New students to arrive in Sierra Leone

ACTIVITY OPERATION REPORT FOR MAY 2025

Full Time and the Extended (2) Programs 

INTRODUCTION

It is very exciting and appreciable that our infinite and merciful God has granted us another opportunity to meet again in proxy. Though we stay far away from one another, yet we are closer in the Spirit. This is another opportunity for us to share with you the report of the Bear Valley Bible Institute Sierra Leone for the past month of May, 2025. During this period, our academic and evangelistic activities continued without any hindrance; some souls were being converted and there continued to be a good interpersonal relationship between the school and the graduates on the field as well as the local congregations within Sierra Leone.

May you read with us through as we share the report based on the following subheadings:  

STUDENTS UPDATE

You are already aware that at the Kenema main campus, we have two sets of students: the full time (13) and the part time (10). Both of these sets of students  are doing really well in the class room and on the field. For instance, Nyuma Kamara, a part time student and Emmanuel Panda, a full time student, engaged their congregations within Kenema Township and organized an evangelistic outreach which was accompanied by tract distribution, door-knocking and a football match. During the program (May 23-25, 2025), many people were preached to and many tracts were distributed. It is hoped that a consistent follow up would yield some fruits subsequently. The school designed a program that while they gather the knowledge in the class room, they also go on the field to practicalize it, and they have really immersed themselves into that. It is heart–warming to see that these young preachers in training are putting into practice what they are learning in the classroom. This shows that the future is bright for the work of God in this part of the vineyard.

CONVERSION OF SOULS

As you were told in our April report, we embark on weekly evangelism for two reasons: a. To obey the great commission and b. To instill the culture of evangelism in our students so that even when they graduate, they would be eager to win souls for Christ. Our motto in conjunction to the Bear Valley motto is, “Training for Service”, and this includes serving the Lord by winning souls and nurturing them to remain saved. The spiritual and academic growth of the students in these regards is clearly visible in their contributions to the growth and development of the local congregations and their personal lives in general. They continue to demonstrate great promise: a sense of responsibility, maturity, commitment and academic excellence. The assignments that they have been undertaking in the local congregations while on mission work have been well commended by the local preachers and members of those local congregations. The regular weekly evangelism activity of the school has been yielding some great results as the number of new prospects has increased for continuous studies. Therefore, during the May period, eight souls were converted by our graduates on the field and seven (7) souls were saved by the evangelistic teams.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

We have the following activities scheduled to take place in June, Lord willing”

a.      Arrival of International students from Gambia (June 11, 2025).

b.     Entrance exams and the admission of new students in the full time program (June 26, 2025).

c.      Evangelism and academic orientation for freshmen (June 30, 2025).

CONCLUSION

In brief, the Bear Valley Administration and the Lord’s Church in Sierra Leone continue to show appreciation to you all for reading, praying for us and for sharing your resources with us so that we can continue to do what we are doing. Above all else, we are all grateful to God for the privilege to be His children!

 Your brother,

Peter Sahr Makundu,

Director,

Sierra Leone Bear Valley Bible Institute

New term begins in Gweru, Zimbabwe

MAY 2025 NARRATIVE REPORT

INTRODUCTION

Each new term brings new and renewed expectations. It brings hope that God will give us more zeal and energy in training men and women towards his cause. After the break, God indeed renewed us as we started a new term. In May, classes progressed well, students continued to be exposed to various scenarios for learning purposes, with preparations for the upcoming field practice taken to another level in the month. So much was done in the month but we are pleased to report the following:

1.0  CURRICULUM PROGRESS

Classes continued without a challenge. All subjects are still ongoing with some going to be completed in the month of June. Both students and teachers are putting in their maximum effort to ensure that classes progress as planned. The following subjects are being taught this term;

Research Methods                                       I.Mutichu

Marriage and Family Development            M.Muchingami

Christian Spiritual Formation                     M.Muchingami

Advanced Homiletics                                  I.Mutichu

Church Leadership                                      H.Suwari

1-3 John                                                       I.Mutichu

Church History                                            I.Mutichu

Greek II                                                        K.Madyira

 2.0 VISIT TO HWAHWA

BVBIZ students are exposed to different scenarios as part and parcel of their training. On the 28th of May, they visited Hwahwa Medium Prison to hold devotions inside the prison. The students were divided into three groups with each group being under the supervision of a teacher. Sermons were preached concurrently. There shall be more visits to the prison and the experience itself was wonderful to the students.

3.0 MIDLANDS GOSPEL MEETING

From the 1st to the 4th of May, Midlands Province held its annual lectureship at Kwekwe. The lectureship provided a great opportunity for students to serve the Lord in various capacities including preaching, teaching and leading in songs. Great appreciation to the organizing committee for such opportunities. The deliveries were beyond expectation. The lectureship provided the students with a good platform to put theory into practice including learning how such programs are organized. 

4.0 FIELD INTENSHIP

The 2024-2026 intake’s first field program/internship commences on the 13th of July and will run for 10 weeks. The longer version of the program will take place next year and will run for six months. The following are the places were the students will be going to

Place                                                              Students

Plasworth, Gweru                       Takudzwa Chitura and Mandonge

Hatcliff, Harare                      Tafadzwa Matanhike and Hossam Sumali Dinner

Dema, Chitungwiza      Davies Nyirongo and Blessing Gonye                               

Beitbridge                                                       Tobias and Fiona Mupatsi

Chiware, Rusape                                             Bornwell Masango and Makanaka Mekeresi

Mutawatawa, Murewa                                    Aurthur and Ndoro

Checheche                                                      Dzingai Mugova and Takudzwa Marandure

Mvurwi                                                           Gunnet Chitsiku

All hosting congregations are encouraged to continue preparing for the coming of the students.

4.0 CLASSROOM BLOCK

In view of the upcoming Men’s National Lectureship in August this year, more room is needed to house attendees. The classroom and office block, though still under construction, can ease the anticipated pressure. Though it will be used as it is, it would be ideal to fix window frames, install rough floors and doors.

5.0 NEW PART TIME CLASS

BVBIZ runs both conventional and parallel classes. A parallel class began on 24th of May with 5 students. Their studies take an average of four years to complete. This class joins the other class which began in 2023. BVBIZ wishes them well as they began their long journey of knowledge acquisition, skill upgrading and spiritual nourishment.

CONCLUSION

As reported above, classes progressed well, students had opportunities to preach, teach, evangelize, counsel among more activities as part of their training. The various scenarios students were exposed to provided a learning platform besides the classes. Preparations for the upcoming short field internship are progressing well. In all these, we continue to extend our gratitude to you all for collaborating with BVBIZ. Your efforts and sacrifices have made a huge difference in the expansion of God’s kingdom. May God continue to bless you all!

Evangelism campaign in Tanzania

Grace and Peace to you friends. 

