Supporter Update

Dear GBTC Supporters,

I am delighted to provide you with a supporter update for 2022.

It has been a very eventful year, and we have seen the amazing and faithful hand of God on many areas of our missions’ work. In particular, the incredible expansion in centres due to the number of people wanting to go through the training. 

I would like to thank you on this last day of the year for your amazing support on this journey and to share with you some updates, including highlights, challenges, and next steps.

Supporter Update Highlights

1. The introduction of the diploma course during 2022 in 7 zones (Kakamega and Eldoret in Kenya; Kampala and Gulu in Uganda, Calabar, Eket, and Ikot Ekpene in Nigeria).

2. The introduction in 2022 of 8 new centres  (1 in Arusha, Tanzania; 4 in Nigeria: 2 in Eket zone, 1 in Calabar zone and 1 in Sango-Ota; 3 in Kenya: 1 in Kakamega and Bungoma zones, and 1 in Mautuma).

3. Travel to East Africa in August/September 2022 to graduate students at 7 centres: 60 at the diploma level and 230 at the certificate level

4. Travel to Nigeria in Nov/Dec 2022 to  graduate students at 4 zones (2 in in Calabar, 1 in Eket and 1 in Ikot Ekpene), 60 at diploma and 100 at certificate level.

5. Securing a website developer who is currently developing our website.

 Challenges and prayer requests

1. Wisdom to know how to manage the growth and expansion.
2. Registration and accreditation of the programme in the different countries to provide assurance and confidence and effectively support graduates in their ministries.
3. Resource, including admin support, good, spirit-filled local interpreters, and finance.
4. Suitable local church venues that are willing to host the Bible training centres.

 Next steps

1. Travel to East Africa, including Tanzania and Rwanda, in July 2023 for the graduation ceremonies of diploma and certificate students.
2. 5 new centres to open in January 2023; 2 in Tanzania, 1 in Nigeria, and 2 in Kenya.
3. Translation of diploma course notes into Swahili.

 Thanksgiving

1. For His hand upon GBTC: the transformational impact on lives and ministries for His glory.
2. For all the supporters He has touched and is touching to come alongside us and support this precious work by praying for us, giving financially and by strong words of encouragement.
3. For continued guidance, wisdom, provision, and protection.
4. For the plans He has for this work in the future and the grace to be part of it. Such a privilege! 

Finally, thank you again for your willingness to be part of this work, and may God continue to bless you!

Happy New Year!