Beloved in Christ Jesus,
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you all from God our Father and from Christ Jesus, our Lord and Redeemer.
We sincerely thank God for seeing us through the year 2025. The months of September through November were very challenging for my wife and me. I was seriously ill to the extent that I thought the time had come for me to receive my “last degree” (RIP). Surprisingly, the Lord healed me and spared my life.
In addition to my sickness, my wife(Esther) was admitted to a specialist hospital in Ibadan for almost one month due to low blood count, high fever, and hypertension. Nevertheless, the Lord heard the prayers of the saints concerning her and our family as a whole.
We thank you all for your prayers, love, and concern. May the Lord keep us all safe and sound in His loving care, in Christ Jesus’ name, Amen.
Below is a summary of our December activities.
OVERVIEW
1. Second Semester Lectures Concluded
2. Third Set of BVBIN Degree Program Continued
3. Weekend Evangelism Outreach in Fifteen Different Centers
4. Southwest School of Evangelism Ibadan – Kiddies Academy
5. Our Challenges
SECOND SEMESTER LECTURES CONCLUDED
As scheduled, our eight-week classroom instruction for the 2025/2026 session came to an end on December 19, 2025.
Below are the instructors and the subjects handled during the semester:
1. Brother Eniafe Olukayode – Evangelism II (Church Planting) and Acts of the Apostles
2. Brother Akanmu Solomon – Life of Christ II (Gospel of Mark) and the Book of Galatians
3. Brother Umoh Sunday – World Religions and Cost of Discipleship
4. Brother Makinde John – How We Got the Bible and Basic Bible Doctrine
5. Brother Oladokun Samuel – Book of James and OTP (Major)
6. Brother Israel Tajomavwo – Christian Evidence and Hermeneutics I (Introduction)
7. Brother Makinde Ebens – Hermeneutics II (In-depth Studies), Homiletics I (Introduction), and Ministerial Counseling
Brother Oladokun Samuel also joined Brother Olowe Bode and Brother Olaegbe Samuel in the BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN Extension Program in Sabo-Sagamu, Ogun State, to complete the quarter program.
Lord’s willing, Third Semester classes will commence on Monday, January 5, 2026.
THIRD SET OF BVBIN DEGREE PROGRAM CONTINUES
The third set of BVBIN Degree students continued their sandwich studies at Butu-London, Butubutu Village, the home of BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN, from December 1–12, 2025.
A total of fourteen (14) students participated in the two-week program.
* Brother Olaniyan Isaac taught Research and Writing I (December 1–5, 2025).
* Brother Makinde Ebens taught Advanced Fundamentals of Faith I (December 8–12, 2025).
The next class is scheduled for March 9-20, 2026, Lord willing.
* Brother Chad Wagner (or his substitute, Brother Odeyemi Durojaye) will handle Basic Biblical Greek- I.
* Brother Olaniyan Isaac will handle Advanced Exegesis and Hermeneutics -I.
WEEKEND EVANGELISM OUTREACH IN FIFTEEN CENTERS
In accordance with the school curriculum, our students and staff were actively engaged every weekend (Friday evening through Sunday evening) working with various congregations of the Lord’s church across Oyo, Osun, and Lagos States.
To the glory of God, this month’s outreach resulted in six conversions and thirteen restorations.
SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF EVANGELISM IBADAN – KIDDIES ACADEMY
According to the Oyo State Ministry of Education schedule for Basic Education, the first term of the 2025/2026 academic session, which began on Monday, September 15, ended on Friday, December 12, 2025.
The academy currently serves over 120 pupils with 9 teachers. Second term resumption is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026.
Our Kiddies Academy is blessed with approximately 150 pupils, the majority of whom are children of less-privileged brethren and members of the surrounding community seeking sound basic education under our care.
OUR CHALLENGES
The school’s outstanding debt has increased from ₦4 million to ₦8.5 million, following an additional loan of ₦4.5 million obtained on December 1, 2025, to keep the school and ministry running. This became necessary due to the inability of some stakeholders to contribute their quota since mid-2025.
We remain hopeful for a better situation in 2026 and beyond, by God’s grace.
END-OF-THE-YEAR PROGRAM
Some of our students and staff actively participated in the recently concluded three-day End-of-the-Year Program held from December 22–24, 2025.
On December 22, I delivered a lesson titled “Jesus Christ, Our Wonderful Friend” (John 15:13). Brother Dende Adeoye spoke on “The Difference Between the Old Testament and the New Testament,” while Brother Adeosun concluded the program on December 24 with a lesson titled “The Church of Christ—Who Are These People?”
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Third BVBIN Degree Program will continue from March 9–20, 2026.
Bro. Chad Wagner, or his substitute, Bro. Odeyemi Durojaye, will teach Basic Biblical Greek I, while Bro. Olaniyan Isaac will teach Exegesis and Hermeneutics I.
The BVBIN & SWSE–Ibadan 24th Annual Leadership Seminar is scheduled to hold from March 18–20, 2026, Lord willing, at Chad Wagner’s Hall, Butu-London, Butubutu Village, Ibadan.
Guest Speaker: Bro. Chad Wagner
Theme: Jesus Christ, Our Perfect Example (Studies from the Book of Luke)
The naira equivalent of $1,500 has been budgeted to cover feeding for 250–350 participants, water, transportation for some of the speakers, and other related expenses.
Therefore, those willing to partner with us in this spiritual exercise are encouraged to contact Bro. Chad Wagner as soon as possible.
ABOUT A STUDENT
Brother Festus Ayoo is one of our 2013 graduates and is presently among the new intake of the BVBIN Degree Program.
He previously served as a preacher in Isanlu Town, Kogi State, until bandit attacks forced him and his family to flee. The attackers destroyed his farm products and properties acquired between 2014 and 2025, which had been his primary source of financial support for ministry work.
He is currently seeking refuge on the BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN campus with his pregnant wife and three children.
Date of Birth: March 10, 1985
Place of Birth: Iyamshi Village, Iyamshi Council Ward, Benue State
His mission is to become a competent minister of God in Northern Nigeria, should peace be restored to that region.
Conclusion:
We deeply appreciate all those who stood with us and played vital roles in supporting the continuity of this ministry. May God, in His abundant mercy and grace, continue to bless our joint efforts in Christ’s name. Amen.
As we enter the new year, may the Lord shower you with heavenly blessings, grant you abundant joy and peace, and preserve you, your family members, and associates throughout the year 2026.
Happy New Year to you all.
I remain Yours in His Grace & Love as a servant,
Makinde Ebenezer Olufemi
The Chief Servant of BVBIN & SWSE-Ibadan and WBSFUW