I hope this note finds you well and your faith thriving. I’m sitting in an airport right now, waiting on my flight to Tanzania, and I wanted to share with you this message from our Dean of Student, Desdery Massawe:

“Brethren, I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I would like you to know that this is the end of the second quarter and all students are already going back to their home congregations, ready to work with their local congregations. This year we have 34 students from 34 different congregations around East African countries, especially Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. There are 3 students from Uganda, 8 from Kenya and 23 from Tanzania The first year has 19 students and the second year has 15 students. All students are performing well, but at the end of each second quarter we have to note the best student  in each class who performed well more than others. This time brother Derick Emmanuel Kidava is the best student in the first year class and the second year is Amaniel V. Amaniel. The school is closed on the 23rd of May and will be reopened on the 16th of August. I will continue to give feedback to each student of what he is doing to help his local congregations to grow during his holidays.

 “On the 17th of  May, school staff and students all did a personal evangelism day at the Kisongo church of Christ. The Lord blessed the work and the results were good. Forty Four new bible classes were established and two souls were saved by being baptized into much water. The preacher at Kisongo and other christians committed themselves to make follow up for those classes and we believe that more fruits will be produced. Thank you for your prayers and to all who committed themselves to support the work of the Lord here in Tanzania.”

Please join with me in constant prayer for the school and for our students.  May God be glorified through their training and subsequent ministries.

Till all have heard,
Daniel Gaines
Mission Coordinator
Tanzania Missions

Great cooperation in Zambia

INTRODUCTION

We send greetings to you all brothers and sisters in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! With the atmosphere of love and full of Godly activities, we are so delighted to write this report, and we give honor and glory to God who has given us this rare occasion to work in His Vineyard. Our labor for the Lord in the month of May has reached in seven provinces out of the ten provinces we have in Zambia. 

Once again we continue to unite our Alumni and current student body working together as we passed the month of May, besides the classes we are busy planning our gospel campaign on the copper belt in Chingola, and we have had a quiet busy month.

AN ATMOSPHERE OF EXPECTANCE

A lot is being expected at BVBI-Zambia on the Copper belt Province and Zambia at Large. The preachers we are training are expected to be present in most of Christian assemblies here on the copper belt while most of our Alumni are actively involved there is still a great shortage of preachers in most congregations.

We have started filling the gap in most of the congregation on the copper belt especially, Luanshya, Kitwe, Mufulira, Mpongwe, Chingola district and now Kasumbalesa the boarder district with D.R. Congo. We continue to create an atmosphere of intimacy (a closeness that should make us God’s Family), warm (love) as we train laborers in His vineyard. Just at the end of the month of May we received Leaders from Chingola district where our students are expected to evangelize the area, and these Leaders had words of encouragement to the Institute and the work being done.

SHORT COURSE

Brother Kennedy Mukuka taught a short course about the New Testament Church, this was a one week course which is according to our School curriculum. Our students were very happy and excited to receive him for the second time. In the same capacity we are expecting Brother Ebenezer Udofia from Kenya for more in Agriculture representing Healing Hand International.

LEADERSHIP MEETING

We had a very successful meeting with most leaders on the copper-belt province. The churches of Christ are now ready for the Gospel campaign meeting coming in between June and July. Twenty three (23) members among them Elders, Deacons, and Evangelists were in attendance. The meeting was very successful with most leaders donating to the budget of the meeting which will be held for 4 days.

Our students are expected to sensitize the gospel meeting and about sixteen congregations on the copper belt are expected to be there in attendance. 

OUR GARDEN/ INSTITUTE PLOT

We continue to impart knowledge and skill to our students in the field of Agriculture. Our Garden of Onion, cabbage and pumpkins have continued to grow attracting members of the church and community for greater work remembering the words in Luke 10:17 “the laborer is worthy of his hire” and Paul said “if a man will not work, let him not eat” (2 Thess. 3:10). We need to do more especially at our own land.

We have acquired the land for the Institute which is 60*100 meters where we have intention to build the school and other extra activities for Agriculture to be taken there. Please keep us in your prayers that this becomes a reality for the School in Zambia       

BAPTISM /RESTORATIONS

We have recorded sixteen (16) baptisms on the copper belt of which nine (9) were recorded in Kitwe and one (1) from Northern Province through our Alumni Levy Silungwe, three (3) from Lupula province. We have also recorded four (4) restorations in Lusaka through our former students Daniel, Simon and Richard. In the same development we have had three (3) restoration from Clive in southern province and seven (7) in the same province from Tryvin, Abiton Siamachila and Daniel Kapata

 We have recorded a total number of thirty (30) baptisms and a total number of fourteen (14) restorations for the month of May.

CONCLUSION  

We solicit your prayers for our students, Institute administration and the church at large here in Zambia, as we “grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord and savior, Jesus Christ”. Your prayers and our deliberate commitment and the wonderful grace of God can keep all of us focused on the important.

May our God bless all of you for loving God

 Cephas and Fred

Successful campaign in Kenya

This is to let brethren know that we, at Kenya School of Preaching_ Kisumu, have on this day of June 6th, 2025, given our students a break till July 7th 2025 when we will continue with classes for the fourth quarter. 

The students have enjoyed a good time with their short course instructor, Mike Rowand as well as Afrrican teachers: Charles, David, Phabian and Elias.

While in school, the students managed to help plant a local congregation at Bondo, one of the towns in the region in which a church had died. This happened when they, (together with their instructors), went there on a Friday morning, joined other preachers and remained there till Sunday evening after worship. Three baptisms were performed, some older members revived and new Christians found who visited Bondo Town and the Univetsity there.Two other baptisms were also performed  from other places, a total of five. A church has been established at Bondo and many have access to hear the gospel and worship. Please  pray for her numerical and spiritual growth!

Bellow are some photos showing baptisms, gospel meeting at Bondo, students with teachers and with visiting  church from America.

May our gracious God be with each and bless everyone who is committed to seeing that students be sent on their way to go edify/restore the saved and evangelize the lost.

Your brother, 

Elias Omollo 

Many Baptisms Celebrated in Gueckedou, Guinea

GUECKEDOU BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE OPERATIONS ACTIVITY REPORT FOR MAY 2025

Greetings in the Lord beloved,

By His grace we were able to go through the month of May and are grateful not only for the support for the work we do through that support, but especially for the breath of life and good health from our heavenly Father. For these reasons, we are glad to report to and share with our able supporters and well wishers respectively, the events which transpired here at the Gueckedou Bear Valley Bible institute for the month of May 2025.

As usual, there were the classroom activities of exams and lectures, as well as the outdoor activities of evangelistic follow up works and that of the evangelistic teams work all of which was well especially again with many conversions.

