Classes continue in Lima, Peru

Best regards,

I am very pleased to be able to write these notes with the purpose of reporting on the progress of the teaching program here at the Lima-Peru Extension.

Our latest courses taught have been OT 4 (Major Prophets), Biblical Geography, and The Work of the Preacher, as we approach the end of the second round of curricula. We are currently teaching the courses on Revelation and Christian Ethics.

In addition to our regular program of instructional activities, the Institute's teachers and students have participated in some congregational activities as speakers, evangelists, and translators. It has been a blessing in this regard to have this staff to serve our sister congregations in different parts of Lima and the province.

Preaching workshop in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the month of August-2025

Date September 13, 2025

Respected beloved brother Keith Kasarjian our director, brother Mark Reynolds our coordinator and all the prayer partners: Greetings to you in the name of Jesus christ. We pray that this letter may serve us to find you good health. We thank you very much for your prayers and encouragement. We would like to submit a brief report for the month of August-2025.

Classroom work:-  We continue the classes smoothly, all the students are serious about the classroom work like studying, writing their exams, taking notes, memory work, etc.

Campaigns:- on August 11th we conducted a gospel meeting at Gudali village. Our church members assisted in organizing the meeting very well.

The appointment of Elders:-  We are happy to share about the appointment of elders and deacons in our local church.  Our director Mr. Keith Kasarjian conducted a lectureship meeting on “Church leadership”  on 19th March 2024. We have very much motivated and encouraged by his teaching from the  New Testament.  My family has been continually serving for two local churches. One at Vidyanagar (Rural)  and other at Tirupati (Urban). God has blessed Vidyanagar Church of Christ, on August 31st Sunday evening we appointed 3 elders ( Acts  11:30,Acts 14:23, Acts 20:17-30,Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 5:1-4,Hebrews 13:17, James 5:14, 1 Timothy 4:17). We also appointed 8 Deacons at the Vidyanagar church ( 1 Timothy 3:8-13). We need your prayers for the elders and deacons so that they may serve the flock of God ( 1 Peter 5:2).

Preaching workshop:-We are happy to report that we conducted a two day “Preaching Workshop “ on August 27-28. We studied the book of  John. We had 120 people in attendance for the meeting. There were three brothers from Graymere church who participated and helped in teaching the book of John. We are grateful to the Graymere church for sponsoring this wonderful program. BVBI students did a wonderful job in leading songs and also serving the people during the breakfast, lunch and dinner times.  All the students, staff, local church and members learned good things from the workshop.

New Souls:- In the month of August 2 souls obeyed to the gospel of Christ, Please pray for their spiritual growth.

We thank you very much for your prayers and encouragement. We inform you that BVBI is a wonderful platform for the young people to study the word of God. We request your continual prayers.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ.

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

In the classroom and in the field training in India

Bear Valley Bible Institute

Vidyanagar- 524413

Andhra Pradesh-India

September 13th,2025

Our director and coordinator and all prayer partners, greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. By the grace of God we are successfully conducting the classes at Vidyanagar.  We are strengthening and equipping the students with sound biblical knowledge and preparing them serve effectively in the church and community.  The main purpose is to make them to teach who can teach faithful people according to 2 Timothy 2:2.

The Training classes are taking place at Vidyanagar church of Christ ‘s premises. In addition to the classroom , we are teaching our students by involving them in the field of evangelism in the nearby villages . Many students are encouraged and motivated to dedicate themselves more fully to the Lord’s work.

We thank God for His blessing , The local congregation and their hospitality, the teachers and their valuable time and efforts. We express our gratitude and thanks  for the support of BVBI who has made this training possible to be established at Vidyanagar. This is a wonderful school functioning smoothly in the honour of Joe  Barnett.

This part time school has laid a strong foundation for the future leaders of the church and we are confident that the participants will continue to use the lessons for the glory of God and growth of His son’s  kingdom in India.

In the month of August three brothers from US have visited Vidyanagar and delivered wonderful lessons about the church leadership. Please pray for the new soul who obeyed to the gospel last week.

Please pray for our school’s  twenty students , two teaching faculty and one director of the school. We request your continual prayers and encouragement.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ

B.Vijaya Kumar & staff from Vidyanagar.

Church plants and conversions in Guinea

GUECKEDOU BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE OPERATIONS REPORT FOR AUGUST 2025

The Gueckedou, Guinea Bear Valley Bible institute family brings you greetings in the precious Name of Christ, our Lord. We are grateful to Almighty God and we appreciate you all for your partnership in our work of preacher training and evangelism. With that, we have the obligation to give you an activity report again for the past month, August 2025. There were not many activities also because we were on break for about 2 weeks and are just resuming classes this September. Notwithstanding, there were the usual indoor and outdoor activities of lectures, personal evangelism, follow up works and some evangelistic teams campaign exercises all of which resulted successfully. Here are the details below.

Classroom:
Before rounding up for a 2 weeks break, brother François Tengiano was with the students giving lectures and practical exercises on Evangelism Il. All 13 students kept on the race and the lectures were successful. Thereafter, the students were released not only for the rains, but also to enable them during their resting period to engage in some of their own family affairs.
Personal evangelism and follow up works:

As usual, evangelism is a regular routine exercise and many preachers are thereby engaged in it while others especially the Bear Valley staff and students include that with the follow up work to new churches and those of our students. Two of four evangelists who converted 7 souls during the month of August were Bear Valley staff who baptized 3. The third and fourth were the team leader of Ouende Kenema and brother George of Lola. They also baptized 4 at 2 different times.

