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22nd Graduation Ceremony of JSPBS

On Sunday, April 3rd, the Jamaica School of Preaching and Biblical Studies had their 22^nd Graduation Ceremony at the JSP building. The guest speaker was Dave Osborne, Evangelist, West Bay Church of Christ, Grand Cayman.

The ceremony was broadcast live on http://www.bibletalktv.org.

JSP Extension Class in Bridgeport Connecticut has begun

The JSP Extension class in Bridgeport Connecticut began on March 5th 2011 and continued Saturday March 12 2011.

The JSP has been asked to train Christians in the Northeast USA as the Bridgeport congregation takes on the task of evangelizing along Interstate-95 highway north and south. "A congregation in every major city along I-95." We are honored to take up the challenge.

We will be delivering the training effort with live classes and mostly using video technology available using the Internet. It is an important and historic development.

The Bridgeport congregation is only 19 months old and is off to an excellent start. It is composed of Christians from several nations.

Ellis Stanley and Pat Keller and other leaders have a motivated group who so far have led 19 to Christ in 19 months. The JSP's role is to give deep exposure to the Word of God and to help guide and motivate the leaders for the next two and a half years. The JSP team of teachers Gladwyn Kiddoe,Francis Yorke,Leslie Goode,Paul Blake, Michael Dunbar, and Luis Pedraza will be available to teach.

Gladwyn Kiddoe initially will teach once a quarter in Connecticut. However, we will teach several times per month from Mona, Kingston Jamaica using Skype video and audio technology. We have obtained equipment which enhances the clarity of the video and voice transmission.

The JSP will be teaching,training,motivating and passing on our 42 years of experience helping the work in Jamaica and Cuba especially but also in the 16 countries where our graduates now serve.

We will be passing on vital speech and leadership skills to help advance the work in the northeast USA.

--Posted March 13, 2011--

The Jamaica School of Preaching begins its first Extension class in the USA beginning March 5, 2011. It will be hosted by the church of Christ in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Classes will be delivered by JSP lecturers in person in Bridgeport and by transmission over the internet live from Kingston, Jamaica.

Classes will run twice a month (the first and second Saturday of each month) and will run from 9 am- 1pm.

Subjects to be taught initially are:
* Old Testament Survey
* How We Got the (English) Bible
* Homiletics (Speech))

The program will run for approximately two and a half years on a part time basis.

Please contact Ellis Stanley (elliskstanleysr@gmail.com) from the Bridgeport congregation for details.

The Jamaica School of Preaching although based in Kington, Jamaica considers itself an international school as its students come from countries all over the world. JSP has been running an Extension School in Santa Clara, Cuba since 1998 and is planning to offer classes in the Turks and Caicos Islands as well as Port-Au-Prince, Haiti later this year.

Plans are afoot for the "Caribbean Basin Initiative for Christ" in which the JSP will be reaching out with Extension classes into Spanish and French countries washed by the Caribbean Sea. More details to come ...

--Posted February 26, 2011--

Invitation to the 22nd Graduation Ceremony of JSPBS

The Jamaica School of Preaching and Biblical Studies is celebrating 41 years of service to Caribbean.

Come and experience the 22^nd Graduation Exercise of this international institution.

Up to 25 graduates from Jamaica and Haiti are to receive Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates on Sunday April 3, 2011 at the JSP building, 2A Palmoral Avenue Kingston 7. The ceremony begins at 4 pm.

Guest speaker will be Minister Dave Osborne , Evangelist, West Bay Church of Christ, Grand Cayman.

YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS

This will be an exciting, uplifting, and encouraging event. Be there!

For more Information, please contact the school office (876-977-2643).

JSP students graduate in Cuba

Jamaica School of Preaching in Cuba graduation ceremony took place Saturday June 19, 2010. 21 Cuban graduates received a Diploma in Biblical Studies. The graduation ceremony was held in Santa Clara, Cuba.The JSP has been conducting its extension programme in Cuba since 1998.
photo - Cuba graduation June 2010

Brother Yorke is shown presenting a Diploma in Biblical Studies to one of 21 Cuban graduates.

--Posted June 21, 2010--

New church planted near Morant Bay, Jamaica

The Morant Bay Church hosted the launch of a new congregation, the Soho Church of Christ, and the dedication of her meeting house in Soho St. Thomas on Sunday July 19, 2009. The ceremony began at approximately 3:45 pm.