Classroom: 

After a week of exams for the completion of the third quarter courses, we were able to cover 3 additional categories of courses in the fourth quarter. These were: Pastoral Epistles, Church History and Homiletics 2 with brothers Etienne Millimouno and Francis Lavaley who did the last 2.

Congregational Follow-ups:

Since April and especially during the month of May we have had a series of challenges, yes, great challenges of how to keep up with the multiple congregations being planted here around Gueckedou. Our last report in April listed 10 new churches. The rather happy problems or challenges are not only for Sunday worship, but for regular care and personal evangelism around those churches. So our students, staff, team leaders, and some of the men in the new congregations have been working hard to keep up with these exercises. A short church leaders training program to help sustain these churches is scheduled to take place in June. There were 7 additional baptisms around Gueckedou during this follow up work. Then at Lola where we started the church through a cross-border evangelism in April, there were 3 conversions reported. The church at Lola which is after Nzerekor some 265 klm from Gueckedou has now increased to at least 26 members.

The Conakry team also baptised 1 soul in Coyah making a total of 11 baptisms through follow up works in May.

Evangelistic Teams work:

To the glory of God Almighty, even though some parts of the mission field are difficult, we are making much progress in other areas. Here around Gueckedou, congregations are being planted every week by evangelistic team members and the combined efforts of our staff and students.

Here is the list of 8 congregations planted in May, the number of baptisms at initial preaching, the date and by whom.

1. Bawa-tongui of Fangamandou sous-préfecture - 19 baptisms on 3rd May by Bear Valley students and the Gueckedou team members.

2. Kondoma of Fangamandou sous-préfecture - 16 baptisms on 4th May by Bear Valley students and the Gueckedou team.

3. Tongolo of Temessadou Djigbo sous-préfecture - 4 baptisms on 5th May by the Koundou L-bengou team.

4. Kassadou Daye of Temessadou Djigbo sous-préfecture - 11 baptisms on 4th May by the Koundou L-bengou team.

5. Sagbeh of Temessadou Djigbo sous-préfecture - 13 baptisms on 16th May by Bear Valley students and Gueckedou team.

6. Koliguido of Nongoa sous-préfecture - 19 baptisms on 25th May by members of the Ouende Kenema and Gueckedou teams plus one Bear Valley student.

7. Gueckedou-pombo of Temessadou Djigbo sous-préfecture - 12 baptisms on 28th May by Koundou L-bengou team members. This is the 2nd trip here. Both Bear Valley staff and the Koundou L-bengou team made the first unsuccessful campaign on March 14th.

8. Kendou Kama of Koundou Lengo-bengou sous-préfecture - 15 baptisms on 29 th May by the Koundou L-bengou team.

Efforts of the above evangelistic teams along with some Bear Valley students alone converted 109 souls in May. The overall number of baptisms is given below in the conclusion passage.

Worship Halls:

With the increase of congregations in many villages, there is a great challenge for worship halls for which we need help from any volunteers!

During the month under review, the month of May, we were able through brother Steven Ashcraft to roof 3 buildings in the villages of Botema, Yiffo and Yende-bawa of Temessadou Djigbo. Then the Niceville church, USA through brother Ken Stanley, who is also helping with this building work of roof and cement-plastering of some of the halls, also provided the roofing cost for the congregation at Maadou of Gbolodou sous préfecture.

Conclusion:

The preacher training is going well as students are being engaged in the classroom and practical exercise of preaching and evangelism.

Then we have the evangelistic teams along with other efforts, both of which planted 8 congregations. In all, the total number of baptisms for evangelistic teams and follow up works in May amounted to 120 souls.

We are grateful to Almighty God and we thank and appreciate you all, our supporters and well wishers for helping us to make Heaven rejoice through the many conversions despite the challenges of bad roads, worship halls, etc!!

Until the end of June for another report, we wish you the best of God's blessings.

Francis, Director

BVBI in Nigeria Celebrates Successful Evangelistic Campaign

REPORT OF THE BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE NIGERIA– WARRI CENTER

MAY 2025 

INTRODUCTION

Recalling the events of the month of May is a testament to the goodness of God as the Bear Valley family continues to make an impact in various parts of the world. The impacts could not have been possible if not for the tireless and God-loving brethren who constantly provide the resources, as well as the logistics, for the wonderful work that is being done in different parts of the world. May the Father of all grace bless us all as we continue to navigate through the challenges.

DSC CENTER

The course for the month was Biblical Geography by Abiola Vincent. At the end of the study, students were able to understand the following: Historical background of the Bible and the various physical features of the Old Testament World and Journeys of the Patriarchs with the aid of a Map. 2. The Journeys of Christ in Palestine and the Political history of that time. 3. The Journeys of the early disciples of Christ. 4. Definition of the following terms: a. Geographic Study b. Geography c. Geology d. Theology e. Biblical Chronology. A total of four students sat for the examination.

PTI CENTER

In the month under review, the director, Solomon Usim, led the students through the study of the preacher and his work. It was an eye-opening class because the author of the material did a fantastic job of revealing the ramifications of the challenges and expectations of the work of a preacher. It was indeed a blessing, not just to the students, but also to the instructor. The lesson considered four major areas: the preacher and his preparations and delivery, the preacher and his family, the preacher and the elders, and the preacher and his exit. One interesting part is that preachers must learn how to quietly exit the church when the center can no longer hold. It is a difficult thing to note that the congregation no longer enjoys the services of the preacher, yet the preacher is lording it over the brethren. A total of 14 persons attended the class.

UGHELLI CENTER

Godwin Ojocheogwu led the discussion through the books of 1 & 2 PETER AND JUDE. The counsel from the books includes, but not limited to, the following: guard the truth, grow in godliness, and stay alert for Christ’s return. Peter’s epistles encourage believers to stand firm in their faith during times of suffering, reminding them of their identity in Christ and their future inheritance. The book of Jude is a short letter in the New Testament, which is centered on contending for the faith and warning against false teachers who distort the gospel and lead others astray. Jude urges believers to defend the true Christian faith. This sets the tone for the entire letter. Jude strongly warns against certain individuals who have secretly slipped into the church and that God’s judgment is certain. Six out of about 10 students attended the class.

GANA CENTER

Gabi Alaba discussed Writing, Language, and Research. This is one course that may seem odd in the discipline of Biblical studies, yet its relevance cannot be undermined. It supplies the students with an understanding of the rules, functions, and operations of basic English. This is necessary because without an understanding of language, the Bible truth remains hidden and unreachable. Therefore, this course is packed with writing skills, communication skills, research strategies, and several other related matters. At Gana Agbarha Centre, 10 students were in attendance; with good participation.

