traditional wisdom and Divine Wisdom by looking at the background of the books. A total of 5 persons attended the course.

GANA

The Gana center was born as a result of the distance for some persons to get to Ughelli center. The management approached the Church of Christ Gana Agbarha, to allow the school use their hall to gather those in that axis. They agreed. Since the center is a part of the Ughelli center, we had an internal arrangement on how to fund it from our stipend. First lecture started in the month of April. Bliss Ebuje led the class through the study of the Origin of the Bible. The class was very interesting with all who registered attending every class till the end. A total of 10 students sat for the exam.

 LECTURESHIP/GRADUATION

It has been an eventful four years. The DSC center finally came to a completion of their studies and the euphoria was indeed elicited. The lectureship was held on the 28th of February 2025. The theme was One Correct Interpretation. It featured two topics: 1. Having Appointed Elders in Every City. 2. An Understanding the Matthew 19:9. Godwin Emonenah Josiah (Evan.) Chuch of Christ Ajegunle, Lagos, Lagos state. and Dr. James Ikwulono (Evang.) Bauchi Ring Road Jos, Plateau state. The program had over three hundred participants from all over the state. The lectureship was also graced with the presence of Chad Wagner, the assistant Director BVBII & Nigerian Evangelism Coordinator.

On the evening of the lectureship, the graduating students, attended graduation dinner and several awards were given. Chad Wagner gave a speech and presented the awards. The following day, 1st of March was the long-awaited day. The graduating students marched out in grand style and the rest of the occasion was colorful and fulfilling. A total of 19 students graduated.

 STATISTICS

1.  Number of Students: Fifty-nine (43), Seventeen (17) at PTI, Eleven (11) at DSC and Fifteen (15) at Ughelli /Gana center.

 2.  Number of Graduates (if any this year) 11

 3.  Number of Campaigns: None

 4.  Number of Baptisms:13.

 5.  Number of any New Churches Planted: None.

 6.  Number of Churches Restored. None

 7.  Number of Teachers: Seven (7)

8.  Number of Restorations: None

Conclusion

We are grateful to God almighty for the grace to have concluded the four years of classes. We thank our sponsors for a job well-done. We appreciate out teachers and management for keeping the flag flying. I am grateful for all the support given me as director. This may well be my last report as Director, BVBIW. I pray the Lord continue to see the work through as we transit.

Solomon Usim

Director (BVBIW)

Classes continue in Trinidad

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The students have continued their classroom studies and work in a neighboring congregation. 

After completing their classwork, they had three (3) weeks of non-classroom time. They worked in the field and attended a special workshop for teachers.

A highlight of this time took place in the fields of Union Village, where they distributed about 1500 invitations to visit the church. 

They are now training the men at Williamsville every Wednesday, preparing them to lead the service and to preach regularly on Sunday.

Last Sunday they visited the Arima congregation, where the students led the service and Micah, a third-generation preacher and one of the local students, delivered the sermon.

Two campaigns conducted in Taraba State, Nigeria

Calvary greetings today all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. It gladdens my heart to bring to you this report of the activities that occurred here at the Taraba school from February to April 2024.

Class activities continue every Friday and Saturday with the Greek and Hebrew languages by Bala Egbwakoteh and Elam Shokoronto respectively. While Terkule Aoraabe taught Speech Writing and Communication, l Elkanah Madaki took the students on the Minor Prophets and the Book of Romans. 

Our weekend evangelism continues as usual with 52 Bible studies involving 107 prospects with no baptism recorded.  

While I travel to South of Taraba to conduct leadership training for the church in Lissam in Ussa local government area, brother Bala took some students for evangelism in Pangri

Bellow is his report:

Pangri Evangelism Report: evangelism program that took place at Pangri in Bali Local Government Area from 10-13 April 2025.

The students that went for the program are:

1. Targema Zer

2. Nathaniel S. Gba'a

3. Kingsley K. Frances

4. Wahira I. Nuhu

5. Jerry H. Maiguru

The students and the Instructor that went with them (Mr. Egbwakoteh Bala) all participated in all the activities ranging from door to door evangelism, open air preaching etc. At the end of the program three souls were converted to Christ. All the students and the Instructor returned home safely. We appreciate the school for allowing us to participate in this soul winning program.

The forum appreciated the school for the public addressing system.

 Mr Egbwakoteh Bala

Dean of Studies BVBI Jalingo. 

Sixty-one baptisms in Zambia

INTRODUCTION

Warm greetings to you all brothers and sisters in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The month of April was full of Godly activities. As we write this report, we give honor and glory to God who has given us this rare occasion to work in His Kingdom. Our labor for the Lord has reached in six provinces out of the ten provinces we have in Zambia. We are so impressed with our Alumni and current student body working together as we passed April, we begin with our Garden.

