Bloemfontein, South Africa school impacting their area

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Two courses were taught in the past two months. The school organised a successful local women’s retreat. The congregations are striving toward unity.

The school in Bloemfontein is a year old, and it has made some great strides in uniting the congregations in Bloemfontein. Students and members of the church appreciate the efforts that the school has made and is still making to grow the church. The students are committed to studying and are also putting into practice what they are learning. Students came up with a strategy to help unify the women of the church by organising a ladies' retreat. The event was well planned and executed, and the church in Bloemfontein appreciated the event. A combined service was held at the Motshabi congregation in August, which was attended by all the churches of Christ in Bloemfontein. Motshabi is a baby congregation that was planted in February by two BVBI students. This is what brother Johannes had to say: We praise the Lord for the Motshabi Church of Christ for a well-planned and executed event. They did more than expected for a small congregation that they are. This indicates that it is not about the quantity, but it is about the quality (the heart behind the preparation and execution of the plan).

MONTH/COURSE/INSTRUCTOR

July/Holy Spirit/Tawanda

August/New Testament Church/Tawanda

Thank you for partnering with the church in Bloemfontein to spread the gospel and grow the church by training sound, doctrinal preachers.

God bless you

In His arms,

Tawanda Mwadiya

Students labor in the vineyard in Kisumu, Kenya

Dear brethren, 

It is with with great appreciation and much thanksgiving that I write this email.  The Lord has been gracious enough to us when we began the quarter till we had come to the end of it on August 29th, 2025 for September break. The school will resume classes on October 6th, 2025.

Before the break, the students had served 10 congregations in various places. Four of them had, (in two Sundays in a month), served Ndwara church of Christ and baptized three (3) souls into Christ. The local preacher at Ndwara (being untrained), had requested the school to  send students to help him do services. Another student, Daniel Rono, had baptized two (2) souls at Angaset congregation.

Shawn Taylor, the one who has  committed himself to plant, at least, in each year, a new congregation, took with himself 9 students to Bungoma county, Western Kenya. They went there, preached at a funeral of a beloved Christian, distributed Christian literature to the mourners on a Saturday and served congregations on a Sunday. That group of ten, on that Sunday, divided themselves into 3 and served 6 local congregations of the Lord's church in Bungoma. Three, preached to a cluster of 4 congregations at Kamkuywa. Four remained at Lubokha church of Christ while three worshipped/served in the Kamenjo assembly. Two souls were baptised after Sunday services. At Lieta Gospel meeting, three souls were baptized. A total of ten baptisms have been conducted.

We had Michael Reese and Peter Ray Cole teach two short courses: The Gospel According to John together with Marriage and Family. Charles, Phabian and I taught five regular courses that remained. 

Thanks so much brethren, keep on praying for the newly baptized souls and KSOP as we do the same for you.

May the Almighty God continue to bless you all,

Your brother and servant

Elias.

South Sudan school stays strong despite obstacles

Greeting brothers and sisters, we hope this email finds you well.

Wellbeing and Health 

We the staff, teachers and students are fine. One of our students had an operation a few days ago due to appendix. Please put him in your prayers.  We currently have 12 students.

Evangelism 

The students are doing efforts attending and participating at the congregations. Helping in activities at Sunday service.

Baptism 

No one yet baptized via their evangelism.

Challenges 

Sicknesses such as malaria and typhoid are rampant during this two months. We pray that all will be well and healthy.

Additional Effort by administration 

We have managed from our budget from previous months to keep a little which helps contribute to the buying of 20 t-shirts for staff and staffs (see the attached picture).

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

Your brother in Christ 

Jacob Ajak 

Director- SSSOP Bear Valley Extension 

Thinking souls in Malawi

Bear Valley Bible lnstitute, 

Ekwendeni - Malawi 

Hello everyone!

Hope this finds you all well! Bear Valley Bible lnstitute Ekwendeni Malawi has good news for the month of August. Once again, our students went out for their second preaching campaign this year, and now it was at the Bulala Euthini area of the Mzimba district. The outcome was encouraging - seven souls saved and six more restored! Praise God 👏. 

 Teaching

We were happy to have brother Edward Mbeta a Bear Valley graduate with a Masters degree come teach short courses on Hermeneutics and Synoptic Gospels, respectively. The students enjoyed having him. We are always grateful to see new faces come to help us teach.

 Evangelism

Bulala is the congregation, which was established in 2010 by Ephron Mbano and didn't hesitate to accept their invitation for the school to go help them preach and teach door-to-door. The campaign started on the 28th to 30th August. The students managed to reach out to about 273 people, of whom 7 were saved through baptism and 6 more restored. On the 31st of August, which was Sunday, we had a successful worship, which was attended by 113 people. We thank God for everything!

We hope more souls will be baptized in due course . The seed (word of God) has been planted in many of them, and we are waiting to start germinating soon!

 Appreciation

We also want to also appreciate the company of our former graduates; Takesure, Mateyo, Fredrick, Yobu, Wongani, and Saul. They really helped us greatly. 

We are always thankful to the BV International and the Hillcrest church for the support. This makes our work of teaching and preaching successful. God continues to bless you all!

 Eternity Is Forever, Think Souls!

Ephron and Clergynton.

Baptisms and Restorations in Zambia

AUGUST 2025

Report

INTRODUCTION

The month of August has been a month in which most of our mission work has been practiced. We keep on praising Yahweh for the work He have allowed us to perform in His Vineyard, we have been able to do the mission work in four districts namely Kitwe, Ndola, Mpongwe and Chipata district of Eastern province.

Our Alumni also have been able to coordinate work in southern, Northern and Copperbelt province respectively.

Our Mission in Kitwe district

We are so happy to report on the meeting which was held in Kitwe with the youths on the Copperbelt province. The meeting was intended to attract the youths and especially on the Copperbelt churches of Christ. The meeting was also used to sensitize the existence of Bear Valley Bible Institute in Zambia. The meeting was held under the theme “Overcoming modern challenges of youths.” Brother Cephas Mwamba opened the meeting on the theme: this included definition of key terms in the theme such as overcoming, challenges etc. he also gave examples of challenges faced by youths, what the Bible says about these challenges and concluded with keys to overcoming them.

Brother Fred Kanangu came second and taught on “overcoming compromise” the meeting was held for three days and we were hosted by the church of Christ at Central in Kitwe. We had six hundred and thirteen (613) youths in attendance all from within the same province.

We recorded twenty eight restorations (28) and 3 baptisms; we know that with more resources available we intend to be having these revival meetings with the youths annually. Eleven congregations were represented within the Copperbelt. We should report that the meeting was very successful.