EVANGELISM CAMPAIGN

Summary of the Evangelism Campaign at Agbarha-Otor on the 30 & 31st May, 2025. On Friday night, there were over 60 persons in attendance. This included prospects and brethren. The Bear Valley instructors spoke throughout the open-air session. On Saturday, 31st May, was the day for door-to-door Evangelism. There were over 100 persons in attendance. This was inclusive of some members of the Bear Valley students and faculty members as well as Bear Valley Warri Alumni. In fact, brethren within the Agbarha-Otor community came out en masse to support the programme. The community people were receptive. It was an awesome experience to share God’s word with the Oghara Agbarha people. At the time of compiling this report, no baptism had been recorded.

STATISTICS

1.  Number of Students: Fifty-nine (64), Seventeen (17) at PTI, Twenty-seven (27) at DSC and twenty (20) at Ughelli /Gana center.

2.  Number of Graduates (if any this year) 18

3.  Number of Campaigns: One

4.  Number of Baptisms: None

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

Note that although about 18 people graduated, there are one or two courses that they have left to take.

Conclusion

The month of May was an interesting month, especially because of the evangelism programme at Oghara Agharah Otor. We are thankful to God for guiding the faculty and students, as well as all other brethren who were in attendance.

Port Harcourt Anticipates Third Graduation

JUNE 2025, REPORT FROM BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA
Lectures are going on at our two centers. We are teaching two courses in one month in each of our two centers. At the end of May 2025, we concluded Exams on the book of Revelation and Old Testament History 1 and 2. New courses are coming up this month of June, beginning Friday 6th June 2025. 

ANOTHER SET OF OUR STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF COURSES IN THE MONTH OF JULY, 2025.
As reported in our last report, we have another set of our students who will complete the 48 courses and 3 elective courses at the end of next month (July 2025). We are happy that another set of students will soon be due for graduation. And that will be our 3rd graduation within the period of 6 years of existence in Port Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria. The outgoing of the 3rd set will give room for new admissions. We are already campaigning for prospective students for admission.

NEW STUDENT’S ADMISSION DRIVE IS ON THE WAY
From this month of June 2025, the director and teachers will begin visitations to congregations in Port Harcourt and other areas within Rivers State, Nigeria, to campaign for prospective students’ admission into our schools. The planned visitations to the congregations will begin on Sunday 8th June 2025. We will continue the visitations until we get a reasonable number of students in each of our centres to replace the outgoing ones.  

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS EVANGELISM OUTREACH IN THE MONTH OF MAY, 2025
In the month of May 2025; the teachers and students of Bear Valley Bible Institute Port Harcourt Nigeria, went out for evangelism outreach at Omachi community in Port Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria. At the evangelism program, the students and teachers went to houses, shops and streets, preached the gospel of Christ and distributed gospel tracts. At the end of the Evangelism program, we got some prospects who promised to worship with the local congregation in the area.

ONE OF OUR STUDENTS GOT MARRIED ON THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2025.
On 3rd May, 2025, one of our students, who is also a preacher of a local congregation in Port Harcourt, got married. Our students in Port Harcourt centre were in the marriage ceremony to celebrate with him.

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

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

BVBI in Nigeria prepares for a Leadership Workshop

BVBIN OWERRI CENTER

REPORT FOR -MAY 2025

GREETINGS

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

We are exceedingly grateful to God for your unalloyed support to us in equipping workers for our master’s work. 

 We will continue to put in our best no matter the challenges we are facing.

SCHOOL EVENT 

 Lectures didn't hold most Saturdays as some days were rescheduled to another time due to security reasons. Fulani herdsmen infiltrated Imo state and were blocking roads and kidnapping people, hence it affected some of our days.

OUTREACH 

We are still working with preachers in Owerri for the revival of the congregation in Umuago in Imo state. To the glory of God, most of the members who left are now back to the fold, and as of the last Sunday of May, the congregation has grown to 20 members.

We are still in search of  a volunteer minister who will be stationed there.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 We are still working on our schedule to host a two-day preachers and church leaders workshop in collaboration with Amaigbo congregation.

STUDENTS

We have a total of 26  students now, those with commitment with regular attendance dangles between 14 and 16.

Although some of them are passing through financial difficulties, which is affecting their transportation to school.

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

Nigerian School conducts Door to Door Evangelism

It is my pleasure to bring to you the work report of last month from the study center here in Jalingo Taraba State. 

Our class activities continue as usual, as brother Bala Egbwakoteh taught the students the Major Prophets. 

Our students, with the instructors, continue to teach and preach in various congregations assigned to them by the school evangelism coordinator. Total number of 18 Bible studies were conducted involving 46 people during door to door evangelism. A family of three was restored back to faith during an indoor lectureship at the Church of Christ Iware where one of our students, Kingsley Francis, preaches. 

Brotherly,

Madaki Itom Elkanah

Students in South Sudan start New Congregations

Greetings brothers, and happy new month. 

As our students are home, I would like to share with you the activities that they are getting involved in and new congregations that they have started.

Evangelism 

In Aweil, there is one new congregation started by one of our Mariano, which is getting good attendance for 2 weeks so far. And again we have in Jonglei Uror County a new congregation started by Mading Majieth, with few number as 6, at his home village. Others have joined their old congregations and are helping their congregations with church activities on a Sunday basis.

Baptism 

In Aweil, they baptized 11 souls overall results in 8 congregations.

And I Uror Mading has baptized 2 souls.

School Opening 

We are still 3 weeks away from the opening of the school, which is the 27th of this month, and classes resume on 30th Monday June.

We will still update you on their activities.

Thank you once again, and may God bless us all to continue doing His will.

Your brother in Christ,

Jacob Ajak 

Director- SSSOP Bear Valley Extension

Abia State, Nigeria Celebrates Six Graduates

REPORT OF THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES / BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – NIGERIA

MAY 2025

The goal of the Institute of Arts and Theological studies, Ntigha Onicha Ngwa, is to train men and women and provide them with the necessary skills- as well as the ability- to discern and apply the principles and values learned in the school to enable function and excel in the congregations where they serve. While we have teachers to guide, the curriculum provided by Bear Valley Bible Institute gives in-depth knowledge of the Scriptures. This is the idea behind the motto of the school: Wisdom for Service. Upon resumption, the school staff gathered to design the way forward for the semester. In the course of the year, the school, in conjunction with annual lectureships programs, have had over 30 baptisms. The students have been equipped and still being equipped for weekend evangelism as they help congregations far and near to achieve the goal of spreading the message of the cross till all have heard.

Library

In order to have quality education, the school has secured the services of a new librarian. Mr. Abba John is constantly present and lives on campus. He provides both teaching and library services to the students. He also mans the digital library provided by Chad Wagner. The students are able to do good research with the available books. Hard copy books that meet the needs of the time are being secured, too. In fact, the school has purchased new hard-copy books. She has also received a series of Spiritual Sword materials. The library is growing gradually. The students are beginning to embark on research and are excited about new discoveries. The graduating class is excited about the availability of both digital and hard copy materials for their project writing.