OUR GARDEN 

Having a field lecture in agricultural field, our students were very excited they were taught agronomic practices in which they learned; good soil preparations and fertilizer placement. Other topics covered were soil analysis, transplanting practices, integrated pest management and disease control, also safe and effective use of pesticides. 

With the knowledge above, growing vegetables like cabbage, tomatoes, okra, egg plants, spinach, and onion has become a reality. We thank God for brother Darren and His family, brother Donnie Estep for the role they have played in making this Garden a reality. 

YOUTH MINISTRY SUPPORT

Before resuming the second quarter, our students had a 7 day recess which they used to do evangelism in our district. From the evangelism they did, many vital things were noted:

 1. Many youths were attracted to their teaching We recorded a good number of youths asking for enrolment at our institute. 

We also had a successful youth meeting which was held at the Institute by students on 17th April. We continue to give God the glory for such works

As a school we very happy to see our students teaching others the things they are being taught and would like to see such zeal for our Lord to continue.

APRIL EVANGELISTIC TRIP

We sent seven (7) of our current students to central province in Kabwe with two of our Alumni as their leaders, two came to Luanshya and worked with the four of our current students. And we also had four (4) Alumni in southern province who worked together in preaching the gospel.

Their work has been so marvelous and praise worthy, while it was the first time for our current student body to interact with our Alumni The trips yielded good results in three provinces and all our students have continued to make good records in their preaching.    

BAPTSIMS 

We have recorded seven (7) Baptisms on the copper belt province; twenty three (23) were recorded in central province and twenty eight (28) in southern province. Two were recorded in Luapula province; a total number of sixty one (61) baptisms were recorded in the month of April.

RESTORATIONS

We have recorded five (5) restorations from Northern Province through our Alumni Ishmael Kanyangala, eleven (11) on the copper belt, hundred and fourteen (114) in central province and sixty eight (68) in southern province. We have recorded a total number of one hundred and ninety eight (198) restorations

CONCLUSION  

We are eternally grateful for the partnership that we have with you in the Lord and the financial support that we have continued to receive from Woodland Oaks Church of Christ. Our hearts are always thankful to you brethren for all the encouragements and all your prayers offered for this noble mission. We pray that God will bless the work that you all are involved in as well.

Brotherly,

Cephas and Fred

Mombassa, Kenya students continue studies

Hello brethren:

Greetings in the Name of Jesus Christ. We hope that this report will find you all fine. We have come to the end of our first quarter The school and the students are all doing their best to study and to teach. 

So far we have hard three courses taught, and the fourth one has just started this Saturday. Courses  are going on as scheduled and we are glad that students are attending.

Though the students are sometimes required to work on Saturdays, we set aside some days for them to come and learn when they are available. Two are faced with fare issues and have stopped coming. With these, we advised them to come back anytime they are ready to continue with us. The courses taught so far are Hermeneutics, Homiletics and Old Testament Survey. This 5th April, 2025, they have started Pentateuch 1 as the fourth Course to start off the new quarter.

Moreover, the students are engaged in personal evangelism and one soul has obeyed the gospel. 

We pray that this year we will go on well, God willing. Attached are students' photos.

Thank you for material, financial and prayer support.

Yours Faithfully,

Francis Ojow Adala & Paul Karisa Yeri 

Evangelism producing results in Kaduna, Nigeria

BVBI NIGERIA KADUNA CENTER QUARTERLY REPORT

REPORT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE QUARTER FROM FEBRUARY 2025 TO APRIL 2025

Introduction

May all glory and thanksgivings go to the Lord Almighty for yet another opportunity to serve, and my appreciation to the management of Bear Valley Bible Institute for this platform of service to the Lord.

The Kaduna Study Center continues the process of training men and women in preparation for the task of preaching the gospel of our Lord and Savior, which is the cardinal goal of BVBI. The Kaduna study center shall continue to maintain this core objective of BVBI.

We still maintain 15 students in total for this period under review.

A.    Course Taught for the Quarter

1.      BIB 119 – Life Of Christ (Matthew) Mr. David E. Ollo (February)

2.     BIB 121 – Public Speaking 1 (Homiletic) Dr. Bikang Mohammed (March)

3.     BIB 117 – Biblical Interpretation 1 (Hermeneutics) Mr. James J. Agbamu (April)

Bro Keith Kasarjian visited with us on the 12th of March 2025! His visit elicits joy and encouragement among the teachers and students. We appreciate so much his work of love for the Master.

EVANGELISM REPORT FROM FEBRUARY 2025 TO APRIL 2025.

