In September, 2015 the elders of the Ibrahimpatnam Church of Christ asked my advice as to the advisability of opening and conducting a school for the training of preachers and Bible teachers. Together we developed a plan for such a school a conduct and curriculum appropriate to the culture and laws of that region. Local Christians arranged for facilities and staff. I designed the curriculum and schedule.

The school began on September 6, 2016 with 15 students, 2 full-time instructors, and 2 cooks. Confirming the Churches' work fund provided the entire financial resources for its first year of operation. Since 2017 several others have contributed to faculty support and student room and board. However, with fewer dollars committed cuts were necessitated as the second class began in September, 2018. Since that time there have been 5 students, 1 full-time instructor, and 1 cook. In 2020 the Lord's church in Lincoln, Illinois has provided the bulk of funds to meet the pared-down budget. This church of fewer than 20 members needs to hand this work to other Christians eager to train preachers of the gospel.

The school is under the oversight of the elders of the Ibrahimpatnam Church of Christ, and is directed by N. Suvarna Prasad. Brother Suvarna, also a part-time instructor, serves without pay. He supports himself and his wife as a taxi driver. I teach some courses by video, and once each month by live stream on Skype. I have sent video Bible lessons on the books of Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ephesians, Hebrews, and all the minor prophets - also a course on the Holy Spirit.

Please prayerfully consider taking up the responsibility of keeping this productive work alive. The links below lead to various documents and pictures/videos which present facts of the school and church which might be helpful to your understanding of the need and worthiness of the school. If you wish more information - or if I may schedule a visit with you to more thoroughly present this work - please contact me at alparr@acts1541.org or via my phone, 903-721-0332. If you can help, but are not in a position to take up the sponsorship, your contributions may be sent to Lincoln Church of Christ, 800 Pulaski St., Lincoln, IL 62656, or I can describe how to send directly to the Ibrahimpatnam church.