Infrastructural Development

The school is beginning to mold blocks to enable her to complete a two-block classroom as well as instructors’ offices. Furthermore, the school is working on renovating the school hostels, too. These are done in preparation for the intake exams and subsequent intake by August, 2025. More importantly, there is constant power supply from the Aba Power Limited. This means that the students have constant water supply as well power supply to enable them to accomplish their academic requirements with ease. Things are just getting better.

Matriculation/Graduation

The school is excited to announce that this year, a set of six students will be graduating from the school. They have given their time to studying and the instructors have done their part to help them as they go on their way into the preaching work. Moreover, with the new life being experienced, NIATS/BEAR VALLEY-calls have been coming requesting to know the NIATS/BV admission requirements. This means a lot to the faculty and staff of the institution. To this end, it is important to note that the school will welcome, God willing, more students this year.

Medical Facility

The presence and closeness of the Nigerian Christian Hospital (NCH) Nlagu, has a wonderful effect. The hospital is there to serve the medical needs of the school. We are grateful to all the support from both the secondary school and the hospital. In the last report, it was hinted that one of the gatemen was admitted at the NCH. Unfortunately, Mr. Okoro passed on. He died of hepatitis disease. This has brought some difficulties both to the school and the immediate family of the diseased man. The school has since visited the wife and children. The burial date is yet to be communicated. The school solicits your prayers and support in this regard.

Gospel Campaign

The Evangelism and Discipleship Seminar held at Church of Christ Zonal Board-Afor Une, Aba Abia State was a two-day impactful event aimed at equipping believers with biblical tools for soul-winning and spiritual growth. The seminar was organized through the collaborative efforts of the local church leadership and the outreach department of Nigerian Institute of Arts and Theological Studies. This event was born out of a burden to identify and strengthen struggling local churches through Biblical training and encouragement.

The seminar was attended by 30 participants from the Church of Christ Zonal Board and staff and students of the Nigerian Institute of Arts and Theological Studies. The audience included church leaders, youth representatives, and evangelism team members. Facilitators from the Bible College and the Nigerian Christian Hospital Chaplaincy, Nlagu included Usim Solomon, Chidi Chibunna, and Bro. Nnaemeka Josiah coordinated the local church, all of whom brought sound biblical instruction and practical insights.

The seminar proved timely and transformative. It not only trained believers in the practice of evangelism and discipleship, but also revived hope among a small congregation facing stagnation. More importantly, it signaled the need for deliberate efforts to discover and confirm struggling churches. By standing together, teaching truth, and bearing one another’s burdens, the Body of Christ is made stronger. At the time of this report, there has been no baptism.

Conclusion

We are grateful to God Almighty for His endless blessings. We are also thankful to all our supporters. We pray that your support will never be in vain, rather it will be a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God (Phil 4:18). The work continues in hope of a greater fulfilment.

BVBI in Ukraine Celebrates a Graduation

Bear Valley Bible Institute – Ukraine

April–May 2025 Ministry Report

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are grateful for your continued prayers, support, and encouragement throughout this challenging academic year.

Graduation 2025

We are pleased to announce that two students, Vadym and Maksym, will graduate this year from the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Ukraine. The graduation ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 26. Both students have successfully completed all the courses required by the Institute’s administration and will receive their diplomas. Lord willing, they will also continue their studies in the Master’s program, which is a great joy and encouragement for all of us.

Ongoing War and Prayer Request

Unfortunately, the military conflict in Ukraine continues. At this time, it is too early to speak of any peaceful resolution. We ask you to continue fervently praying for peace in Ukraine, for the protection of our people, and for strength and wisdom as we keep serving the Lord during these difficult times.

Faculty and Teaching Ministry

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our Ukrainian instructors, who have remained committed and faithful throughout this academic year. We are also deeply grateful to our brothers from the United States, who continue to support us with their time, teaching, and resources. The collaboration between Ukrainian and American teachers has produced excellent results, and we thank God for such a strong, dedicated teaching team.

We are especially encouraged by the active ministry work of our graduates, who now serve as preachers in various local churches across Ukraine. For example, just a few days ago, brother Oleh Fafanov baptized a woman in Uzgorod church—she is now our sister in Christ! These events are taking place in many congregations where our former students serve. It brings us great joy and pride to witness the fruit of this ministry. Truly, Ukraine is a field where the Word of God is being sown and is already producing a harvest.

Looking Ahead

We are excited to report that three new students have already committed to join the program in September, and we hope that more students will enroll during the summer months. The future of this work looks bright, and we pray for continued growth and impact.

Gratitude to Supporters

We want to express our sincere gratitude to all of our sponsors, friends, and churches who support the work of the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Ukraine. Your contributions, prayers, and encouragement are making an eternal difference. Thank you for standing with us.

Personal Update

At this time, my family and I are located in Germany, where we continue to serve the Lord. We are working with a home Bible study group and regularly attend the church in Leipzig. We are thankful for the opportunities God continues to provide.

May the Lord bless and keep you all. Thank you for your partnership in the gospel.

More to come soon…

In Christ’s service,

Sopelnyk Denys

Bear Valley Bible Institute – Ukraine

Students and Staff in Nhowe, Zimbabwe conduct Preaching Outreach

Quarterly Report 

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – NHOWE EXTENSION 

January – April 2025

Introduction 

We give all glory to God for His faithfulness in guiding Bear Valley Bible Institute – Nhowe Mission through the first quarter of 2025. The academic staff and students have experienced tremendous growth, both spiritually and academically, as they continue to equip themselves for effective ministry. We deeply appreciate Bear Valley Bible Institute International for its unwavering support, resources, and guidance, which have been instrumental in shaping this institution into a beacon of sound Biblical teaching.  

This report contains: Completion of Key Academic Courses– Strengthening Biblical knowledge and preaching skills; Outreach Campaign at Berrymore Church of Christ – Reviving a rural congregation through evangelism and Student Involvement in Nhowe Mission Schools and Hospital – Daily spiritual leadership and counseling.  

1.0 Academic Progress: Completed Courses and Their Impact  

The first quarter saw the successful completion of the following courses:  1 & 2 Peter and Jude – Students gained deep insights into perseverance, false teachings, and godly living.  World Religions – Equipped students to engage different faiths with biblical truth.  Hermeneutics – Enhanced proper Biblical interpretation for accurate teaching.  Denominational Doctrines – Prepared students to defend the faith against doctrinal errors.  

Impact on Preaching and Teaching:

These courses have significantly sharpened the students’ ability to teach and preach with clarity and conviction. Many have reported increased confidence in handling complex theological issues, refuting false doctrines, and encouraging congregations through sound exposition of Scripture.  

