By Don Peter Okoro
There was cause for rejoicing and jubilation in Nnewi on Thursday, May 15, 2025, when the Joshua Nation International Bible School, Nnewi Study Center, graduated and ordained their Ministers who graduated in Theology.
in a solemn and colourful ceremony at the School’s site, located at Jesus Link Evangelical Ministry, Igwe Orizu Rd, Opposite Obiuno Health Center, Otolo Nnewi, Anambra State, the ceremony started with opening prayers, followed by a praise and worship session.
There were testimony and intercessory prayers, words of exhortations and Bible recitation by the Children’s Ministry.
The main programmes, however, were the graduation and ordination conducted by the West African Director of the School, Bishop David Ojalade.
Speaking with the press after the ceremony, the Director of Studies, Nnewi Study Centre, Rev. Mrs. Grace Chinwe Ukatu JP said: “Joshua Nation International Bible School, Study Center was founded by Dr. Ross and Lana Frase.
“For the past one decade, Russ and Lana have guided Joshua Nation in establishing 6,751 Worldwide Bible Training Centers in 44 Nations and provided translated curriculum and training materials in 43 languages.
“Today, with the help of Global Partners and Global Representatives, Joshua Nation now has 14,730 Bible students and still counting and 31,469 graduates, respectively.
“The majority of these graduates go on to become pastors and ministry leaders continuing the advancement of the kingdom of God.”
Asked what Informed the ceremony, she said: “Today we graduated our pioneer students and by September we will admit new students. Meanwhile, admission process is ongoing at the moment.”
On the immediate needs of the School, she mentioned equipment like speakers, amplifiers, keyboard, drum set, generator, bus, laptop, printer, projector, copies of Bible, gospel tracts, white boards, makers and other training materials to keep the school running.
She also mentioned the need to organize city wide crusades in Anambra State to advance the mission.
She finally called on all to be part of the movement and equally recommend it to others.
