Classes Taught

Student Testimonials

• Remember the assignment for us about "Dream Big"? One of my dreams is to be a great public speaker but honestly this is my weakness and not my strength. I need to build my courage and confidence in order to speak well. I want to be a great public speaker so I can preach the gospel with courage, boldness and transparency. I believe in my heart that after this subject, I will become a good public speaker. - Martin
  
  
• I remember the day when I was born in BBCA, a baby that had no growth, no courage, no confidence, no character, no knowledge and no wisdom. I thank God because God used BBCA mightily to change my whole life! - Mark
  
  
• First of all I want to take this opportunity to thank you because I learned a lot from your class, especially the overcoming fear. I was afraid to speak at the audience specially if it is a Christian one. Speaking in the front of the believer is not easy for me, but now i can handle it. I always now tell to myself "Nobody is perfect". But now I do public speaking, even if it is a Christian audience. - Tina
  
  
• I've learned a lot from this topic of how would be the right way to speak in public. At first, i'm so nervous because i cant imagine myself in public speaking. but when i hear this 12 tips of how we can easily speak in public, i put my attention and listen to what my professor was teaching. And when I stand and speak in front of the people in public, i've discovered that it is more fun and I even enjoyed it! I know that there's some fundamental tips that I have so that I'm very much surprised... it was an answered prayer! Praise God!!! From now on I love public speaking! :) - JS
  
  
• I am so amazed at the testimony of my other classmates. Thanks Ma'am Sarah for the group time. I learn something special from my group maters. I believe that God uses them mightily to mold me and to change me. - Martin
  
  
• Fundamentals of Public Speaking - The three things we choose is story telling, eye contact, and energy. In the storytelling we heard a lot about the speaker's experiences about her life. Sometimes he uses parables to relate it to the topic. And when she tells the story, she acts the scene reality like. And another thing it brings encouragement and motivation to do the will of God. Then the eye contact... when she begins to teach and speak, the way she looks to us, her eyes communicate to us too. It connects her emotions and her true heart in speaking. She has a pleasing so that every ones eyes can focus and pay attention to her. And eye contact will help the speaker to know what's inside her heart. Energy... is always present in her aura. She always wins the crowd by her energy. From the beginning up to the end of the class the energy was firm. She awakens the audience attention by doing some funny things. We can apply her speaking style by means of exhorting in BBCA, and as with the experience of Pastor Benz - when he engaged in preaching he always use story telling to get the attention of the congregation. Storytelling with actions, hand gestures and facial expressions. He delivers the word, loud and clear. In Sunday school teacher (Querra) and kids teacher (Nelly) the body language will help a lot in sharing and reading stories not to entertain but to get the attention of audiences so they will not feel bored. And they will surely listen to the speaker. Next, as a part of dance ministry Jennifer uses eye contact, body language and energy to connect the heart of the audience and demonstrate the message of the dance. As a public speaker we should not be nervous because we believe that God will be there to speak for you and He will use us as His mouthpiece. The Holy Spirit will anoint in us to deliver the message. - Group Essay
  
  
• Thanks Ma'am Sarah for the opportunity that you give to me. That's my desire, to be a teacher in Bible School and I am so really blessed that day. That was my unforgettable experience in my life. I'm so glad you chose me. - Martin
  
  
• I love the new form of (public speaking) class. There is a more actual practice and it sharpens our speaking ability. We are maturing fast because of many actual seat-work and giving us a chance to actually speak in front of our classmates. - Mark
  
  
• Reflections Class: Each of us in the group have different answers when it comes to our growth and how it happened. Querra said that she grows every time she reflects on lessons taught and to flash back on what he heard from our professor. Junel said that he grows in the part of his application. Joseph told that he grows especially in his English speaking skills. And I, Shem, grow because of having accountability with fellow Christians and getting strength through their presence and experiences. Before we think of everything here at Bible School as theory / theoretical, but we found out that it is more actual and experiential.
  
  
• Reflections Class: We have learned how to meditate on the Word of God and have allowed God to change our character. In BBCA we learned how to communicate with God sincerely. God also expanded our compassionate heart towards lost souls. God has changed our lives! We didn't expect that God would change us so very much through this school. It is beyond all of our expectations.
  
  
• Reflections Class: How has BBCA impacted us? Pastor Bensy said especially Basic Life Principles I & II were impactful. Pastor Rowell said he experienced continual learning and growth. Jenalyn expressed that she has more self confidence as well as growth in speaking and courage. Joville said she became stronger and she experiences joy in everything she does. Joel developed love in all things and also confidence in English speaking. We developed patience and learning in a fast and furious way and also endurance and discipline. We experienced more heart knowledge rather than head knowledge. Learning in BBCA develops our character and attitude.
  
  
• Five things I didn't expect God to teach me at Bible school but I am grateful for learning are: love is sacrifice, it's better to be hurt than to hurt someone, always be positive, go and find some darkness and that leadership is not being a ruler. The true meaning of leadership is being a servant. - Migz
  
  
• The five things that I never expected God to teach me are about my actions & reactions, my attitude, my personality, my trust in Him and to take a stand as a Christian knowing how to succeed in times of failures. These lessons have helped me to have an intimate relationship with God. I will always remember what God is teaching me here at BBCA. - Seph
  
  
• I think the main five things that God is teaching me are - standing on my own two feet and feeding myself spiritually, humility, strength in times of trials, I am nothing and Be Courageous! I have learned the first lesson when Ms. Sarah teach us that not all times will our fellow Christians help us in our problems and feed us spiritually. There will be times when we need to be strong and always times to feed ourselves. We have to walk in the way that the Lord leads us. I also learned that I am nothing. We're unable to do anything in this world without God because we are nothing; even the breath we take is not ours. But from nothing, with God we can do anything! I also learned to live courageously. As Christians we should encourage, but as servants we should be courageous because if we listen to discouragement we will do nothing. If we will do things because we offer this tot he Lord then we are not the only one that is being encouraged but also every person we meet and share our story with. - Nelly
  
  
• Five things I didn't expect God to teach me at Bible school but I am grateful for learning are: Intimacy with God, Perseverance, Leadership, Grey Areas and Loving People. Love is the heartbeat of God - to save the ones that are still lost. I must love people who who they are not because they are lovable. I must love even the extremist. I'm not really expecting these really happened in my life, especially here at BBCA. - Benz
  
  
• The first thing that I'm not expecting to learn that God taught me is to have a humble heart. Second thing is to have a forgiving heart and attitude. Third is when God taught me how to communicate with others. Fourth is to control my life in terms of my choices to sin. And the final thing is to have spiritual maturity. I know that these things can bring me to God nearer and nearer. - Junel
  
  
• The first things I learned here is brokenness. Before in my Christian life I thought that I was brave enough to handle anything that came my way, but I was wrong. God broke my heart into pieces until I learned how to deeply fall on my knees, humbly call Him to be my help and know that he is the only one I need. He really broke me and I will never forget this lesson for it hurt me a lot but I found out He made me strong enough for His prepared plan for my life. The second is all about humility. The third is self confidence. Fourth is boldness in my personality and in sharing my faith and the last thing was to be sensitive and to know the reality of God's person. - Shem
  
  
• It's good to know that as believers and workers of Christ we're not on our own. Through this unwrapping of spiritual gifts, it guides us and leads us along the right path of ministry. And the Lord enhances the gift as I learn to love the gift God has given me. I really thank God because of that and I thank you for helping us unwrap the gifts (using the spiritual gifts questionnaire). Glory to Him! - Letty
  
  
• Five things I didn't expect God to teach me at Bible school but I am grateful for learning are: Leadership Capabilities, Stepping out of my comfort zone, there are always room for improvement, put God first and finally, that there are easy lessons we learn the hard way. Our Lord God has been teaching me a lot since day one of my BBCA experience, but these I believe are the far most appealing to me. I believe God taught me these things to develop me and mold me into what He really wants me to be. I have accomplished a lot by using what I have learned in Bible School. I must apply these things in my life not only to create an impact into my own life, but also to those people around me who will see the changes. - Rowell
  
