BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE, ASH TOWN, KASOA
FIRST QUARTER, 2025 REPORT
INTRODUCTION
We give thanks to God for His steadfast love and guidance throughout the first quarter of 2025. This quarterly update showcases the key achievements and developments at Bear Valley Bible Institute, Ash town, from January to March 2025.
COURSES
During this quarter, we successfully delivered three courses. Specifically:
- Emmanuel Larbi led the sessions on Christian Leadership and Christian Ethics.
- Samuel Papa Woode instructed the Greek 2 course.
A total of 18 students participated in these courses, enriching their knowledge and skills.
CHURCH PLANTING
On January 19, 2025, our Director visited the church of Christ, located on Nyanyano Road, Kasoa. The purpose of the visit was to meet with the church leadership and discuss potential collaboration on planting a new church in Kojo Oku, Kasoa.
Initially, we had considered Kojo - Oku as a primary location for our church plant in 2023. However, after careful consideration, we identified potential future challenges. Interestingly, the Nyanyano Road church had also been exploring the possibility of planting a church in the same area.
The meeting with the leadership aimed to explore opportunities for collaboration and determine the best way forward. We are currently awaiting their response to proceed.
ACCRA GRADUATION CEREMONY
On February 15, 2025, our school community gathered at Sarpeiman, Accra, to celebrate the graduation ceremony of three students from the Papaase Campus, which has since merged with our Ash town school. These dedicated students successfully completed their Diploma of Biblical Studies from Bear Valley.
We rejoice with these graduates and pray that God will continue to guide and empower them as they embark on their journey as preachers. In the coming months, we plan to visit these graduates to see firsthand the impactful work they are doing in their respective congregations.
TAMALE GRADUATION CEREMONY
On February 17, 2025, our Director, accompanied by Assistant Coordinators Bro. Ebenezer Amoasi and John Acquah Andoh, traveled to Tamale to attend a graduation ceremony. This trip provided a valuable opportunity for the Director to connect with dedicated preachers who have devoted their lives to serving God.
The Director also gained insight into the graduation hosting traditions in Tamale, which proved to be a enriching experience. We express our gratitude to God for the successful graduation event and for our safe return.
UPDATE ON CHURCH OF CHRIST, ADOM ESTATE, KASOA
On March 2, 2025, our Director visited the church of Christ at Adom Estate, Kasoa, a congregation that our school and Ash town Congregation jointly planted. This visit was a follow-up on the church’s progress, as a previous visit had been missed last quarter.
During the visit, Bro. Kingsley, an alumnus and the church’s substantive preacher, led a Bible class on the topic of Evangelism. We were encouraged to see the congregation’s progress, including the installation of metal windows and electricity at their place of worship. These improvements have enabled them to hold evening prayers and Bible studies.
We continue to pray for God’s guidance and blessings upon this congregation, that they may grow spiritually and numerically.
BAPTISMS
We rejoice and give thanks to God for the remarkable fruit of our students’ evangelistic efforts this quarter! We celebrate the fifteen(15) baptisms that have taken place as a direct result of their dedication to sharing the Gospel. Their hard work and commitment have borne witness to the power of God’s word, and we welcome these new brothers and sisters into the kingdom of God.
CONCLUSION
We express our heartfelt gratitude to the Bear Valley Leadership and the Brotherhood for their steadfast guidance and generous financial support throughout the quarter. Your selfless contributions have been a tremendous blessing to us. May God abundantly bless and reward you for your kindness and sacrifices.
Reported by Larbi.