Bear Valley Bible Institute

Bear Valley Bible Institute Preacher training school for the Churches of Christ established in 1965. We continue to seek to train men for preaching and mission work all over the world

“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slave...
05/29/2026

“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬ ‭

Tyler and Abby Rea are originally from West Texas and have lived all over the southern United States throughout their si...
05/27/2026

Tyler and Abby Rea are originally from West Texas and have lived all over the southern United States throughout their six years of marriage because of Tyler’s previous job in Industrial Automation. They have two boys, Calvin and John Bryer (J.B.). Abby was raised in the Church, while Tyler is a relatively new Christian. After a long battle with addiction, Tyler converted in November 2023. Through his conversion, he developed a passion for the Word of God and a desire to share it with others.

In August 2024, shortly after moving to Nashville, Tennessee, Tyler attended PTP in Sevierville, where he met Wayne Jones at the BVBI booth. After visiting the school in November 2024, Tyler and Abby decided to leave their new lives in Tennessee for the adventure of a lifetime in Denver, Colorado.

What stood out most to the Reas about Bear Valley was the love for Christ, made evident in the love for people and their souls. They describe it as a place where studying the Word does not feel like a chore, but a privilege, and where they have learned the purest meaning of the words, “Family in Christ.”

During their first year at BVBI, the Rea family experienced many hardships that tested their faith and resolve. From Calvin’s autism diagnosis in November 2025 to J.B.’s burn accident in March 2026, they have shared that they never once felt alone throughout the process. While the classroom has been a vital part of their learning at BVBI, they say the true growth has been evident in how the school has equipped them to put their faith into action while facing trials (James 1:2–4).

Despite these challenges, BVBI, through the enriching study of God’s Word, continues to transform them as individuals, strengthen their marriage, and shape them as parents. They have been tremendously blessed not only by the work, love, and care of the school, but also by the Bear Valley congregation, which welcomed them with open arms and embraced their family. The only thing they would change, they say, is wishing the program lasted longer than two years. They are incredibly thankful to be part of the Bear Valley family.

Rest isn’t found in having it all together — it’s found in laying it all down at His feet.
05/25/2026

Rest isn’t found in having it all together — it’s found in laying it all down at His feet.

Congratulations to the Bear Valley Bible Institute class of 2026 💚 Go preach the Word! 📖
05/22/2026

Congratulations to the Bear Valley Bible Institute class of 2026 💚 Go preach the Word! 📖

Aaron and Bobbie Taylor are from Wewoka, where they were self-employed and operated a family business for nearly 20 year...
05/13/2026

Aaron and Bobbie Taylor are from Wewoka, where they were self-employed and operated a family business for nearly 20 years. They grew up on a farm raising cows, sheep, goats, ducks, and chickens, and hunting and fishing were a big part of their lives growing up.

Aaron and Bobbie have been married since October 23, 2010, and are the proud parents of two children: their daughter, Braelyn (14), and their son, Casen (10). As a family, they love spending time outdoors camping, hiking, mountain biking, and enjoying photography together.

After being self-employed for almost 20 years, they took time to reflect on life and realized they wanted to do more to help bring others closer to God — investing in something that would last for eternity rather than moments of temporary gratification. This led them to choose Bear Valley Bible Institute because of the opportunity to ask questions and truly learn how to study the Bible for themselves. They were drawn to the school’s approach of not simply being told the answers, but being shown the “how” and “why” behind Scripture and learning how to come to sound biblical conclusions through personal study. Their goal is to grow in their own understanding of God’s Word while also learning how to teach others to study the Bible in the same meaningful way.

Psalm 139 🤍
05/11/2026

Psalm 139 🤍

We are thrilled to celebrate this year’s graduating class of 14 students and all that God has accomplished in their live...
05/08/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate this year’s graduating class of 14 students and all that God has accomplished in their lives throughout their time of study. If you’re in the area, we would love for you to join us as we honor and encourage these graduates!

Please join us in spotlighting Corey Sawyers this week. Corey serves as the preaching minister at the Martin Church of C...
05/06/2026

Please join us in spotlighting Corey Sawyers this week.

Corey serves as the preaching minister at the Martin Church of Christ and as an adjunct instructor with Bear Valley Bible Institute. He and his wife, Melody, have three sons. Garrett is the youth minister at the Brown Street Church of Christ in Waxahachie, TX, and is married to Bailey. Gordon and his wife, Lauren, are students training for ministry at Bear Valley, and Gannon is still at home but hopes to go into ministry one day. His greatest blessings are these six souls. He is also a co-host of the “Untied” podcast for Excel Still More and serves as co-director of the Future Preachers’ Training Camp in Denver, Colorado.

He began preaching at the age of 15 and has been preaching full-time since 1997. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Bear Valley. During his time living in Denver, he served as Director of Development and taught four classes.

In his free time, Corey enjoys smoking meat and cooking, hunting and fishing, cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers, watching The Andy Griffith Show, and eating banana pudding.

The Almighty has richly blessed him with more opportunities than he feels he deserves. He has had the opportunity to preach in many places and to lead marriage retreats, seminars, and men’s events. Above all, he believes his greatest purpose has been to point his three sons—whom he describes as more talented than himself—toward God and toward ministry, and he is excited to see how they will continue to be used.

Joy isn’t found in having everything—it’s found in knowing the One who is everything.
05/04/2026

Joy isn’t found in having everything—
it’s found in knowing the One who is everything.

Blessed to serve a God who is full of goodness and faithfulness. Psalm 145:9
05/01/2026

Blessed to serve a God who is full of goodness and faithfulness. Psalm 145:9

Cole and Lee Nichols moved with their daughter, Zoe, from southwest Colorado last year to attend Bear Valley Bible Insti...
04/29/2026

Cole and Lee Nichols moved with their daughter, Zoe, from southwest Colorado last year to attend Bear Valley Bible Institute. They are currently in the final quarter of their first year and have enjoyed every aspect of the school. Cole is especially excited about how the program has pushed him to grow in his public speaking and to dig deeper into what Scripture says. They are truly grateful for the opportunity to be at Bear Valley, as their family is healthier both emotionally and spiritually, and they now cherish each day they get to be part of something truly meaningful.

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80227

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