  
• I love the articles (in Public Speaking). It builds my confidence and it gives me courage. Their story is very inspiring and helpful to change my perspective in speaking. Public Speaking is enjoyable and beautiful if you have a right perspective. As a believer, we must speak in a godly perspective and godly manner as well. - Mark
  
  
• Five things I didn't expect God to teach me at Bible school but I am grateful for learning are: Prioritizing and Managing my time, Asking questions rather than making assumptions, that as a Christian people are watching my personality and actions, the real meaning of worship and lasting the Leadership Secrets of Jesus. The secret that really impacted me a lot was "Take time to rest", not only physically but in mind and in soul. I really appreciate the rest with God. First time I've done this is on New Year's Day. I really felt the joy in my heart during that day. I'm on the seashore sitting on the sand waiting for the sunrise and talking to God. It is the most pleasant day I experienced in 2011! - Querra
  
  
• Sometimes vision is not fulfilled because of not taking it seriously. It just withers away or gets blown away by the wind. It's good to always remind the team and ourselves to keep on going because sometimes we tend to go lax and play around in heading to our vision. - Letty
  
  
• I learned the importance of vision and to ask God for his vision for us. We must not copy others vision because we have a different kind of revelation. I learned that we must protect our vision no matter how painful the challenge is and regardless of circumstances. We must cling to the God-given vision! I must be aware of the devil's strategy, that he wants to destroy us and stop me from accomplishing God's vision. I need to watch and pray because the devil wants to kill my vision. - Mark
  
  
• Five things I didn't expect God to teach me at Bible school but I am grateful for learning are: Developing my Character, Leadership Style of Jesus, Developing Heart of Compassion and Heart Knowledge, Leading the Church and what leads to Christians falling and failing. I loved the leadership style of Jesus that also applies to us. Jesus, as a leader, became the best example I follow from the time I discovered His secrets. What I expected here at BBCA is to have head knowledge in my mind, information, but I'm very thankful because even heart knowledge develops in me. God is working mysteriously and I can use it in accomplishing more and relating to others. In sharing my thoughts, they come more naturally because they come from my heart! In leading the church I was especially impacted by what "ministry" is and that I can do ministry with God and that I don't have to do a full time ministry like a missionary or pastor, but in my workplace. I'm very thankful too for the lessons on falling and failure. Now I'm aware of problems that can bring about burnout in an individual and to never allow disappointment, but to look to God each time I struggle. - Jo
  
  
• I learned that I'm a bird without feathers if I don't have a God-given vision. I need to seek that vision from the Lord as it will bring a huge impact to my life and this will bring glory to God. I need to seek the God-given vision, fight for it and fulfill it. Now I'm searching for this vision. I need to be well prepared and face the reality that it will be difficult to accomplish. Regardless of the circumstances I need to fight and finish my vision. - Mark
  
  
• I prefer to stay on the ground when it comes to rides, but when it comes to life I prefer jumping off into the unknown! I learned a lot from you, Ma'am Sarah. On this journey God lead me to places I've never been. He lead me into my dreams. He gave me the courage. And by your teachings I have decided to journey with God through life. Walking with God is so wonderful and I can teach to the people what I learned from you! - Tina
  
  
• After our class of UNITY, Zoning in on Loving Others, I must say this has been my favorite topic in Building Your Ministry Team. This is very helpful and healthy to lean on in my Christian life. I learned a lot how to relate with other people in a loving manner. I also learned to stop doing something if it is without love for people. We must take care of others as scripture says. We must throw our pride out as it is the big issue and a stumbling block for unity. - Mark
  
  
• *Added to Basic Life Principles II final* Thank you for the life of the author of Easy Lessons Learned The Hard Way, Ms. Sarah Brickman. It is inspiring to know and learn from your life lessons because it made me feel that I am not alone on all these hard situations I have encountered and still will be encountering in the future! Your life lessons served as my guide and examples on how I would deal uprightly with the circumstances and difficulties I have in my life right now and in the future as well. God bless you more and more in every endeavor of your life! Thanks a LOT!!! - Crizza
  
  
• If God's will, I will establish an Evangelism Team. This is very practical and effective way to connect with unbelievers. I must learn how to love the unlovable to reach the unreachable. I learned that I need to apply agape love; a genuine love towards others. I also learned that there is no deep relationship without deep communication. I must intimately relate to other people. Love people, help people, respect people, listen to people, understand people, and energize people in order to have harmony with other people. This must be done with love and not just a responsibility or duty. - Mark
  
  
• I learned that I must be an encourager, comforter and uplifter, not a discourager. I must learn how to energize other internally. In communicating with other people I learned that I must watch my words, my tone of voice and especially my body language. - Mark
  
  
• I am one of the blessed Christian believers because I am one of the students of BBCA that goes under the mentorship of Ma'am Sarah. She is a very good mentor! I enjoyed her classes since 1st year in our Basic Life Principles I. As I recall during our first day of class, I felt quite nervous because first time I have a mentor from foreign country... her mother dialect is not mine, so I am quite nervous. But as class goes on Ma'am Sarah is a joker mentor, she easily goes along with us. And I'm easily also to be acquainted with her. Even our English is English not so well, she easily grasps what we meant. Oh, what a good mentor! I prayed to our dear Lord, sent some mentor like Ma'am Sarah to enable us to learn how to become closer to God and be a quite good leader of the church, how to lead people, to understand more of God's ways. So many lessons I've learned from her - spiritual and material lessons. Praise the Lord! I love you! See you next block! - Fely
  
  
• Thank you for the enjoyment and being my mentor helping me know more on how to depend on the Lord. Thanks for your experiences that you share and giving inspiration to me! All the topics are my favorite because I have learned so much! - Princess Mae
  
  
• Your teaching to us is so very amazing and you are a good professor. I love all the subjects! - Caroline
  
  
• I really like the topics and they help my spiritual growth! Thanks so much. - Joville
  
  
• These topics help me face the future and present issues in church. - Querra
  
  
• Thank you ma'am for being an effective leader to everyone and teaching love to us. - John
  
  
• Thank you for spending your time, talent and all! God richly bless you!!!
  
  
• Your passion in educating us to be effective preachers of God's word really ignites us! Thank you Ms. Sarah!
  
  
• These are things that I really want to learn and thank God that at this age I know them now!
  
  
• Thanks for being a good professor and you are so nice teaching "good" and sharing your experiences. - Caroline
  
  
• It's hard to speak in English but you teach us that English is easy. I thank God and you for teaching us!
  
  
• I really like the topics and I learned a lot. It helps me to grow spiritually and to follow and obey Jesus Christ in my whole life! - Joville
  
  
• Thank you for your patience and sacrifice to teach us. We've learned a lot!
  
  
• I pray that more leaders coming like you! God bless Ma'am Sarah, thank you so much!
  
  
• I love your facial expressions and hand gestures! - Nhel
  
  
• For the topics on growing as a leader, I learn how to handle people in kindness and in situations that apply in my life! - Tolitz
  
  
• Great topics and learnings! A must for church leaders... need to share this with my church! God bless you!
  
  
• I am likely to continue in the school with or without you, but it's better if you're here. But my calling depends not when you leave us. You have become an inspiration to me to persevere!
  
  
• Wow! Nice lessons for this block. I hope more of this lessons to come. It helps me grow spiritually and personally. I hope you'll be the same professor next block. We love you! Thank you for everything!
  
  
• Ma'am, Stay as nice and as sweet as you are now! Dreaming of seeing you on our graduation day 2 years from now! :)
  
  
• It is true that it is hard for me in attending this class, but it helps a lot because this is the application of our daily life. Thank you, ma'am Sarah!
  
