Celebrating God’s Kindness in 2023

As the year draws to a close, we thought we’d ask a bunch of trainees to share their thoughts on their training with VBC this year. We hope you are as encouraged as we have been to read these testimonials.

“In the midst of a life full of challenges, VBC has been a rock of biblical, spiritual, emotional, and ministerial support. It is aligned to equip the learner to develop as a disciple in modelling Christ in the wide variety of situations that life with the Lord takes us. I have been blessed to sit under several godly and learned teachers who love God and are true ministers of the truth in His Word; who with God have shaped a well-pitched practical learning environment where I have been blessed to grow in ministry and friendship with several other like-minded students.”

—Greg Brooks

“I love VBC training because it is something I can relate to and it’s self-paced. VBC has helped me to serve God and grow as a Christian, because when I go out in the community I can now share with people what I learnt.”

—Catherine Ryan

“I know God has grown my own knowledge of God's Word. Which is helping me to be able to answer questions more clearly to Christians and non-Christians. I am more confident in sharing the gospel with the kids. I know God has grown me in different areas of my life.”

—Sarah Albury

“If you are serious about doing ministry in your local church or community, VBC is the place to learn how to do it more efficiently. The trainers, the structure of your learning will make an amazing change in your life. I am 65 years young and still learning and growing. You can do it. Give it a go.”

—David Ponnuswamy

“I have always enjoyed the ground work in ministry whereby I am able to journey with people and care for them as a shepherd cares for the sheep. But this year I felt an obligation to understand the Bible and theology on a deeper and richer level, to therefore be able to work with that understanding to disciple and help others in their walk with Jesus. This course has helped me to develop in these areas, and I look forward to putting it into practice within ministry life. The culture, the conversations, the fellowship and the learning are all 5 stars!”

—Sean Huggan

“I studied the subjects of Early Church History and Old Testament 2. VBC training is very inclusive, where differences in areas such as age or academic ability are not seen as barriers. It is a relaxed learning environment, where questions are encouraged and expectations are both realistic and adaptable to each students’ situation. VBC presents a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow in your Christian faith.”

—Diane Julien

“I have been to uni and achieved a post-uni qualification, however I have not studied for over 30 years, nor done any formal Bible training. I have found the VBC modules to be easy to do and understand, however full of blessings to me in my knowledge of the Bible and of God.  I am starting to see how that knowledge can be used to have better conversations with people about the Kingdom of God. Thanks, VBC.”

—Rodney Cosier

“Anyone could do this training!”

—Sue

“Andrew is an excellent teacher. He is clear, patient and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the interactive classes, with genuine sharing, caring for each other and prayer.” 

—Anonymous

 “Unlocking Revelation has grown my knowledge and confidence in my learning journey in God’s Word.”

—Anonymous

“I enjoyed that we were able to share our own views on different topics. We were able to show grace towards each other. Col was a great teacher and explained everything well. He knows his Bible well.”

—Anonymous

 “I always find having to prepare a talk means I have to understand the subject matter more. It is the hardest, most frustrating, most time consuming and best part of each subject.”

—Anonymous

“Col would make sure everyone understood everything. He would keep asking us questions to make sure everyone understood what we were talking about was clear.”

—Anonymous

“Thank you, Andrew. You have been a faithful and fabulous trainer.”

—Anonymous

“I feel privileged to have had Stephen as my teacher. I felt the course was really well taught, was suitably thorough with a great text book, great content, good opportunity for discussion, prayer, and solid course notes. The course also provided helpful ongoing feedback in both class discussion and with assessments.”

—Anonymous

“Col allowed time for us to share about how weekends were. It was a great subject to do. The Bible is so detailed and it is amazing how it all comes together.”

—Anonymous

“I know it has helped me to understand God’s Word more. I'm confident in sharing more in Bible study. I want to keep reading His Word. I want to keep encouraging people to grow in their love with Jesus. Encourage people to come to know Jesus. Jesus is so good.”

—Anonymous