Catching up with our graduates has been a challenge, for they have gone far and wide as they walk out their God-given calling.  Here are a few updates for you to enjoy and praise God for their fruit!

Kingsford Edwards was in our very first class, earning a Two-Year Diploma in Theology in December, 2002.  His senior pastor immediately placed him in charge of a new branch church, which Kingsford faithfully pastored and increased the size of the flock, requiring a larger building to worship in.  While pastoring, he returned to ETHBC for the final two years, earning his Bachelor’s of Biblical Studies in 2009.  We just got an email from him, and he said:  “I have gone with my pastor’s blessing to work with YWAM (Youth with a Mission).  I am now in Amsterdam doing street evangelism in the red light district.   In January, I will also be directing a school.  We will also go and do outreaches in Germany, China, and Japan.”  He ended by thanking us for how much his schooling has helped him in every aspect of his ministry.  He also asked for prayer to quickly receive his residence permit.  Please also pray for his safety working the red light district in Amsterdam!

James Yaw Amoako, graduated in 2005 with a Two-Year Diploma in Theology. He is currently serving as an Anglican pastor in the rural village of  Sofokrom.    In addition to pastoring, he writes of other evangelistic outreaches he is spearheading:   “By the Grace of God I have been able to set up a leadership training team and  several evangelism teams.  I have been able to organize crusades, conventions and conferences both in Ghana and outside the country.  Also, I consider it a great blessing to  have a weekly broadcast, the “ROK Hour of Deliverance” on ROK FM through which I can proclaim the Gospel beyond my geographical area.”  We are not surprised to learn that James is evangelizing so much—he received the Evangelism Award the year he graduated.

Patrick Nyamson graduated with a  Bachelors of Biblical Studies in 2006 and is currently serving as Branch Pastor for an Assemblies of God Church.  He reports that  a large portion of his work in the church he pastors is training evangelistic teams to go out and spread the gospel because he saw how effective it was during his student years at the Bible College.  We have also learned that Patrick is frequently being used by God in healing the sick.

Michael Aquaah also was in our first class, earning his Two-Year Diploma in December, 2002.  As soon as we began the Bachelor’s Program, he entered the program and earned is Bachelor’s Degree in 2005.  He likes to say that he is our “first graduate” because his last name, Aquuah, was pronounced first in each of his graduation ceremonies.  Observing that Michael is a gifted evangelist, we brought him on board following his graduation as Director of our Student Evangelistic Outreaches.  Last year, he felt the call to return to his family’s home in the city of Kumasi, where he is doing pastoral work under the guidance of his former Senior Pastor.  He writes that his pastor is very pleased with his work, and they are praying about the timing of starting a branch, which Michael would then pastor.  Michael also writes he continues to do street evangelism “all the time.”  We are not surprised, and we are pleased that he is continuing in Kumasi, the second largest city in Ghana.

Charles Adjai was a transfer student from a well-respected Two-Year Bible College in the capitol city, Accra.  Charles had a pastoral inclination evidenced even before he graduated from the Bachelor’s Program in 2005.  His pastor began to use him while he was yet a student because he saw both the quality of his character and the quality of the training he was receiving.   He is now pastoring a branch of an Assemblies of God Church.  He recently stopped by and told Aaron how much all he studied and learned has helped him in his pastorate.

Isaiah Brew was among our first Bachelor’s Degree students in 2005.  We had ample opportunity to observe him as a student, and felt led to bring him on staff as Administrative Assistant.  We also felt he had teaching gifts and had him teach one class under Aaron’s supervision.  He did so well teaching, that we soon called upon him to teach more classes.  He now teaches five classes.  He made this comment to Aaron recently:  “In my local church where I worship, my Senior Pastor and the church board are very appreciative that I came to ETHBC.  They recognize the quality of training I have received and frequently include me in leadership planning and evangelistic outreaches.”