FEBRUARY 2025: Number Participated: Students and Teachers - 19
MARCH 2025: Number Participated: Students, teachers and some members- 25. Two baptisms.
APRIL 2025: Number Participated- Students, Teachers and some members: 23. Three baptisms

FUTURE PLAN:

1.   We are planning to increase the participation of evangelism in the communities we visited last year.

2.   We are also planning to create more awareness on the BVBI Evangelism team in Kaduna among the congregations to expand our outreach

3.   Again, we are planning to print more tracts and add evangelism T-Shirts

4.   Lastly, we are planning to host the first BVBI workshop in conjunction with the Church of Christ Nassarawa Kaduna at the end of October 2025 in Kaduna.

The date of the workshop is 25th of October 2025. More details about the workshop shall be communicated to you.

We appreciate so much your support for this program, and it is our earnest prayers that the Almighty Father continues to bless your efforts and all the supporters of BVBI.

Shalom.

Yours in the Vineyard,

Agbamu James Joseph (Director, BVBI Kaduna Study Center)

Lagos area schools producing great results

SABO ONIBA/LAGOS ISLAND CENTERS REPORT February-April 2025

Introduction

As we reflect on the first quarter of 2025, we thank God for His mercy and providence in our mission work. Team Lagos has been actively engaged in various programs and activities, and we are excited to share our progress withyou.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES IN SABO-ONIBA/LAGOS ISLAND:

Our academic programs have been thriving, with notable progress in Sabo-Oniba and Lagos Island. In Sabo-Oniba, our students have been diligently studying the books of Galatians, 2 Corinthians, and James, under the guidance of Akanimoh A, Israel Tajomavwo, and Ilori Gbenga, respectively. Meanwhile, in Lagos Island, our students have been engaged in courses such as World Religion, Personal Evangelism 2, and The Pentateuch, led by Femi Adewuyi, Tim Iwe Luka, and Augustine Ani.

Church Visits and Local Mission Work 

Our students and staff have been actively involved in assisting small congregations in our area with teaching and evangelism. Paul Benjamin and I visited the Etegbin congregation on different Sundays in March, while I also worshiped with the Amigbo congregation in Imo state, where I spoke on the topic "Which Congregation Do You Want to Be?" presenting five congregations from the early church. Additionally, our students participated in campaigns at Ikeja church and Lagos Island. Musa Garuba who is a military officer and a medical hand, was involved in treating prospects during the medical outreach in Lagos Island. Kumayon Kumasi and I took a Sunday to train the Ogba church in the discipleship principles.

LAGOS WBS ONLINE WORK: 

Our online program continues to thrive:

Active Online Study Helpers 5

 Online Students Active: 55

Under Follow Up: Nil

Completed Lessons: 5741

Certificates Awarded: 1518

     Baptism: 4

Bear Valley Extension Schools in Nigeria:

I had the privilege of visiting five states in the South East and South-South of Nigeria with Chad Wagner in February. We attended the South West Lectures in Ibadan, the 2025 Lectureship in Ukpagada, and celebrated matriculations and graduations in Afikpo, Enugu, and Warri. These visits have been instrumental in establishing new study centers and welcoming them into the Bear Valley family.

Appreciation/Conclusion

We express our heartfelt gratitude to God for the progress we have made. We also appreciate the support and prayers of Stoney Point Church of Christ and the authorities of Bear Valley Institute. We look forward to continuedcollaboration and growth in our mission work. As we move forward, we are excited about the opportunities and challenges ahead. We pray that God will continue to guide and empower us as we serve in His kingdom.

 Thank you for your ongoing support and prayers.

 TIM IWE (Self-Made Slave for Christ) 

Director Sabo Oniba/Lagos Island Study Centers.

Classes resume in Abia State, Nigeria

It is another opportunity to tell you about the activity of the month of April. The job of training preachers in NIATS is a huge task. We are thankful to the Bear Valley Family for all the support. We give thanks to God Almighty for His sufficient grace.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

The school resumed activities on Saturday the 12th of April, 2025. By Monday, the 15th students were already on campus. The beautiful thing was the lecturers were ready to kick off activities. Beginning with the graduating class, project topics were assigned. The teachers were mandated to make sure the students are introduced to proper writing and research work. Term papers were assigned too. On the other hand, the vast and serene NIATS compound was already experiencing grown green grasses. Clearing and cleaning exercises were embarked upon by both students and gardeners. The beauty has emerged again. Moreover, a football was bought for the student to commence sporting activities. As it is said, "all work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy."

LIBRARY

The students were reoriented on the use of the Library. It was a fulfilling sight because they were made to go through the books in the library. The commentaries: pulpit commentary and others were among the good commentaries in the library. The year one students have term papers to write in all the subjects that they are taking. This semester is a very different one for them because they have a lot of reading and writing to do. In fact, one of the students noted that he has never written a term paper before. Another student noted that the grammar in the commentaries was hard to understand. So, we encouraged them to keep working at it. From the above, it may be concluded that one of the reasons why some of the graduates from the school became prayer warriors and song ministers was as a result of inadequate research-oriented studies. Thus, the library has good materials and the school hopes to update the library. The more research the students make, the more materials they would have to use in their preaching work. One challenge is that a few of the students have computers and android phones to access the digital library. It is important that they have and make use of computers especially in this digital age.