  
• I hope next school year there are more professors (committed professors like you) that will teach us!
  
  
• Thanks for sharing with us what we need to know! God bless.
  
  
• I really like you, Ma'am Sarah, as a teacher. These topics are so relevant for me!
  
  
• You are one of the best teachers I ever had, despite the language barrier! You had your heart on what you do and loved what you are doing. My wish and prayer is that you continue to teach us until we graduate and still teach when our grand kids get Bible schooling too! We love you!!!
  
  
• I am deeply touched with all the topics. I learned and am blessed by your commitment to teach us. God bless you!
  
  
• Thank you for being my teacher. I have learned a lot!
  
  
• Ma'am Sarah, you know what? You are really really a good teacher and I've learned a lot from you. Just continue what you are doing. Love you and God bless!
  
  
• We will miss you ma'am Sarah and are so glad that you're my teacher in this subject. God bless! - Karl
  
  
• Thanks for being so devoted in teaching this class! All of the lessons are very timely and beneficial to us who are leading the church, family and workplace. I wish we could have more time discussing lessons like this. - Feh
  
  
• Thank you very much for imparting to us your talents, knowledge and your wisdom and passion for teaching! We missed you and your smile, laugh and angelic face!
  
  
• You're such a good teacher for me!
  
  
• Thanks Ma'am Sarah to give time to teaching and loving each student! - John
  
  
• I have no comments... just teach me until I graduate! :) - Junelle
  
  
• Thank you for everything. I learned a lot for what God wants me to do.
  
  
• I like the topics for this block. Also, I see the heart of my professor through her eyes. I'm glad that Ms. Sarah is my professor. See you next year!
  
  
• Than you for your industrious teaching to us and for showing what and who you are. My nose is bleeding from 1st bock and this is 3rd block!!! LOL Take care and God bless!
  
  
• Receiving feedback is never easy, especially if WE are the recipient. it's sometimes easy to give feedback but apparently we're not very positive if we're the one to get it. This class helps me a lot because of the tips provided for us to do when giving / receiving feedback. - Letty
  
  
• The example situations really helped me realize that it's happening to me! I'm glad we discussed these things because sometimes it's so conflicting on my part how to deal with these kinds of situations. Thank you for your examples and help!
  
  
• Evaluation and feedback done the right way with the right intentions result in positive outcomes. When a person is humble enough and with an open mind, there's no problem why we cant talk through the problem. We just have to have the right perspective in mind. Let the other person understand that we don't confront them to bring them down, but to love them and enhance their personality and correct what they've done. - Letty
  
  
• It's one thing to be called a leader; it's another thing to live as one. Getting out of our comfort zone means a lot of things. It means living the life you're not comfortable doing yet you do it because that's what Christ did for us!
  
  
• As a female you are a great influence to us and to me as a person. The way you treat us is a big reason for this. You're not just a teacher to us, but you gave us your whole being as a friend. It's flattering to note that you don't care if you teach even in small groups. It doesn't matter how many, you are not about the numbers. You just keep getting on to what you desire to do. I love you for that! God bless! - Letty
  
  
• Tonight's lesson in Leading the Church really gave me a fresh insight regarding Light and Darkness. I though it was enough for us to just shine and let the brightness affect people around us. It's far in my head to really go out INTO the darkness and BE the light for them who are in darkness. How I know! I must find some darkness and keep the power of the light "on".
  
  
• We need people around us to talk to, ask opinion to and sometimes ask advise from That's when we need to have a person of accountability to check us on what we do from time to time. We need someone to mentor us and to lead us to help us grow in Christ. We must have people around us who have a positive impact on us and help us grow mature in a godly way. - Letty
  
  
• God is looking in quality not in quantity, not in numbers, but in the body of believers. And I learned that if (the church) is focused on quantity that it causes problems. I must have a godly influence. I must take care of my speech and deeds. I I want to impart some influence it should be positive, not negative. I am amazed about the legacy of Christ. I want to imitate Christ and have a legacy that impact people like his. - Martin
  
  
• Fear comes from Satan. I learned that God has not given me a spirit of fear, but He gave me a spirit of courage. Thank you, Jesus, now I'm not afraid because of your power!
  
  
• I learned in Facing Leadership Issues that confrontation must be done with love & compassion, not just confronting without planning and prayer. It must be with humility and love and I must confront with self control. - Mark
  
  
• I love to rehearse the consequences! It helps me to avoid tragic mistakes and it helps me to act with godliness. Thank you for this lesson... now I have the godly awareness!
  
  
• I thank God because He is renewing my mind. I must strive, strive, strive to resist and avoid temptation. I don't need to entertain it any longer!
  
  
• As we learned in class, one secret of those that finish well is that they are men with perspective. I love this one. There will surely be times of the adversities, pain, struggle and other forms of heartache as you heed your call and stride towards it. Though these may arise even when not expected, a proper perspective regarding these matters will serve as a driving force for you to go on and keep moving. Even I experience hard times and circumstances - it is my clear perspective that pushes me to still keep moving. - Shem
  
  
• As leaders, one of the greatest issues is the heart issue. WHen i started to become a real leader standing for the Lord to lead his people, all of the trash and junks in my heart was painfully being cleanse by Him and His teaching. One of the memorable parts of renewing and molding my heart was when he taught me things about brokenness. It really hurts but it helped me see how much I am changed and changing continuously as I let God take control of my heart.
  
  
• It's important to learn that whoever you are serving still you remember that God is still your king! I have learned that whenever, wherever and whichever thing God asks me to do I fulfill it with his strength and partnership. In Nehemiah's story the lesson gives me a good reminder. How high and how low my position in God's kingdom, as long as I do what He asks me to do I glorify and bring praises to His name! - Shem
  
  
• Thanks for the reminder that we should not become very busy for the kingdom of God and forget the God of the kingdom. We need to prioritize our relationship, our intimate relationship with God rather than doing all the things for the Lord and losing the heart to heart closeness with him. Both are important, but we need to know our priority.
  
  
• In the priority lesson, the 4 squares representing the priorities really helped me quickly assign things on my to do list. What a nice technique to use! Leaders never grow to a point where they no longer need to prioritize!
  
  
• A-T-T-I-TU-D-E gives me a deeper and broader understanding about my attitude in leading. How well or not so well the current attitude I have and it molds my character. This really affects me! - Shem
  
  
• This topic and tips serve as guidelines on how I can deliver my words right in giving feedback to someone. Giving feedback can hurt or discourage. Now I know what words I can use in delivering words that don't do this. If someone gives US feedback, we have to respond wisely. This topic tells me how to respond in a right way when receiving feedback. - Querra
  
  
• As we reflect, change follows. Evaluation is not only for our heart, but for our attitudes because that's what is always seen by others. As a leader we have to be conscious on the things we are doing. Evaluating our attitude is one way to change. We cannot change 100% but eventually by evaluating we can be more like Christ!
  
  
• The topic on "Always Learning" imparts to me that maturity is not the responsibility of pastors or leaders in church but it's our won responsibility. One thing I really want is to study to learn more and more!
  
  
• Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone was one of my favorite topics! God wants us to face our fear in preparing into the mission He gives us. We cannot finish our race if we have things that we are fearful of. Surrendering all to Jesus takes us higher. If we obey God, faith occurs in our life. - Querra
  
  
• After reading the book of Acts, I am so impressed with the life of Paul. I find myself crying with all the trials he passes without complaining. I asked myself... my trials are not that big as Paul experienced, how dare I not obey Jesus?!
  
  
• The topic The Secrets of Finishers reminds me about King David. His secret is he has an intimate relationship with God and it should be my secret as a leader. Having an intimate relationship with God is not only WAITING FOR God's presence but SEEKING FOR Him.
  