Our mission in Mpongwe district

We had the opportunity to visit and do our missions work for our Lord in Mpongwe district, Mpongwe District is a rural area on the Copperbelt and is mostly dominated by traditional leaders. We have about 5 traditional chiefdoms in the same district with a population ranging between two hundred thousand (200,000) to three hundred and fifty thousands (350,000) according to 2021-2022 census report. The district is also known by denominations such as the Roman Catholic Church, the Seventh Day Adventist Church and Watch Tower movement (Jehovah’s witnesses) just to name the dominant ones in the area. But we have managed to teach the gospel and most people are becoming receptive and being converted

We have planted only three congregations with the members ranging from 35 – 80. Our mission is to establish more congregations in order to defuse the false teaching by these denominations. For two days we were in this area and had a good meeting. We also attended a funeral of one member who passed on and our current student body did a recommendable work until we buried and the fame of the church became widely known. We recorded one baptism only.

Eastern province mission

For the second time this year women on the Copperbelt province met at BVBI-Zambia. The purpose was to encourage them to keep the faith and unity. Older women advised the younger women in keeping the faith and to have good conduct as stated in Titus 2:4. Brother Fred Kanangu opened the meeting and preached on unity. At first we had such meeting with the youths in the same capacity and now women; we are meeting with men in the month of August at Churches of Christ in Mikomfwa.

Our Alumni work in His vineyard

We received good tiding from northern province were three of our former students worked together and restored sixteen souls that were taken by the teaching that when one uses multiple cups when partaking the Lord’s supper will go to hell. Though the leaders in Mpulungu district felt betrayed by this restoration, we believe it worked for the betterment of the souls being saved. We are so happy that Reuben Museka, Levy Silungwe and Ishmael Kanyangala worked together as a team.

With the same spirit of working together, in southern province we have Gershom Chansa, Daniel Kapata, Tryvin Siamachila collaborated together at the youth meeting that took place in Zimba at the congregation were Daniel is preaching, the results has been so impressive we recorded a restoration of thirty four (34) souls back to the ship-fold and fourteen (14) baptisms. The total youths who assembled were one thousand five hundred and fifteen (1515). The youths came from nine districts and represented fifty six congregations.    

Baptisms and restorations

We have recorded eighteen (18) baptisms in two provinces northern and southern; we have also recorded 4 converted souls on the copper belt of which one was recorded in Luanshya and three in Kitwe.   

 We have recorded a total number of seventy eight (78) restorations for the month of August.

Conclusion

May our God keep you for His service, thank you kindly to all who are helping in any way as we are preparing these men for the deep and meaningful task of preaching the Gospel
Special thanks go to Woodland Oaks Church of Christ for their continued financial support, Bear Valley Bible Institute International, as a big family, Instructors, Donnie our Country Coordinator and indeed everyone involved in this work.

In His service,

Cephas and Fred

Former Muslim training to be a gospel preacher in Sierra Leone

ACTIVITY OPERATION REPORT FOR AUGUST 2025

Full Time and the Extended (2) Programs

INTRODUCTION

We are here again with exciting updates for August 2025. These updates range from classroom activities, congregational strengthening lectureships, and evangelistic activities. It is encouraging to report that God continues to be our strong foundation in all the successes that we record as a Christian school family. And we continue to be reminded that your prayers, partnership and financial aid have been so helpful in our work here too; we can only all hope that our God accepts our works and be joined with Him to live in eternity when the time comes!

In August, we conducted a 4-day training seminar for Church leaders across Sierra Leone, some souls were converted, our students continued to be committed to all our activities within the school, our graduates and other evangelistic teams’ members continued to press on in their efforts to win souls for Christ and grow the congregations.  For more information and all these, please keep on reading as we begin by first looking at the students and academic updates.

STUDENTS AND ACADEMIC UPDATES

In our July report, we informed you that our final year full time students wrote their final exams for their sixth quarter and went on a two weeks break and were expected to resume classes by August 1, 2025. By the grace of God, all of them resumed except one (David Jabaty). They were thirteen in all but they are now twelve who will be graduating by early next year Lord willing. As for David who did not resume with his colleagues after successfully completing 6 quarters, he was distracted by one of his brothers who stayed in Mali to go in search of a greener pasture and a better economic life. He went without even telling us; all we received from him was a message through our Dean of Students that he was sorry for what he did and that it was his brother that convinced him to go.  Meanwhile, our 20 year one students continued to get themselves familiar with the new learning environment and all its activities. They are expected to complete their first quarter by the end of September, Lord willing. Moreover, our 10 part time students held on firmly with their academic and evangelistic activities. Nothing happened to any of them and gratefully, they are all intact. They rounded off their seventh quarter at the end of August and were to begin their eighth quarter by September. Lord willing, they will be graduating together with our full time final year students by early next year.

A SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP LECTURESHIP

The administration held a grand lectureship for preachers and church leaders across the country from August 7-10, 2025.  We had different categories of brethren (though the lectureship was meant for church leaders and preachers exclusively but since others came, we could not drive them away. It was even better that they came from different parts of Sierra Leone including church leaders, congregational preachers and their wives, youths, women leaders, alumni, and the current students of both our school and the Sunset school in Koindu. The theme for the lectureship was: Contemporary Challenges of the Church in Sierra Leone. There were three challenges that were discussed: a. The Challenge of Over-reliance on External Financial Support, b. The Challenge of Spiritual Apathy (Lukewarmness) among Members in the Church in Sierra Leone, c. The Challenge of Weak Leadership in the Sierra Leonean Churches of Christ. We had three brethren (Peter Sahr Makundu-the Bear Valley School Director, Mustapha Sahr Nouwah- one of the committed leaders at the Church in Bo and a regular visiting brother and intending instructor at the Bear Valley School, and Anthony Joseph Yillia- the Sunset School Director and instructor at Bear Valley) that handled the three topics presented above. The theme of the lectureship was analyzed by our Dean of Academics, Michael Sahr Triyoh. The activities of the lectureship included indoor lectures, field evangelism (even though we were affected by rains since it is the period of rainy season in Sierra Leone), symposium and group discussions, and fellowship. By the grace of God, the program ended successfully and some brethren who came from Freetown and some other parts of Sierra Leone requested that there be frequent such programs in the future. We bade farewell to one another and everyone left. May God be glorified for His work! 

EVANGELISTIC EFFORTS AND CONVERSION OF SOULS

Apart from the academic aspect of our existence, our regular evangelistic and field schedules are also what form the bases for our existence. Therefore, in August 2025, we continued to strengthen the weak congregations at Benduma, Mano Junction, Panguma, Daru, and Hangha. Also, as you know, our graduates are also not relenting in their involvement with their congregations and evangelism. The evangelistic teams also pressed in with their efforts. Here is the summary of conversions and restorations for the month of August 2025:

A.   The school had five conversions and two restorations.

B.   The alumni had ten conversions and five restorations.

C.   The evangelistic teams had five conversions.

D.   The total conversions were ten.

E.    The total restorations were seven.

AGRICULTURAL CONTRIBUTION

Every year at a certain period, we get involved in Agricultural practices like growing cassava, rice and groundnut. These activities help us to achieve two things: getting the proceeds from our farms and training the students with some farming skills to add to their biblical skills. In August, we went into farming our rice and everything went successful.