EVANGELISM

The projection for evangelism is weekend evangelism. The students are required to go out on Fridays and or Saturdays for a door-to-door evangelism. While they learn to preach from the pulpit, they will also learn to make one-on-one contact and sustain discussion over a period of time as they try to make converts. Moreover, since many of them live around, they usually go home to their home congregation to help out.

HOSPITAL MINISTRY

The students are required to visit the Nigerian Christian Hospital, Nlagu on Tuesdays for hospital administration. This is also another opportunity for them to reach out to the unbelieving world by caring for the sick.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR NEW STUDENTS

The School Director and his crew visited the Okpuala church of Christ to sensitize them about the benefits of preacher training. The church gave a warm welcome and talks continued. Currently, an advertisement is out in relation to the intake exam that will take place on the 13th of June 2025. Prayers are hereby solicited for God’s intervention for a fruitful outing on that day.

 CHALLENGES

 It is the case that every thriving endeavour must have a challenge. However, the beautiful thing is that challenges are meant to be surmounted. 

CONCLUSION

It’s been an interesting month with mixed feelings as the students are excited about new ways of doing things as well as the much work they have to do. We are grateful to God almighty for keeping everyone healthy and hearty. Our constant prayer goes for the sick and for all our sponsors.

Studies continue in Uganda

Greetings in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

We bring you Greetings from the school. It has been a while but we have all the reasons to thank God because we are still alive and kicking. 

The month has been so good. We have received rain which many people have been looking for.  It's a blessing people will grow crops. 

The school is running smoothly.  We do this, not by our strength,  but because God has given his people a big heart to love doing what is pleasing to him. Thank you so much for the continued support that keeps the school running. 

The teachers report that the students are taking their classes very well and serious. We pray for their success and unstoppable zeal.

Last week one soul got added to the church. We thank God for the students having done this good job.

We have also recorded some challenges. 

Last week we we almost lost our brother in Christ who is a guard at the school.  He was involved in a bus accident which claimed many lives but God saved brother Chrispas from this. He was rushed to the hospital,  and has been discharged. He is receiving treatment from home.

In the same week we lost a prominent preacher and a father to one of our former students. He was also the relative to one of our current students. Please pray for this family and the congregation where our brother was serving. He has been a father to four strong preachers. 

Our students have been sick. One is allergic to water. He is on medication with hopes that he will be well soon. His body itches after showering. Please pray for the school.

Thank you so much May the almighty God bless you. 

Until all have heard 

Raymond 

Classes resume in Kisumu, Kenya

This is to let brethren know that we have resumed classes from March holiday. This quarter began on April 14th and will end onJune 6th 2025 God willing.

Nineteen (19) students have reported back and that is the number that continue with the studies .We have not received clear communication  as to the reasons why that one student has not reported back.

This time round, we will have one American short course instructor, Mike Rowand, who will teach the students Leadership course. 

We have four African instructors: (Charles, David, Phabian and Elias) who facilitate other courses: Old Testament 3_ Joshua to Ruth, The Gospel according to Mark/Life of Christ 3,  The Book of Job, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Prison Epistles and 1&2 Thessalonians.

During the holiday, the students served 14 congregations in evangelistic  trips, visitation/ follow ups, preaching and teaching the gospel. They baptized 7 sous into Christ, helped plant one new local church in Rift Valley region and restored back 13 people who had drifted from the faith. 

It is our prayer that the current students endure to the end despite challenges and difficulties on their way. 

Thanks for your continued prayers and support.

Be all blessed, 

Your brother and servant

 Elias Omollo.

Tirupati, India celebrates graduation

Reporting Letter for the month of April-2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanking you

Yours brother in christ.

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

Four denominational preachers converted in Lome, Togo

REPORT OF THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2025

Here are the details of my report of the first quarter of 2025 : From january to march 2025.

In this quarter three of our students withdrew themselves form the school because the level of the education exceeds them.

But seven students remain. Their names are :

·      ADAM Fousséni

·      ADJABLI Kossi Mensah

·      ATILA Koami

·      KAGLO Kodjo

·      KPALMA Kossi

·      NAM Teh-Yao

·      N'SOUVI Kossi

During this quarter we have taught five courses :

·      MENSAH Akovi Espérance : Homiletic II

·      ADJAHO Kokou : traditionnel religion and bible

·      EMALA Germain : Evangelism

·      KPODENOU Rodrigue : the book of Isaiah

·      KOUMA Kodjovi : survey of the new testament.