  
• I knew that "church" is the believers that gather together every Sunday and other activities / ministries, but I didn't know about the "global church". Now I know that it's the Christ followers around the world. This basic thing I can teach to my classmates too! I realized we are a big church because there's a lot of believers around the world and we are just one! - Ann
  
  
• The sheep that we are entrusted with are not our own and they come and go. We can not force them to follow us and stay. Our duty is to guide them and watch over them. As shepherds, we should lead at the back. If we lead in the front, we cannot watch over the sheep. Now, I'll apply this to the youth I am leading!
  
  
• Are You Called by God or Man? In this topic I realized that sometimes we are forced by man. Sometimes it's confusing if you are called by God, but I believe if you are called you have the desire and peace in your heart. In everything I will do, I must ask God first "Are you calling me to do this?" - Ann
  
  
• The tips about confrontation helped me to have more knowledge on how to do it right. It's always been an important thing to remember that showing the concern in terms of your love when confronting someone. Confrontation builds firm and amazing relationships!
  
  
• The accountability check form and questions... wow, it is helpful not just for me, but with those i'm leading in my group at church. It will be so useful and helpful. The form will also be used for my own evaluation!
  
  
• I remembered after our lesson Responsible For The Talents God Gave Us that you wrote on my homework before telling me that even if dancing is my talent, that when I love it will will probably grow. And yes, it does! My practicing I can say that I am much better than in previous days!
  
  
• The topic Let's Go Find Some Darkness challenged me. I am praying that God will give me strength and confidence to move into the darkness!
  
  
• As a leader we have to be aware of the things and attitudes that we are acting and doing. Those next to us will be influenced based on the character that we have. - Querra
  
  
• Confrontation is much harder than giving feedback. Sometimes when we are disgusted or shocked, we can say a lot of things that are not appropriate and don't help the case. There are many times that after the wrong things I do or say I will think of it and realize that it's wrong. These tips in class help me do and confront things rightly without feeling guilty.
  
  
• There are a lot of lessons for accountability in this "leadership" block. Each topic I always learn something new! This topic challenged me not only to be accountable to someone but to train them as a leader also. To help them know about Christ and help them in their spiritual growth. Now I know that being accountable is not only being the one who they can share their problems with and their joy, but being the one as the instrument that draws them closer to God. - Querra
  
  

• One thing I learned this block is dealing with failure. I do not forget this sentence "God set me not to fail". This topic taught me not to be afraid of failure or not to fear to fail because if I fail I will grow. It puts this in my mind, If I fail, I will learned and as I learn, I grow! I also learned about the WORSHIP acronym. This lesson teaches me how I deeply and broadly express my worship before God. I really love this one because I extremely enjoy worshipping God not just in songs and dance, but with my thought life, walk life, in everything I do I make it as an act of worship! Everything that pleases him and makes him smile. I also was impacted by the story and lesson from Nehemiah's life. It reminds me that wherever God places me - whether in highest or lowest position - I must bring glory to His name and do whatever He instructs me to do. - Shem
  
  
• Out of all the lessons discussed in Facing Leadership Issues, one of the 5 that stick to my mind is the topic of helping others to grow, or more specifically on making disciples. This is the main task that the Lord gives us. By making disciples, we are helping others to know God and always seek God. With that, I am encouraged in making disciples! Another topic is working with other leaders. We have our own strengths and weaknesses, talents and abilities so I don't need to compare myself with others and not put myself down. I should not think of what I don't have rather on what I have. The topic on confrontation really impacts me. This I don't usually do, but after reading the handouts, I have changed my mind. It is a lot better to talk conflicts between two people for them to settle everything. Having a right attitude and mindset when doing confrontation makes it successful. - Benz
  
  
• In Facing Leadership Issues... defining "ministry" really impacted me. Now I know the real meaning of ministry and it helps me to pursue and do greater things for God! One thing that impacted me was the lesson on Growing the Church (the body, not the numbers). I learned that we must make Jesus' disciples, not our own. We are commanded by Jesus to go and make disciples, not converts. We are called to help and encourage and to disciple new believers. I learned to focus on people, not on numbers. If we focus on people's spiritual growth then automatically when they are a disciple they start to make disciples and share God's love with others! - Joe
  
  
• In Growing As A Leader... The leadership secrets of Jesus really impacted me. From the time I knew them, I've started to pick and practice them. I'm so glad they were a part of our lesson. Now every time I read my Bible I appreciate and see Jesus' leadership secrets. The lesson on the phases of leadership growth positively changed my attitude towards the phases. God is now teaching me new things everyday. The night we had the topic on Giving and Receiving Feedback I texted all my friends to give me feedback and I received a negative one which enabled me to pursue that one. It's so helpful that knowing from some friend what was wrong in me and can now lead me to improvement! I am also learning to put people first without my schedule suffering because God is teaching me about this particular thing. I put this one as a top priority because I'm looking for future success rather than just present success, just like Jesus' Leadership Secret! - Joe
  
  
• The lesson on Giving and Receiving Feedback impacted my life so much. Before I don't want to receive bad feedback because it makes me angry, but when we talked about this topic I learned that receiving feedback is important because it really helps me correct my wrongs. I learned in the Phases of Leadership Development that becoming a leader is a process and that in each phases God is processing us and preparing us. - Seph
  
  
• The first thing I learned in the class Growing As A Leader was one of the Leadership Secrets of Jesus about respecting the law of sowing and reaping. This is the truth that I need to apply in my life as a servant of God. We cannot reap unless we sow. I want to sow myself to God to become the channel of blessings. I will sow for the best for my family and for the people I serve. I also learned a lot from the topic on Giving and Receiving Feedback. Especially as a leader of the church, I should think of how the receiver will feel on what I say, so I need to think of the words to use. Also I should think on how to help them on their way to improvement. It is a lot better to tell a person about his/her wrong attitude than to talk with others. Through one on one conversations I am helping them for improvement. - Benz
  
  
• In Leading The Church class the topic on Servant Leadership impacted me a lot. Now I know that being a servant to God requires a servant heart. I must lead to serve and not look on temporal rewards but instead on eternal value. Also defining "ministry" helped me. Now I am more energetic when it comes to doing "ministry" because I know the meaning... it is the thing I do all for the glory of God, to glorify Him and not me that helps bring others into a relationship with Him. - Joe
  
  
• The first thing I learned in the class Leading The Church was about balancing priorities. I must love God above all and no one else was on top of Him. If I obey His will to seek His kingdom first, He will guide me on what or who to prioritize next. The second is Servant Leadership which means to invest my life for others by helping them to know about God and salvation through building close relationships between us that will bring them interest to come to the Lord. Also to help give them what they need in all aspects of their life like spiritual, emotional, social and material needs. By serving others I help them to come to the Lord. The third topic was about the Attitude Of A Leader. In the ministry of God, it is important that we are mentally and emotionally prepared for the problems we may encounter. God uses these problems to shape our character and become a stronger person. The attitude of a person defines his character. The fourth was the teaching on Witness. It's not just saying what you know about God, it is living your thoughts regarding Jesus. Being a witness is an obligation of Christians, it is not for some but or all. Everyone in God's kingdom must be a witness! - Benz
  
  
• I learned that the one who is responsible of discipling those lost souls that accepts God through me... is me also. Our ministry is not just to win souls, but to teach them how to win souls too.
  
  
• In Basic LIfe Principles 2 when I discovered my spiritual gift, it helped me better understand how to serve God. Now I enjoy serving God through my giftings because I am excelling! - Shem
  
  
• Ma'am I want to thank you. I've learned a lot from the last topic. I've learned to care for my neighbors, not just teach them the word of God but to love them, to care for them. And love them with all my heart. Everything I learn in our class I teach others, including my mother and father that I currently care for. I've also discovered my spiritual gifts! - Tina
  
  
• Growing the church really impacted me. I realized that it is not important to have many numbers in church but the most important is their maturity and follow up with them as they grow spiritually, as we disciple them.
  