STUDENT’S PROFILE: Abdul Osman Kargbo

Abdul Osman Kargbo is one of our final year students in our full time program. He was born on the 29th August, 2002 at Maikonko, Magburaka, Tonkolili District northern Sierra Leone. He is the second child of his parents. His parents are Osman Kargbo and Mamusu Kargbo. Abdul is a Temne by tribe. In Sierra Leone, the Temnes, one of the largest tribes, are predominantly Muslims. This explains why Brother Abdul comes from a Muslim home and his conversion to Christianity was not an easy one (he still faces persecution from his family members for choosing to follow Christ). His parents and some of his siblings did all they could to stop him from being a Christian.

Eventually, in 2022, one of our graduates and a preacher at Ampiti congregation at Magburaka, Michael Fornah who died early this year, preached the Gospel to Abdul. The young man was convinced of the truth of the Gospel but was afraid of his parents, so he kept on postponing his conversion. He told his parents about his desire to be a Christian and was told that he would suffer great consequences like being disowned, being rejected, etc if he became a Christian. He became afraid and shared the information with Brother Michael. Brother Michael also became afraid especially when he was not financially buoyant to take the financial responsibilities of Abdul. The boy then kept on coming to Michael that he wanted to be baptized. So on one occasion, Brother Michael took the step to baptize him. Well he was not disowned at the end of the day but some support was withdrawn. After his conversion, Abdul was encouraged to come to study at Bear Valley, and we can say confidently that Brother Abdul is one of our very committed students that we have currently. He is so humble and hardworking that among his colleagues here, he is seen as a role model. He is the student president and the evangelistic coordinator for the students. We are very glad to have him with us. This is what Brother Abdul himself says:

I want to be a good evangelist of the word of God, establish congregations and be a professional teacher in the future. I also hope to marry a virtuous woman, and give birth to four kids, two boys and two girls.

With the need in the northern part of Sierra Leone currently for the spread of the Gospel, Abdul promises to be a great vessel for the Lord upon graduation. We can only continue to pray for his steadfastness as a young man.   

CONCLUSION

For reading this report to this point, we greatly appreciate you; for praying for us always, we continue to recognize and acknowledge your generosity. We are full of hope that the work we are doing now will be sustained and will stand the test of time. We are even more hopeful for much work to be done in the future. May the Lord keep us for Himself alone so we could meet again in September, 2025.

Your brother,

Peter Sahr Makundu,

Director,

Sierra Leone Bear Valley Bible Institute

25 baptisms in Gweru, Zimbabwe

AUGUST 2025 NARRATIVE REPORT

INTRODUCTION

August was a month of both excitement and challenge for the staff and students at BVBIZ. In the field, 25 souls were added to the church, with 6 restored to the faith. On campus, preparations were in full swing as the school proudly hosted the Men’s National Lectureship. Alongside this, regular activities continued successfully. The details below highlight the month’s key developments.

1.0 AUGUST CLASSES

The parallel class was at the BVBIZ campus in August. The main subjects under consideration were homiletics, Scheme of Redemption, New Testament Church, and How We Got the Bible. Homiletics is still ongoing. The second class focused on Research, Fundamentals of Faith, and Church Development. Some of these subjects will be completed during the weekend classes. One of the major highlights during their session, was a funeral that took place in the community. BVBIZ was tasked to handle the funeral. The students did the work professionally under the guidance of their tutor, bro. Kudakwashe Madyira.

2.0 NATIONAL MEN’S LECTURESHIP

From August 21st to 24th, BVBIZ had the honour of hosting the Men’s National Lectureship, welcoming nearly 300 attendees—our largest gathering to date. Despite our facilities still being under development, we were humbled by the willingness of participants to use the semi-finished facilities. For many, it was their first visit to BVBIZ, making the event a blessing for both the school and the attendees. Looking ahead, we envision hosting even larger lectureships if our infrastructure develops beyond its current level.

3.0 PROJECTS

Income generating projects continue to be a main component at BVBIZ. The main objectives of these projects are the exposition of students to life survival skills, provision of nutrition, and generation of an extra dollar to the school over and above what the school receives monthly. In this report, we focus on crop and cattle production

3.1 HORTICULTURE

The school’s two gardens and 2 greenhouses have the following crops; cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, butternuts, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes, green pepper, peas, onions, and other vegetables. Previously, cabbage, tomatoes, and green mealies were top earners. However, bird and monkey invasions have forced us to scale down. Investing in additional greenhouses or shade nets could help us overcome this challenge and restore productivity.

3.2 CATTLE PROJECT

Our cattle herd now stands at five from three. Following the lectureship, the organizing committee generously donated a heifer to the school. Additionally, Bro. Wilbert Manyati (Class of 2024), passionate about this project, contributed $150 as a deposit, towards another heifer. Great appreciation goes to the organisers of the lectureship and bro. Manyati for boosting this project. Our goal is to reach seven heifers and one bull.

  4.0  FIELD UPDATES/INTENSHIP

Fieldwork remains a cornerstone of our training program, offering students hands-on experience under seasoned preachers. The students have been distributed in various areas. In August alone, 355 prospects were reached with the word. Of these, 25 souls were added to the church whilst 6 were restored back to the faith. 

5.0 MAY 2026 INTAKE AND INTERVIEWS

Recruitment for the May 2026 intake is underway. In August, several candidates were interviewed, with eight already accepted. Our target is to enrol 2 couples and 11 single students. Applications remain open, and we encourage interested individuals to submit theirs promptly.

6.0 PREACHERS’ RETREAT

From the 14th to the 17th of October, BVBIZ shall host its annual Preachers’ Retreat. This will be a time for renewal, networking, socialising, empowerment, rest and sharing of ideas. The invitation is open to all preachers. The theme for this year is “Navigating the Transition: Towards sustainable solutions in a metamorphosing theological and ministerial environment.”

Some of the lessons and sermons to be covered include;

·         Leadership crisis: The roles of the preacher in stabilising the ship

·         The Home: Maneuvering through current challenges confronting the preacher’s home

·         The Home: Maneuvering through current challenges confronting preachers’ wives

·         Maneuvering through current theological developments in Christendom

·         Building resilience in ministry

·         Finding Guidance in uncertainty

·         The God who never changes

·         The waymaker in the wilderness

·         From projects to business

CONCLUSION

August was a vibrant and fruitful month at BVBIZ. From hosting a national lectureship to advancing our academic programs and fieldwork, the momentum continues. We remain grateful for your prayers, partnerships, and generous support. Together, we are shaping future preachers and strengthening the church.

To God be the glory!

