With a grateful heart to God Almighty and deep appreciation for the Bear Valley family and partners worldwide, I present the report of Benin City School for the last quarter of 2024 and January 2025. This period was filled with enriching activities, including classroom instruction, fieldwork, lectureships, revival visits to congregations, and baptisms.
Academic Activities
Our instructors, under my close supervision, diligently taught courses such as The Christian Home, Religious Dogma, the Book of Daniel, and Psalms. Examinations were conducted, and students actively participated, demonstrating their commitment to Biblical studies and spiritual growth.
Lectureship & Evangelism Efforts
One of the highlights of this period was on October 26, 2024, when BVBIN-Benin City hosted churches from across the city for a special lectureship themed "Polishing the Pulpit." The program was well attended, and by God’s grace, Brother Oronsaye was added to the Lord’s church through immersion baptism.
On November 30, 2024, in collaboration with the Church of Christ, Uwasota, we visited the Iyowa community to strengthen the young congregation there. Engaging in both door-knocking and open-air preaching, we were blessed to witness another soul baptized into Christ.
Impact & Growth
The presence of Bear Valley Bible Institute in Benin City continues to be a significant catalyst for the growth and development of the church in this region. Many young congregations are being established through the collective efforts of the school and its students.
As part of our commitment to nurturing these congregations, I personally visit them weekly to teach Bible classes and encourage the brethren, in addition to our quarterly evangelism initiatives. Some of the congregations on our regular visitation list include Utagban, Egbean, Egba, Ogbebuya, Ugbineh, Sule Camp, and Elele in far Edo North, among others.
Baptisms & Thanksgiving
We are witnessing a remarkable increase in baptisms, a testament to God’s work through Bear Valley’s influence in Benin City. We give all glory to God and extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Bear Valley family worldwide for their unwavering support.
Dunia Christopher
Director, BVBIN-Benin City