  
• When we discussed a mission minded church I was really impacted. "Being a witness" really impacted my life. The phrase "We should witness at all times" was like a firework that boomed in my heart! It tells me that I have to be mission minded. I have to do "ministry" not only in church but outside the church wherever it is needed.
  
  
• Obedience is first learned and then taught. Yes it is. If we know how to obey others we will know how to teach them to do so as well. This is the character I am molding right now, my obedience, with the help of this topic and with all the people that surround me. - Querra
  
  
• Paul is my inspiration in the attitude of integrity. Even if he will die, the word of God is always coming out of his mouth. Now this topic helps me a lot to check my integrity. I will practice being a leader with integrity.
  
  
• I think this topic can be very useful for me: first become a disciple, then make disciples, after that be active helping them discover their spiritual gifts. Because when making disciples we should show them what they were given. After that we start raising up a mission minded church with everyone making disciples themselves. And by that, new disciples will be spreading as well as leaders!
  
  
• Thanks for giving us the material on the leadership development phases that helps us identify what phase we are in and to supervise our growth stage. This timeline helps me understand that things are not so fast, they take time.
  
  
• I've learned that the essence of being a leader is having character and that integrity is the heart of character.
  
  
• Facing Leadership Issues class helps me so much to anticipate what is coming my way and how to react on each issue. It has been a nice and useful tool in my life. - Shem
  
  
• In Leading the Church class I realized that it's not about numbers, but about the body of Christ. I need to teach them how to follow Christ in all aspects of their life. I realize that I must teaching them how to have a genuine relationship with Lord Jesus.
  
  
• I learned a lot of things about being a "witness". It helps me and it challenges my walk with God. Actually, I want to cry during your teaching because I am also evaluating myself... am I willing to die for Christ's sake? - Anonymous
  
  
• I need to use my weapons of LOVE and KINDNESS. I must use these tools to win souls. I need to reflect GOd's love and kindness because only that will lead others to repentance. - Martin
  
  
• I need to pass the test no matter how painful or difficult they are because it helps me grow deeper and it helps me to change my character.
  
  
• I really love this "The more you yield to God, the faster you grow and the faster you move from phase to phase." If I will be serious and if I deny myself, it is possible to grow my spiritual life faster!
  
  
• In every good or bad situation I have, I must have a proper and godly response. In that attitude it will develop my character and it is a must if I am a follower of Christ.
  
  
• I have learned that worship does not just mean to sing for the Lord but to worship, obey, renew, pray, reflect, search myself, become holy and apply the Word. This will help us big in our spiritual growth and it will serve for us as a bridge to be more God-like in all aspects. - Nelle
  
  
• I always remember the phrase "people are watching you" (from Basic Life Principles I). Attitude is what is always seen by other people. We have to watch our attitude and evaluate the changes in us as leaders. It is important to have a right manner everywhere we are.
  
  
• In Facing Leadership Issues, I learned that I must have a heart of a janitor (willing to do the least respected tasks). I need to humble myself and must keep from boasting.
  
  
• I'm glad that the 2nd time around you are our professor again. I'm learning not just as a leader, but also gaining wisdom in my spirituality. I just wanted to say thank you for the happy time that I enjoy in your classes. My mind is exploring every time an the topics continue to impact me a lot. - Joel
  
  
• I enjoy to circle the word PROCESS in our notes. It reminds me that my change as a believer is a step by step procedure, not overnight. - Shem
  
  
• I can't fool God for He knows everything. I must have a heart knowledge, a heart that can reflect His kindness, goodness, love and mercy. I must be a reflector. - Mark
  
  
• I thank God b/c now I know how to give proper and godly feedback. I learned that I need to give feedback with LOVE.
  
  
• Ma'am Sarah, I want to be honest with you. Sometimes it comes from my mind that I want to quit in this subject (Growing As a Leader) because when I need to do my homework fear comes in. But I'm happy because it helps me to improve my English and it builds my confidence talking with someone like you. I thought I cant do it, but praise God that I can! - Anonymous
  
  
• I learned that I can grow faster if I evaluate myself and if I examine my personal intimacy with God. I learn that I can grow faster. The more I yield to God the faster I grow! - Martin
  
  
• I have a good learning about the "trying to be King or build the kingdom" subject. This is my testing that facing leadership issues is continuing to improve and mature, checking my attitude and producing godly character, not on achievements. And the direction to being a good disciple is with humility towards other leaders. - John
  
  
• I want also to be a cupbearer to God (as Nehemiah was to the King) because if that happens, I can be the one that the Lord can trust. Everyday I want to put my life at risk just to serve Him with all I am. - Nelle
  
  
• The topic on "building the Kingdom or trying to be King" challenged me to read the book of Nehemiah. He is an inspiration for me. He always did his work heartedly. His braveness to be the cupbearer of the king, as he leads to complete the wall with a unique method and his humbleness when he came back as a cup bearer is awesome! This story told me that I have to prayer first before I react to anything that happens to me. I have to check first my heart before i build the kingdom.
  
  
• I praise God because of our group time. My group mate shared his experience on the bus because he is preaching the gospel on the bus. It challenged me to hear his testimony and my heart was motivated to do that also for it is one of my dreams, to preach the gospel in season and out of season. - Martin
  
  
• I learned that worship must be my lifestyle. Worship is more than a song, it is a heart issue. A heart that adores God.
  
  
• I am touched because of this topic because I know as a leader I am not that perfect. I know that I need to change more to become like Christ. I will not consider myself as better from others because I know I do have my own mistakes as well. I must focus on God and become more truthful and pure in my service with God even when no one is watching. - Crizza
  
  
• As part of the growth we must improve. We must eat our leader's sandwich with LOVE and VISION (buns) and courage (cheese), discipline (lettuce), humility (patty) and endurance (catsup). We must grab this because it will give nutrients for our spirit and faith. And the foundations are becoming strong when we are working hard in each and every part of it. - Junelle
  
  
• I learned in defining the word "ministry" that busyness is not a reason not to be involved in ministry. We can minister even in our school or in other places. We can be an inspiration and example to others as they see God in us. Be like Christ as we follow Him. - Querra
  
  
• As Christ followers we are to submit and honour authority in our lives, especially the authority of God over us. What a wonderful and useful reminder: We need to lead with humility, love and a heart to grow and train others than dominate and control. - Shem
  
  
• With the lessons we've tackled and discussed I have understood what phase I really am on as a leader. I have come to realize that I am really experiencing and have experienced up to only a particular phase. I thank God and I thank you for these very enriching and inspiring lessons. - Letty
  
  
• I am so happy because you shared the topic of Leadership Secrets of Jesus. Now I have guides in leading. I will check the character of Jesus as a leader for me to know what I've done and what to do. Also, the keys to successful leadership. The 7 keys are difficult to apply. With this topic my mind opened in using authority in a nice way. I hope I will learn more on how I can apply my authority with confidence. - Querra
  
  
• I am learning that being a leader is easy to hear but hard to do. But when you start to do it step by step you will surely accomplish it in a way that is acceptable and worthy in they eyes of the Lord. - Nelle
  
  
• I thank God because He is really working in my life and I know that God wants to change my life. Even in simple things like time. I thank God for your being strict in our class, Mam Sarah, because I know that I need to have and practice integrity.
  
  
• During your teaching I want to cry because I know that God is speaking to my heart through your teaching about "tests". I'm on a test in my life. I learned that I need to pass the test in order to grow and to have victory over my weaknesses. No matter how painful or difficult the test - even in my heart - I want to obey God.
  
