Brief History

 Chimala Bible School was originally started back in 1987, while under the oversight of the Springtown church of Christ. The school had very humble beginnings, where students stayed with local Christian families. They had classes in the local worship complex, with the school originally being a one-year institution. Since then, every year, the school continues to build upon itself and progress. We have had name changes, a school building built, a dorm built, along with a duplex for married students and a house for a CSOP teacher. Our curriculum has also grown. We went from a one year school to a two year curriculum with 40 classes. Now we have a two year curriculum with 50 classes, along with a nine month program, which is divided over three months for three years. Also, since the inception of the school, almost 220 graduates have walked through the doors, who have worked in Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Angola and Zimbabwe.

Our teachers are Joshua Mwakyasima who, also, serves as the Head Master, Bernard Kulanga, Sadiki Ghambi, Boaz Kaziba, and Joseph Haonga. They are joined by our missionaries who teach several classes each quarter, Darrin Stapleton, Chris Raynor and Brandon Marshall.

Joshua Mwakyasima, Head Master	Bernard Kulanga	Sadiki Ghambi

The studies are quite intensive for the Tanzanians. Many times when students arrive some can hardly read or write. Often they know very little about the scriptures. Thus, in two years, we take those who have had little or no formal training and education and try our best to make Gospel Preachers out of them. We, also, offer other training such as carpentry and tailoring to help them earn a living once they graduate from the school. This is done in case they fail to secure employment with a congregation able to support them.

We normally accept 25 students in each annual enrollment, and if all goes well, we can have 50 students studying full time in the 2 year program. Also, with the nine month program, we allow 25 students to enter annually as well. Typically, it costs us around $1.50 a day to board these students. We always need help in securing the funds to pay the teacher’s salaries and support the students. If you would like to support this program please let us know.