Evangelistic teams:
There were in all 5 new churches planted in the Nongoa and Koundou Lengobengou sous-prefectures.
These are the churches planted:
1. Felo of Koundou Lengobengou sous-préfecture, 6 baptized on Aug 2, 2025
2. Dangdou of Nongoa sous-prefecture, 15 baptized on Aug. 6, 2025.
3. Tongolo of Koundou Lengobengou sous-préfecture, 10 baptized on Aug. 11, 2025.
4. Diyan of Koundou Lengobengou, 6 baptized on Aug. 17, 2025.
5. When the 5th campaign was interrupted by the rains and prospects reached a discussion for the team to return the following weekend, one family considered that a week later would be too far and therefore called a day later and requested to be baptized. So the brethren returned on early Sunday morning and baptized 6 persons, most of which were members of the same family in the village of Lelah which is also in the sous-prefecture of Koundou Lengobengou. We are making plans not only for a return to the village of Lelah, but to make a general follow up during the months of September and October of all newly planted churches.
We truly appreciate all your prayers and support as we do our part in expanding the Lord's kingdom in this part of the vineyard.

Conclusion:
Gueckedou Bear Valley Bible lnstitute has ended one year which is half way of the 48 course study with the 4th batch of 13 students. We continue with follow up work to edify existing congregations and planting new ones. The work is being enlarged as new churches continue to be planted. During the month of August, follow up and personal evangelism efforts baptized 7 souls. The evangelistic teams planted 5 congregations when 43 souls obeyed Christ. The total conversions of all our combined efforts for August summed up to 50 souls.
Once again, we truly appreciate all your prayers and support in this great work of preacher training and evangelism.
Until the end of September when you will hear from us again we pray that each of us will continue to benefit from the grace of God.
Francis, Director

BVBI in Tamale, Ghana, continues Improvements

BEAR VALLEY INSTITUTE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES, TAMALE - GHANA

AUGUST 2025 OPERATING REPORT

The month of August 2025 was a remarkably busy month. The Lord made all things work effectively for us for His glory. We were engaged in academic and some agricultural activities as we are doing our best to explore opportunities in farming to aid the Lord’s work.

CLASS ACTIVITIES

We continued with our academic activities very smoothly in August by the special grace of our dear God. Diligent studies are what makes men approved by God Himself as stated by the apostle Paul in second Timothy 2:15. This then placed a great charge on us with the opportunity presented to us by Bear Valley and brethren who care for the Lord’s church to learn and study hard so we can be tools that can effectively be used by our Lord Jesus in His Kingdom to save those who are yet to come into His kingdom. The lost must be saved at all costs, and the best way to save the lost correctly is to rightly divide the word of truth which Bear Valley has presented a great opportunity for us.

So, in the month of August, four courses were lectured successfully. These courses include Intertestamental period by our coordinator (Kojo Acquah Beenyi), How we got the Bible by Kwasi Odame, Old Testament three by Dickson Anonza, and Hermeneutics two by James Legend. We are grateful to God for the service all these men offered in helping shape brethren to serve their maker more effectively.  

 SCHOOL GARDEN

We had a great harvest of peanuts in our school garden for the first face of farming that we have done. The rains really were on point, and the crops did well. We harvested the peanuts and had five bags, which will be stored to aid the feeding of our students. We continue to thank God for those who conceived the vision of purchasing such a large parcel of land for this great project of training preachers and mission work.

We have also replanted maize on the same land with the hope that God will give us good rain. It is the blessings of God that makes us rich, and we know that any hard work, eats according to God’s word (2 Thessalonians 3:10) and we are certain that once we do a good work, the Lord will bring the increase.

We have also started preparing a portion of the land for vegetables and irrigation work. It is our prayer that the Lord will give us the wisdom and strength to make the best of what He has given us in Tamale and Northern Ghana.

RICE FARM

In the month of August, we went to our rice farm to control the weeds and throw some fertilizer to support the crops. It was a beautiful experience for our students to visit the rice farm for the first time. We had a lovely time as they were extremely excited. The rice looks very promising. All we need now to have a good harvest is good rain. We wish to request that you keep praying with us for favorable rains and weather.

NEW FREEZER PURCHASED

We wish to express our joy and gratitude to all who are making it possible for the school in Tamale to move very smoothly. We are grateful to God for their lives, especially our able international coordinator (Steven Ashcraft), Ghana coordinator (Kojo Acquah Beenyi), Bear Valley International working team, and all our sponsors. As our plan is to manage the school more effectively, especially the feeding of our students, we grew a lot of okra and vegetables, and it was necessary to store them for future use. We reached out to brother Steven for a freezer, and the funds were made available to us in August and the freezer was bought. We have stored some food in it for future use.

MAINTENANCE WORK

Portions of the ceiling of the school facility were damaged and needed some replacement and maintenance work. Funds were made available, and some wood and plywood were purchased, and it was done successfully in the month of August. Some replacement work was also done on some of the nets of the doors and windows. We bless God for the support you continue to give to us. We hope that in the future we can also do some painting work on the entire facility to help make it more presentable.

DONATION

There is a proverb in Ghana that says a little drop of water makes a mighty ocean. Brother James Legend embarked on a two-day visitation to the Zabzugu area where he visited village congregations, and a donation of firewood was made by a couple in the Salinkuka congregation to support our means of cooking for our students. This is an incredibly positive sign towards support for the Lord’s work. We pray God bless these couples to grow and do more for His kingdom.  It is our hope that congregations and individual congregations will grow to see the need to support the Lord.

We praise the Lord for all the wonderful work He does for us all.

Thank you,

James Legend

Evangelistic Campaign in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Hello Brethren,

We are still counting blessings from our Mighty God of Heaven, praying for each other to make spiritual meaning of our life before God everyday.

Dear Brethren, we continue well with our three classes of Bear Valley in Dar es Salaam. With some of 35 students who are attending class every Saturday and one class (Monday and Saturday). 

We still have 4 Teachers (Iddy Nyabusani, Justine Rwaha, Essau Ruheta, and Leonard Kihwele) who are teaching in a rotational timetable. These teachers are becoming more competent every year and are important pillars in the Churches in Dar es Salaam and some of Churches in Tanzania.

Last month, August 2025, was a very lovely month to us as Evengelists. We had 5 Saturdays, and as usual, we did an Evangelism campaign on the 5th Saturday. We practiced how to teach others the Christianity life and invite others to Christ as our School's Motto related to 2 Tim 2:2.

"And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also."