  
• I learn a lot from my group mates because of their testimonies and teaching, and fellowship. It is establishing a good foundation of relationship. - Martin
  
  
• I learned that there's a huge responsibility in leadership. You must be sincere and serious about your leadership. You must be above reproach, blameless. I know that I cant handle my leadership on my own, but with the help of God, I can.
  
  
• "Since most of our lessons are based on her life or true to life, it is more believable rather than a theory. Mam Sarah passed tests in life that makes a lot of impact. I also felt the sincerity and dedication to her ministry." - Jen
  
  
• "Ms. Sarah has touched my heart in a way that the knowledge she taught me has become a part of me. Her abilities and love of her ministry have blessed me in so many ways that I believe she's mentoring me." - Rowell
  
  
• "My professor impacted me most in the topic of Grey Areas. It makes me think and consider if I draw near to God or not. I'm also impacted of Ms. Sarah's experiences in life, most of all is that of asking questions." - Jo
  
  
• "I thank God because He let Mam Sarah impact my life and relationship with God. She made me realize how great is our God. And she inspired me to be like her. I see myself in her and that maybe in the future I would be a missionary too." - Kate
  
  
• "Mam Sarah and her true stories affected my life because lots of them I experience too. Every topic we have talked to my heart and I'm being touched." - Janel
  
  
• "Because of your personal approach the topics are easy to understand. Most of the lessons also happened to us but we cannot relate it to God speaking to us. But now there are ideas from you where we can apply in our daily relationship with the Lord." - Lanie
  
  
• "The professor impacted me in her teaching because of a great love inside her heart and it helps a lot to connect to each of us in her class. She helped us to have a great conversation from our hearts with the use of essays and I know she prays for each of us." - Shem
  
  
• "Some of her life in the past is like my life. I can relate to her life and apply what she did in each situation." - Joseph
  
  
• "I have experienced spiritual renewal, learned a lot about God and know God in my everyday life. This class has changed my mind and my lifestyle." Benz
  
  
• "Ms Sarah, you're a great professor. You deliver the lessons to us in a good way and in a way that we understand. Fun class is so nice with you! I am really inspired of your life and what you do. I hope that I will be like you." Joville
  
  
• "She changed my thinking and gave me extraordinary and Biblical principals. She ignite the fire within me. She teach me to understand the true meaning of a genuine relationship with God." - Mark
  
  
• "For me my professor impacted my life and gave me a change for being strong in my problems in life. My professor gave me inspiration for everyday living." - JR
  
  
• "The professor is truly a woman of faith. She doesn't think of her personal life, but rather works for the preparation of the gospel. Her experiences shared were a transformational blessing to all of her students." - Melchor A.
  
  
• "You are encouraging me when I speak in the front and I really thank you that you teach in a very good way!" - Gen
  
  
• "Mam Sarah's life is a model of true Christian. I admire what she has been and what she is, a child of God on mission and living each moment for others and the light of the world." - Wilmer
  
  
• "This class impacted me as did the professor because before I don't know what is true Christianity but you teach how to become a true follower of God. Thank you for teaching us. You are the greatest gift that God has given me. Continue to teach other people and continue to love us." - Joseph C.
  
  
• "Mam Sarah is a very good professor since she has a lot of experience on the topics. What she teach is the theory AND the application of it. Showing true and real. I'm not fluent in English still Mam Sarah teach us in order to understand the lesson. Thank you!" Jet
  
  
• "The lessons we tackle in the discussions are inspiring and give us new insights as Christians." - Hill
  
  
• "The topic of mentoring really impacted my life and I learned a lot about this topic and I love how it was delivered and explained to us. Being part of Mam Sarah's class is a privilege for me and especially when she is sharing her testimony to us. She encourages us always." - Mary Ann
  
  
• "This class has changed my habits and manners with others." - Junelle
  
  
• "I understand that studying at BBCA is fun and having a great professor increases not just my own head knowledge but lots of heart knowledge." - Carlo
  
  
• "I just can't believe it that in every lesson we have had, I have felt the presence of God as if He talks to me through Ma'am Sarah. She just pours our herself to the class. The mission she has taken from God to bring Him close to us, has just kept unfolding. It comes so natural and real that the Spirit-led sharing impacts everyone. It is my first time to hear someone's faith and intimacy with God that is so real and active. This is what sets her apart." - Ben
  
  
• "I learned in the lesson on Dating & Relationships that you need to have agreement and Biblical and godly boundaries. You need to take care of your purity. If you want to enter into a relationship, ask yourself if you really want to give love and not get love. You and your partner must have the same vision and direction. I also learned that your relationship must be God centered and not flesh or physical centered." - Mark
  
  
• "My obedience to God will greatly impact my destiny. If I keep doing my own way, His plan will not be established in me. To obey God means I know who God is in my life. I know that He is my great father and He knows the best for me. To obey God means I know who I am. The great purpose to proclaim is that He is Lord over my life and I am living for Him and not for my own sake. Following Him means fulfilling His purpose for my life." - Nathan
  
  
• "Everyone is gifted but some people never open their gifts from God. Answering the spiritual gifts profile is really an exciting activity! God showed me that when I use my gifts in the ministry of Christ, my gifts will prosper. Thanks this lesson I have realized what my gifts are and now know how to use them!" - Querra
  
  
• "My tears started flowing when I heard the topic of "Gifts are meant to be unwrapped". I'm so touched by God because I learned that He gave me spiritual gifts. I learned that I need to open it and see what is inside. I have been empowered and strengthened in this lesson. Now I will do my very best to use my gifts for God!" - Mark
  
  
• "I am truly thankful to Ma'am Sarah for sharing with us the Spiritual Gifts Discovery Tool that sets our gifts in a manner that we understand quite easily. I can now identify the needs involved in God's work. I can no understand clearly the immediate and long range goals of the church. I believe I am in the right direction as to where our Lord is pointing me. I'm heeding His call to the best of my abilities. I honestly believe that I'm up to His challenge and I've reached this point... so far so good!" - Rowell
  
  
• "When I became a Christian I dreamed to be a pastor. That's why I enrolled at BBCA, to receive training so I can fulfill my dream. I didn't know at that time that it was one of my spiritual gifts! So after class last Monday I'm so happy and became more motivated. It was an awesome night and I'm confident to study to be a pastor!" - Migz
  
  
• "The pathways I've chosen might not have been correct but I'm thankful to our Lord because He never left me especially in my darkest hour. Some of life's lessons are best learned through pain. There are times that we actually need to shed tears just to give us a clear vision of life's destiny. Sometimes we need to be broken just to have the feeling of being whole again. I thank God because most of of the lessons I've learned in life, were actually learned at the worst moments of my life. But now, I have a clearer path and vision of what my destiny is!" - Rowell
  
  
• "In the destiny lesson I learned the purpose of life. I learned I am not an accident, that I am deliberately planned and specifically gifted. I understand about destiny now - that God planned it but it's our responsibility to fulfil it." - Jo
  
  
• "God gave us our destiny, it's up to us whether we follow God's will and fulfil our destiny or not. We have to be smart in walking towards our destiny. We have to make sure we make right decisions in choosing our path to succeed. Whatever trial or challenges we face in the process we should go on never losing hope or stopping because this is a part of our test. I know God is with me on my journey & nothing can stop me in fulfilling my destiny!" - Migz
  
  
• "I've learned hat repentance is not just emotions, but is a deep intention and decision. It's not just saying "Oh, I'm so sorry" but it is breaking the old habit. It is turning away from all unholy habits and the deep intention to look for Holy habits Doing something new and different. That's repentance. Thank God for this lesson!" - Mark
  
  
• "Love is the most powerful feeling in reaching the world. The proof is Jesus giving His life because of love. And the love of Christ is unconditional, regardless of what we do and who we are. Christianity is about love. Love is the key to unlock people's hearts. I will give love to all the people that surround me. I will use my life to open their heart to God's love." - Benz
  