2.0 Outreach Campaign at Berrymore Church of Christ  

In February, students and staff conducted a preaching outreach at Berrymore Church of Christ, a rural congregation located 30km from Nhowe Mission. The focus was on revival and strengthening the church, which had been experiencing spiritual decline.  An Evangelism instructor – Mr Manyanhaire, a preacher, led the students on the evangelism effort.

Key Highlights:

1. Evangelistic Sermons – Addressing faith, commitment, and church growth.  

2. Personal Bible Studies – Engaging members in one-on-one discipleship.  

3. Logistical Support – Appreciation to staff who led the campaign and students who provided personal vehicles for evangelism effort.

Follow-Up Efforts: To ensure lasting impact, follow-up visits and Bible studies are being conducted to sustain the congregation’s spiritual growth.  

3.0 Students’ Involvement in Nhowe Mission Schools and Hospital  

The students of Bear Valley Bible Institute – Nhowe Mission are actively involved in ministering to: 

a) Nhowe Mission Primary and High School

Daily Devotions - Bear Valley Students lead spiritual sessions for over 1,000 children. Sunday Services – conducting morning and evening worship. Wednesday Bible Studies – Strengthening the faith of young learners.  

b) Nhowe Mission Hospital

Hospital Devotions - Providing spiritual encouragement to patients and staff. Counseling Sessions – Offering biblical guidance to those in distress. We appreciate Dr. Mashaire, the Hospital Superintendent (also a student), for facilitating these ministry opportunities.  

CONCLUSION AND FUTURE PLANS  

This quarter has been a season of growth, outreach, and spiritual impact. The students and staff have demonstrated dedication in teaching, evangelism, and service, fulfilling the mission of Bear Valley Bible Institute.  We pray God to lead in the upcoming events at Nhowe Mission!

Future Plans: 

1. Expand outreach programs to more rural congregations.  

2. Strengthen partnerships with local churches for continued discipleship.  

3. Enhance practical ministry training through more hospital and school engagements. 

We trust God for greater milestones in the coming months as we continue training faithful preachers and transforming communities through the Gospel.

School in Nigeria Prepares for a Second Study Center

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE - NIGERIA
Enugu Study Center
Second Quarter Report of May

*Introduction*
All glory must be to the Lord Almighty, for He alone is worthy of our praise. And to the management board of the international and national body of Bear Valley Bible Institute worldwide.
The principal, goals, and objectives of BVBI Family were observed within the period of writing this report, and will continue to be the paramount goal of the BVBIN Enugu Study Center.
We are grateful to God for another quarter to work for Him.

*I. ACTIVITIES*
1. As reported earlier on 3/4/2025, between last month April to this May , the course hold in April was Acts of the apostles by Onwuka Kelechukwu.      
This May is handled by Sunday Utobo personal Evangelism 1, as in accordance with the newly developed curriculum.
2. We have 15 prospects to follow up.
3. The earliest propose kick off of the second study center located at Emene could not hold as we are unable to meet up with logistics, we rescheduled the kick off to be first week of June by God's grace, we have 15 registered students.
4. Through the effort of the director and the students, a soul was restored back to faith at the church of Christ Garriki.

*Instructors*
1. Onwuka Kelechukwu (April)
2. Sunday Utobo   (May)

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

Thank you.
Your in his vineyard
Onwuka SJ Kelechukwu
Director, BVBIN Enugu Study Cente

Students in Nigeria continue to Evangelize and Study

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE NIGERIA

AGEGE –LAGOS STUDY CENTRE

QUARTERLY REPORT

It is a thing of joy that the program of the Agege study Centre has run smoothly this period of three months. Our gratitude goes to God Almighty, whose love and grace has been our guide. To Him be all the glory forever and ever.

CLASS ACTIVITIES

Three courses were successfully completed during the period: Bro Gbenga Ilori taught the book of James, Bro Akanimoh Archibong taught the book of Galatians and Bro Israel Tajomavwo taught 2 Corinthians.

EVANGELISM:

The centre engaged in evangelism activities. We worked with the Church of Christ, Olowora on Saturday, 29th March, 2025. During this campaign outing, a good number of souls were preached to, whom we still follow up with.

BAPTISM: During this period, three souls were baptized as a result of follow-up of prospects on our earlier campaign outings. Bro Hope Udo William was baptized on the 6th of April, 2025; while Bro Adeniyi Adenuga and Sister Adeola Adenuga from the same family were baptized on 20th April, 2025 to the glory of God.

APPRECIATION:

We sincerely appreciate the International and local management and administrators of Bear Valley Bible Institute, for the efforts they make in making sure that the programmes of the school run smoothly; especially Bro. Keith Kasarjian who took the pains to visit our centre during the quarter to make sure that things were done properly. May God continue to grant you all it takes to continue to pilot the activities of the school. May God Almighty continue to grant all of you the enablement to do the work of our Master.   

CONCLUSION:

We pledge our continuous efforts to make sure that the vision of the school which anchors on training men who will take the gospel to the lost world to bring them to Christ.

Once again, we thank the management and sponsors of Bear Valley Bible Institute.

Emmanuel Chukwuka Odo

Bearvalley Bible Institute

Agege Lagos Study Centre

Students in Benin City work with Local Congregations

Introduction

With a joyful heart and thanksgiving to God Almighty and the Bear Valley family worldwide, I present the report of the Bear Valley Bible Institute Nigeria – Benin City for the first quarter of 2025. This quarter witnessed a combination of enriching academic activities, field evangelism, and significant spiritual impact on local congregations.

Academic Activities

Students participated actively in classroom instruction, fieldwork, and spiritual exercises, including baptisms. Under my supervision, the following courses were taught:

The Book of Revelation

The Preacher and His Work

Church History

All courses were judiciously handled by our instructors, and examinations were conducted. The students performed excellently, demonstrating both academic and spiritual growth.

Evangelism

On March 29, 2025, students and faculty collaborated with the Church of Christ at Street 10, Idumnowina Road, Opposite Mother Mary Way, Upper Mission Extension, Benin City, for a community evangelism outreach.

During this exercise, Brother Fidelis Daniel, one of our instructors, shared a remarkable testimony. A woman who had been praying for God’s guidance to find the true church received the evangelism team warmly when they knocked on her door. Though she has not yet obeyed the gospel through baptism, she has since been consistent in attending services. We continue to pray that the Lord opens her heart to full obedience.

Impact

The Bear Valley Bible Institute – Benin City continues to make notable contributions to the Kingdom. Congregations are increasingly recognizing the value of our students, often appointing them as preachers.

A key highlight this quarter is the appointment of Brother Anthony Osadiaye, one of our students, as the full-time minister of the Church of Christ, Saint Saviour, Owie Road, Benin City. We give thanks to God and express our deep appreciation to the Bear Valley family for their support.