We pray for the school's activities and all Bear Valley Schools all over the World, so that it could continue to comfort the World until all hear the truth. Amen

Ombeni.

Extension Director

Dar es Salaam

Staff and Students in Lome, Togo host Evangelistic Seminar

I’m Evangelist MENSAH Akovi Espérance from Lome, the Directory of BEAR VALLET Lome.

We thank you sincerely for all your efforts towards us in Togo especially in Lome according to your support for our Bible school. May God bless you.

Here are the details of the activities of our bible school from June to August 2025.

In this quarter, all our students were present during the studies.

I want to remember them in the following list:

· ADAM Fousséni

· ADJABLI Kossi Mensah

· ATILA Koami

· KAGLO Kodjo

· KPALMA Kossi

· NAM Teh-Yao

· N'SOUVI Kossi

During this quarter, which began by the month of June and ended at the end of the month of August 2025, we continue to teach five courses which will end in October 2025:

· MENSAH Akovi Espérance : Church implantation

· ADJAHO Kokou : The Preacher and His Work

· EMALA Germain : Ancien Testament 2 – Histoire : From J

· KPODENOU Rodrigue : The New Testament Church

· KOUMA Kodjovi : Ancien Testament La Loi from exodus to deuteronomy.

· KOUDJODJI Pascal : secretary.

I want to remind you that in our school in Lome, we have 5 courses every quarter of five months to teach.

It is because we have our classes every monday, tuesday, wednesday and thursday from 06 PM to 09 PM.

At the end of the quarter, every student will pass his exams to demonstrate that he understood the courses.

Here is a brief biography of student Adam Fousseni.

He is from a town in central Togo called ANIE. He was born on December 31, 1998, and is therefore 27 years old. His entire family is Muslim. He was born into Islam and grew up in this worship until 2021. He converted to Christ while listening to our radio messages. These messages led him to us, and following the teachings on the gospel of Christ, he was baptized. He is currently single and works as a salesperson in a shoe store. He is very committed to Bible studies and has already brought at least four souls to Christ since he began his Bible training with us. He is a brother on whom we rely heavily for the proclamation of the gospel to lost souls.

From September 5th to 7th, a Bible camp for young brothers of the Church of Christ in Togo was held in one of our villages called YOBO. We held a local assembly with one of our teachers, ADJAHO as its evangelist. Two of our students (ADJABLI Kossi Mensah and ATILA Koami) participated in this camp with two of our teachers (KOUMA Kodzovi, ADJAHO Kokou) and myself. On Sunday, September 7th, I taught the young people and the entire Church about premarital procedures.

We continue with door to door evangelism in the district of Segbe Akato, for the implantation of a new local church in collaboration with the local church at Nukafu in Lome. We will still be there on Friday, September 12th and Saturday, September 13th, for evangelism and tracts distribution. And on Sunday, September 14th, 2025, we planned to start the new local assembly. From September 1st to 2nd, 2025, we organized a seminar with all the evangelists trained at the Bear Valley School in Kpalimé and working in the GRAND KLOTO area. There were 21 evangelists.

The seminar's topic was: "The Christian and the Ceremonies of Traditional Religion" (burial, funerals, dowry, traditional festivals of different ethnic groups, positions of customary leaders, etc.). The solutions to these topics focused on the Biblical text in Col. 1:12-17. We noted during the seminar that we will have to teach our members serious biblical teachings against the idolatrous practices of traditional religion.

Dear brother, I want to make it sure to you that before the end of the training of our students, many souls will be converted to the Lord’s church.

Thank you sincerely dear brother.

May God bless you very much for your efforts towards us in Togo.

Your brother Espérance from Bear Valley Lome.

Students in Nkoranza, Ghana continue Evangelizing

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL NKORANZA CAMPUS, GHANA

REPORT FOR SECOND QUARTER 2025

PREAMBLE

Bear Valley Bible Institute Nkoranza is located in the Nkoranza South Municipal of the Bono East Region of Ghana. Nkoranza areas have the largest number of the Lord’s church in the then Brong Ahafo region, now Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo regions, but most of these churches are not manned by trained preachers. When Bear Valley came on board, most of our students are now supporting congregations around. We are grateful to God Almighty and our benefactors for the support.

OVERVIEW

Nkoranza Bible study center is notable for evangelism and church planting. It has been rainy for almost the whole period, which has affected our planned gospel campaign activities. Some students and staff relied on radio and other information centers to expand the gospel. Hoping to have favorable weather in the coming months. Two new students have been admitted to the school. They are brother Felix Lomo, a 46-year-old who has been a member of the Lords church for the past 30 years, and brother Thomas Amponsah, a retired educationist, a member for 38 years. They were enrolled in early June 2025.

COURSES AND EVANGELISTIC ACTIVITIES

As of the end of the second quarter (June, 2025), our students have completed and examined Life of Christ II, III, & IV. Their results have been entered into the students’ database. As indicated earlier, the rain pattern is not favorable for public campaign activities but rather good for farming, in all staff and students were able to record a number of baptisms at our various places of worship.

Interestingly, a founder of a church known as the Overcomers Christ Church at a town called Anyinasu near Sekyere Dumasi, who had been listening to messages preached, got baptized into Christ and converted his church to Church of Christ. Two other members, a male and a female, were also baptized. It was all joy on that faithful day when selected staff and students, together with other ministers, officially worshiped with them. We are expecting more baptisms in the coming weeks.

PROJECTION FOR NEXT QUARTER

As an evangelistic school, we are hoping to propagate the gospel to other areas in the Bono East Region and beyond. We did feasibility studies in three areas to do gospel campaign and possibly plant new churches in Akumsa Dumasi and Akropong, all in Nkoranzah South Municipal. These two towns have a larger population, plans are far advanced to accomplish that mission should the weather change. It’s our prayer that God will continue to bless our benefactors to help train more preachers, plant more churches, and edify the saved.

CHALLENGES

As reported in the first quarter, the only laptop used to prepare reports is malfunctioning, which affects timely reporting. Again, we are lacking a projector, a screen, and other equipment for evangelism.

