Graduated with a Diploma in Biblical Exposition in June 2016
The EBC course allowed me to study at my own pace and at a distance. This was important as I live in Northern Ireland and because of my more mature years. I had previously gained a Diploma in Expository Preaching under John Brand’s teaching and knew that he had great abilities as a tutor, but also that he stood firm in the final authority of Scripture. The lectures were informative, interesting and enjoyable. The lecturers were experts in their own fields and were very enthusiastic. The course was not an easy option – we were made to think, question and research for ourselves. I was challenged but also blessed. It was also a blessing to be able to visit the college itself for some classes and take part in discussions. Rev. Brand was available at short notice when I had queries or just needed a little encouragement. I would heartily recommend this college to anyone who has an interest in the Bible and would like to expand their knowledge of Scripture but who lives remotely or cannot commit to full time study. It is also a Bible College in the traditional sense for those who would like to study for a Diploma in Theology. The course has certainly opened up the book for me and equipped me to evangelise part time in the South of Ireland and in Portugal. So many times when I was almost lost for words, God brought to my remembrance portions of Scripture that I had studied during this course. To God be the glory!
I am currently looking after a mission hall in Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. After Covid we have been meeting again in person since late 2021. We have a Sunday night Gospel service and a Wednesday night prayer meeting and Bible study. Numbers are small after the pandemic but slowly recovering. I have done some outreach with literature distribution and do some home visits. We are beginning to have some guest speakers again. I am still involved with some activities in my home church also. Never did I think that I would oversee a work of “my own” but God has His own plans, and they always work out. Again, EBC was part of that plan!