It is with joy and excitement that I prepare this letter of motivation. I was born again and filled with the Holy Spirit in 1978 and deep within me was placed a burning desire to study the Word. I attended Bible Studies at my local church, but this did not satisfy my desire for a deeper knowledge of the Word of God. I truly believe that the Lord had His hand on me as a young child, as throughout my childhood, I used to pray and seek His face, but for the first 10 years of my life, my family followed the Jehovah's Witness religion. I did not know or understand who Jesus truly was. At the age of 17 I gave my life to the Lord and began attending church services. Sadly there was not sufficient teaching and training in the church I attended, and, not being grounded in the Word, my growth stumbled and eventually stopped altogether. This is why I understand the parable found in Luke 8:6, concerning the seed that fell on rocky ground, took root, but due to lack of moisture it soon wilted and died.
During the brief time I attended this church, I had prophesies spoken over me, and also heard from the Lord within my own spirit, that there was a calling on my life, and hat God would use me for His glory. Ten years later I re-dedicated my life to the Lord and joined a church with strong teaching in the Word. There I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit and have continued to grow from strength to strength. I have come to understand how vital it is to know and study the Word of God, sharper than any two-edged sword.
Subsequently I joined a church that ran a Bible School called "Word of Life Bible School" where I studied for 4 ½ years and earned a diploma. However this Bible School belonged to the church I was attended, and was not accredited with any recognised College. Although the knowledge gained was invaluable, I still had a desire to study further. This desire was finally fulfilled when I was given the opportunity to study for my Bachelor of Theology with TBCFN, which I completed in November 2014.