·      KOUDJODJI Pascal : secretary.

I want to remember you that in our school in Lome, we have 5 courses by every quarter to teach.
because we have our classes every Monday tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 06 PM to 09 PM.

At the end of the quarter, every student has passed very his exams.

We have done door to door evangelism  in Amakpape 75 kms from Lome and we baptized four denomistionnal pastors whe asked us to begin another bible school for them there.

Thank you sincerely dear brother.

May God bless you very much for your efforts towards us in Togo.
Your brother Espérance from Bear Valley Lome.

Training evangelists in Nigeria

Dear fellow soldiers of Christ.

Grace and Peace be multiplied unto you from God our Father and from Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

Below is the summary of our activities in the Lord in this month of March 2025.

OVERVIEW 

1. One of BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN instructors has gone home 

2.Third Semester Classes commence 

3. Weekend Evangelism Outreach blessed with Seven baptisms and five restorations

4. Report from BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN Extension Center in Sabo Sagamu , Ogun State 

5. Southwest School of Evangelism Ibadan - Kiddies Academy 

ONE OF BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN'S INSTRUCTORS HAS GONE HOME:  

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Bro. Ebenezer Olugbenga Ojo, a devoted servant of God and esteemed instructor at BVBIN & SWSE-Ibadan. After a brief illness, he has gone home to be with the Lord.  

Bro. Ojo was a man of great wisdom, kindness, and unwavering faith. His life was dedicated to serving both God and his community, particularly through the education of children from less privileged backgrounds. As an evangelist, he faithfully ministered to the **Lord’s Church in Jago Town, Ona-Ara Local Government Area, Oyo State.  

His journey of faith began in April 2015 when he was converted to the body of Christ through the Voice of Truth International booklet. Before embracing the truth, he had been a denominational pastor. Seeking a deeper understanding of God's Word, he pursued theological studies at Bear Valley Bible Institute Nigeria and Southwest School of Evangelism (BVBIN & SWSE-Ibadan) from 2016 to 2019, earning both Diploma and Advanced Diploma certificates. At the time of his passing, he was also pursuing a BVBIN degree.  

Bro. Ojo’s deep knowledge of the Scriptures, coupled with his steadfast faith, made him a respected spiritual leader. His words of wisdom and guidance touched the lives of many.  

Born on May 25, 1960, he completed his earthly journey and received his final degree (RIP)on February 27, 2025. He is survived by his wife and three children.  

May the Lord grant his family the strength to bear this loss and fill them with His peace that surpasses all understanding .

  THIRD SEMESTER CLASSES COMMENCE: 

As scheduled, third-semester classes at BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN will begin on March 10, 2025. However, many students returned to campus as early as March 8 in accordance with the school directory.  

The following ministers have been assigned to teach during this semester:  

- Makinde Ebenezer Olufemi

- Isaac Olaniyan Oluwole 

- Eniafe Kayode Solomon  

- Makinde John Oluwatilehin  

- Durojaiye Odeyemi  

- Oladokun Samuel Ayobami 

- Olowe Bode Oluwatilehin 

- Olaegbe Samuel 

Additionally, Bro. Folorunso Richard Oluwapelumi and Sister Esther Oyenuga will continue their roles as computer instructors.  

This semester will span only six weeks, as the second semester lasted ten weeks. 

WEEKEND EVANGELISM OUTREACH: 

On March 8, 2025,  the students and staff of BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN launched their evangelism outreach, initially covering five locations.  By March 15, with the return of Year-2 students, the outreach expanded to twelve locations.  

Through God’s grace, their collective efforts led to:  

Seven baptisms

Five restorations  

These spiritual victories were recorded in the campus church, Butu-London, Butubutu Village, Ode -Ajagba Ondo State and Aparadija in Ogun State.  

To God be the glory and honor !

STUDENT PROFILE:

Bro. Oladipupo David Ayomikun was born on December 21, 2006, in Abuja. His father was from Osun State, while his mother hails from Kogi State. Sadly, he lost his father during his teenage years.  

Since 2020, he has been one of the eight students benefiting from the Gahana-Jefferson Church of Christ scholarship program. On August 4, 2021, while in Senior Secondary School, he embraced the Christian faith and was baptized.  

In 2023, immediately after completing his Senior Secondary School* examinations, he gained admission into the Ministerial Department of BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN. His primary mission at the institution is to share the goodness of God,  particularly with children from underprivileged backgrounds. This stems from his own family’s experience—his mother converted from Jehovah’s Witnesses to the Lord’s Church in 2018, and through God's grace, he was awarded a scholarship for both his junior and secondary school education.  

Looking ahead, Bro. Oladipupo aspires to become a gospel preacher after completing his tertiary education.

Conclusion: We are deeply grateful for your partnership and support for the evangelization of both urban and rural communities of African Countries most especially in Nigeria.

