We can overcome

[paul]

World Outreach Bible College and Ministries
in Kano, Nigeria
by Uba Andrew, Director

Since we are in the most populous state of 9.3 million with the majority as Moslems we were moved to embrace this vision of starting a Bible college to train, equip and prepare men and women for the spread of the gospel. Kano state Nigeria has the largest Sharia police force of about 9000 men and this was the state that did not allow Reinhard Bonnke to preach, hence there was a riot in 1991 that claimed thousands of lives. In spite of the fact that the population is 9.3 million we have only few churches.

There was even opposition from pastors who saw the college as a rivalry to their own plan of starting a Bible school. The battle was long and sharp, but this vision was from God and it has endured until today. All other rival Bible schools died and some of the opposers of this school later joined us, supported us, and even sent their workers to be trained in this college. The Bible College is not only training pastors; we are also involved in outreaches to the villages in Kano . We organize seminar outreaches for workers and other church leaders.

Recently Rev. Paul Roberts started a state-wide ministers’ conference wherein all the pastors in Kano , irrespective of denomination, come together to be refreshed and ministered to. He has been coming now for a long time with a team of ministers to minister to pastors in Kano . He has touched lives and many have enjoyed his ministration. As a result of this, Paul Roberts has preached in many of the churches in Kano , gone to slum areas on foot and even paid house rent for churches that are unable to pay. Rev. Paul has encouraged some of our students whom we trained by buying houses for them in which to establish their churches.

This vision took REv Paul to orphanages and prisons in Kano . There is an orphanage which has been established to mainly raise, educate, train and bring up poor children from local areas. These are children that, due to their faith in Christ, were denied education, so they are brought to Kano city to be helped by those who are touched. The hope is that these children will eventually stand up for their rights and ask for the education due them.
Much money to this ministry. Another area where , financial support to the prison inmates in Kano to buy the items to meet the their personal needs.

The Bible College has made a great impact in Kano . We have trained over four thousand (4000) pastors. We have introduced a degree program and are now on the way to affiliate the college with the University in Nigeria to give it the recognition it deserves. Today, this College started by REv. Paul Roberts, has about nine lecturers whose allowances are being paid for by WMOF each month. May God richly bless Paul and Nancy Roberts for their labor in Kano , Nigeria. He has spent a lot of money to equip the college with computers, Photostatting machines and books. Right now the college is looking for a printing machine. Because the number of students has increased tremendously we are looking for a permanent site instead of using a rented property. WMOF is spending a lot of money to pay house rent for the property every year. My prayer is that God will raise money for this college to have a permanent site.

Many pastors from the Anglican Churches , Pentecostals, White Garment Churches and even Roman Catholic are trained in this Bible College . Many have started their own ministries as their call. This is the only recognized Bible College in this state and now there is a demand for the establishment of the Bible Colleges in other states. [/b]

Rev. Dr. Ubah A. U

Rector

[dolfan]

This really should be news somewhere. Like CNN or Fox kind of somewhere.

[paul]

Thank you for the support....... My real purpose in posting it was that we, especially in pentecostal movements spend so much of our time in one-upsmanship over the other groups. If in such a hostile enviroment as Kano state, we can find unity at the cross...surely we can find it here in this nation of ours.
My prayer is that it will not take that type of persecition that they have suffered to bring us to that point.

[dolfan]

Your lips to God's ears.

[Pastor Gary]

The Body of Christ is such a rich tapestry, and a lot of people miss the depth and richness of the church by hovering in their little corner and shutting others out.

I can testify: I was encouraged to pursue further education by a PCUSA Pastor, and his church has offered scholarship funds to me (so far) with no strings attached. Two of my good friends in ministry in Hawaii are a Southern Baptist and a United Methodist who are doing great things for God. The conference I look forward to each year is a transdenominational equipping conference attended by evangelicals, charismatics, pentecostals, and more than few Roman Catholics... who focus on common ground for a few days and stop debating doctrinal distinctives. The worship times are amazing.

My church facilities are utilized by two Anglican congregations, one Adventist congregation and one who-knows-what-they-are Presbyterian/Pentecostal Korean church, and everyone involved loves Jesus.

Imagine that.

[paul]

The Body of Christ is such a rich tapestry, and a lot of people miss the depth and richness of the church by hovering in their little corner and shutting others out.

I can testify: I was encouraged to pursue further education by a PCUSA Pastor, and his church has offered scholarship funds to me (so far) with no strings attached. Two of my good friends in ministry in Hawaii are a Southern Baptist and a United Methodist who are doing great things for God. The conference I look forward to each year is a transdenominational equipping conference attended by evangelicals, charismatics, pentecostals, and more than few Roman Catholics... who focus on common ground for a few days and stop debating doctrinal distinctives. The worship times are amazing.

My church facilities are utilized by two Anglican congregations, one Adventist congregation and one who-knows-what-they-are Presbyterian/Pentecostal Korean church, and everyone involved loves Jesus.

Imagine that.

Would you believe that it was a COGOP State Overseer that encouraged me to continue my education back in the 70's ? Bishop Damos E. McGee. I am forever greatful to him and having started my ministry under his leadership.