SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL STUDIES, JOS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA.
October 5, 2025
THE ELDERS
GADSDEN CHURCH OF CHRIST
1203 PIEDMONT CUT OFF
AL 35903
Dear Beloved brethren,
REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025
On behalf of my family and the School of Biblical Studies, Jos, I Greet you all in Jesus name. We appreciate your constant prayers and selfless contributions for the work in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. God enrolled us into this ministry of reconciliation to bring broken hearts to him. There is no better job than that of being soul winner for Jesus. We give praise to God for everything we have, even our life challenges. Life without necessary challenges will not produce the required sense of purpose and improvement in life. We thank God because in every trial, he makes a way out for us. The month of September has come and gone, but the memories remain. We experienced a lot of rainfall during the month of September. That was unusual in the month of September. As it is now, the rain is residing gradually. We have started witnessing great reduction in the frequency of rainfall, showing that the rainy season is almost gone. God is just amazing in every way. AcademicsWe have successfully completed the first half of the semester. We proceeded on five days mid-semester break after the workshop that ended on the 26th September. We thank God for his guidance so far in the journey. We pray we have the next half of the semester, a peaceful one as well. We had our Alumni in good number in this year’s workshop. They commissioned their new office. We hope that will have a better cordial working relationship with our alumni. Below is a cross section of them outside their office.
2025 Annual Preachers’/Leaders’ Workshop
Our worship this year had a good turn up, from all the 6 geo political regions of the country. The Theme of this year’s workshop is “TRUE DISCIPLESHIP AND COMMUNITY IMPACT.” We discussed how we can influence the society we are located for Christ. I hope this will help us remember that we are the light of the world and the salt God has placed in the society to season our environment. Below is a cross section of the audience during the workshop.
Evangelism
Evangelism is one program that is dear to our heart at the School of Biblical Studies. During holidays, students and staff don’t keep their Bible aside, they continue to conduct studies, help congregations and encourage fallen brethren to be restored to their faith in Jesus. The statistics presented below covers from June, 2025 when our students went on internship and some continued knocking doors where ever they went to the month of September, 2025. During the months June - August, we conducted 1,752 studies with 6,837 people. Out of this number of studies, 46 people obeyed the Gospel to be saved; 13 people were restored to their faith, and one new congregation was established. In the month of September, we conducted 379 studies with 1,486 prospects; and 7 people obeyed the Gospel.
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The SonLight Clinic
The SonLight Clinic has continued to make significant progress in providing essential healthcare services to the local community and our students. Established to extend the School’s outreach through medical care, the clinic has become a trusted center for health and wellness within the society. Our students do not need to go far before they can access health care services at an affordable cost. The SonLight Clinic continues to serve as a lifeline for many families who cannot afford expensive medical treatment. Services such as maternal care, child health, malaria treatment, and routine laboratory tests, are offered at minimal cost. During the month of September, we had two deliveries. All of the cases were first time delivery, yet God came through for them. We thank God for always being there for us.
Those who came for workshop this year and fell sick also used the clinic at a less cost compared to the services in clinics in the community.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Amount Received for September, 2025 = $16,035.
EXCHANGE RATE - $1 = ₦1,480 =N23,731,800
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Inflow less minus Expenses for September, 2025 ($16,035 -15,601.68 = 433.32 )
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We must do the work of Him who sends us while it is day, for night comes when no man can work. May God continue to bless you all in every good way and continue to use you all for His good purposes. Wishing a blessed month of October. Our prayers are with you all that God will spare you all of dangerous storms.
Grace and Peace,
Tom Udo Tom Ekpot (PhD)