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 Deuteronomy, 1st Chronicles, Ezekiel, Job, Song of Solomon, Joel, Amos, Gospel of Luke, Acts, 1st Corinthians, Thessalonians, Ephesians, Colossians and Timothy. In addition, every new student is required to take a semester long class in Inductive Bible Study Techniques. At the end 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.

What part of the Program do you find most challenging?

▪ It is difficult to miss a full day of work each week. May God intervene
▪ Everything in the Bible is so different from what I was told
▪ My Bishop will not approve my attendance. He has shunned me since attending
▪ The tests have been very challenging. But I see the purpose
▪ I am a man of little education, so it is very difficult. You accepted me when no other Bible School would
▪ Focusing on the Context first is new and challenging
▪ Memorization of many verses is stretching my mind like never before
▪ The requirement to prove I am formally married. Like most, I have work to do
▪ This is the only Bible School that requires you to write your own notes
▪ Maintenance duties have challenged my pride and privilege as a Senior Pastor
▪ Reporting time in the morning is quite early and strict
▪ The fact that we are only allowed one Absence in a semester

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

▪ My marriage has blossomed into a beautiful thing
▪ It has made me face my hypocrisy straight on
▪ The Teachers’ diligence and seriousness impressed me
▪ I am now a laborer in the Word of God
▪ Christ-like Servanthood has been exemplified in this fine institution
▪ I have learned the Law of Love above all else
▪ False teachers and false doctrines are easily identified now
▪ I have become a sober minded student of God’s Word
▪ My Preaching has been transformed into Teaching
▪ My marriage has been saved since I came to the Bible School
▪ I understand the difference between Religion and Relationship with God
▪ I am seeing the power of Biblical Fasting in my life
▪ It has driven the demons out of my life
▪ I have learned that Christianity involves Submission of my Will to God
▪ My life is unrecognizable in every good way
▪ I was truly a Hireling when I arrived. I am becoming a servant of God
▪ The Prosperity gospel is in my past, never to look back again
▪ My life is totally changed. I can now understand the Word of God

What specific teaching or instruction personally impacted YOU the most?

▪ The admonition to be holy inside, not merely outside
▪ Fearing God means just that. And it is righteous!
▪ There is no starting with God without Repentance
▪ God hates violations of monogamy
▪ Poverty does not mean God is punishing me
▪ I read and study the Bible from beginning to end, twice a year
▪ The homework assignments are difficult but have helped me grow the most
▪ Suffering is part of the Christian life
▪ God’s love is truly indescribable
▪ The godly example of the staff cannot be overstated. Well done!

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 Pastors and Ministry Leaders. One of my favorite verses perhaps best summarizes this Ministry...

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

▪ I have a great desire to please God by serving the flock humbly
▪ We no longer teach what people want to hear. We teach the Bible
▪ All of our leaders have been vetted properly according to God’s requirements
▪ All forms of Covetousness are being exposed and renounced
▪ No more false teachings that tickle our ears
▪ There is holy Discipline in how we approach God
▪ The value of timeliness and stewardship has been instilled in our ministries
▪ There is a total transformation of our congregation!
▪ Everyone is captivated by the Word of God instead of by nonsense
▪ The worship has become sanctified and Biblical
▪ We have exposed the heresy of the Prosperity “Gospel”
▪ I have a deep hatred of fleecing the flock
▪ We are rightly dividing the Word of God as a congregation
▪ We have replaced Covetousness with Contentment
▪ All 23 of our churches are now using your Bible Reading Plan

Other comments...

▪ It is hard to believe that people I don’t know are sacrificing for us to attend
▪ The slums are being transformed for Christ!
▪ My spiritual disciplines are reaping a great harvest in our church and community
▪ This is a peculiar Bible School: free, loving, serious and holy
▪ May the Lord bless all our sponsors and well-wishers!
▪ This is an answer to many years of prayer by the Pastors of Kibera
▪ May God bless the staff and volunteers who serve us so diligently and kindly
▪ How can there be a better example of Godliness and Godly Order in a slum? Amazing!
▪ We need to spread these Bible Schools all over the continent!
▪ Thank you for coming to Tanzania. Our prayers for 12 years have been answered!
▪ Your Bible Teachers are second to none!
▪ May the Lord receive all the Thanks and Glory for this beautiful work in His Name
▪ I wish I could hug every sponsor and donor to this Institution
▪ I have been a Pastor for 23 years. And you gave me my first new Bible. Thank you!
▪ The darkness of our culture is being sifted by the Word of God
▪ May God bless you for your kindness, sacrifice and love for us whom you have never seen
▪ You have eradicated the scars of the colonial era by the blood and Words of Jesus Christ