It was an historic event witnessed by hundreds of Christians from the USA, Kingston, Morant Bay and residents of this deep rural village of Soho.

Gladwyn Kiddoe led the Mona Acappella Chorus in performing three songs to bless the occasion.

The guest speaker was Eddie Fisher of Patrick Gardens church of Christ.

Michael Dehaney, Evangelist of the Morant Bay and Soho congregations and 1988 graduate of the JSP, gave a very detailed and interesting history of the Morant Bay and Soho work. The Morant Bay congregation was started in 1973 as a result of a "Freedom Indeed Crusade" led by American missionary Marvin Crowson and assisted by students of the JSP. 50 souls were led to Christ during that fall 1973 evangelistic effort. God is great!

Soho was the second congregation started by the Morant Bay Church of Christ.

The new Soho congregation is another step towards the target of “a congregation in every major city, town and village in our lifetime”

--Posted July 20, 2009--
Successful Negril Campaign

The July 5-10, 2009 JSP/Negril Church of Christ Summer crusade held at the Negril church of Christ building West End Negril, Jamaica went very well.

The team of brethren from the USA, Negril,western Jamaica and the JSP ministered to about 400 residents of Negril. The people were first taught the Gospel by personal evangelism workers and then were treated by the medical staff. Blood pressure tests were provided, free tested glasses were distributed and prescription and non–prescription medication and drugs were made available. All services were free of cost to the people..

Dr Alva Kiddoe was once again the only doctor for the crusade. She was under a lot of pressure. She stood up well to the overwhelming daily patient load.

Thank God all the people who came tho the church building were treated and three precious souls have so far been baptized into Christ.

Our full time students from the JSP at Mona and part time students enrolled in Negril JSP extension class got valuable personal evangelism practice and experience.

We praise God!

--Posted July 15, 2009--
Joylene Dunbar graduates from ACU

Joylene Dunbar, daughter of Michael and Sonia Dunbar (both serve on the staff of the JSP), graduated from Abilene Christian University in May 2009.

Joylene, the Dunbar's older daughter, graduated with honors with a degree in Biochemistry.
She hopes one day to become a Medical Doctor.

Well done, Joylene!

photo - Joylene Dunbar
"A proud Dad, Michael and daughter Joylene Dunbar"

--Posted June 10, 2009--

"A History of the Church of Christ in Jamaica" project

Plans are far advanced for the writing of a history of the Church in Jamaica. Past missionaries and Jamaicans are collaborating to make this project possible. Gladwyn Kiddoe and Mike Whelan (deacon in charge of missions at the North Davis church of Christ) are coordinating the effort. Already missionaries have been submitting their recollection of their involvement in Jamaica. Very interesting facts are coming to light!

This will be at least a two year project.

--Posted May 17, 2009--

Gladwyn Kiddoe, JSP's Director for the last 30 years who underwent serious surgery on March 17th at the Nuttal hospital in Kingston, Jamaica has been steadily recuperating in Kingston.

He recovered sufficiently to not only attend the April 5th graduation but has since resumed a full slate of classes in the full time and part-time programme of the school...

Please pray for Brother Kiddoe's complete recovery and for the continued work of the entire faculty of the JSP.

--Posted May 17, 2009--
JSP Teacher visits JSP Extension School in Cuba

Paul Blake, JSP teacher and member of the school's administrative team, is home safely from a trip to Cuba to visit JSP's Extension programme. Brother Blake was able to meet teachers and students and observe the progress of the 10 year old programme. He had some useful meetings and was very encouraged by what he observed.

--Posted May 17, 2009--

JSP Graduation 2009 a Big Success!

The Jamaica School of Preaching and Biblical Studies held its Twenty First Graduation Exercise on Sunday April 5, 2009 at 4 pm at the Mona/JSP building in Mona Heights, Kingston, Jamaica. It was a wonderful, well organized and historic event.

JSP Graduates April 5th 2009 with Director Gladwyn Kiddoe

(Individual photos of the graduates can be found by clicking here.)

The highlights: we had the largest graduating class in our history: twelve in number. drawn from 6 congregations in Jamaica and Haiti.

The Director's report was delivered by acting Director Francis Yorke. Gladwyn Kiddoe, who is still recovering from surgery done 20 days ago, attended but as a precautionary measure "took it easy" and did not participate.

