REPORT OF THE BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – WARRI CENTERS
JULY – SEPTEMBER 2021.
INTRODUCTION
It is another opportunity for us to bring greetings to you and to the entire Bear Valley family. It gladdens our heart that we have a big family working together for the greater course of Christ and His kingdom. The work is growing, however, not without other challenges but on the whole we are grateful for the loving support we get from our support group.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
DSC CENTER
The DSC Center of the school in Warri is doing just fine. Academic activities are on top gear. In this quarter, various teachers attended their classes. In July, Solomon Usim taught the course “Christian Ethics.” The lesson emphasized the need for good character especially for those leading the church. Moreover, in August, Meredith Owvromoh, started with Jude, 1 and 2 Peter. It was a great experience for them dealing with a Bible text, especially the text 1 Peter 3:18-20. The need for exegesis arose and the euphoria that trilled their inability to unravel the text was not in small measure. “How could Christ preach in hell?” Also, in September, Solomon Usim, took the course on “Leadership Extension” and it was an eye opening experience for the preachers most especially. In relation to attendance, 21 out of the 27 current students wrote exams in July. Others could not write the exams because of irregular attendance and some other unforeseen circumstances. In August 23 students attended while 22 wrote the exams. This is so because some students may have reasons not to take a particular course. For instance, two brothers buried their father and uncle that month of August, and as such, could not participate in the classes.
PTI CENTER
Studies at the PTI center are going on well. In July, Godwin Ojocheogwu taught the book of Acts. 13 out of the 21 students wrote the exams. In August, Solomon Usim taught the course “Scheme of Redemption” tracing the trajectory of the redemption plan of God, “The Eternal Purpose” which found fulfilment in Christ and the church. A total of 14 students sat for the exams. In September, Abiola Ojoade was at PTI and taught the class on Jude, 1 and 2 Peter. Out of the 21 current students, 14 were able to write the final exams.
Finally, I was thrilled with the approval of the new Center at Benin City. I met with bro Keith during his visit to Benin City Center on the 11th of August. It was a wonderful reunion. On the 3rd of October, the Benin Center had her maiden matriculation ceremony where I spoke on the topic, “The Need for Preachers’ Training and Retraining.” The students came out in their numbers and were very happy for the center in Benin City. In fact, from the look of things more centers are needed in Benin City.
CAMPAIGN PROGRAM
On the 23rd of July 2022, the two centers were gathered again at the church of Christ Ovwor Olomu in Ughelli South LGA of Delta state for a one-day evangelism outreach. There was a thorough house to house evangelism that led to the baptism of one Mrs. Meg Bethel. We are happy to state that more congregations are applying for campaigns. The congregations around have accepted the Bear Valley students as good evangelism tools. This means that the near comatose evangelism situation in the area has been revived. Congregations are waiting in turn to invite the students to help them.
CONCLUSION
We are very grateful to Bear Valley Bible Institute Denver Colorado, US, for the support given to the Bear Bible Institute Extension Centers. The local preachers’ interest has been rekindled and many teachers in the churches are taking advantage of the opportunity.