Brother George Borah, whose house was gutted by fire within the first quarter, is seeking assistance. Staff and students mobilized some relief items to support him. He is still not stable-minded. Please remember him in prayers.

STUDENT’S PROFILE

Brother Stephen Kyeremeh is currently acting as a Preacher for Dromankese Church of Christ. He was born on 7th July 1991 at Dromankese in the Nkoranza North District of the Bono East Region in the Republic of Ghana. His parents are Mr. Kwaku Asante and Madam Afia Afrah, both of Dromankese. He had his basic education at Dromankese and subsequently completed his secondary education at Chiraa Senior High School in the Sunyani East Municipality of the Bono Region. Brother Stephen got married on 4th of May, 2025, to Sister Janet Asamoah. The wedding was colorful; in attendance were staff and students of Bear Valley Nkoranza, Ministers of the gospel, as well as members from various congregations. Aside from the preaching jobs, he is into buying and selling. He occasionally planted foodstuffs as well. He loved doing the work of God and soul-winning for the church. His favorite quotations are John 8:32 and 1 Cor 15:33. Brother Stephen Kyeremeh baptized on 30th December, 2012 at Dromankese in Nkoranza North District of the Bono East Region. He is very punctual in class, he likes submissions, and is always eager to support others when the need arises. He is a fan of Manchester United FC in United Kingdom and locally supports Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC in Ghana.

Reported by:

Rexford Agyare Mintah

Director, Bear Valley Nkoranza Campus(Bono East Region-Ghana)

Ondo State Center prepares for Fourth Annual Bible Lectureship

Report Of Bear Valley Bible Institute, Ondo State, August, 2025.

Dear Brethren, 

l am writing this report with joy unspeakable in my heart in the Lord for His enablement. He granted me to lead in humility, coupled with your great support in BVBIN, Ondo State! l am grateful to God and Bear Valley Eldership and all brethren in Denver, Colorado, USA. Also, l am glad to witness the first graduation ceremony of our students! 10 in Ondo State BVBIN graduated on the 23rd August, 2025. All glory be to God Almighty, Amen. 

On behalf of all the instructors in BVBIN, Ondo State, we say thank you for your love, support, and encouragement! We are highly grateful.

Evangelism Report: As our tradition, we normally go out for evangelism as a school, when we have 5 Saturdays in a month. August 28 is another day for us! We were invited as a School in Ondo City in order to help the Church at Odosida, Ondo City, in evangelizing their environs that day! All instructors and students were present to do the work of evangelism! Although it rained, we went out by Faith. We were able to speak open air and go from house to house that day! We have contacts and prospects that were handled over to the minister of the Church at Odosida for necessary follow up! 

Also, the same things were recorded in Akure center as well, the Students and instructors in that area troop out en masse for evangelism that day! Plans are underway for the establishment of the Church of Christ at Ondo Road, Akure. Prospect's names were given to the minister of 13 Leo Church of Christ for necessary follow up! 

Classroom Activities: In the course of the month under reportage, in Ondo City center, Brother Victor Fasonu taught "Research and Writing 1" in August. While Brother Akilapa Timileyin taught "How we got the Bible" in Akure center the same month. As a School, we are beginning a new session of the School starting from August 2025. All glory be to God Almighty, for His strength and help always, Amen. The total body of students now in the new session is 13! We are scouting for students! Just last Sunday, l visited a local Church of Christ at Ile-oluji for a campaign for new students! Brothers there promised to attend the School.

Brother Promise Michael is from Akwa Ibom State and is a new student who has just enrolled for weekend programs in August 2025! He is a member of the Lord's Church we established last three years in Alade, Idanre local government area of Ondo State. He is 27 years Old! He is young and energetic and ready to learn the things of God, more! He has obtained a diploma in Biblical studies from NCBC, 2020. He is willing to advance his Biblical education with Bear Valley Bible Institute, Ondo State, for an Advanced Diploma. He is doing very well in the Class! In fact, it's a plus for us at Akure center. He is willing to preach now. l have encouraged him to preach, l hope he does so soon! 

Miscellaneous Report: As a School, we have gotten the support required for us to function very well for this quarter! Thank you so much for your help always! We truly appreciate your support.

School Lectureship: The School is preparing for our Fourth year Annual Bible lectureship coming up this Saturday at COC, 54, Tuyi Street, Ayedun Quarters, Akure on the 13 September, 2025. 

Beloved brethren, we are eternally grateful for your love and support! We will continue to do our very best for the propagation of the gospel in Ondo State and to fulfill adequately the truth entrusted into our hands!

Thank you and remain blessed in Jesus' name, Amen.

Fasonu Victor, Coordinator.

Bear Valley Bible Institute, Ondo State

Successful Outreach happening in Owerri, Nigieria

BVBIN OWERRI CENTER

QUARTERLY REPORT ( JULY-SEPT) 2025

Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. 

We are always thankful to God and exceedingly grateful for being found useful in the service of equipping the saints for the masters work and for your unflinching support to us in this ministry.

We will continue to put in our best no matter the challenges that come our way.

STUDENTS

We have a total of 32 students on record now, but 15 and sometimes 17 are totally dedicated to studies. 

Some of them are affected by distance, few due to ill health.

OUTREACH 

We collaborated with preachers in Owerri zone to evangelise Egbu town in the outskirts of Owerri, also the congregation we've been trying to revive at Umuago town, which we have visited, we will be having an open-air evangelism there in partnership with the gospel chariot if things go as planned by the end of this September. We are still working on the traditional ruler of the community, a new convert who left the church because of crisis, to come back to faith.

UPCOMING EVENTS

We are organising a preacher’s workshop which will come up on October 1st 2025, in collaboration with Amaigbo street congregation.

This is because there is much need to keep training the preachers here through seminars and workshops to help equip those who are not our students.

BAPTISM 

Within this period, we had a total of 9 baptisms, including a denominational pastor, his wife, and one of his church members, also a family of four surrendered to Christ in one day.

There are some congregations here that are having crisis due to false teachings, the school here is more like the pathfinder here, and we have successfully restored peace in some of the congregations, while still working on others.

