BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE, NSAWAM, GHANA
SECOND QUARTER REPORT, 2023
Introduction
Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. The following were our activities for the second quarter of 2023.
Classroom Activities
There were four courses offered this quarter. First, Old Testament 2 (History), which was taught by Emmanuel Odeng Larbi. Second, Research and Academic Writing, which was taught by George Osafo. Third, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, taught by Emmanuel Aidoo and finally, Prison Epistles, also taught by Emmanuel Aidoo.
Evangelism
In the month of June, our students embarked on a month-long community radio preaching campaign at Adoagyiri, Nsawam, as part of their practical training requirements. Each Saturday in the month of June, at dawn, our students preached simultaneously on four community radio platforms (for the first two weeks) and then on three community radio platforms (for the final two weeks). So committed were the students to this assignment that some who had never spent the night on the school’s campus did, so they could involve themselves in this work. We had a woman (a prospect) call one of the groups to thank them for their message on God’s judgment. The impact that was made is seen in the fact that the leaders of the Adoagyiri church of Christ have actually petitioned our students to continue this work for the foreseeable future, with the church taking care of the expenses. We believe that God has been glorified and our students have picked up valuable experience in this regard.
Impact on Congregations
Our students continue to make impact in the various congregations where they serve as preachers and teachers of the gospel of our Lord. I was at hand to oversee the teaching of some of our past students and they did well. Also, what we hear of our current students is nothing but praise. This certainly is due to the sound teaching our students receive at the feet our instructors. Long may this continue.
New Student and Advertisement
This quarter, we admitted a new student by the name of James Ofosu. This is the third student we have admitted this year. The past two graduations have massively reduced our number but with our students having been commissioned to serve as “voices” for the school in their various congregations and an advertisement campaign, organized from time to time on social media (and which has borne fruit), we hope to see an increase in our number over the coming months the Lord willing.
Student Profile
Brother William Danso is the student we are focusing on for this quarter. He was baptized in 2011 and is the preacher for a new church plant at Nyamekye in Accra, a church which he planted. He also works as a metal sprayer to support himself. His zeal for the Lord’s work is evident to all. He is very liberal in his praise of the school as evidenced by this statement about the school: “Among the schools in Ghana that I know of, Bear Valley stands for the truth and is trying very hard to promote it.”
Conclusion
We are grateful for Bear Valley’s assistance during this quarter. We pray God’s blessings in this regard. And brethren, please continue to pray for us.