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Pictures of students in class and group photo at the Senegal Theological Bible College and Seminary in Dakar, Senegal.

Classes begin at the Senegal Theological Bible College & Seminary. Many new students from the local churches in Dakar, Senegal.

Additional information to be posted.

Registration and admission into the Senegal Theological Bible College and Seminary is in progress and will end on Friday, September 28, 2007. Classes will officially begin on Monday, October 1, 2007 according to schedule.

The admission process was made possible through an appeal by the Bishop to educational authorities in the country to defer a pre payment of $4,000.00 United States Dollars or its equivalent as collateral for reopening by two months.

The news of Registration and admission has been highly welcome by the Christian community and pastors who see this as a God send opportunity for them to further their education.

A total of 14 churches have been contacted. They all welcome the idea and promised to fully cooperate and support the college by sending their workers, evangelist and pastors to be trained. Former students of the first and second year classes are all excited and have begun their admission process.

It is the ministry prayer that within the two months extension, the Lord Almighty will touch the heart of someone who will come up with this amount. Up to this point the college has only been able to raise about one third of the minimum amount of $4,000.00 United States Dollars required as collateral for reopening.

Repair work on DONE Building in Dakar has come to a stand still after payment for the work done in phases one and two was made. The Ministry and the contractors took the decision to suspend the work until a fix date can be agreed upon for final payment when work is completed. Meanwhile work on the second and third floors is completed and both the Ba’s and the Browne’s have been relocated back into the building.

Pastor Peter Paye writes to all of you who have supported our college:

“Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I first of all extend my sincere thanks to God for His grace upon my life and for giving me the opportunity

To be sent to Senegal for my four years of schooling… I want to thank all of those who supported my four years of studies here at the Senegal Theological Bible College and Seminary. I also say many thank to all the support Churches and individuals who have contributed through prayers or financially. I say thank you and May God richly bless you all.

If supporting the work of the college or pastor students where God is leading you, just mark it on the memo of your check.

Dakar, Senegal: On Saturday July 7, 2007 at 10:00am approximately 350 to 400 people jammed packed the conference hall of the Leopord Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar to witness the 4th graduation exercises of the Senegal Theological Bible College and Seminary. This year graduation was the first to have been held outside of the premises of the Ministry.

Speaking at the occasion, the guest speaker, Pastor Souleyman Bakaoyo of the Assembly of God Church located in Thies, Senegal called on the graduates to know the God who has called them because there were many gods, but only one true God through our Lord and Savior Jesus. He said, if the graduates knew the God through Jesus Christ it is only than that they will discover the will and purpose of their life and what God has called them to do. He told the graduates that the best revelation of God is found in the Bible.
He spoke on the Theme “El Shadah – The God who can make the impossible possible” and his text was taken from Genesis. The Guest Speaker than thanked the ministry and the leadership of DONE for placing emphasis on training. He stated that any ministry or organization that looses focus on education, training and man power development short lives it existence.

During the program six student of the first year class who successfully completed their studies were awarded Certificate Rev. Thomas Browne. Students of the second year class was awarded Associate of Arts in Theology, by Pastor Efolie Rogathien, a professor of the college, while the successful students of the third year class were awarded attestation by Bishop Abdoulaye Ba; 5 student graduated and were awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Theology by the Rev. N’Djungu Nkemba, General Superintendent of the United Methodist Church in Senegal.

The General Overseer, Bishop Abdoulaye Ba informed the students and the Public that the Senegal Theological Bible College and Seminary will be offering Master in Theology to students during the 2007 – 2008 academic school year. He said that the ministry did not have the funds available neither did it know where the funds will come from, but he said that he believes with out a single doubt that God will provide all that will be needed to operate the college. He called on the Christian community, charitable organizations and individuals to support this worthy cost. This information has been highly received by 90% of pastor living and working in Dakar. Since the pronouncement most of them have called to thank the bishop and to register their moral, spiritual support and their interest to enroll as its first students. The Senegal Theological Bible College and Seminary will be the first of its kind in the Republic of Senegal to offer a Master Program in Theology.

