After almost two  months of  rigid classroom sessions, research work, serious and sometimes heavy moments of group and individual  mentoring, the BSM students finaly had a real break last Auguts 21st, 2012.  Escorted by BSM Dean of Students Franz Vasquez and Ladies Dorm Monitor Normita Alvarez, they had a day out at the Flatrock Resort. The pictures below vividly speak they had a great and  fun time together.

SY 2012 BSM students received elegant NIV Bibles to use in class and to preach from.

BSM students tackle the use of the different Bible studyd tools in a practicum exam under BSM Academic dean Rev. Zeny Calusay. Studentsw found the experience challenging and neckbreaking. Yes, it was not easy but it was worth it.

A quotation that reflects the philosophy of training in BSM is: `God accepts you as you are, but will not let you stay as you are’.  Students that enrol in BSM are viewed as raw material to be processed, polished, enhanced so they become effective instruments in building the kingdom of God. So students take evaluative tests at the beginning of the schoolyear that have been proven to be   helpful for the BSM teachers and mentors in training them.   Two of these tests are Evaluation of  English Listening Skill  administered by Jireh Calusay and Evaluation of Speaking Skill under Mrs. Zenaida Calusay.

The BSM SY 2012-2012 students  sat in the BSM classroomfor the first time to be officially welcomed by BSM Academic Dean, Rev. Zenaida Calusay who consequently gave them an orientation on the school philosophy and culture of the host church FARM,Inc. The students are adopted as members of FARM,Inc. for the duration that they train in BSM. Mrs. Calusay told the students  to `feel at home’ – especially those who came from other parts of the Philippines. Further orientation sessions from other BSM staff followed.

Fresh faces were welcomed to Berean School of Ministry for Church Planters, SY 2012-2013. BSM faculty and staff headed by Rev. Rey and Zeny Calusay welcomed these students with happy anticipation of another year of adventure with the grace of God. Three  other students are enroled as part time students. Throughout the schoolyear, more part time students are expeted to join who will attend modular classes.

1.            Adona, Genesis O.
2.            Badilles, Loradel D.
3.            Batilaran, Edsel John
4.            Caparas, Rebecca S.
5.            Casas, Jonel P.
6.            Corro, Gabriel
7.            Doloso, Antonio A.
8.            Farparan, Alfred C.
9.            Gimarangan, Jovan A.
10.          Manipol, Vanessa M.
11.          Mawa, Maryjoy B.
12.          Mercado, Samuel O.
13.          Oribe, Ryan R.
14.          Palmerola, Evangeline F.
15.          Ricaforte, Ninfa F.
16.          Ruano, Rosana D.
17.          Salivio, Estrella B.
18.          Sarrosa, Jasiel G.
19.          Tabon, Ruthsil L.
20.          Telleron, Lheanne U.
21.          Triumfante, Marissa S.

Part-Time Students
22.          Aposaga, Ma. Melanie B.
23.          Azarcon, Janette D.
24.          Enage, Nicabelle U.