Wise Words from Linda Banks
Linda Banks, an active member of the Metro Church of Christ in Gresham, Oregon, has been a WEI teacher since the 1990s. Linda says, “My role as a WEI teacher has been, and presently is, one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Each student I select represents a precious soul in need…
God Bears Fruit in Afghanistan
Katherine H. has been teaching Muslim students in the Middle- and Far-East for thirteen years, and she has never had a woman convert who remained faithful to God following her baptism. Recently, two Afghan women became Christians within nine days. One was from Ghazni near Kabul, and the other was from Herat. Katherine writes, “Things…
Plans for the Future
Aniefiok concludes, “The football program integrated into the WEI conference has helped to open a big door for the gospel. We anticipate over 1,000 participants and up to 50 baptisms in our next conference.” If 1,000 participants show up for the football tournament next year, how can all of them attend the conference and hear…
God Moves With Power in Nigeria
It is thrilling to watch God work in Nigeria. During the last quarter of 2023, Aniefiok Akpan, his wife Etang, and their crew of helpers prayed, planned, and participated in a unique evangelistic effort at the Campus Church of Christ and Rhema Christian Academy in the village of Uruk Otong. On October 27, Aniefiok…
Why Be a WEI Teacher?
That’s the question that June Andersen asks. “You don’t get a salary. It takes time. Is it really worth the time spent being a teacher?” June Andersen “Let me tell you why it is worth it. If you can’t travel all over the world, this is a wonderful way to follow your dreams of being…
A Historic WEI Seminar
The WEI West Coast Seminar at the Metro Church of Christ in Gresham, Oregon on September 30 and October 1, 2023 will be remembered as a high point in the history of World English Institute. Jim Gillihan Jim Gillihan led a series of moving mission songs interspersed with powerful testimonials from teachers June Andersen, Dick…
New Sister in South Africa
Debbie Eakman has been teaching a woman in South Africa named Simke Gombela. Debbie writes, “During our WEI lessons, Simke emailed and said she wanted to find a church. I contacted Angie Langley, and she contacted Ben Little, and he found Mr. Masoga, minister of the City Church of Christ in Tongaat, South Africa. Mr.Masoga contacted…
God’s Work Continues in Philippines
Soon after Edwin E. Vicente was baptized into Christ, the Covid-19 pandemic engulfed the Philippines, and Edwin lost his job. With no source of income, he sold most of his earthly possessions to pay for food and lodging. Instead of complaining, he gathered a group of children in his community and taught them what he…
Meet Your New Sister in Ghana
WEI teacher, Kay Banta, began teaching Rodah in January 2023. Rodah is a twenty-four-year-old elementary school teacher. Kay says, “From the start, her comments were thorough. . . .When she was into the advanced lessons, I noted her seriousness.” Kay’s heart leaped when Rodah said she wanted to “fish many into the kingdom.” Kay asked Rodah…
WEI Bears More Fruit In Nigeria
Aniefiok Akpan, Founder of Rhema Christian Academy and the Campus Church of Christ in Uruk Otong, Nigeria, writes, “Two female students of Rhema Christian Academy, Iniso Effiong Udo, and Imefon Otobong Nsini, accepted Christ and were baptized yesterday at the Campus Church of Christ, Uruk Otong, Nigeria.” “We use World English Institute booklets and a projector…
Leading People to Christ in PNG
While Arthur Tatara was studying in the Singapore branch of Sunset International Bible Institute, he became a WEI Internet student. He got so excited about what he learned in the WEI courses, he decided to use them in his ministry in Papua New Guinea. Since then, he has taught WEI Intermediate lessons in public high…
A Whirlwind Stirs Up South Sudan
When WEI student, Bartholomayo, was baptized into Christ, he came out of the water preaching the gospel. Following him is like following a whirlwind. He is a modern John the Baptist. People in northern South Sudan are flocking to hear him preach, and he is baptizing people in droves. When a church building is available,…
International Conference in India
Prabhu Kumar, Director of WEI-India, reports that their third annual Global Online Video Conference was a great success. This Zoom conference lasted five nights (June 21-25) from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Twelve men from Australia, Cambodia, Egypt, India, Sri Lanka, and the USA, took turns speaking and listening to one another speak via Zoom….
Two New Sisters in the Far East
Joanna Martin Howard, an elementary school teacher and WEI Internet teacher tells an interesting story about Moses Kamwendo. In August 2015, Moses Kamwendo’s name appeared on the list of prospective students on the WEI website, and Joanna claimed him as a student. Joanna says, “Moses continued with his lessons, though there were times when…
Pray for Christians in Manipur, India
In recent months, civil war has raged in the State of Manipur at the far northeastern tip of India, and Christians have suffered greatly. Some of the injured need medication. Many are weak from malnutrition, and others have lost their homes by explosions and fires. One of our preachers died after escaping from the conflict….
WEI Student Baptized in Madagascar
WEI Internet teacher, Mary McKinney, has had the joy of leading at least two of her students to Christ this year. In our last newsletter, Mary reported that Austine Ntim, a nineteen-year-old man in Akpfu Odomi, Ghana, found WEI on the Internet and responded to the Google ad. Mary started studying with him November 20,…
God Gives Increase in South Sudan
WEI Internet teacher, Marcella Bailey, shares good news. Bartholomayo, Marcella’s former WEI Internet student in South Sudan, is reaping a bountiful harvest of souls in his homeland. At Uchan, South Sudan, Bartholomayo preached to a large crowd of people in a church building that was covered by a bamboo and thatched roof supported by the…
WEI Zoom Teaching Ministry
Colleen Busch of Keizer, Oregon and Sheila Yeager of Grand Junction, Colorado are teaching WEI students in free countries via Zoom. On June 7, 2023, Sheila Yeager wrote, “Our latest Zoom class for the [WEI] Advanced course began successfully on Tuesday, June 6. We had ten students in attendance: six ladies from Myanmar, two from…
The Tale of Two WEI Students
Steven Prine, veteran WEI Internet teacher, has some exciting news to share. Steven writes, “Peter Manut Lual is one of my students in South Sudan. I just found out through Robert Thurman that he [Peter] has accepted Jesus through baptism and is now our brother in Christ! I believe he is the man in the…
Twelve People Baptized in Tanzania
On May 31, 2023, we received an email from Willy Yudah, an evangelist and WBS/WEI teacher in Tanzania. Willy writes, “I am a former graduate from WEI. I graduated in 2012, and I have continued to teach WEI materials since then.” Through the years, Willy has taught and baptized dozens of WEI students in and…