Graduation in Takoradi, Ghana

OPERATIONAL REPORT AUGUST, 2025

1.     CLASSROOM WORK

We have successfully come to the end of another term. Thanks be to God for His mercies and Grace throughout the term. The term ended on Friday, 29th August, 2025 after the second short course. There were two short courses this term: 1 Corinthians and the cost of Discipleship.

There were other activities in the month like the graduation week where preparations were made towards the graduation and the seminar week.  This second term, we successfully completed eight (8) courses. Six of them were main courses: New Testament Church, How we got the Bible, Life of Christ 2, Book of Acts, Scheme of Redemption and Old Testament 2.

 Part –time classes for the month were also interrupted by the graduation ceremony and the seminar. The students are currently studying homiletics, book of Acts. 

2.     GRADUATION AND SEMINAR

The 18th graduation ceremony of the school took place on the16th of August. Twelve men who have completed their courses were commissioned into the Lord’s vineyard. Nine full-time students and three part-time students graduated on the day. It was a successful ceremony by the grace of God. Graduates received awards for their efforts in various areas. There were awards for the most evangelistic student, most hardworking student, well-behaved student and best graduating student. The best graduating student received a new laptop for his outstanding academic performance. This laptop, including two Holman Bible Dictionaries and one Life Application Study Bible (NKJV) were donated by Brother Chad Wagner (Bear-Valley Bible Director). The rest of the awards (Defending the Faith Study Bibles—15 pieces) were donated by Howe Church of Christ, Texas.

The school also honored two of the past students who have been active in the evangelism programs of the school and are also working really hard for the Master’s course.  

This year’s seminar started on Monday, 18th August and ended on the afternoon of Thursday, 21stAugust. The seminar was very well attended by preachers and leaders for the length and breadth of Ghana. The lessons from our speakers were very inspiring and challenging. It was also a time of fellowship and bonding. Overall, we really had a great time during the seminar and it was a big success. 

Student growth in Mozambique

Introduction

The Lord has been taking care of us to date in the face of a mixed package of events in the unfolding history of the institution. Our courses are progressing slowly with the eighth course almost complete. We have had sad news of the deaths of two preachers and two preachers’ wives in Zimbabwe in the months of July and August. This has been so trying to the preachers’ fraternity. There has been exciting news from different congregations on the progress of our students. The churches in Zimbabwe had a series of  lectureships and gospel meetings in the month of August. We are looking forward to the resuscitation of the work in Machipanda in the month of September. We have abandoned the raising of broilers due to the increased cost of production and are now moving to our hatchery plans. There is currently a cabbage crop in our garden alongside the covo vegetables. Your school now  has a patron for governance purposes. All the above items are covered in this report.

Curriculum progress

Three of our recent courses have been Life Of Christ, The Old Testament Law and The New Testament Church which is coming to completion soon. Our students have been doing well in many of these courses with a few who need to be assisted here and there. In the process of our learning you cannot avoid the obvious excitement that is evident in our students as they discover so many new things in their journey of faith. The eagerness in them is encouraging and keeps our energy high. We pray that it may continue to the end of the course.   

Student Preachers’ Progress

We are excited to note that the student preachers have been engaged in different congregational activities in different congregations. We continue to encourage these congregations to involve them in worship, hospital and sick visits, funerals and other activities. To date their performance has been awesome. The preacher in Messika has given very good reports on sermon delivery and Bible classes by the IBBVM students. Both the women and men have been doing so well according to their activity forms to date and we are excited with the reports that we have been receiving. We pray that God may continue to do wonders with his vessels.

Great results in Liberia

College View Community

Sanniquellie City, Nimba County

Republic Of Liberia

Operation Report For August 2025

We continue to thank God for the privilege and blessings of being part of His workforce, teaching the truth of His kingdom here in Liberia. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve and extend our sincere appreciation to all those who make this work possible through their selfless sacrifices.

We are pleased to report that operations in August 2025 have progressed very well, with the following activities highlighted for the month under review:

1.     Classroom Activities

2.     Weekend House-to-House Evangelism

3.     Progress in Elective Courses (Agriculture and Computer Studies)

We thank Almighty God for the success achieved this month and look forward to His continued guidance and blessings in the months ahead.

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

Our students returned in full attendance and good condition after a very successful break. Classes resumed on Monday, August 4, 2025, following a two-week quarter-end break. A short course on The Book of Romans was taught by Bro. T. Joel Weahfrom August 4–8, 2025. Regular and extra classes continued under the careful supervision of the administration.

August marked the continuation of Year Two, Quarter Three studies in the Bear Valley Liberia Extension Curriculum for Batch Four. The month was busy for both instructors and students, as they worked towards the end of the quarter. Activities of the Students on Campus includes the following:

Year Two Quarter Three courses

Q-3 Course

Personal Evangelism   III

Life of Christ    IV

Preacher and His Work

Old Testament V

2 Corinthians

Hebrews

Agriculture

Computer Study

English – Literature

Group works

1.          Research work

2.          Individual Assignments and presentation

3.          Daily Quizzes (Practical and theory).

4.          Memory work

5.          Weekend House to House Evangelism

6.          Cleaning the campus etc.

WEEKEND HOUSE TO HOUSE EVANGELISM

Evangelism is a requirement for all Bear Valley Bible Institute students. This practical component helps students gain hands-on experience in preaching and teaching. Students are assigned to sister congregations, both in Nimba County and newly established congregations such as Keitonomn Church, Karnplay Church, Beoyoola Lola Guinea etc. to practice.

This program began in Year Two, Quarter One (February 3, 2025) and continues to yield positive results. In August, 76 backsliders were restored, and 32 persons were converted in Nimba and Lola Guinea congregations.

While challenges remain, we are grateful to God and pray for continued spiritual progress in these churches throughout the year.

 General Agriculture And Computer Science

Alongside classroom and evangelistic activities, students receive training in general agriculture and computer science to equip them with practical and technological skills that will support them and their families after graduation.

The computer lab and digital library remain well-structured and fully functional, providing students with consistent access to computers and digital resources. These tools not only enhance their theological competence but also strengthen their digital literacy which serve as essential skills for growth and effectiveness in today’s electronic age.

The school farm has successfully produced hot peppers and garden eggs (bitter balls), which are now ready for harvest. These farm products are used to subsidize student meals, thereby reducing food costs.

Both programs are designed with a 60% practical and 40% theoretical balance, ensuring that students not only acquire knowledge but also gain hands-on experience for future sustainability.

Conclusion

We sincerely thank you for your continued support of the work here in Liberia. Your faithful partnership in this great mission of our Lord has brought us this far, and we are deeply grateful. Thank you once again, and may God bless you abundantly and richly reward you for all that you do

Kind Regards

Fester G. Lee

Bear Valley Bible Institute - Liberia

Uganda school looks forward to evangelism month

Greetings in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

It's has been his grace that we have gone through August and crossing to September. His love endures for ever. We Bring you greetings from teachers and students at bear valley Uganda. The  school is running on well, teachers are laboring so much and their labor is seen in the great change we see in our students. It gives them more courage when they see great improvement with the students. We pray hard that God continues to give us more energy to do more and more for these men as we daily put those who support this work before the throne of God. 

