Overview
As we begin the year 2025, we reflect on our initiatives and activities at the Bear Valley Bible Institute (BVBI). January has been a month of growth, outreach, and preparation as we look forward to the new year schedules.
Staff Meeting: A staff meeting was held on January 8th to discuss the following key points:
Schedule and the topics for the Top Radio program: The house planned and selected topics for the year
Student Support Services: Discussion on enhancing academic, spiritual and financial support for students, including counseling and mentoring programs.
Event Planning: Planning for upcoming events, including the 7th Graduation and the 8th Matriculation ceremony and lectureship for the Alumni
Classroom Activities: Throughout January, our class sessions focused on several key areas:
Church History: Students engaged in a comprehensive review of the early church, exploring significant events and figures that shaped Christianity.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT): This course covered the integration of technology in modern ministry. Students learned about digital tools for outreach and engagement.
Pastoral Epistles: A deep dive into the letters of Paul to Timothy and Titus, focusing on leadership, church organization, and pastoral care.
Major Prophets: The class studied the messages and themes of major prophets, including Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, emphasizing their relevance in contemporary society.
Greek: The students started their study of Koine Greek, focusing on the learning and writing of the alphabet.
Every afternoon is a session where students are given fifteen minutes and are assessed on their preaching skills.
Radio Program
Our radio program continues to be a vital outreach tool for BVBI, allowing us to connect with the community and share the Gospel.
Weekly Broadcasts: our topic for the month is still on the church of the Bible, specifically on the New Testament Worship. The church of the Bible has been selected again for the month of January because listeners are asking many questions.
Audience Engagement: We saw an increase in listener interactions, with many reaching out via phone calls and social media and to share how the program has impacted their lives.
Campaign for New Students:
As most of the students are through with their course, January was dedicated to our campaign for new students:
Visitation letters: Letters has been sent to churches, requesting their approval to campaign in their churches.
Scholarship Opportunities: We promoted scholarship programs available for incoming students, incentivizing applications and providing financial support for those in need.
The campaign was fruitful and five (5) students has been admitted
Planned Visitation
Looking ahead, we have several planned visitation initiatives to strengthen our community ties and outreach efforts:
Scheduled Visits: we have visited the Akwamu and the Akotuakrom congregations in the Eastern Region of Ghana on Wednesday evenings, our presence motivated them and as a result increasing church attendance. This is being done to strengthen and edify the local congregations established by the school to grow and assist in evangelism.
Conclusion
January 2025 has been a fruitful month for the Bear Valley Bible Institute, with successful outreach initiatives and preparations for the new year. We are excited about the impact of our radio program, the progress made in the response to our campaign for new students, and the upcoming planned visitations. As we move forward, we remain committed to our mission of equipping leaders for service in the Kingdom of God.
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