We seriously request for your prayers in this area as false doctrine is spreading seriously.

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

Good Progress reported from both Centers in Warri

REPORT OF THE BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE NIGERIA, WARRI CENTER

JULY AND AUGUST 2025

Introduction

It is with great excitement that I put together this report, having become part of the Bear Valley family since July 2025.

I must acknowledge the effort of our brethren who make an effort to sustain the good work of spreading the gospel to the world as a reflection of the will of Jesus Christ. May the God of all grace keep you in good health and reward you with wisdom.

There are two centres in Warri: DSC and PTI.

DSC CENTER

Bright Enyi taught the course Bible Origin in July, while Onoriode Okugbe taught Writing, Language, and Research in August 2025.

Total Number of students: 15

Number of students who sat for the exam in July: 5

Number of students who sat for the exam in August: 7

Of these students, some have graduated but still have some courses to take.

PTI CENTER

In July, Abiola Ojoade took the course Revelation I, while Creed Iduh taught Revelation II in August 2025.

Total Number of students: 15

Number of students who sat for the exam in July: 12

Number of students who sat for the exam in August: 12

There are no graduates at PTI yet

Number of instructors at Warri center: 4

Final thought

It was a good time with the students, as the joy of being enlightened in Biblical matters was noticeable on their faces.

It is our earnest prayer that God continue to keep the Bear Valley family as they expand the vision of Biblical literacy in a world that is fast losing regard for Biblical doctrines.

Onoriode Okugbe

School in Pt. Harcourt, Nigeria, anticipates Third Graduation

THIRD QUARTER 2025 REPORT
From Bear Valley Bible Institute, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, West Africa

INTRODUCTION
We give thanks to God for His grace and blessings upon the work of the Bear Valley Bible Institute (BVBI), Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The third quarter of 2025 was a period of great activity, spiritual growth, and fruitful labor in teaching, learning, and evangelism. Both our teachers and students were actively engaged in the classroom and in the field as we continue to fulfill the mission of training preachers and spreading the gospel of Christ.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT PROGRESS
We are pleased to report that another set of students successfully completed the 48 required courses and 3 elective courses. They are now awaiting graduation. Transcripts are currently being compiled and will be forwarded to Brother Chad Wagner for review and approval. Upon completion, diplomas will be awarded, and we will proceed with preparations for our third graduation ceremony.
The outgoing set has created space for new admissions, and we are already receiving and training new students.

ADMISSIONS AND CAMPAIGN FOR NEW STUDENTS
In July 2025, the Director and teachers of the Institute began a visitation program to congregations across Port Harcourt to encourage and recruit new students. The response has been very encouraging, as congregations have warmly welcomed us and expressed support for the program.

This visitation effort has continued through September 2025 and will run until December 2025. By God’s grace, we have already admitted new students who have begun attending lectures. We are confident that these efforts will ensure steady growth in enrollment and the expansion of the Lord’s work.

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS’ EVANGELISM
In August 2025, our teachers and students carried out an evangelism outreach in the Omachi Rumuodomaya community, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The team preached the gospel from house to house, in shops, and on the streets. Gospel tracts and bulletins written by the Director, Brother Anthony Oluria, were distributed.

At the end of the outreach, reports were compiled, and names were collected of those who expressed interest in baptism as well as those needing further follow-up studies. We believe that this evangelistic effort will bear fruit for the kingdom of God.

APPRECIATION TO SPONSORS
We remain deeply grateful to our sponsors in the United States of America for their continued financial and moral support. Your sacrifices are producing great results and success in training gospel preachers and expanding the work of the Lord in Nigeria. We pray that God will continue to bless you abundantly as you share in this labor of love.

FUTURE PLANS AND NEEDS
Looking forward, we are preparing for:
- The third graduation ceremony for our outgoing students.
- Continuation of the visitation program for student recruitment until the end of 2025.
- More evangelism campaigns in different communities.

We humbly request your continued prayers and support as we move forward with these plans for the glory of God.

CONCLUSION
The third quarter of 2025 has been fruitful and encouraging. With God’s help, and with your steadfast support, the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Port Harcourt, will continue to train faithful gospel preachers and strengthen the Lord’s church in Nigeria and beyond.

Report from:
Anthony Ejike Oluria
Director, BVBI Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, West Africa

BVBI in Umuahia, Nigeria, Celebrates its Beginning

Introduction

I am excited to have been graciously considered worthy to lead a center of the Bear Valley Bible Institute.
This first quarter of existence spanning July - August 2025 has been sweetly challenging.
Since the terrain was not a familiar one, every approaching moment was filled with anxiety, not knowing exactly what would be the outcome. I give God the glory that it's now history and BVBIN is on ground in Umuahia, the Abia state capital.
When the green light was received from the Bear Valley Bible Institute, concerted efforts were made in search of a local congregation to host the institute, followed by sensitizing the churches around of the coming of the school. The results were very encouraging as follows:

1. The church at 75, Bende Road Umuahia accepted to release their facility to the school to start there

2. Students enrollment soared up to 20 and still counting.

3. Entrance examination was conducted on Saturday 14th June, 2025.

4. On Saturday June 28, 2025 we held an orientation exercise for the students now numbering up to 25.

Orientation Program

It's worth mentioning that the students' orientation program which took place on June 28, 2025 was graced by some older directors namely: brothers Anthony Oluria from Port Harcourt study center, Chinedu Akandu from Owerri study center, Solomon Usim the NIATS Director, who also represented the EPC brother Tim Iwe. The main matriculation ceremony will take place by the first quarter of next year 2026 God willing.

4. Classes began on 5th July, 2025, and since then we have had uninterrupted class sessions to the glory of God.

The first course: Reading and Research Methodology was taken by brother Orji Onyeanulam. The 2nd course - How we got the Bible was taught by brother Anayo Ohama. The turnout on the student's side and participation in the studies had been very impressive.