In his vote of thanks, Rev. Thomas Browne, Chief Administrator of DONE congratulated the graduates for what he termed as a ‘job well done’. He prayed that the Lord Jesus Christ will give the graduates hope and fill them with peace and joy unspeakable, while they continue to trust in him. The Rev. Browne encouraged the graduates to preserve, and to live the life to which the Lord has called them. He told the graduated that they should never try to work or live their life with God in any way than His way. According to the Rev. His way meant ABSOLUTE DEVOTION TO GOD; showing no concern for the uncertainties that lies ahead is the secret of walking with God. He encouraged and challenged the graduates to persistently preach the Word, teach the Word, and share the Word of God where ever they go. Patiently rebuking with love and correcting the people with good teachings for this is the will of God concerning them. He than used the occasion to share a brief history, vision, mission core value of DONE. He explained the significant of the acronym of DONE.
On behalf of the Bishop, Abdoulaye Ba and Dr. Patrick Novak, the Chancellor of the College who could not have been present at the program due to other engagement in the United States, Rev. Browne thanked the participants and the leadership of the stadium for making their facilities available to the Ministry. At the end of the program, light refreshment was held in honor of the graduates.

July 12, 2006 Dakar, Senegal

Graduation exercise took place on the eight of July at the church in Dakar. It was well attended. Pastors from various churches and other non-governmental institutions were present to grace the occasion. Also present at the occasion were Rev. Betty Moore and Pastor Kelvonna Warner from the United States, a guest from Kenya (in honor of one of our senior students attending the collage from another church), a visiting pastor from Germany (also to honor a student from another church) among others.

Nine students from the second year class received an Associate of Arts Degree in Theology. Six of these students were from D.O.N.E ministries while the other three were from other protestant churches. They were from Nigeria, Congo, Burkina Faso, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone and Senegal. This is the last year associate of arts will be confer here because beginning next year the new curriculum will be put into effect. This curriculum calls for a Diploma and Bachelor Degree only. Also receiving Certificate of Achievement in Theology were seven students from the first year class. They were again from the above mention countries including Liberia.

The administration awarded a long term and trusted employee of the college, Mr. Garry Howard, an Honorary Degree in Theology. Mr. Howard who will be leaving for the USA this year served as an interpreter in the College. Presenting the Degree, Rev. Thomas Browne, Speaking on behalf of the Bishop lauded Mr. Howard for his strong service for interpreting for every class of the college and the church.

Speaking at the occasion on the topic “You are the salt of the earth”, the guest speaker , the Rev. Nkemba Ndjungu, General Superintendent of the Methodist Church here in Dakar begun by stating that he felt as if he was a member of the D.O.N.E ministries, because he is not only present at most of the important functions held by the mission, but have always participated in officiating. He especially noted the ordination of the Bishop. He went on to challenge the students to remember that they were the salt of the earth. He asked them to note carefully the properties of salt and they will know the importance of their duty. As salt they are to remember that they are the preservers of the Christian faith. As salt is applied to wounds as medication so are they, because they exist in a sick world and they are its only chance through the promotion of the message of Jesus Christ. He challenged them not to take their duties lightly. Also speaking at the occasion, the Rev. Thomas Browne thanks those who came to honor the graduates on behalf of the Bishop. He also challenged the students not to take lightly the food for thought and consumption they received from the guest speakers.

July 08, 2006 Dakar, Senegal

To God is the glory. We are grateful to the Almighty that we have again reached the end of another school year. We are proud that the Lord has been on our side as we prepare men and women who are willing to sacrifice everything worldly to work in the vineyard of Christ.

To the Senegal Theological Bible College & Seminary students I want to say that it is an honorable task that you have undertaken and it is my hope that the knowledge imparted in you will go a long way in advancing the kingdom of God here on earth. I know that some of you will now be leaving for the field at once; to you I pray that you will always strive for excellence in all you do. I also know that some of you will continue to work hard for the advancement of your educational standards here and elsewhere; to you I say may God be with you in your purchase of knowledge.

To my hard working staff I can only pray that God will continue to protect you as you work even harder with those God has entrusted to us. May God bless us all as we together strive to promote his kingdom in any way we can.
Sincerely,

Bishop Abdoulaye Ba
Your Servant in Christ Vineyard