It is happening! Great Commission Bible School (GSBS) is fulfilling the vision of Free Methodist World Missions as they train students, equip Malawian pastors to mobilize the global church, and establish transformation churches.

The school operates on a modular system with three resident modules per year – January, June and October. Courses include content that is pastoral, biblical and theological. For example, the June module consisted of four standard courses: Christian Theology, The Book of Acts, English and Scripture Memorization. In addition, visiting teachers Thomas and Noni Ramundo from the United States presented sessions from their Prayer Warrior Boot Camp course.

Superintendent Goodson Phiri (Southern Conference) is a graduate of GSBS. He reflects on his time as a student: “During my training, the school made sure to send us out to preach the gospel in surrounding communities near the campus.” This experience made classroom learning practical. Goodson says, “I was required to plant three churches before my graduation, and it was really serious; that helped the church’s growth and prepared me for ministry. If students failed to plant three churches, they were not allowed to graduate until the churches required were planted.”

One current student, Samuel, is the pastor of Karonga Free Methodist Church in the Northern Conference of Malawi. He shares about his training: “⁠The school and the studies have improved my teaching and preaching.” He says the classes also advanced his spiritual growth and evangelism skills. He actively visits the community, sharing about Christ, especially with the fishermen. His training helped him relate and communicate with them. It also improved his skills in children’s ministry. Every Saturday and Sunday, his church offers Bible classes for children. This is just the kind of transformational ministry the school aims to produce!

Currently, all the Bible School students are from Malawi. Many will plant new churches, and some will be appointed to existing Free Methodist churches throughout the country.

“Ask the Lord of the harvest … to send out workers into his harvest field” (Matthew 9:38).  Won’t you partner with Great Commission Bible School in praying for these workers?