Evangelism Outing
The month of August 2025 had 5 Saturdays. On the second Saturday of the month being 9th August, 2025, we spent the whole day on the evangelism ground, reaching out to the lost with the gospel of Christ. It was a memorable outing.

Setting Up the Center
Also of note is the acquisition of chairs and tables for students and teachers, white board and markers, as well as a filling cabinet. All of them were obtained with the empowerment from the Bear Valley Bible Institute international board for which we are grateful. They have and are making the learning environment more conducive. Both students and instructors are excited and go about the studies with much enthusiasm.

Summary
I wish to express my profound gratitude to the International board and the various levels of the management personnel used to plant the BVBIN in Umuahia center and graciously appointed me as the director.
So far everything is moving on as scheduled. We look forward to increased evangelism activity in the Umuahia zone and beyond because of the fact that BVBIN is with us now.

Students Kara, Togo Celebrate Academic and Evangelistic Successes

MONTHLY REPORT – AUGUST 2025

Bear Valley Bible Institute – Kara, Togo
Date: September 5, 2025

Introduction

We give glory to God for His grace and faithfulness toward the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Kara. August 2025 was a month of blessings and progress, marked by the resumption of classes in a spirit of seriousness and commitment. The teachers provided close supervision, ensuring not only the transmission of solid Biblical knowledge but also mentoring students in their spiritual growth, Christian character, and preparation for ministry. At the same time, the evangelistic activities conducted by the Institute show that what is learned in the classroom is immediately applied in the mission field. Thus, the Institute continues to be both a center of Biblical training and a driving force for evangelism in the region.

I. Student Follow-Up and Current Courses

The Institute currently has 18 regular students, demonstrating discipline, attendance, and commitment both in their studies and in practical activities.

The six courses for the quarter are:

• Introduction to the New Testament – Nicodème

• Acts of the Apostles – Cephas

• The Ministry of Multiplication – Kpelevi

• Homiletics II – Fidèle

• Establishing Biblical Authority – Cephas

• The Gospel of Matthew – Fidèle

Teachers provide close supervision and encourage students to apply the Word in their personal lives and future ministry.

II. Evangelistic Activities in August

1. Campaigns in Bohou-Tozidé

During the first three Fridays of the month, teachers and students conducted evangelistic campaigns in Bohou-Tozidé, which included:

• door-to-door evangelism,

• personal Bible studies,

• distribution of brochures and Christian literature.

These activities allowed students to put their lessons into practice and share the Good News with many families. We believe these seeds will produce fruit for Christ.

2. Support to the New Church in Tchinchinda

During the last two Fridays of the month, the entire team (teachers and students) traveled to Tchinchinda, where a Church of Christ has recently relocated. The local population was very welcoming. Brochures were distributed, and door-to-door evangelism was conducted. Several promising contacts were made, and we hope to witness baptisms soon.

III. Participation in the Youth Seminar

On August 20–21, 2025, students participated in the Youth Seminar of the Churches of Christ in the Kara region, held at the Kara-South congregation. Their presence was an encouragement to the youth and an opportunity to share their faith and Biblical training.

General theme of the seminar: Teaching Christian values to the youth
Sub-themes addressed:

1. Chastity

2. Forgiveness

3. Contentment

4. Friendship

5. Self-control

Objective: To raise a pure and strong youth for a better future in an immoral world.

IV. Perspectives and Mobilization

Teachers and students are working on a program of evangelistic campaigns to be presented in September. This plan aims to intensify evangelistic efforts and the planting of new congregations, especially in the North.

Promotive Ideas for Mobilization

• Strategic vision: Target towns and villages in the North not yet reached by the Gospel.

• Teamwork: Involve students, teachers, and local congregations in the campaigns.

• Missionary tools: Strengthen the availability of brochures, Bibles, and visual aids for preaching the Gospel.

• Follow-up of contacts: Provide regular teaching and spiritual mentoring for new converts.

• Youth involvement: Encourage young Christians to actively participate in campaigns in order to prepare a dynamic missionary generation.

VI. Baptisms

The evangelistic work bore fruit during the month, with four people obeying the Gospel through baptism. We give glory to God for these new souls added to the Church. The work continues with perseverance, and we believe that more will soon come to the Lord through ongoing evangelism and the spiritual follow-up ensured by students and teachers.

Conclusion

The month of August 2025 confirms that the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Kara is both a school of Biblical training and a missionary center of action. By God’s grace, we continue to train men who preach, plant, and strengthen churches. With the mobilization of brethren and the support of local congregations, we believe that new churches will be established in the North and that God’s kingdom will continue to grow to His glory.

In Christ,
Cephas ESSOTENA
Coordinator – Bear Valley Bible Institute – Kara

School in Onitsha, Nigeria Continues Successful Classes

INTRODUCTION:
‎We give thanks to our Mighty King for blessing us with Bear Valley Bible Institute. We also appreciate the leadership for their Godly vision in bringing this unique Bible Institute to our community. May God continue to bless the leadership and supporters of the institute, particularly in Nigeria and Anambra State. Presently, we have thirty seven (37) students in our three centers in Anambra State.

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‎ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:
‎Over the past few months, we have made significant progress in our academic activities:
‎- June 2025:

‎    - Nnewi Center: OT 2 (History - Joshua to Esther) taught by Nwigwe Innocent Awada
‎    - Okpoko Center: The Life of Christ 2 (The Book of Mark) taught by Aniamalu Felix and Chidi Chibunna
‎- July 2025:

‎    - Nnewi Center: OT 3 -Wisdom Literature (Psalms- Songs of Solomon), taught by Everest Eneh

- Awada and Okpoko centers: Course: The Life of Christ, taught by Faith Jonathan and Ogbonna Vincent.

- August 2025:

- Nnewi center: course: OT.4 -study of Major Prophets (Isaiah-Daniel) taught by Chidi Chibunna

Awada and Okpoko centers: course: The Life of Christ 4 (The book of John) taught by Nwigwe Innocent and Aniamalu Felix

EVANGELISM ACTIVITIES:

On August 16th, some of our students and lecturers took part in a one-day house-to-house evangelism organized by the church of Christ Okpuno at Isuaniocha community in Awka North Local Government Area. Though there is no congregation in the community. By His grace, four brethren were discovered in the community who relocated there but have not been worshipping because there is no congregation there. The congregation at Okpuno is working seriously to start up a congregation there.