  
• "God has been showing me that the massive dreamer still lives in me. I loved that first assignment where we were asked to write down our dreams. I want to go on and on writing knowing that my God is a dreamer too. Having Him inside my heart is a dream come true. Because of these things I've learned, I will never stop dreaming. I will keep on dreaming with my eyes wide open and the only reason I will stop is when I'm dead." - Rowell
  
  
• "One topic that has touched me deeply is Love for Extremists. If I want to change the world 'start loving people' and if I don't want to change the world 'stop loving people'. I need to love people regardless of what they do. it's hard to love others if you don't receive God's over flowing love, it cant flow, it cant reflect." - Mark
  
  
• "The lesson on Learning As We Go has given me a better view about dealing with concerns & problems. After know that problems play an important role in our daily life for these are opportunities to learn and grow to be better Christians and followers of God. This will teach us to be strong to endure every single challenge in life. After we have overcome we have a chance to move to the next level. Every day God has been changing us, molding us from glory to glory." Mary Ann
  
  
• "I think God wants to show me that even though I am a Christ follower, it doesn't mean that I'm free from harm. Being a Christ follower is hard but meaningful. Every time that you encounter problems God is challenging you to be strong, and how or what faith do you have for Him. And the more we grow the closer we get to God." - Nehl
  
  
• "In my first 3 weeks in the Bible School God has taught me many lessons. It opens my heart and my mind in the things that I never knew before. In a short period of time, God taught me in many ways and in different aspects of my life it helps me to grow as a Christian." - Clarisse
  
  
• "Experience is far different than knowledge. Yes, we can share our knowledge from books and other resources. But I believe a pastor that speaks through the mind does not bring impact to his listeners. Because for me, what matters the most is the heart and the spirit that speak and your heart and spirit can only speak when you experience God in your life, in your heart, His presence, as your spirit meets His spirit in worship, as you are being changed by Him, your life transformed with His love and grace, the intimate relationship with Him, as you proclaim His deeds in your life. That is what I experience with Him and that cannot be explained with the knowledge of the mind, but only with the knowledge of the heart." - Shem
  
  
• "To be honest, I had second thoughts about enrolling in BBCA. I thought, "Is it necessary? You have a strong Christian faith and serve the Lord with the gifts He's entrusted to you." But I enrolled anyway. I was blessed by this first topic, Basic Life Principles I taught by Sarah Brickman. The topics, the experiences, the discussion and sharing gave me learnings that I have not thought of in the past. The topics gave me a new perspective in life as I continue to walk with Christ." - Melchor
  
  
• (After conducting interviews regarding others' beliefs...) "I noticed they enjoyed the moment with someone who is interested in hearing about their views and convictions. Sometimes they were not so convinced about their own ideas, but because they felt the conversation was not argumentative, they continued. As they answered the questions given, they realized something that they themselves appreciated. That type of learning new things motivated them to explore deeper. With this experience I would love to conclude that if we give more ears to listen than impose our own views, unless solicited, our relationships with others will get stronger and stronger." - Ben
  
  
• "God has given me so many opportunities to learn and row. One of these is studying at BBCA. Every class is full of surprises. I have never been serious at the school since preschool to college, except at BBCA. I learn so many things about Christian life within a short period of time!" - Migz
  
  
• "God has given me the opportunity to study at BBCA wherein I got to meet new friends and a new teacher, Ms. Sarah Brickman. They are all new opportunities that will surely develop me into a much better Christian leader. The new learnings I've acquired will surely be a handy tool in my personal quest of spreading and sharing His words to everyone!" - Rowell
  
  
• "I appreciate our subject Basic Life Principles I and the lessons we are discussing considering the privilege of learning the mistakes and how such mistakes were addressed with God's help. And this is through the efforts of our teacher, Ms. Sarah Brickman, of which I am very thankful of. This experience in BBCA is a tremendous blessing from the Lord." - Mel
  
  
• "After being taught on loving the extremist I have realized something important. The same creator who continually loves them despite what they do and who they are died on the cross for my salvation and their salvation too! Shifting my perspective to God's perspective will eventually change my feelings toward them! Once this loving relationship is fully established, this love in action would become a quick magnet to other extremist groups to trust the Christian kind of love rooted in Christ!" - Ben
  
  
• "It will always be difficult to give love to others if you will not internalize in your own life that God loves you first. Some people seem to be giving love from the outside, but deep within there is a hidden agenda for giving this gesture of love. Only a person that has experienced the true love of God in his own life can express and share to others the true love of God. That's what I've learned." - Melchor
  
  
• "God has taught me about using the microscope. You wont see the minute details and intricate beauty of whatever is inside the glass slide unless you peek at the eye piece. Same with God. We cant see and know Him if we wont peek into the Bible, read and know Him better and be amazed by His grace." - Lanie
  
  
• "I have learned that Christians do not have to be commanded to love because if they really experienced God's love in their lives, love would just flow from their hearts." - Shem
  
  
• "Love really is the greatest tool we have! I learned I need to reflect God's love to others. Love them unconditionally, love them regardless of what they do and who they are. If you want to pour out a genuine love, first you need to experience God's love. If you receive His overflowing love, automatically you can reflect it to others!" - Mark
  
  
• "God taught me using my pillow. I get my pillow's service every time I'm in need of comfort. After I use it I just put it back in its place or just leave it. Sometimes I do this with God. The most sincere time that I call on Him is when the situation is very uncomfortable. After I receive the favor I would hardly thank Him and just leave Him. This is what God has shown me and one area I plan to change!" - Ben
  
  
• "God taught me using corals. They are beautiful and so useful if they are in the water. But once you remove it from the water it dries up and looks like a hard stone. God said just like you if you stay away from my presence. You cant stay beautiful and you'll not be used by me. Your spirit will dry up and if you continue staying away, you will become like a hard stone. I don't want to ever be far away from His presence or dry up spiritually." - Shem
  
  
• "I thank God for this lesson on Find Out What Others Believe. I learned that I need to listen, listen, listen and listen more attentively to others' beliefs. I like the quote that I need to shut my mouth and do not argue back because it is impossible to listen with my mouth open. Listening to others attentively is one way of showing you love and respect them." - Mark
  
  
• "We learn a lot when we ask questions. We can feel others' needs though their answers. We can also learn from them, even from the mistakes they have committed. It develops our confidence and knowledge. Through asking questions, we grow deep into what we are looking for." - Rowell
  
  
• "No matter how intelligent we are, no matter how high our education is, not a single person is capable of knowing everything. In order to address this deficiency in our life, all we have to do is ask and don't assume." - Melchor A.
  
  
• "I've learned that if we take care of our character, our reputation will take care of itself, not to revenge but to rely on God." - Melchor V.
  