As we are looking at November  as our evangelism month,  we are very much strong that the men are going to do a very good job. Keep praying for us. However some challenges don't miss, some students have been weak though not hospitalized, we thank God some are now ok but only Wilson Mandala is still having chest pains. 

We thank you so much for the  unceasing support for the school. 

Be blessed 

Until all have heard 

Raymond 

Door-to-door evangelism working in Kara, Togo

OPERATING REPORT BEAR VALLEY INSTITUTE KARA- TOGO (Second quarter 2025)

EXTENDED PROGRAMM ; BVBI- KARA- TOGO

July 17th, 2025

INTRODUCTION :

It’s really good for Christians to work together to enlarge the Lord’s Kingdom. Through this Saturday program for the spiritual formation of the Brothers of the Church during these four years, constitutes a living testimony of the participation of the members of Bear Valley to this great mission that the Lord recommended to us in Matthew 28:19-20. All the churches of Kara join me in expressing our gratitude for all your efforts over the past four years, as well as our sincere thanks to you.

May God bless you as you continue this noble mission throughout the world, for Jesus is coming back soon.

OPERATING REPORT

1-    The current number of students : 06

2-     The courses already taught :

a-    The church’s Mission by TALAKI

b-    The life of a true disciple of Christ by KAGNON

c-     Hermeneutics by FIDELE

3-     The last courses to be taught :

a-    Traditional religion in West Africa by NICODEME

b-    Biblical geography by FIDELE

c-     Hermeneutics by FIDELE

4-    Instructors’ meeting : The Teachers noted with great satisfaction that the Almighty had enabled us to complete the four years without any major problems. They sadly lamented the death of Agnala, a teacher who was very dedicated to his work. The teachers expressed their thanks to all Bear Valley staff and asked God to give them long life, wisdom and patience to continue to help expand the Kingdom of Christ around the world. They also implored God’s blessing on their lives and families.

With regard to the graduation ceremony, they hoped, in good understanding with the students, to wait for the end of the full-time promotion, which has already begun.

5-     Congregational Activities : Our concern is to bring existing churches to maturity. Another priority is to seek to plant other local churches in each village. A program has been drawn up to guide our actions in each local church.

a-    Worship and edification : The team of evangelists (with students) helps each local church with its door-to-door evangelism plan. This comprehensive work enables us to influence the population of each locality. Sooner or later, people always give themselves up for baptism. These moments of group work are sometimes accompanied by fasting and prayer to entrust the problems of each local church to God. Teachings are prepared according to the problems and realities of each local church to be taught.

b-     Door-to-door Program :

Students are heavily involved in this program to support the efforts of each local church . These moments of rain have seriously disrupted the smooth running of this door-to-door evangelism program. Nevertheless, a few sessions saw the baptism of two girls in the local church of Kara University.

c-      Seminars : The women leaders seminar held from May 08 to 11 was a success. The general topic was : The woman leader : relationships, position and responsibilities in the church and the family. 

d-    Read and speak kabiye Program :  It’s a very important program, welcomed by all the local churches, each of them has sent delegates to be effectively trained. These trained delegates will take upon themselves the task of helping other church members to read the Bible in the local language. It’s very beneficial if worship to God is done in the local language. Everyone will need to be actively involved in worship activities.

We pray that God will continue to help us until we have fully mastered this language (Kabiye) which will help support worship in every local church. It is also a necessary tool for evangelism.

e-    Radio Programm : Many still don’t know the church of Christ. Radio is one of the means used to reach the most remote villages. More and more people are contacting us during our radio program service. Some of our home-study listeners express a desire to be Bible school students. But their service programs are not favorable.

f-      So the Saturday program has come to an end, and the full-time program has already begun. We are currently busy training these students, and we invite you to join us in praying that God will accompany us during these two years.

In Christ,

Fidele.

The rainy season doesn't stop evangelism in Mbanga, Cameroon

Dearly beloved in the Lord,

Accept Calvary greetings from Mbanga. The congregation of hospitality and bilingualism, that meets in Mbanga, sends their lovely smile to the brethren. The Bear Valley school and all her staff send their gratitude to you all.

We are in the rainy season and places are really cold over here with mud everywhere. This is making movement very difficult, but we are still on the move.

Our country is preparing for a presidential election in October and there is some tension in the air as per who will be the next president of Cameroon. At the same time, we are busy searching for souls through door-to-door evangelism and through our morning radio devotional program.

 God is great! The work of making disciples and multiplication of souls in the kingdom is growing greater and more effective in French Cameroon.

The sixth batch of students came back from the first semester internship with sound health and they had a great experience in the field.

We sent out 17 students to 10 different locations after one week of internal evangelism with our francophone alumni counterparts.

In the same light, the in-village evangelism in Mbanga, and the evangelism of students on their internship, together recorded 15 baptisms and 2 restorations.

The students are also doing pretty good in their studies. We have started with the second semester and the courses are seeming to be very interesting to the learners as they keep on asking more and more questions in the quest to learn as much as possible.

We also went for mission work to Ngussi with director Elangwe and some graduates. God blessed the mission with about 10 souls. Even though the roads were very bad, we braved the odds. I came back with some minor injuries after falling down from the bike.

Another mission work was carried out in Mbalgong, a small community in the Bafia area, under the canopy of the French Evangelistic Mission. It was for the purpose of strengthening the congregation. God added 4 souls through the help of some francophone alumni members in the Bafia area.

In this month of June then, God blessed us with 29 souls and 2 restorations during all our mission work.

God has also blessed our institution with a new van. The Bear Valley Bible Institute in Mbanga now has a new van for evangelism. It is a blessing from the lord! Our next mission with the Bible students will be in the Moungo zone this coming July. We say thank you to the donors and we pray that God will continue to replenish your efforts.

God bless you all in Jesus' mighty name.

 ITITI BENEDICT

Several baptisms in Ekwendini, Malawi

Hello, brethren!

I hope this report finds you all well. We are thrilled to be in our second semester this year of 2025. We have the exciting news of our progress. We have almost managed to finish 17 courses since the school opened in February. This month of July, we have also received news from some of our former students who have been doing evangelism work and reported 33 souls saved through baptism. We are very thankful for their zeal in preaching in their home villages. 

 Preaching and Teaching

It has been good to have short course teachers come teach at our school. This has helped to quicken the planned work done. So far, since February, we have managed to teach 17 courses. 

Our former students are putting the school on the map because of the work they are doing in their home villages, this month of July, they have reported 33 baptisms . We are always thankful for what they do in the Kingdom. Keep them in your prayers 🙏. 