May the Lord continue to bless all our work together in Christ Jesus name, and.

Sincerely yours in His Grace and Love as a servant ,

Makinde Ebenezer Olufemi 

The Chief Servant of BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN and WBSFUW

Great work in Arusha!

Grace and Peace to you friends. 

Thank you for your continuous prayers for this great work!  Today I want to share with you some updates from our faculty at the Andrew Connally School of Preaching.  First, our co-director, Charles Mwanga says this: 

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is a gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. (Eph. 2:8-10). We have all been given the chance to share our abilities we have in His kingdom so that we can all bring as many as we can to Christ, we can bless as many as We can in Christ and we can prepare our ways as we follow Christ. This is a noble work to the extent that, God prepared it beforehand. We here at Andrew Connally School of Preaching are doing our level best to work together with the Lord. This is through training faithful men who will go out and train (commit) these things to others also.

 “The year has started very well here at ACSOP, we have a total number of 35 students, 15 are in the second-year class and 21 new students who are in their fist year. We are soliciting your prayers as we begin this new classes. We have students from Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania who will be spending their time here studying on who they can be beneficial in the Kingdom where they come. These men have left their homes and families to come here so that they can be better workman in the Lord’s vineyard.

“We thank all the full - time instructors, short course instructors and all those who are endeavoring every day to make this work moving forward.

“During our break times, normally students who are still in school are asked to go back and work with the congregations where they came from. This will benefit them in two ways. One, they will grow on their knowledge since they are putting in to practice what they have learned, but secondly, they will create a better environment since many of them will be working with some of the same people  when they return back home after school. During this time our students were able to set up 105 bible classes, 21 baptisms, 8 restorations, 3 new churches were planted and 4 public (air) meetings were conducted. We thank God for these efforts, and we are continuing to pray that all that has been done will grow to His glory. We also thank all the students who participated in Working with the Lord during this break time. To God be all the Glory.

“We are continuing with our classes, please keep us in your prayers daily. We would also like to take this opportunity to THANK YOU ALL. To those of you who have been making possible for this work to continue as it is. May the Lord continue to bless you beyond measure. May He continue to keep you and yours as you are working with Him through praying and supporting this work. Many souls will one day be in Heaven, because you chose to support this.”

One of our instructors, Desdery Massawe, adds these stats:

“This week we are going to wind up the first quarter according to our teaching time table and also is the first week for masters class.   The instructors this week are:

The first year class is taught by John Hall and the course is Bible geography. 21 students are in the class.  The second year class is taught by Charles Mwanga and the course is the How We Got the Bible. The masters class is taught by Jerry Bates, and the course is the book of Hebrews. This masters class is the first year and the first course for them.12 students were enrolled to join masters class.”

I appreciate both of these men and their commitment to reclaiming lost souls for Christ.  I would add that this is the largest English-speaking class that I can remember in more than a decade that I have been associated with this work!  It is exciting to see it continuing to grow!  With so many students, there is a growing need for scholarships to provide for their education.  Our friends, Harold and Lana Pirtle, are spearheading an effort to raise funds specifically for scholarships.  I encourage you to visit the website here and learn how you can contribute to this need.  You can also see a well-done promotional video here.

Till all have heard,

Daniel Gaines
Mission Coordinator

More souls saved in Malawi

Hello!

It is with great honor to send you this update about the work in Ekwendeni Malawi. We are thankful to the Lord for the students who graduated from our school. These men are doing a commendable job of serving souls to Christ. This month, we have received reports from 6 graduates that 12 souls saved through baptism and 27 more restored! This show how restless they are in winning souls to Christ. 

Teaching!

The work of teaching is going well. We are so thankful to short course teachers who are always ready to help us teach. This time, we had brother Wongani Gondwe, who was teaching preacher's life and his work. The students enjoyed his class. So far, we have completed 6 courses.

Preaching campaign!

We are planning to have our first preaching campaign at the end of May to the beginning of June before the students go for their one month holiday. We are blessed to have these men who have left everything at home for the sake of Christ. Please keep them in your prayers  

We are always thankful for the support from BV international and the Hillcrest Christian family. We know and understand that without your prayers and involvement, we could not be where we are today. God bless your families. 

Your fellow servants in the Lord,

Ephron and Clergynton

Mission Printing helps in Cameroon

Dearest in the Lord,

Greetings from this part of the globe. We do hope you are doing well in all that you do for the Lord and His church. God has always remained faithful to us even in the midst of difficulties and stumbling blocks that have been put in our way. We are thankful to God for you, as you continue to make your calling and election sure.

The new students, that is the Theta batch, are doing their best to cope with the new lifestyle in the dormitory and on the campus away from their homes. It is the most challenging for the married students to adjust.

