The BSM students were privileged to attend a special seminar by Missionary-Author Rev. Nathan Davis on `Transforming Conflict’. The seminar was facilitated by AGWM Asia Pacific Director, Rev. Bill Snider, and was held in the BSM classroom last March 1-2, 2012. Within short notice, the FARM staff managed to arrange for the seminar. The attendance of all NWVDC district and sectional executives was equally commendable. Nathan Davis was generous enough to distribute copies of his book. All the sessions were recorded on video and will be be a valuable resource material for pastors, church leaders and Bible School students.

The students designed and presented skits to prove their understanding of Biblical doctrines in the Course `Man, Sin and Salvation’ under Pastor Percival Navarro.

The soft gentle music echoes through the air and the red carpet was laid down on the floor for  Movers’ Prom Valentine’s Presentation  last February 23, 2012 in the ambiance where love is popularly known – Paris! The venue, FARM church, was dominated with low-key lighting of sweet scented candles on each table and dressed with baby blue draping. It was a night indeed for the glamorous ladies with their coiffured hair and dressed in their gorgeous long gowns with their escorts in tuxedoes. Among them are the BSM students.

Effective communication is a must for preachers of the gospel. Not all are natural communicators, but all can learn to become better communicators. This is taken into consideration in the BSM training program. This schoolyear, the students had the opportunity to have a special course on Speech Power under Joses Calusay.

I thank God for giving me a chance to be trained in BSM. It’s very challenging!   Belinda Malaygay

As I have observed, BSM is sending equipped and highly trained soldiers of the living God. These are soldiers who know combat methods,   expert in map reading and  who know where to position themselves  to have the best view for possible targets.   BSM mentors help build people’s lives on a strong foundation, help them be in great shape and strength.  Joenil Villaco

My friend Brigitte Paulino (who finished training in BSM last schoolyear)  and I could witness that BSM is a choice training school for ministers. . Thank God for allowing me to experience and hear great teachings that would equip me for every good work. It’s a great privilege! Naty Haboc

BSM is such a great training school for church planters. Here, you will be equipped with God’s word.  At  the same time your character is being molded into a true servant of God. Glory to God!   Catherine S. Dapat

My wrong concept about ministry was   corrected. Now, I have a better understanding of it.  Richel  Palma

I’m blessed each time we have a class in Philosophy of Ministry.  I’m often teary eyed after each class session.    In our course on Basic Study Skills, I’ve learned how to become an effective listener and   how to use the Bible study tools for a deeper understanding of the bible.  Rowena Javier

BSM is like a mirror to me. Here, I’ve seen myself completely without any pretensions and discovered that despite of my past , God could still use me for His glory.  Sarah Labaso

BSM has a high standard of teaching and training. Our mentors are good examples for us. We always have a lot of assignments and this is a challenge for me to improve my study habits.   Normie Alvarez

Twice a week, BSM students sit under Mrs. Julie Compuesto, a teacher/coach for Effective Communication.  During the first day of their class, Mrs. Compuesto asked each student to share his/her  life testimony before the  class so she could hear and initially evaluate his/her speaking skill.  The objective of this course is to improve the students’   oral communication skill  and to build up their  confidence in public speaking.  Mrs. Compuesto, a member of the FARM church family  is a retired English Master teacher  and has volunteered her services in BSM as her ministry.

The students were very happy recipients of two books sent as gifts by Sister Kimberly Snider through the ICI MInistries.  The first is a devotional book for young professionals entitled “You can RECHARGE!” and the second one is  on the book of  the Ephesians entitled “Welcoming Jesus Into Your House”.  Mrs.  Snider is editor of both books as well as of `Moms’ ,  a popular  newsletter for women which is regulalry  distributed in our local churches.

Thursday evening,  June 30, 2011 was a rainy evening when the BSM SY 2011-2012 acquaintance party was held at the   BSM dining room.  It was an opportunity for students and BSM staff to know more about each other.   Some  alumni were invited as guests; particularly Rev. Jessie Villagracia and Rev. Pat Martinez. The two BSM alumni have both established ministries. Jessie is the current District Superintendent of NWVDC while Pat is the current Presbyter of the Section if Capiz.   Two other alumni were present; Joses and Benjie  Calusay  who  graduated in BSM last school year and are currently pioneering a church in Santiago City, Isabela. Both came home in time  for the acquaintance party and to join their parents to a trip to Australia.  A special dinner was served featuring spicy recipes of Joses Calusay.   The event was highlighted by an inspirational message from Pastor  Rey Calusay. He  challenged the students to learn to communicate to people with their hearts. It was a memorable evening for the students for once more they were made to feel very much at home at FARM  and were officially tagged as BSM Batch 20.

BSM students auditioned for music team ministry of FARM headed by Jireh Calusay  Majority of the students auditioned as vocalists  and a few    as instrumentalists. The rest were comfortable to be part of the audience and render indulging ears to their classmates.