 Preaching campaign

The school has its second preaching campaign on the 27th to 31st of August. We are well prepared to go out and reach the lost souls - *the great commission* !

We are always thankful for the BV International and the Hillcrest church for the support we receive every month. This makes the work accomplished very easily. Working as a team makes things work well. God bless you all!

Your fellow servants, 

Ephron and Clergynton.

Practical learning in Ghana

Monthly report- July, 2025

Bear Valley Bible Institute, Ghana - Doboro

OVERVIEW 

The month of July at Bear Valley Bible Institute has been marked by a dynamic learning environment with students actively engaging in theological discussions and practical applications of their studies. The combination of rigorous academic content and interactive teaching methods has fostered an atmosphere of growth and enrichment among the students. 

TOP RADIO PREACHING 

Every Tuesday, the Bear Valley Bible Institute has been actively involved in a preaching program on the "Church of the Bible" specifically on the unity of the New Testament church in this month. This initiative has provided an excellent opportunity for faculty and students to reach a broader audience, sharing the teachings of the Bible and promoting the mission of the institute. Feedback from listeners has been encouraging, with many expressing appreciations for the insights shared.

 STAFF MEETING 

The staff met on 17th July 2025 at 9:00 AM at the school premises and discussed the arrangements for the funeral service of the late Emmanuel Amoo-Gyimah (instructor), scheduled for August 30, 2025. Plans include a memorial service to honor his contributions and legacy within the community.

Updates were provided regarding the upcoming seminar in Takoradi, scheduled for August 18 - 21, 2025 which aims to equip local church preachers and leaders with practical tools for ministry and outreach. Logistics, including travel and accommodation for students, were discussed.

Bogoso Church Planting: The status of the Bogoso church planting initiative was reviewed. Current progress, challenges, and opportunities for community engagement were highlighted. We pray to have it come to pass. 

CLASS ACTIVITIES 

Kojo Acquah-Beenyi taught the class on Preacher and his work and 1 & 2 Thessalonians.

John Acquah taught the class on The Book of Galatians 

Ebenezer Amoasi taught the class on Life of Christ IV

STUDENT PROFILE

Background: 

Felix Acquah is a dedicated first-year student at Bear Valley Bible Institute, where he is committed to deepening his understanding of scripture and enhancing his preaching skills. He serves as a preacher for the Batanyaa congregation in the Central Region of Ghana, where he passionately shares the Gospel and provides spiritual guidance to his community.

Evangelistic Passion: 

Felix possesses a fervent evangelistic spirit, actively seeking opportunities to share the message of Christ beyond the walls of the church. His passion for outreach is reflected in his involvement in community service and evangelism initiatives, where he works to spread the Gospel and make a positive impact in the lives of those around him.

STUDENTS UPDATE 

Currently, we have 14 active students on board. We had one new student this month, with the name Ferguson Ologhoejebi Forkimor. 

BAPTISM 

We were highly grateful for the sovereign will of God and His mercies still searching for every soul each and every day to save. Eleven (11) souls were brought to Christ in the month of July through some of the students' hard work and instructors. These were: Joyce Baah, Charlotte Ampah, Sarvina Ajoa, Charle Ankyere, Efia Agustina, Peter Acuah, Efua Bentel, Maame Efua, John, Daniel Addo, Bernice Addo.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT 

The arrangements for the funeral service of the late Emmanuel Amoo-Gyimah (instructor), is being scheduled for August 30, 2025. Plans include a memorial service to honor his contributions and legacy within the community. We pray you join us in spirit on the day.

FUNERAL CEREMONY 

We attended one of our Alumni’s funerals at Amasaman. It was a practical assignment for the students to witnessed how they can organize themselves for such event in their ministry. We saw great opportunity to shared many of our tracts as a form of evangelism.  

CONCLUSION 

July was a fruitful month for the Bear Valley Bible Institute, marked by collaborative efforts in impactful preaching, and meaningful class activities. The evangelistic outreach successfully reached several communities, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement. We look forward to building on these successes in the coming months. Continued support and resources will further enhance the learning experience

We remain grateful to our partners, alumni, and friends’ prayers, encouragement and financial contributions

May the Lord bless our endeavors as we strive to fulfil our mission.

By E.O. Larbi

Prayers requested for successful campaigns in Uganda

Greetings brothers. 

Thank you so much for all  you are doing for us and the whole church to trian preachers. Bear Valley Uganda is doing well and we have ended the month though this  has not been an easy one. It is only God in whom we trust and all things are possible.

Students are in good health  and teachers are laboring so much.  I personally truly thank them for the commitment toward this noble cause. God is the rewarder. However, one of the students decided  to leave due to his family challenges. Pray for brother Philex that he finds the solution for his family and finds peace in his heart. Brother Simon who had the eyes problem was treated and he is happily enjoying classes.  Prayers of the faithful does a lot. Thank you for praying for our brother. 

In this second semester, we normally arrange for massive evangelism in all four corners of the Country. We move in teams and each team is led by one of our teachers. We also include our former students from other intakes. Help us in prayers and that God may avail the necessary resources to help us  do this successfully. 

Our evangelism is vital, we thank God for having given man knowledge of communication even to those who are far. Recently  one of our old students  working with a certain organization which has its branches outside Africa, was able to keep sharing the word with his fellow workers. Recently at a visit to Africa, one soul got saved and she is from Bolivia.  We are kindly asking if there is anyone who knows of any Christian there or if we have a congregation there such that we are able to link her for her spiritual growth. 

Thank you so much.  

Be blessed 

Until all have heard 

Raymond. 

Old friend becomes new brother in Wotutu, Cameroon

Dearest in Christ,

Greetings from this part of the globe in Cameroon. We are very glad to share with you what made news here in Cameroon in the church and with the work of the Bear Valley Bible Institute Cameroon - Wotutu. We do hope you are doing great in all that you are doing for the Lord there.

After fruitful mission work in different villages and congregations around the country, our students are back in the classroom where they are receiving more training to be better equipped for the task that is ahead of them. We started this batch with 19 students, but we are now left with 16. We have seen some whom we know will not be able to academically meet up with the training.

Our mission, which is to reach out to souls, is still our priority. We are not leaving any stone unturned in trying to make sure that the mission of the school is being held up high. Our graduates are also very supportive of the dream because they have been here in the school. They also do all that is in their power to assist our current students whenever the need arises in the mission field. Minister Oliver Anthony was very happy to trek 4 hours from another village to meet some of our students, and to be part of the house-to-house evangelism, all in a quest to help some precious souls to get out of darkness and be moved into His marvelous light.

Some think that house to house evangelism is an old fashioned way of evangelizing communities, but it is working for us because the modern ways are not readily available in all of our communities. Television signals and internet connections are not common in all communities. Therefore, we are bound to still continue with our old fashion way of meeting people in their homes or on market squares to physically point to them the word of truth.