  
• "God is too wise to be mistaken. He's too good to be unkind. So when you don't understand, when you don't see His plan, you may trust His heart." - Joseph
  
  
• "In our lives, in order to have a strong faith, we must ASK God first what He wants for us and what things we must do and wait for His reply before doing things that we only assume God wants us to do. We can make mistakes when we assume only, but if we ask God then He will give us all accurate answers. He knows what's best for us. Just ask and He will answer!" - Me Ann
  
  
• "I never thought that there is a massive dreamer in me. I never thought that even God has a dream for me. I've learned that I must act on dreams with eyes wide open. That God is also a dreamer and having Him inside our hearts makes us a dream as well." - Rowell
  
  
• “I thought to study basic life would be very easy, but as we go along in our study, we need to study hard to be able to submit our essay assignments. Every meeting we need to pay attention to understand the topic on that day. We have to participate in the activities. I’m happy for you being our teacher. We have so many things to learn more about, different kinds of testimonies. We use some testimonies as an example in our preaching, and sharing during our Bible study in Sunday service. Especially when we buy the notes and read them it helps us to understand more about your teaching. We feel your concern. We feel that you may teach with a humble heart. We feel that you care for all of us; you want us to understand what you’re talking about. We feel comfortable as you teach us. Thank you and God bless!” – Ribbonette
  
  
• “I learn lot more this day. I’m so blessed to listen to the lesson about testimony. Now I understand why I need more experiences and trials, and learn more to face tomorrow. My future it helps me to be strong and face another chapter of my life in the help and blessing of God.” – Juvelle
  
  
• “This is my first time that I ever heard about Kingdom Culture and it amazed me! Actually I felt glad knowing it. It felt good to know that we’re actually living now, no in earthly culture, but rather in the Kingdom Culture that it doesn’t matter anymore what culture we’re in or what place we are just as long as we’re doing what God wants us to do – doing the things of God. We can now be able to identify ourselves as living different from the world we’re in now. That we are not citizen of this world but we’re heaven bound!” – Letty
  
  

• “As I reflect about this Kingdom Culture, the first word into my mind is the word “servant hood”. A servant according to the Bible must be patiently waiting for the master and all the things he must do according to His will. Living in God’s kingdom means I have to be His servant. I was bought at a price, which is Jesus’ precious blood. This must be enough for me to love others so that they will also understand why we Christians should live differently. Kingdom culture illuminates God’s superiority in one’s life, because without the help of God, there’s no way we can surpass persecutions that may come along the way. We have to continue on serving God and to run the race as apostle Paul stated. As I live in His Kingdom Culture I wont worry of what lies ahead. I trust my Master and He takes charge of my future.” – Marife

• “Asking God questions about inanimate object… His answers will definitely blow you away while bringing an understanding of who God is and why He let things exist, for what purpose they are.” – Ric

• “I just want to share how I am touched by this class. I’ve learned to look for the lesson in every conversation. I keep on learning about someone’s experience to avoid mistakes and to apply what is correct. Life is like a piano. White keys are represented by our success and happy moments. Black keys symbolize our deepest sorrows, frustrations and all of the bad happenings. But in order to have a masterpiece all keys should be combined and played altogether. I expect more in this subject and I’m loving it every meeting.” – Sam

• “Oh, how I loved this class! It excites me every time we have classes. I can’t help but smile for just the mention of your name. I enjoyed the lessons, the fun, the discussions we have. I thought that everything’s fine with me already. But it was during our classes where God reminded me that there’s more to learn. Through our lesson, God has helped me check on myself, my attitude, and my well-being. He left asking me and searching my heart if really, is this the person He wants me to be. He made known my weaknesses, my fears and my insecurities. But the real good thing is God has really has His purpose for me. He’s teaching me lots! He helps me realize about myself on things and the people I get in touch with too. You’re a great teacher. Thank you.” – Letty

• “I have learned how to communicate lovingly and passionately by listening attentively and sincerely. Giving them a sense of comfort while expressing themselves to us and their point of view on certain topics.” – Crizza

• “Every time we meet you in our class there is something different in our hearts. We have to experience a little bit heart pulse. We stir up our mind to be attentive because any moment you ask questions, even though sometimes we don’t so much understand what you are saying. Being a missionary you have a lot of experience to share with us. We learn different testimonies that cause to light up our basic life and comfort us during our class. It’s very interesting. You share extra activities like every time we get in groups by 2s, 3s or other to share with one another and talk about how to overcome the trials and difficulties in life. We have time to be in a small group, a chance to participate with one another. In a short span of time we know many things to do, to uplift not only our mind but spiritual awareness.” – Bonette

• “In this life we learn the lesson and take the test, but with God we take the test and then learn the lesson.” – Mon

• “The first day meeting with sister Sarah Brickman, our mentor in Basic Life, I was so excited because this is the first time in life to have a teacher who was from a foreign nation. A little nervous, my nervousness was lost when she talked and smiled. Her actions while talking inspired me a lot. My excitement here again when she instructs us to be in groups and shared what big dream we have and we shared our dreams. I was inspired because my brethren dreams the same as me!” – Fely

• “I thank God for the opportunity that He gave me to pursue my study in the Bible school. It is one of the training grounds and I feel so blessed. For every lesson that I learned, for everything that God shows me and teaches me in the Bible school in this subject. It feels like it requires and pushes me to share it with others. It is not only retained in my mind, but also applied. God is good!” – Farica

• “I realized that dreaming big isn’t bad, besides we have a God who is powerful enough to help us to reach that big dream we have. Before I am too shy with God to ask for big things because I felt I wasn’t that deserving. I just felt that I don’t want to abuse God’s goodness to me because I know I will never get run-out of His divine providence to me. And that I must be contented of what God has given to me. But I also realized that my dreams are not just for my own sake and benefit, but for my family also, and for God’s kingdom and glory as well. But I have learned also to be more concerned if my goals are also God’s will for me or if it’s just my will which I am trying to satisfy.” – Crizza

• “The more I grow in Christ, the more humble I will become and better able to connect with others. My goal is intimacy with Christ, being surrendered to biblical priorities and not my own. I become a tool that Christ can use to reach and equip others.” – Al

• “The teachers and classes help me to learn more about the word of God and to grow more in my faith. Especially basic life principles. I always have the opportunity to express myself even if I sometimes run out of words. I find it challenge writing the essays and practicing what I have learned and I have learned many things about life through this subject. I am grateful for the opportunity of a free education especially one that teaches about God and his principles. “ – Rea

• “Bible school is one of the foundation and training grounds to mold me to grow. This subject (Basic Life Principles) meets not only my expectations, but “beyond my expectations”.” – Yca

• “We can be a living Bible to everyone, because some people don’t get the chance to read the Scripture. Let our encounters and experiences with God be the living Bible for them. Let us pronounce to everyone how God changed me magnificently through experiencing Him.” – Fe

• “To be honest, when I started the course, I was focused on getting my degree / certificate and I was eager to simply plough into the lessons and just get them done. But God had another plan. The way that the course is written and presented does not allow one to simply study and regurgitate knowledge. From the very outset I found myself forced to focus on the spiritual dynamics of the truths being presented and was immediately confronted by the Holy Spirit telling me, “Now that I have your attention, you’re not getting away!” I was going to get what I desired (my degree), but God was gong to get what He wanted first, which was ME.” – John

• “One opportunity to grow is having this class with Ms. Sarah Brickman. Since from the start I felt overwhelmed by the love of God I felt from her heart. She was so gentle but still firm on the other ways of teaching. When I felt down sometime on class, as I heard the topics, I felt God was touching my heart and speaking to me through the messages with Ms. Sarah being used by God as His mouthpiece. I have encountered a lot of preacher/pastor/teachers. There are some who were also great and dynamic when they speak up in the pulpit, but some do get angry when they preach. And I felt that isn’t affective. I saw that what was really important is that you have a heat full of love, and compassion to the people whom you want to disciple. I have been corrected as well, because sometimes I teach out of my anger. I saw that having a heart full of God’s love is a great opportunity to disciple people to come closer with God. God knows every motive we have so, I have learned that we must preach out of love, so they also share things about God out of love.” Crizza

• “Ma'am sarah, i really treasure your teachings u have imparted us your students, its very enlightening. thank u so much for spending time with us, please continue on infecting others...we are looking forward to seeing u next school year.. GODBLESS “- Fe

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• “God let me realize that being His servant, I need to listen. I need to listen to their every word so that I could understand the person well. He showed me to share love and care to people. “ – Jerehmias

• “I’ve noticed that I started to practice listening carefully while he’s speaking. Many questions came to my mind. Our conversation helped me a lot to know him more, even though he’s my friend. I thought I knew him, but I was wrong. “ – Melcy

• “As I listen to her, I learned more about her, her views and why she acts the way she acts. Though I disagree on some of her beliefs I still respect her… I realized it’s fun asking questions even to strangers.” – Aurea