We are partnering with the congregation at Nando community for a one-day house-to-house evangelism, which was slated to hold on September 13th, 2025.

CONCLUSION:

Once again, we continue to appreciate the Leadership of Bear Valley Bible Institute for the opportunity given to the lecturers and directors to upgrade ourselves academically. May our good Lord bless and favor you all for your continued support.

Ezeh Chijioke Shedrack

(Director BVBIN Onitsha Ananbra State Nigeria)

BVB Ukraine Graduates Evangelize in the Area

Report BVB Institute Ukraine– July–August 2025

At the BV Bible Institute Ukraine, we are currently on summer break, and classes will begin again on September 1st. The new academic year will continue in an online format due to the ongoing full-scale war in Ukraine. This year, we are thankful to God that six students will be studying with us: four brothers and two sisters.

We already have a schedule prepared for the first semester, and most of the teachers will be serving from Ukraine. All of our sessions continue to be recorded and are available on our YouTube channel.

We thank the Lord for His work in Ukraine. The churches of God remain active, and our students and graduates continue to lead people to salvation. While this is all the work of God, we rejoice to see how effectively He is using our graduates in ministry.

We especially want to highlight the ministry in Uzhhorod, where brother Oleh Fofanov is serving faithfully. In Poltava, brother Vadym baptized a significant number of people this summer. In Chernivtsi, brothers Oleksandr and Dmytro are working together in fruitful ministry. Praise God for these encouraging results! We see clear evidence of the impact of the Institute’s work through the lives of our graduates.

At the same time, there is still no ceasefire in Ukraine, and the war continues. We kindly ask you to join us in prayer for peace in our country.

As for my family, we remain in Germany in a safe place, and we are thankful to God for His protection. Together with other brothers, we continue serving online and supporting the work of the Institute.

Thank you very much for your prayers, support, and care for the church in Ukraine. May the Lord richly bless you.

With respect and gratitude,

Denys Sopelnyk

Director, Bear Valley Bible Institute Ukraine

Students in Abia State, Nigeria, Resume Classes

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

NTIGHA- ONITCHA

AUGUST 2025

INTRODUCTION

The month of August was a month of preparation, rearrangements, and getting acquainted with the new students and the environment. We are just thankful to God for the new entrants. We are also thankful that the old students returned to school safe and sound. As we reflect on the gains of the past month, we pray for grace through the new month. There is much to do and there is work on every hand.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

On the 15th of August, the instructors held a management meeting to enable the school to navigate the new semester. Courses were allocated and the calendar for the new session drawn. The lecturers have since started classes, and the new students are excited. The students are introduced to outlining books and term paper research. The new students are getting used to the environment fondly called “The Valley of Strong Men.” We are grateful for all the support that has kept the school as a going concern.

RESUMPTION

The school vacated on the 25th of July. The student went home for the short holidays. On the 12th of August 2025, the students returned to school. It was exciting to watch the older students return. Some of them have been elevated to the student leadership. This was done to prepare them for the incoming students. As of the time of this report, there are twelve new students. They are very excited to be here and we give thanks to the Almighty God for the new intake. There is expectation that more students will come in before the close of admission. Please keep us in your prayers. It is thrilling to report the first female student ever in the history of NIATS/BEAR VALLEY resumed this session in the person of Miss Hope Teikere. She completed the senior school certificate examination at an early age. She could not proceed to the university immediately. She opted to study the Bible while waiting to attain the relevant age.

LIBRARY

The library continues to grow. The Director bought some books on “Preacher Training and Church Growth.” Another set on the “American Ancestry of the Churches of Christ.” The largest set came from Chad Wagner. The books include volumes of “Truth for Today” and copies of Kerry Duke’s works. We are thankful for the books so far secured. Gradually, the library materials will be up to date. The interesting thing is these books are current works. It is becoming easier for the students to write with new books on the shelf. They make their photocopies and print them in the library. However, more computers are needed to enable the students to type their works by themselves. This can help them learn how to use the digital library, too.

RENOVATION

It was thrilling to have Chad Wagner visit NIATS on the 12th. We went around the school and assessed the level of things. It was clear that the hostel needs some painting and renovation. This is to enable the students to have more comfortable accommodation. The funds provided by Chad have since been put to use. Some old windows have been removed and new ones fitted. This is to keep mosquitoes away so that the students will not come down with malaria. There are also plans to secure a new borehole and get treated water for drinking. Where the rest of the windows are fitted, and the water is treated, then the students will rarely fall sick. The students are getting a level of comfort and the community is happy about it. Though there’s much to be done still, we are grateful for the step in the right direction.

CONCLUSION

We give God all the glory for another opportunity to fulfil the ministry. We are also thankful for the support from the Bear Valley family, Chad Wagner, and other congregations and individuals supporting the school. We shall continue to work hard and grow the school. Your prayers are highly coveted as we begin the new semester.

SOLOMON I. USIM

DIRECTOR (NIATS)

Students in Taraba State prepares for a Campaign for Christ

Dear beloved in Christ Jesus, I am once again privileged to write to you about what the Lord is doing through the Bear Valley school in Taraba. The school over here has been instrumental to the planting, growth, and development of the Lord's churches in Taraba and its environs. We are working with local churches in advancing the work of the kingdom here on Earth.

The radio program is exposing a lot of errors in the denominational world. Our recently introduced prison evangelism has added a vibe to that. We did not also relent in our traditional door to door knocking evangelism. From the month of June to August, we have conducted 38 Bible studies involving 82 persons, and even though no baptism was recorded, 18 of our prospects are visiting nearby congregations during Sunday worship or weekly Bible class. "Pastor” Bether Kwetishe and her family continue to worship with us. 