Mission Printing another ocean container of tracts and other useful books for preachers in Cameroon. It was highly welcomed with great joy as many came out to help. The truck got to our campus where we could easily offload the truck. Our roads to the campus are not very good but we managed to get the truck pretty close to our campus for offloading to avoid too much stress from "head carrying" the boxes to the tract storage room. This particular container will serve the English part of Cameroon, the French speaking parts of Cameroon and Chad, and it contains some Arabic tracts for Chad as there are many Arabic speakers in Chad that we are zealous to share the gospel with.

After their short courses in March, the Bear Valley Bible students in Wotutu hit the road to 18 different locations with the assignment to preach, to teach, and to nurture congregations. We made a new T-shirt for this batch with an inscription, “THETIANS FOR A MISSION.” We realized that many congregations in the hinterland were either dead or they were dying due to the crisis that has been hitting Cameroon for the past 8 years and counting. As the crisis begins to subside in some areas, we take the gospel there because the gospel is for all.

Brother Gabriel traveled to the hill country of Lokando 2 and discovered that the congregation had closed the door for the past 5 years because there was no one to preach, as almost everybody escaped the village because they were afraid of bullets. He had never been there before, so he embarked on house-to-house evangelism to fish out some of the lost souls who were ready to return to the Lord.

These are the ones who were willing to come back, but the news has gone to the different hiding spots of those in the forest so now they know that there is someone who can conduct worship. In the future, as we will embark now on weekend evangelism there, the church will get back on track. Please, your prayers are needed.

 The staff of the Bible institute were also in different mission fields. I also traveled to other places and was able to make it to the Alumni evangelism organized by one of our graduates in Loum. Cyprine is a great worker for the Lord. Loum is a very stony area as you can see behind the blue and yellow painted building where the church in Loum meets. Evangelism is our mission and our mission is evangelism was echoed again, and it brought a reawakening to the spirit of sharing the gospel free of charge to the world.

After visiting Loum, I moved to Bamenda with tracts for evangelism and Bibles for the new converts there. This material will help to empower the church in the Sisia quarter.

Sharing the word of God is amazing. Handing over a copy of the word of God to a brother or sister, usually provokes smiles and happiness. I like giving out Bibles to people that truly need one. It gives me great joy to know that they will now have the written word of God to read, anytime they choose.

Our Bible students are all back on campus with one new student who missed the entire first quarter because of family issues. He is on campus and will be taking the first quarter courses little by little before the two years elapse. The student body now moves to 19 soldiers who are ready to carry the gospel to the many ends of our great country.

APPRECIATIONS

Thank you very much for all you do. You are just the square peg, of just the right shape and size, to keep doing the good work. God is watching and is giving increase to the work of your hands

Plans

Evangelism is the top item on our agenda. We have some virgin missions planned within this month so that we can take the gospel there. It is for this reason that we have been called out. Mark 1:38

Make a great day

Elangwe and family

By His grace Director BVBIC-Wotutu

Studies Continue Studying and Evangelizing in Nairobi, Kenya

NAIROBI SCHOOL OF PREACHING 

We thank God for how far we have reached, this marks the end our third quarter at Nairobi school of preaching. We wish to send our happiness and joy being part of the biggest B.V. schools. Secondly, we thank all students who are tirelessly offering their time and resources to attend Saturday classes, It is a big challenge to all but God has been so faithful to us all.

We also wish to appreciate our local teachers: Samson Omutele who lastly taught preacher and his work, Frederick Ramoya who taught old testament 2, and Kennedy Munubi currently doing life of Christ (Matthew) .

Students are also helping in evangelism works in their local congregations within and out of Nairobi.

Part of the faculty have been also out of Nairobi for lectureship and campaigns around Kenya.

We are happy to say that our library is functioning well.

We wish to thank you all for your efforts in supporting Lord's work all over!

Students Continue their Studies in Takoradi, Ghana

Hello Brethren,

OPERATIONAL REPORT MARCH, 2025                        

1.     CLASSROOM WORK

We thank God for the successful end of yet another month. Greetings to you all from the West Coast School of Preaching. Academic work continued throughout the month for full-time students. This month, courses that began in January were successfully ended. The students have now completed courses on Christian Evidences, Homiletics 1, Hermeneutics 1, Life of Christ 1 (Matthew) and Old Testament 1 (Genesis – Deuteronomy). The end of the first term is almost upon us. 

Classes for the part-time students also continued this month. They started the month studying three courses but one course was successfully completed during the month. The instructor for Life of Christ 1 completed the course with them and also conducted an examination. Now the courses being studied are Hermeneutics 1, which is taught by Joshua Aidoo, and Christian Evidences, which is taught by Douglas Armah.