Additionally, our students maintain evangelistic efforts in their home congregations, which has led to a consistent increase in baptisms and local church growth.

Conclusion

We give all glory to God for the progress of the work in Benin City and express sincere gratitude to the Bear Valley family for their continued partnership and support.

Submitted by:

Dunia Christopher

Bear Valley Bible Institute Nigeria – Benin City

April 2025.

Vacation evangelism in Liberia

College View Community

Sanniquillie City, Nimba County

Operation Report For April 2025

 PROLOGUE / INTRODUCTION

We will continue to thank God for your support toward the Lord's work in this part of the world. We count ourselves so much blessed for this great privilege and blessings to be part of His workforce in teaching the truth in His kingdom. We are grateful for this opportunity to work with you (1Thessalonia 5:18).

CROSS BORDER EVANGELISM  

In his effort to win Africa for Christ, Bro. Steven Ashcraft, Bear Valley Bible Institute West Africa Cordinator organized a cross border Evangelistic Campaign to establish the Church in Lola Guinea. A four Men Evangelistic team from Gueckedou, Guinea and Nimba County, Liberia, led by Bro. Fester G. Lee of Liberia, arrived in Lola Guinea On Saturday April 5, 2025 ahead of other Team Members to prepare for the Campaign. Later, they were joined by Bro. Steven Ashcraft and four other brethren from the Ivory Coast and Bro. Francis Musa of Gueckedou, Guinea to continue with the work.

Fortunately, we were received by the Lola Bellevue Community dwellers and a kind hearted Community leader Mr.Yon Neimy who embraced the idea of establishing the Church in their community. Mr. Neimy who later became a member of the Church with his wife, was very much instrumental in making sure the mission succeeded. By the grace of God, through his tireless efforts, the cross border Evangelistic Team was able to establish the church in the Bellevue Community of Lola in Guinea on Sunday April 13, 2025 with twenty three (23) souls being converted in obedience to the gospel through water baptism.

The team departed Lola on Monday April 14, 2025 leaving Bro. George Martor a Student of the Bear Valley Bible Institute-Liberia Extension In charge of the congregation temporally. He is expected to visit the congregation every Friday after school and return on Sunday after church service for classes in Liberia until we get someone to minister the Church.

MEN’S TRAINING

While we are in search of minister for the church, the need to prepare men of the congregation to lead service is key. In this vain, Bro. Francis Musa started a training section for the men of the congregation to lead the service. But he suggested that, to adequately prepare them, there is a need to plan a quick impact training program to equip them so as to help sustain the congregation in terms of leadership. He being a Guinean, we suggested that he prepares the plan for implementation.

BATCH FOUR YEAR TWO

QUARTER TWO RESUMED

On March 3rd 2025, our students returned back to school after two weeks of break; from April 21 to May 4, 2025. From the break, the students and staff are all in high spirit to play their own roles as required of them to enable us to complete another quarter of the school year. Unfortunately, one of our students has not returned and from the look of things, he might not be coming back because of his many complaints of the lessons being very intensive.

As part of the school policy, every student is required to submit a vacation report on their evangelistic activities during the break. The report takes in to consideration:

1.     Where the student spent the vacation

2.     Spiritual Activities

3.     Results of those Activities

4.     Name Of Congregation

5.     Name and Contact of Minister or Church leader with whom the student worked

Results gathered from their reports are encouraging, and we are so proud of the practical works out of the classroom by our students.

Out of  the 13 students who went for the break, we received 12 student’s vacation reports indicating that they were involved into preaching and teaching at their various congregations, and doing house to house evangelism. We did a follow up to confirm this information by placing a phone called to the leaders of the various congregations and they all confirmed working with the students. Please pray that these men continue to grow in the work of our Lord as they prepare to take their various responsibilities as Evangelists and ministers of the Gospel.

 CONCLUSION

It is your love for God and your constant support that has allowed us to come this far with the huge work we have here. Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for your spiritual and financial assistance. We are eternally grateful to each and every of you. To God be the glory, praise and honor belong to Him.

Thanks!

The Administration

Evangelism campaigns in Wotutu, Cameroon

Dearest in Christ,

Greetings to all of you who read our reports. We are grateful for you, and we pray that this report finds you in good health and sound in faith regarding the things of Christ. Last week went well along with all that is entrusted in our hands here as we labor daily for the cause of Christ.

Tomorrow, the 20th of May, is our national day here in Cameroon. Please take a bit of your time to pray for the country Cameroon that God should help us in the senseless crisis that we have been inside for the past 8 years.

We were out of Wotutu for mass evangelism in Mudeka for the weekend. We went there to help evangelize the community and also to bid farewell to a faithful sister in Christ there. It was Helen Peter who passed away. Please keep her children in your prayers. After a busy day of house-to-house evangelism, we sat down somewhere to eat and regain energy for more work.

House to House evangelism gives us great opportunities to share the gospel to many willing hearts. They are free to ask questions about what they have heard from us, as they compare it with what they have been hearing and practicing in their denominations.

By 8 O’clock in the evening, we converged in a village square to preach in the open air to the public. I preached on the topic, “The Reality of the Judgement Day.” It was sounding frightening to many onlookers. That is why the evening was characterized with many questions and answers. Many were eager to know, if truly there will be a day, when all activities on earth will stop, and God will judge all mankind.

During the day, we were busy with house-to-house offering the bread of life free of charge. While many denominational groups sell their messages with promises of miracles, we are offering the undiluted word, absolutely free of charge. Please keep our efforts in your prayers.

The community was very receptive to us as they opened the doors of their houses to welcome us. They were also encouraged to open up their hearts and the pages of their Bibles to sort out the truth. Many questions were asked to help clear doubts and we used the scriptures only, to clear their doubts.

God is too good as we are daily seeing the increase He is giving through our other ministries here like the Brightland Christian Orphanage. This week we baptized Egu Philemon, a young man that is living in and being cared for in Brightland Christian Orphanage Wotutu. This is a great ministry that is reaching out to true orphans to “nurture them for eternity.”

Ursla Bapoh also obeyed the gospel on Sunday 18 May 2025. When we started dreaming about starting the orphanage, we decided that our motto would be “NURTURING FOR ETERNITY.” We can see our dream coming true. Anyone knowing the condition of these children before their coming to the orphanage would have wondered about the future of these children and who would take care of them after their parents passed away. They can now see the love of God through His children that are either overseeing, donating to, or taking care of these children through Brightland Christian Orphanage (BCO). These are children who can’t really explain to anyone why they were the one to end up as orphans. Please, in your private time, remember these children in your prayers.

Marieclaire Anna is a student in the Brightland Christian schools here in Wotutu. We do our best to use Christian education to preach the gospel while these children are in our confined space, we reach out to them with the truth. This is possible through the Brightland Christian schools.