As our students go out on weekend evangelism or mass evangelism, ample opportunity is given to them to preach and teach in different congregations. This is really helping them to gain great experience in their training.

We gave exhortation to our new brother, Raymond Mbonde, after his baptism. He came with his aunt and his fiancée to worship with us.

 Raymond Mbonde is my friend from 33 years ago but he left Cameroon to move to South Africa. He spent a great deal of his life there but he is back in Cameroon now and has decided to be worshipping with us for the past 3 months. He saw the truth, had confidence in his friend, but most especially read the truth as it is documented in the Bible. He exclaimed and told me that he is happy that he is alive to see these truths. He never hesitated to obey it in baptism. Please keep our new brother Raymond Mbonde in your prayers, as we are sure that he will take the gospel to his large extended family. We pray that some of them may also see the truth.

 As our yearly theme, “Kingdom Expansion,” continues to unfold, we do fellowship in different locations around the Wotutu community where our Christians live. We invite their neighbors to be a part of our home Bible study. It is also a direct way to share the gospel to them.

Plans

Mission work in progress is for mass evangelism in the months ahead around Limbe and the west coast of Cameroon. Please keep this dream in your prayers. It is a very vast area with many people, but the influence of the church of Christ has not been felt strongly enough yet.

Appreciation

Thanks very much for all you do for the work here. God is watching, and will definitely reward those that genuinely serve Him, according to their own ability, in His vineyard.  

God bless and keep you as you make a great day.

Elangwe and family

By His grace director of BVBIC-Wotutu

Effective campaigns in Zimbabwe

 JULY 2025 NARRATIVE REPORT

INTRODUCTION

BVBIZ is in its practicum season. Much of this report revolves around the student and the field. In July, one congregation was established, 33 souls baptised, 4 restored back to the Lord, and over 250 reached with the unadulterated Word of God.  These and more, are explained in greater detail below.

1.0 TERM ENDS

The students’ fourth term ended successfully on the 13th of July. The term ended with campaigns at Mutora Growth Point and Mazowe. Great appreciation to all students and teachers for mutually working together to ensure that the term was a success. The following subjects were taught and completed successfully: Church Leadership, Christian Spiritual Formation, Marriage and Family Development, Greek II, Research Methods, 1–3 John, Advanced Homiletics, and Church History. Further, every effort was made in preparing the students mentally, spiritually, and practically for the practicum, which was due to commence on the 6th of July.

  2.0 THE BULAWAYO INVITATION

On the 4th of July, BVBIZ students and teachers left campus to attend an all-night service at the Bulawayo Central congregation. This marks the second time wherein the school is invited to such an event. Other congregations were also invited for this service. All speakers were our students, whilst a few had the opportunity to lead in songs. This is always an uplifting event for all attendees and the school. Great appreciation to the Machingura and Mlangeni (Jnr) families for providing supper and breakfast, respectively, to the BVBIZ team.

3.0 CAMPAIGNS

Every term, BVBIZ undertakes one to two campaigns, which are geared towards providing students with several competencies needed in the field of ministry. One campaign was held at Mutora Growth Point in Midlands, whilst another was held at Mazowe in Mashonaland Central.

3.1 MUTORA CAMPAIGN

From 7 to 13 July, 2025, half of BVBIZ students and staff conducted a dynamic evangelism campaign in Mutora Growth Point, Gokwe Nembudziya, with the goal of planting a Church of Christ congregation. The team was composed of experienced preachers who included brothers Mutichu, Madyira Jnr, Madyora snr, Kufa, Mubi, Mupanduki, Tiyani and the six student evangelists. They engaged in various outreach activities, including door-to-door visits, open-air preaching, evening services, and school-based Bible studies. These efforts reached over 50 households and several schools, culminating in the baptism of eight individuals and the successful establishment of a new congregation. The campaign was well-received by the local community. A donated PA system from the community enhanced the effectiveness of public preaching, and Bible materials were distributed to interested residents. Despite the success, the busy nature of the Growth Point poses challenges for consistent church attendance and spiritual focus. Continued support and discipleship are essential to ensure the congregation’s growth and stability. The campaign demonstrated the power of field evangelism as a core element of BVBIZ’s training and mission.

The positive outcomes of the Gokwe Nembudziya campaign highlight the importance of collaborative ministry and community engagement in church planting. The involvement of ministers from nearby congregations—such as Gokwe Centre, Shurugwi, and the local area—provided credibility and encouragement to the new church. Evangelists not only preached but also built relationships, laying a foundation for long-term spiritual development. The logistical support, including the PA system and Bible materials, played a crucial role in reaching a wider audience. However, sustaining the momentum will require strategic follow-up, regular visits, and prayerful commitment from everyone. Zivanai Mubi, a 2024 graduate, will temporarily oversee the church and follow up with all those who were reached throughout the campaign. The young man requires financial support to keep the work alive. The institute remains dedicated to the planting of new congregations and views this campaign as a testament to the effectiveness of BVBIZ’s hands-on evangelism. As Romans 10:15 reminds all those who care the lost soul, … those who bring the good news carry a beautiful mission—one that BVBIZ continues to fulfil with passion, tenacity, and purpose.  

3.2  MAZOWE CAMPAIGN

As the Gokwe team left BVBIZ on the 7th, the Mazowe team left campus on the 6th around 3.30am for Mazowe. The team was led by the director and the Mazowe resident minister, Lovemore Manyanhaire. The team arrived in time for the church service and received a warm reception from the local church members. Despite travel challenges, the team was welcomed with enthusiasm and immediately engaged in worship, with various students leading the service. Bro. T. Mabika delivered a powerful sermon encouraging spiritual vigilance whilst the Director outlined the week’s mission, urging collaboration with the congregation. The service concluded with a call to restore fallen members and attract new converts. This marked the beginning of a spiritually charged week of evangelism.

The evangelism campaign commenced the next day. As with all BVBIZ campaigns, nearby preachers are invited to provide some experience to the students. Those who came include brothers Munhupedzi (Glendale), Tengulachepa (Mvurwi), Nyamombe (Seke) and Muzoma (Concession). Brother Howard Suwari, one of their teachers, later joined the team as well. Each day began with a devotion and ended with a devotion. The team divided into three groups to maximize outreach, employing strategies such as door-to-door visits, open-air preaching, evening services, preaching at Police parades and school assemblies. Open-air sessions proved especially impactful, drawing large crowds in public spaces like bus stops, school grounds, market squares, where sermons on salvation and baptism were delivered with clarity and conviction. The Pact Missionaries-donated PA system beamed to the ear of everyone far and near. The speakers spoke without fear whilst the other team members distributed tracts, attended to questions and further elaboration to any who dared to ask. This fostered meaningful engagement with the community. Evening devotions followed each day’s outreach, offering spiritual nourishment and inviting locals to worship. These services featured inspiring sermons and uplifting hymns, culminating in the baptism of seven souls. The campaign left a lasting spiritual impact on the Mazowe community, strengthening the church and demonstrating the power of united ministry. Great appreciation to the local preacher, his family and the church for taking care of everyone.