The Valedictorian (most outstanding graduate) was Ivio Rosier from Cap Haitian CoC, Haiti.

During the ceremony our full time students did an enthralling dramatic enactment of the "Paul's Speech at Mar's Hill!, in Athens (Acts 17). Very powerful. You will soon see this on our website

The following students graduated from the institution:

Receiving Diplomas in Preaching and Biblical Studies:
Clifford Davis (St Ann's Bay church of Christ, Jamaica)
Ivio Rosier (Cap Haitian church of Christ, Haiti)

Receiving an Associate Degree in Preaching and Biblical Studies:
Richard Donaldson (St Andrew church of Christ, Jamaica)

Receiving an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies:
Caveita Francis (Mona church of Christ, Jamaica)

Receiving Certificates in Preaching and Biblical Studies:
Peter Brown (Delano church of Christ, Jamaica)
Fabian Baker (Bull Savannah church of Christ, Jamaica)
Gresford Baker (Bull Savannah church of Christ, Jamaica)
Joel Campbell (Bull Savannah church of Christ, Jamaica)

Receiving Certificate in Biblical Studies:
Lastene Hylton (Mona church of Christ, Jamaica)
Polly Francis (Bull Savannah church of Christ, Jamaica)
Nicole Facey (Bull Savannah church of Christ, Jamaica)
Sharon Wright (Mona church of Christ, Jamaica)

The guest speaker, Derrick Brown, the Evangelist of the St Jago church of Christ, Spanish Town, Jamaica. challenged graduates to labor and toil tirelessly for Jesus Christ for the rest of their lives. His speech was very motivating to all present..

Brethren from congregations in the north, south, east and west of Jamaica attended. Attendance was not as large as in past years, However, three different all island Church activities are taking place in the period April 5 -13th: an All Island Ladies COC Retreat, an All island Lectureship COC and the graduation. Hence we understand in this dismal economic climate,

The school now has its largest ever Jamaican student enrollment: 42 . Most of these students were in attendance. In fact the Caribbean JSP enrollment including our Cuban Extension programme is 80!

A message from the North Davis Church of Christ's elders was read to the audience by administrator-designate: Paul Blake

Notes from JSP Director Gladwyn Kiddoe can be found here.

We hope to post video highlights and a pictorial commentary soon.

We thank God,
God bless

Gladwyn Kiddoe
JSP Director
--Posted April 6, 2009--

Gladwyn Kiddoe, JSP's Director for the last 30 years underwent serious surgery on March 17th at the Nuttal hospital in Kingston, Jamaica. Thank God the operation was successful. He has been steadily recuperating at home in Kingston.

He recovered sufficiently to attend but not participate in the April 5th graduation. Deputy director Francis Yorke deputized for him as he looked on from the audience.

Please pray for Brother Kiddoe's complete recovery and for the continued work of the faculty of the JSP.

--Posted April 8, 2009--

Recently the Spanish Town Church of Christ (formerly Willowdene church of Christ) in Spanish Town, South Central Jamaica) has appointed elders. They are the first congregation in Jamaica to appoint elders since 1974! (In that year the Mona Church of Christ appointed three elders. However, the eldership was dissolved in 1976.)

This congregation was started through a JSP / Freedom Indeed crusade in the early 1970's. Brother Leslie Goode (who graduated from JSP and now works full-time with JSP) serves as evangelist of this congregation. We commend Brother Goode for his leadership and effectiveness in carrying out the mandate given by the Lord in Titus 1:5. To other congregations and Evangelists in Jamaica, we would repeat the Master's words: "Go, and do likewise." (Luke 10:37)

-Gladwyn

Good news! Jamaica's Chief Nursing Officer (the head of all nurses serving in the Ministry of Health in Jamaica (i.e the government agency responsible for organizing Jamaican health care) is Dr Leila Dehaney, member of the Board of Advisers of the JSP and wife of Evangelist of the Morant Bay Church of Christ, Michael Dehaney.

Michael graduated from the JSP more than 15 years ago. Sister Dehaney was one of the earliest members of the Morant bay congregation started through a JSP crusade( i.e. the Marvin Crowsion organized: Freedom Indeed Crusade) in the summer of 1971.

Sister Dehaney is doing an excellent job,

To God be the glory!

-Gladwyn

For additional news from Jamaica, please visit
http://www.cocjamaica.com/Notice.asp