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One of the greatest Joys of being on the mission field is directly “seeing” and “hearing” the effect of God’s Word on the hearts and minds of the people. In the past three Semesters, we have studied, verse by verse, the books of Jeremiah, Obadiah, Haggai, Malachi, Psalms, Joel, Amos, 1st Kings, Jonah, Ephesians, Jude, Colossians, Peter, Epistles of John, Philemon and Revelation. In addition, every new student is required to take a semester long class in Inductive Bible Study Techniques. At the end of each semester, the Pastors voluntarily provide their feedback. Candid testimonies from those on the ground...on the receiving end of this Ministry. We hope you will gain further insight into the Ministry and the eternal, yet ground level, effect of this Discipleship Ministry on the “Pastors of the Least”. We trust you will be encouraged, and even challenged, as you hear from their hearts...directly, and unedited.


 
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What part of the Program do you find most challenging?


  • The Spiritual battle: the devil doesn’t want us to know what we had not known
  • The exams are tricky. But it trains me to be precise in my interpretation & application
  • If you are Absent, you will not pass the class even if you pass the tests
  • Volunteering duties have taught me that ministry starts with serving at the bottom, not the top
  • Understanding the difference between the Rapture, Tribulation, Second Coming & Millennium
  • It is very dangerous for me to leave my house in the morning darkness. But I trust the Lord to keep me
  • Anything that touches marriage & divorce
  • Homework is difficult. But I am doing my level best to ensure I finish them on time
  • Memory verses. I never imagined I could memorize so many verses
  • Being Late one minute puts your passing greatly at risk
  • Underlining Repeated Key Words & Phrases in my Bible each time I read

How did this Semester’s classes Help you or Change you?


  • I can now read the Bible myself
  • I now teach the Truth in Love
  • The spiritual & practical disciplines leave you better than you came
  • I changed from a man pleaser to a God pleaser
  • I learned the Book of Revelation, which is closed in the churches today
  • I am leading the flock with a sincere shepherd’s heart
  • All that I knew before was just a total deception
  • I sort out my sins immediately, instead of waiting for tomorrow
  • It is hard for someone to deceive me now
  • I try to live a holy life
  • I have the True Gospel now
  • I have become a good Example to others
  • The Words of the Bible are speaking to me as an individual
  • Understanding there are other spirits that try to influence us
  • I am able to stand firm even when threatened by death
  • I understand the importance of the Old Testament
  • I changed from believing false prophets to believing Jesus, the Prophet
  • My perception of Christianity has completely changed. I wasted a lot of time under false doctrines

What is the Single Most Significant Change in your CHURCH because of your participation in the Bible Institute?


  • Learning the Bible verse-by-verse, book-by-book has become the standard
  • I teach Repentance without fearing members might leave
  • We have shifted from the Prosperity Gospel to the True Gospel
  • Every member comes to church with a Bible, pen and noteb
  • No false teacher or prophet can deceive our flock
  • Many more souls have been won to Christ
  • I teach the True Word of God, not what they want to hear
  • People are giving as an Act of Worship, not by the law
  • The church needed to Repent. And we did!
  • We are focused on spiritual blessings, not material
  • Initially my bishop removed me from teaching. Now I have been restored
  • We stopped recording people’s tithes & offerings
  • The congregation is enthusiastic to learn the Word
  • Worship is now in an orderly, holy manner
  • No more false healings, false prophesies or deceptions
  • Some have gone away, for they refused correction
  • My members can now read the Bible themselves

What specific teaching or instruction personally impacted YOU the most?


  • Don’t be ambitious for titles or positions in the Lord’s work
  • “Context, Context, Context!”
  • The topic of a “broken & contrite heart” before God changed my life
  • To be a Servant of God who rightly divides the whole counsel of God
  • I am more alert to God’s Love & His Hatred of Sin
  • Biblical Role of women in the Church is very different from what the world tells us
  • Restitution is a required part of Repentance
  • I don’t believe every teaching or teacher. I evaluate them with my Bible
  • I can find God’s Themes in the Bible
  • You can be in the church & still be in bondage
  • Becoming legally married after all these years has changed my life & my church
  • Christ-like Humility and Servanthood
  • I now know that I am not Israel. Which is life changing for me and my churches
  • To be a servant, and not look to be served
  • To Love God and Love His people

 

Other comments...


  • Keep it up DSM! You are changing our nat
  • I am thankful to God for the opportunity to be here
  • It does not exist anywhere in Africa: a free Bible School for us slum Pastors!
  • The teachers are serious, well prepared and godly examples
  • The knowledge given here is not available in the so-called big theology schools
  • I pray that DSM will last forever so that people will hear the True Gospel
  • This ministry is God’s miracle in my life!
  • I give God all the glory because of what I have learned here
  • May God bless the sponsors for sacrificing for people they do not know
  • I know not of any such sincere love and care for slum Pastors
  • There is no school, no church, no ministry teaching the Truths we learn here
  • The staff is like a good father to us
  • We will preserve in prayer for our brothers and sisters overseas

 

This small sample of current testimonies is an indication of the eternal effect of planting God’s Word in people. It is not an easy ministry for any of us...neither supporters, students, nor staff. In the process of Persevering, let us continue with Praise and Thanksgiving to the Lord. It is from His goodness that we have been granted the opportunity to serve the Pastors of the Least. It is God’s Truth that we share; it is His provision that enables us; it is His favor that protects us...in this beautiful ministry of His Word and Discipleship of His people. One of my favorite verses perhaps best summarizes this Ministry...


Him we Preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man Perfect in Christ Jesus.”

Colossians 1:28

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