4.0 FIELD PROGRAM (INTENSHIP) UPDATES

BVBIZ students on the conventional class undertakes one year supervised practicum whilst the parallel class takes a minimum of two years to do the practicum. Field practicum officially began on the 14th of July. The parallel class continued to make progress in the field baptizing 8 prospects in the month. With the 2024-2026 Full time class also in the field, total baptisms reached 33 with 4 restorations. 0ver 170 prospects were reached with the word.

6.0 TOILET UPGRADES

Two of the school’s toilets in the hostel were upgraded. This has been a waited development by students so as to ease pressure on the available toilet seats. 5 more are needed in all the toilets.           

7.0 UPCOMING PREACHERS’ RETREAT AND AGM

From 14 to 17 October, BVBIZ will host its annual Preachers’ Retreat—an event open to all active field preachers. The program aims to rejuvenate and re-empower those ministering in the field. On the 18th of  October, the school will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM). All stakeholders are invited to this key meeting to deliberate on institutional matters. The following reports will be presented and discussed:

·         The Chairman’s report

·         The Director’s Report

·         The Treasurer’s Report

8.0 BVBIZ MAY 2026 STUDENT RECRUITMENT

BVBIZ has begun recruiting potential students for the 2026-2028 intake. The school can only accommodate a few students, so applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid missing this great opportunity. Couples are also welcome to apply. Applicants must submit the following documents:

• A handwritten application letter

• A copy of their national ID

• Copies of academic certificates

• A recommendation letter from their congregation

To meet the application requirements, interested candidates can download the application form from www.bvbiz.co.zw or request it via WhatsApp at 0773993773 or 0788847063. The completed application form, along with the required documents, can be submitted via email to admin@bvbiz.co.zw orbearvalleybibleinstitutezim@gmail.com. Alternatively, applicants can send their forms through WhatsApp to 0773993773 or 0788847063. We have scheduled the first round of interviews to take place during the National Youth Lectureship (14–17 August) in Bindura, and again during the Men’s National Lectureship (21–24 August) at the BVBIZ campus.

CONCLUSION

July marked a transformative shift as activities moved beyond the classroom and into the field—where these trainees truly belong. As a vital stepping stone toward their future work, the BVBIZ internship program equips graduates with the practical skills and spiritual depth needed to thrive. Thanks to their dedication, the guidance of their teachers and other supervisors, and the support of our partners, a new congregation was established, and 33 lives were joyfully brought to faith. The next report will share the progress and impact of the second month of this field journey. To everyone who contributed—through partnership, financial support, and encouragement—your role is deeply appreciated.

Classes continue in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the month of July-2025.

Date: August 8th,2025.

Respected director Mr.Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds, and all the prayer partners; greetings to you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus christ. We pray that this letter may serve us to find you in good health. We thank you very much for your continual prayers and encouragement for the smooth and successful function of the BVBI-Tirupati-India. We are ever grateful to you for your love and concern for the young people in India to train them well to reach the lost souls with the gospel of Jesus Christ. I would like to submit the brief report for the month of July-2025.

Classroom work: We focus on completing the classroom work as per the syllabus given by BVBI. In the month of June-July we have completed Genesis to Deuteronomy,, How we got the Bible, Christian Evidences, God’s plan of salvation and personal evangelism. Appreciate all the students for their active part in attending regularly, writing exams and memory verses.

Campaigning : In the month of July we have conducted Campaignings at Gunapadu village and Chennareddi colony.

Staff meeting: We conducted staff meeting and discuss about the school progress and spiritual progress of the students.

Zoom meeting:- our BVBI-Tirupati has started online bible study to help the people to teach them word of God, whoever is not able to attend for the regular course may attend the online classes and learn the word of God. Weekly two days during early hours we conduct the zoom meeting. Right now we are teaching the book of Romans.

Home Bible studies:-  People in our city are busy during the day time, they are available in the evening, we get their appointments and conduct home Bible studies in the evening times. We involve the students for the home bible studies.

Visiting Gunapadu-Village:  The preacher in Gudnapadu village passed away who was working with Gunapadu church of christ. We have visited this local church and encouraged all the members to be strong in faith.

Visiting Chennareddy colony:- The preacher at Chennareddy colony is 85 years old and became sick and weak. We have visited 4 time and encouraged the local church there at Chennareddy colony.

Visiting Poolathota Village:- Poolathota village congregation meets at Mr.Suresh house, unfortunately Mr.Suresh died with cancer one year ago. We have visited poolathota-village and encouraged all the members.

Audio Bibles for the blind people:- we have distributed audio bibles for the 25 blind people in the month of July.

We thank you very much for your prayers and encouragement. We need your continual prayers and encouragement.

Thanking you.

Yours brother and sister in Christ.

 Vijay&staff fromm BVBI-Tirupati-India.

Graduates become teachers in Cebu, Philippines

Latest News from Bear Valley Bible Institute - Philippines

April, May, June 2025

Our school director, alumni and current students had a productive summer as they had the opportunity to teach, evangelize and attend fellowships and lectureships in Cebu and in Negros island. This April, our school had a short break from classroom discussion to give the students the chance to be a part of the church activities in the region.

Our first Ministry and Mental Health Lectureship in April was a successful event attended by over 50 ministers and members of the church coming from different congregations in Cebu. Bear Valley Bible Institute-Philippines organized this lectureship and we partnered with the church in Toril, San Remigio, Cebu to create awareness among ministers and members of the Lord’s church the importance of taking care of our mental health. Our school director and three of our alumni, Danilo Torniado, Nino Rey Felicano and Luisito Oliveros were among the speakers in this Ministry and Mental Health Lectureship. Before the event closed, we witnessed the baptism of two souls, a mother and her daughter, as they received our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the waters of baptism.

We resume our class in May as brother Nino Rey Felicano, taught a class on the book of Genesis. He did a great job teaching the history of humanity and Israel, the chosen people of God. Also, we had the opportunity to visit and help the congregation of brother Nino with their Vacation Bible School in which 70 children from the village came and heard the story of Jesus. One of mothers who accompanied her children to the Vacation Bible School decided in her heart to receive our Savior in the waters of baptism. We rejoice with the angels in heaven for her decision to receive the free gift of salvation.

Finally, brother Danilo Torniado, BVBIP alumni, had the opportunity to “entrust the Word” to faithful men in June as he taught a class on Christian Evidences. This is one of his favorite courses in Bear Valley and he did a great job teaching the Evidences of our Christian faith to our students.

We always thank God and our Lord Jesus Christ for the great opportunities He had given to us this year and we pray that He will continue to bless the work He entrusted us to do.

To Him be the glory, honor and praise!

Neil Emperado II

Director

BVBI-Philippines