INTRODUCTION:
We shall continue to thank God Almighty for your unwavering support to our dear institution. May God continue His blessings upon you all.
Nigeria Institute of Arts and Theological Studies / Bear Valley Bible Institute is still moving on in her quest for training men for service to God and humanity.
The institution has been going through some positive transformations in recent time in order to reposition it to compete favourably with other sisters Bible training schools.
And in pursuant of the above, the Board of Governors of the Institution is in search of a substantive Director, following the resignation of the the former director, brother Benard Osita Akokwu from his position. This was done on a mutual understanding between him and the Board of Governors for the progress of the school on the Month July 2024.
By the grace of God we will be engaging a new director by January 2025.
Presently the Board selected one of the lectures brother, B.N Esiaba in acting capacity to work with a committee set by the Board for the smooth running of the school till we get the new Director .
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:
The school has been in section for about eighteen weeks now, studied for sixteen weeks. And the rest of the two weeks was used for examinations and we have closed for the for the second semester.
During the sixteen weeks, every lecturer was present and taught their lessons effectively. The exams were taken peacefully and most students performed creditably.
Presently we have nine teaching staff and six non teaching staff. We equally have sixteen students. Year one six students and year two ten students.
Below are the courses taught in the second semester and teachers that taught them:
1. Bro. Ngozi Blessing Esiaba
Second Semester:
(a) Use of English Yr 1
(b) Practicum Yr 1
(c) 2 Corinthians Yr 2
(d) Foundation of Mission Yr 2
(e) Use of English Yr 2
2. Bro. M.O Wokemba
Second Semester:
(a) Igbo Language Yr 1
(b) Literature in English Yr 1
(c) Literature in English Yr 2
(d) Igbo Language Yr 2
3. Bro. Orji Onyeanulam.
Second Semester:
(a)? Life of Christ (Luke/John) Yr 1
(b) 1&2 Peter & Jude Yr 1
(c) Book of Revelation Yr 2
(d) Church Leader and Administration Yr 2
4. Bro. Michael Okagbuo
Second Semester:
(a) New Testament Worship Yr 1
(b) Church History Yr 1
(c) Wisdom Literature (Psalms & Songs of Solomon) Yr 1
(d) Marriage and Family Life Yr 2
(e) Preacher and His Work Yr 2
5. Bro. Nwandiche Innocent
Second Semester:
(a) 1&2 Thessalonians Yr 1
(b) 1 Corinthians Yr 1
(c) Hebrews Yr 2
(d) Old Testament Prophets( Minor Prophets) Yr 2
6. Bro. Emeka C. Elom
Second Semester:
(a) Bible Geography Yr 1
(b) Computer Education Yr 1
(c) Computer Education Yr 2
7. Bro. Anayo Ohama
Second Semester:
(a) Homiletics 11 Yr 1
(b) Christian Ethics Yr 1
(c) Romans Yr 2
(d) Islam Yr 2
(e) Homiletics 111 Yr 3
8. Bro. Dr. Onyema Chinwendu
Second Semester:
(a) Bible Eschatology Yr 1
(b) 1&2 Timothy/Titus Yr 1
(c) Fundamentals of the Faith Yr 1
(d) Congregational Development Yr 2
(f) Research & Writing Yr 2
EVANGELISM:
The students are presently on holidays. Their evangelism activities will be reported in our next monthly report.
Some of the lecturers took part in some evangelism programs and lectureships organized by their congregations outside Abia State. The acting director, B. N Esiaba was one of the resource persons in one day seminar at Church of Christ 29 Akpulu Street Okpoko in Anambra State.
NIATS/BVBI EVENTS:
NIATS/BVBI will be holding her Annual Bible Lectureship and Convocation Ceremony scheduled to hold on Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th December 2024.
First week of February 2025 NIATS/BVBI will be hosting Annual Men and Women Seminar/ Evangelism. Also, the first week of March 2025, the school will equally be hosting the National Ladies Seminar.
CONCLUSION:
We conducted entrance exam/ interview for the new intake, eight out ten brethren that applied can for the entrance exam/ interview on September 27, 2024. There will still be another day for the supplementary exam/interview and we hope that more brethren will still come.
We look forward to a more robust relationship with you all. May our Redeemer continue to guide, protect and bless all our sponsors in Jesus Christ name.
Ezeh Chijioke Shedrack
(Secretary NIATS/ BVBI Board & chairman Administrative Committee)