Zambian School Holds Graduation
On Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, Bethel Bible College in Lusaka, Zambia, hosted graduation ceremonies for 90 graduates.
According to the Church of God Division of Education, the school has progressed greatly under the leadership of Duncan Mboma, National Education Director, and is now one of the larger Church of God schools in Africa. Recently, the bachelor’s degree was added to the curriculum.
90 Graduates from Bethel Bible College in Lusaka, Zambia
During the November graduation, 62 Certificate In Ministerial Studies (CIMS) graduates received diplomas, along with two Foundations Certificates in Christian Theology. There were 20 diplomas in Practical Theology and six who received the Bachelor of Arts in Theology
Special guest at the record-breaking ceremony for Bethel was Education Coordinator for Africa Rev. Jurgen Rudolph, who was the keynote speaker. In his speech, Rudolph challenged the graduates and the rest of the Church of God in both Zambia and Central Africa to “support Bethel Bible College in every way possible,” and to be “contextually relevant and to emulate the Lord Jesus Christ in every way.” The Coordinator of Education for Central Africa, Rev. Steven Mkwehiwa, also emphasized the need to support Bethel and that the graduates should, “show the character of Jesus Christ in their walk and ministry.” A cross section of pastors and leaders also came to witness the occasion and included Chreso University’s acting vice chancellor, a collaborating institution with Bethel.
“Bethel Bible College is quite grateful to the Church of God School of Ministry, the Church of God European Theological Seminary and Chreso University for partnering with (us) in offering certificates, diplomas and degrees,” said Mboma. “May the Lord bless these institutions.”
All diplomas and certificates are fully accredited at national and international levels.
Bethel Bible College is one of over 100 schools of higher learning operated by the Church of God around the globe. The largest and oldest is Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, which on December 13 held one of its largest winter graduations ever.