Recently, we conducted 2 days of indoor lectureship in Takum, and the dying church there was revived. In Sunkani, where our instructor conducts worship every Sunday, Mr. Mathias Mongokevina, a trained preacher who was disfellowship in 2007, repented and commerce worshiping with the church. 

Class activity: I took the students on the wonderful and comprehensive book of James, OT History 2 (Joshua to  Judges). OT lit. 2 was taught by David Ayuba. 

Note: our first graduation exercise and annual lectureship is scheduled for 29th to 31st January, 2026.

One week campaign for Christ is scheduled for next month (October) to be hosted by the Church of Christ mission quarters Wukari. 

We covet your prayers for the success of the program.

Thank you. 

Yours in Christ, 

Madaki I. Elkanah

Practical experience in Nhowe, Zimbabwe

Quarterly Report 

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – NHOWE MISSION

May - August 2025

Preamble 

This quarter has been a period of remarkable spiritual growth, academic achievement, and tangible community impact for the Bear Valley Bible Institute - Nhowe. Our students have transitioned from being solely learners to becoming active ministers, embodying the core mission of our institute. The highlights of this quarter include the significant and dedicated service of our students at the Nhowe Mission, their proactive engagement in hospital ministry and national church gatherings, and the successful completion of a rigorous academic module. Heaven also rejoice on the salvation of four souls. This report outlines these achievements, made possible through the unwavering support of our partners.

I. Ministry and Outreach Highlights

The practical ministry component of our curriculum has seen exceptional participation this quarter, demonstrating our students' commitment to serving as the hands and feet of Christ.

1. Service at Nhowe Mission: Our students have been instrumental in supporting the daily operations of the Nhowe Mission. Their most significant contribution has been in the spiritual education of the younger generation. They consistently provide daily Bible lessons to students attending both the primary and high schools within the mission, planting seeds of faith that will yield a harvest for years to come.

2. Hospital Visitation and Personal Ministry: Embracing the call to serve the suffering, our students have regularly engaged in hospital visitation. This ministry of presence and prayer has provided immense comfort to patients and their families. Furthermore, the discipline of morning devotions has strengthened their personal walk with God, which in turn fuels compassionate personal encounters and one-on-one discipleship throughout the community.

3. Zonal and National Church Participation: Our students have not only attended but have actively participated in zonal gatherings, contributing through preaching, leading singing, and facilitating discussions. Their involvement culminated in a strong presence at the annual national gathering of churches, where they served, networked with other brethren, and gained a broader perspective of the Lord’s work across the nation.

II. Academic Progress and Curriculum Development

The academic rigor at BVBI-Nhowe remains a top priority, ensuring our students are thoroughly equipped with knowledge and truth. Courses Completed: This quarter, we successfully concluded a demanding slate of courses designed to build a well-rounded minister. The completed courses include:

1. Worship: A study on the biblical principles of authentic worship.

2. Thessalonian Epistles: An exegetical deep dive into Paul's letters to the church in Thessalonica.

3. Teacher Training: Equipping students with effective methodologies for biblical instruction.

4. Wisdom Literature: An exploration of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon.

5. Evangelism Practicum: Theoretical knowledge from the classroom was directly applied through organized evangelism efforts. Students participated in local outreach campaigns as a core part of their practicum, putting their Teacher Training and evangelism courses into action and seeing first-hand the power of the Gospel to change lives. With these efforts, Four souls have been saved!

Conclusion: Gratitude and Forward Vision

The progress documented in this report would not be possible without the foundational support of our partners. We wish to express our deepest and most sincere appreciation to Bear Valley Bible Institute International. Your steadfast financial support, faithful guidance, and unwavering belief in our mission provide the framework upon which this work is built. You are essential partners in this strategic gospel enterprise. Thank you for investing in the future of the church in Zimbabwe and across Africa.

We also extend our profound gratitude to all the individuals and congregations who support this work through their prayers and contributions. Your partnership is a constant source of encouragement.

Looking ahead, our future plans remain focused on our core objective: to see every student graduate fully equipped for effective ministry. We will continue to provide a balanced curriculum of deep theological study and hands-on practical ministry, preparing faithful men and women to plant sound churches, lead existing congregations, and preach the Word of God with clarity and conviction. We are confident that with your continued support, the best is yet to come.

Making a difference in Lesotho

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Two courses were taught in the last two months. 13 souls were baptised. More than 1000 WBS introductory lessons were distributed. Youth are putting into practice what they are learning from the class. BVBI instructors attended the men’s retreat.

In the last two months, Elder Vincent Shata taught the book of Galatians. Students were interested in learning more about the old and new laws, which led the instructor to extend the course to six weeks. In August, Deacon Robert Likhang taught Christian Ethics, where he emphasised spiritual intelligence, emotional intelligence, and social intelligence.

The students, former students, and instructors are doing well in evangelism, which has resulted in 13 baptisms in the last two months. Four of the people who were baptised are from Ladybrand, a baby congregation that is being taken care of by the students. The students are using the Gospel Share Mission tools for evangelism. One of the outstanding tools the school has adopted is the relational map, where Christians are encouraged to share the gospel with their colleagues, friends, relatives, and neighbours.

The school is also using the World Bible School materials for evangelism. Students go to schools, government offices, and colleges to distribute the lessons. About 1000 WBS lessons were issued in the last two months. More than half of these lessons were given at Tsakholo High School, one of the best schools in Lesotho.

One of the students, Khauhelo Khetla, organised the youth and visited aged Christians who are no longer coming to church because of age and other age-related challenges. They helped aged Christians with house chores, digging their gardens, and cleaning their yards. The school is grateful for how these young people are making a difference in society.

BVBI Maseru/Bloemfontein instructors, Elder Vincent Shata, Elder Likhama Leuta, and Tawanda Mwadiya attended a men’s retreat in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, in August. The theme was the State of the Church Address, where the topics focused on the challenges the Church is facing in this changing world.

The school is still moving in the right direction of training preachers who are doctrinally sound, eager to evangelise and make a great impact in society. 

God bless you

In His arms,

Tawanda Mwadiya

Assistant church Minister

Christian Counsellor