Faculty Welcomes New Students

 

Sue says:

Last night faculty and other college employees hosted new students and their families for dinner. There are 32 students in this first-year class. The man pictured above is a new student who pastors in Bunem Wo, a village adjacent to our Bible college. He has ministered several years, but he had a dream to get further theological training. We and his own villagers (from Dei Council, further west in our province) joined together to sponsor him for the two-year theology diploma. 

His wife is enrolled in the Pidgin wives' course. She is learning to read and write. She was brought up by her grandparents, who didn't value education for girls. She is so happy at her reading, Bible training and home making skills progress. She wants to improve at writing too. 

Their son, center, is in first grade at the school on our campus. He is a happy guy who enjoys learning his letters. Their daughter, on her dad's lap, is a curious four-year-old. 

It is always a blessing to hear the students stori (tell the story) about their lives. We pray that trained Christians will help stem the tide of corruption and greed often seen in this country and build a productive ethos here.