Students in Sunyani, Ghana Continue to Evangelize

BONO AHAFO COLLEGE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES – SUNYANI, GHANA

CAMPUS OF BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL – U.S.A

Praise and glory be to Jehovah God for His mighty protection upon instructors and students, throughout traveling within the first quarter of 2025, by His grace all instructors and students were punctual to classes and to all the programs within this quarter.

1)      COURSES THAT WERE TAUGHT DURING THIS FIRST QUARTER OF 2025

The year began with the teaching of Old Testament 1 (The Law), in February 2025 Old Testament 2 (History) was presented, the Last course taught during the quarter was Old Testament 3 (The books of Poetry/Wisdom Literature).

2)      STUDENTS AND STAFF CAMPAIGNS

House to house evangelism with the students at Dr. Berko and Nwawasua townships were conducted. As a result of one challenges of a meeting place the Nwawasua Church is yet to be planted. The total number of baptisms at the end of the first quarter was five baptisms.

3)   STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTOR’S PARTICIPATION IN A ONE-DAY SEMINAR HELD BY BRO. JOE CORNEL: A MISSIONARY FROM USA

Instructors and students participated in a one-day seminar which was conducted by brother Joe Cornell in Sunyani on Tuesday 7th January, 2025.

Extended School in Nkoranza, Ghana Plans to Plant Two Churches

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL NKORANZA CAMPUS, GHANA

REPORT FOR FIRST QUARTER 2025

PREAMBLE

The Bear Valley Institute in Nkoranza is making a head way in preacher training and evangelism, though Nkoranza Bible School has been in existence for the past 8 years. When Bear Valley came on board last year, the school had grown from strength to strength when partnered with Bear Valley. Resources received have contributed immensely. We praised and thanked God for helping and protecting us to achieve such a wonderful feat. We are also grateful to our sponsors for responding to our needs.

OVERVIEW

The Nkoranza study center is one of the evangelistic schools in Ghana propagating the gospel and assisting congregations in teaching and preaching. The population of the school is 16 of which 8 of the students completed 24 courses before the partnership, they are expected to graduate God willing in the third quarter of 2026.

COURSES AND EVANGELISTIC ACTIVITIES

As of the end of the first quarter (March 2025) students have completed and examined on Christian Leadership, Hermeneutics, and Life of Christ 1. We have entered their results into the student database.

In the next quarter, thus April to June we were expected to treat courses in the Life of Christ 2, 3, and 4. With the help of digital libraries received, teaching and learning is moving on well.

Even though we did not organize a gospel campaign as a school, individual students and staff took part in personal evangelism with some baptism. Ghana’s Independence Day is 6th of March. On that day Rexford together with the evangelism committee of Sunyani central church embarked on street evangelism and tracts distribution on the principal streets of Sunyani, we distributed more than three thousand Bible tracts on that day, we were able to get some prospects who have started visiting nearby congregations.

PROJECTION FOR THE NEXT QUARTER

As an evangelistic institution we have planned to reach out to many souls in the next quarter by expanding our gospel campaign activities to Nkoranza area where the gospel has not yet reached, we are hoping to expand the kingdom beyond.

We have planned to plant two churches within the year. Hoping to plant one in the next quarter and possibly another in the third quarter God willing.

Our students and staff are well prepared to engage in that Godly assignment. Hoping to convert many to Christ by collaborating with churches eager to evangelize.

It is our hope that God will help our partners to continue support us in that regard.

THE STUDENT’S PROFILE

Brother George Borah is a member of the Lord’s church and a student of Bear Valley Bible Institute Nkoranza campus. He was the twelve son of Mr. Kwaku Awale and Mad. Abena Ackah all of blessed memory. He was born on 21st December, 1993 at Dromankese in the Nkoranza North Municipality of Bono East Region Ghana.

He was baptized on the 10th of January, 2012 in Dromankese, he had his Senior High Education at Busunya Senior High School and graduated from Sunyani Technical University in 2022 awarded with Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.

Brother George was raised by his late mother, his father passed on when he was 6 months old, he has really suffered in life. Among his siblings he is only member of the Lord's church. Brother George is yet to marry, his passion is to propagate the gospel to the lost and reach out to those in need. He took active part in gospel campaigns and church planting activities.

On Saturday 1st February, 2025 brother George Borah came to write exams on Christian Leadership at Nkoranza Campus, upon returning to Dromankese, fire guttered his residence and burned the whole house into ashes without picking anything. The unfortunate aspect is that he is seeking employment after graduation from the tertiary.

Notwithstanding, Brother George Borah enjoyed reading Job 1:20-22 “Then Job arose, tore his robe and shook his head and fell to the ground and worshiped. And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb and naked I shall return. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away”. Even though Brother George Borah lost everything but still trust in the Lord for replenishment.

Prepared By:

Rexford Agyare Mintah (Director)

Nkoranza Campus