Sakwe Liwini, also a student from Brightland, obeyed the gospel. Christian education cannot be overlooked. These young minds can easily be transformed in school into becoming something better than if they were only left to the influencers in the society. A total of 7 precious souls were added into the body of Christ during the weekend.

 PLANS

Individual weekend evangelism will continue this weekend to nurture and evangelize different communities.

 Appreciations

Thank you! Thank you very much for all the things you do for the advancement of the kingdom of God. God is watching and will definitely reward everyone in due season. Please kindly share our reports with others around you.

Make a great day!

Elangwe and family

 Director BVBIC-Wotutu

Many conversions in Sierra Leone

ACTIVITY OPERATION REPORT FOR APRIL 2025

Full Time and the Extended (2) Programs 

INTRODUCTION

We are at that time of a year where we are transitioning from the dry to the rainy season, whereby unexpectedly the rain comes. It is indeed a great blessing from the Lord that He sends rain to us. And this blessing has never negatively affected our work here.  April was a lovely month for us even when the rains were introduced. In that month, the school embarked on a successful campaign, held two trainings (one for the evangelistic team leaders and one for the graduates), and converted some souls and restored some. Academically, our students held on. Here are the details:

 STUDENTS UPDATE

You were informed in our March report that our full time students were to go on a short 2 weeks break which was expected to end on April 14, 2025. Indeed, they resumed classes just as expected. They started their 6th quarter which is expected to end by the mid of July, Lord willing. While they were on break, they continued to be very useful in their local congregations and beyond. Their congregations have been calling and appreciating the administration for the impact that the school is creating in the lives of their brethren. Yes, this appreciation ought to go to God as well as you for creating the opportunity for us to do much of what we are doing.

On the other hand, our 10 part time students continued committedly with their classes. Since they only come on Saturdays to take classes, we do not usually have plenty of time for breaks and they have been happy with that. Many of them are congregational leaders and are doing well in their congregations. The sisters (many are preachers’ wives) who are among them are not also relenting. From April 17 to 20, 2025, the women in Churches of Christ Sierra Leone had a ladies’ seminar and many of our students taught lessons. This is very important to us as it gives us joy that our students are making themselves available for service in the Lord’s vineyard!  We are grateful to God for having such students.

EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN AND CONVERSION OF SOULS

We have been embarking on evangelistic campaigns and weekly evangelism for two reasons: a. To obey the great commission and b. To instill the culture of evangelism in our students so that even when they graduate, they would be eager to win souls for Christ. And we can say that we are seeing great results.

From April 22 – 27, we directed our campaign efforts at Levuma Mandu, a town in Kailahun District. Three years ago (January 2022 report), we reported to you that we went to the Levuma community where the Church of Christ was established but became corrupted with false teaching. And that the congregation (over 70 members) was restored and had 15 more conversions. We went on to tell you that Levuma had been included in our external mission territory. So this past April, we decided to revisit Levuma again with a robust campaign. The congregation is doing well doctrinally and the members have been teaming up with other local congregations in Kailahun District to promote the interest of Christ.  With the involvement of the local brethren at Levuma, we had 10 converts and 10 more brethren restored who had become weak in faith. Apart from this, as you know, the evangelistic teams on the field had forty-one (41) conversions and conducted several seminars to build up new converts and to strengthen weak brethren. These men and women are working harder and may God reward their efforts! We held training for their leaders (team leaders) and it was very successful!

ALUMNI UPDATE

Our graduates on the field are also not relenting in their efforts to demonstrate the mind of Christ in their communities. The school has been in constant touch with many of them and there is a good relationship existing between them and the administration. Because we understand that our graduates need to keep on learning and improving every day just like all of us here, we decided to conduct a 2 days training for them on the skills to relate and work with local congregations well (April 24 and 25, 2025). This training was conducted at the Kenema campus. All the graduates who were present for the training were sixteen (16) including Joseph Missailie Jr., our Dean of Students who is also a very serious alumnus. After the training, we held a closed door meeting with them. The aim of the meeting was to share their experiences with us, what challenges (not focusing on financial because everyone has that) they are going through, how they have been navigating through, what their strengths are, how successful they have been ministry wise, what plans they have for the future, and how we can both continue to team up to promote the interest of Christ and the school.

A STAFF’S PROFILE: Michael Sahr Triyoh

Today’s attention is drawn to our lovely and committed Brother, Michael. He was born on the 27th April, 1993, in the village of Weigiba, Republic of Guinea during the dawn of the civil war in Sierra Leone to Sahr Triyoh (Sahr Batta) and Kumba, Hawa Triyoh. The story of Michael is one of hope, resilience, faith and perseverance. Growing up in a polygamous family was tough and challenging. He survived with his extended family from subsistence farming, hunting and blacksmithing. He learned the craft from his father at an early age and for some time used it to sustain his livelihood. Due to the competition at home among the many siblings, many privileges and rights a child should enjoy Michael was denied. Sometimes he would fight for scraps of food and other things for survival. In all these challenges, he never gave up on life.

About his spiritual journey, Michael clarifies:

I was born in a typical African Traditional Religious family. My father, who was a blacksmith, belonged to many secret societies. One day, when I was growing up,  he approached me in order to initiate me into his way of life but I respectfully disagreed; and from that point he respected my position and never bothered me again about the issue. During my high school days in Koindu, around 2013, I started interacting with a colleague who was a member of the Lord’s church by the name Sahr F. Johnson. He would give me tracts to read and we would discuss biblical positions on many things. Such discussions interested me so much. While we were having all those discussions, I was in a denomination. Later, the preacher of the Church of Christ in my village, Fasedu, Tamba Gborie engaged me again when I visited home for holiday. With more convincing proof, he succeeded in converting me. I started attending the Lord’s church in the village and after baptism I started teaching and preaching in the congregation, making lessons and sermons from the tracts I received from him.

My father was surprised when he saw the church accompanying me to the waters of baptism in 2014. And from that point, my journey in the Lord began.

Because of his focus on the Lord, Michael was recommended by his then preacher through the effort of Brother Francis Musa in 2017 to go to a preacher training school in Nigeria to study God’s word. While in the training school, he was of excellent moral character and academically did well. Before he could finish his B.A (Ministry), he was recommended to join the Bear Valley faculty in Sierra Leone. And since his involvement in 2021 till date, Michael has proven to be very committed and is adding value to the existence of the school day by day. Michael is also very evangelistically focused. That is why he serves as the coordinator of evangelism and the Dean of Academics for the school. He is married with two children and expecting the third one soon, Lord willing. We are truly blessed to have him in the family of BVBISL!

CONCLUSION

Thank you for reading this report to this point. Thank you for your prayers and support. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

 Your brother,

Peter Sahr Makundu,

Director,

Sierra Leone Bear Valley Bible Institute