Gospel Baptist Bible Seminary

Celebrating Silver Jubilee: 25 years in journey

1987-1988 – 2012-2013

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Andrew Sa Tin Uk

February 2014​

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The Gospel Baptist Bible Seminary

After over two years of forming of the Gospel Baptist Church some of the leaders of the church having a vision of establishment of Bible Seminary, led the annual general meeting which was held at Falam headquarters office with the resolution in 1986. In order to have a fund for to start the Seminary, they made a pledge of faith promise that come up with over 100000 kyats. God has fulfilled their vision and prayer, the Seminary was open on June 1987 at Kalaymyo GBC premises.

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As the Seminary began with small amount of fund that came from faith promises, during that time there was only faith and definite leading of the Lord for six years (1987 – 1993) it was rented houses along with Kalaymyo GBC premises. During six years in Kalaymyo, many believers in Kalaymyo and surrounding churches render their support to support the Seminary especially U Hluan Sum (who is gone with the Lord) and his family who offered their building freely for the use of class rooms, library, and dorms. The delegates of the Convention General Meeting of the Gospel Baptist Church which was held in 1993 decided to shift the Seminary to North Dagon, Yangon. Then the Seminary operate at rented premises at 46 Ward, North Dagon since June 1993 till May 2009.      

 

Purpose​

The aim of the Gospel Baptist Bible Seminary is to establish its students in sound Faith, to deepen their spirituality, and to sharpen their professional skills in order to become soul winners and able leaders for the Lord Jesus Christ. The Seminary also seeks to strengthen churches and endeavors to help organize and establish Bible believing, soul winning, sending missionary for the glory of God. To this end the students are taught and trained, and are expected to be engaged in witnessing, teaching, and preaching activities during the training period. Practical field work is arranged during each semester and summer.

 

The First Faculty and Student Body​

As God has fulfilled their prayer and vision, the Seminary was opened on June 1987 at Kalaymyo Gospel Baptist Church premises. The following group of the first faculty and students were who made the history of Gospel Baptist Bible Seminary and became the milestone and foundation. The first faculty members were;

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1. Michael Hrang Sam (Principal)

2. Khuang Lan Taikwel (Dean of students)

3. Allen

4. Don Hre Dun

5. Peter Van Hnuai Sum

6. Din Lian

7. Sui Ceu

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​The first group of students were:

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1. Samuel Zung Bawi Thawng [Roll no. 01, Falam]

2. Kei Tin Thang [Roll no. 02, Falam]

3. Zung Kip Thang [Roll no. 03, Falam]

4. Ngun Nei Thio [Roll no. 04, Singai]

5. Henry Ral Luai [Roll no. 05, Tahan]

6. Saw Myint Htoo [Roll no. 06, Insein]

7. Run Cin Thluai [Roll no. 07, Falam]

8. Seng Khawn [Roll no. 08, Tipaw]

9. Aye Aye Myint [Roll no. 09, Kalaymyo]

10. Hoi Tang [Roll no. 10, Hakha]

11. No Than Zul [Roll no. 11, Singai]

12. Thein Win [Roll no. 12, Kalaymyo]

13. No Lian [Roll no. 13, Sim Dihai]

14. Lian Zing [Roll no. 14, Lumbang]

15. V.L Sawi Vula [Roll no. 15, Tuingo]

16. Roland [Roll no. 16, Tahan]

17. Mang Hlei Kai [Roll no. 17, Zawlte]

 

The above 7 faculty members and 17 students are founding members who made the history of GBBS counting God’s blessing and His wonderful work in the last 25 years.

                                   

The Academic Program​

The Seminary offers three major Programs. Bachelor of Theology (B.Th) & Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E) are four year Degree programs for candidates. The Master of Divinity (M.Div) is a two-year Degree program for those who hold a credited Biblical Bachelor Degree and a three year program for those who hold a credited Secular Bachelor Degree and have passed the entrance examination.

 

Governing Body of the Seminary: The Board​

As the Gospel Baptist Bible Seminary was formed by the Gospel Baptist Church, the governing body of the Gospel Baptist Bible Seminary has been formed in its triennial General Meeting of the Convention. However, the GBC USA Convention, the main sponsor of GBBS since 1993 gradually taking part in the administration of the GBBS finally materialized in the meeting between the two Conventions in August 2011 at 31st GBC, Yangon. The agreement of the two Conventions (Myanmar and GBC USA Convention) had made for the governing Board Committee members of the GBBS as follows; Both Chairman and General Secretary of the two Convention, two from GBBS faculty (Principal and Dean of students) and Treasurer. Therefore, effectively from August 2011 the government Body (Board Committee) having legitimate authority over the Gospel Baptist Bible Seminary was formed as follows:

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Rev. Moses Thawng Cung (Chairman, USA Convention) <Chairman>

Rev. Saw Win Lwin (GS, Myanmar GBC Convention) <Secretary>

Rev. Joshua Hrang Kip Zul (GS, USA Convention) <member>

Rev. Dr. Andrew Satin Uk (Principal, GBBS) <member>

Rev. Khun Win Aung (Chairman, Myanmar GBC Convention <member>

Rev. Benjamin Ngun Nei Thio (Dean of Students, GBBS) <member>

U Tuan Thang <Treasurer>

 

Graduates & Alumni (Ex- students) of GBBS​

The Gospel Baptist Bible Seminary is very grateful to the Lord for training several students and producing godly qualified workers as pastor, evangelist, Bible teacher, missionary. The Lord has used them in various fields and taking leadership in the churches and Christian Organization in the last 25 years. So far over 360 students graduated from GBBS in the last 25 year (Silver Jubilee) who are the Alumni and been greatly used by God in many parts of our country and abroad.  Thus to mention some of them for the glory of God;

 

From Falam & Kalay Association​

Ral Ling Sum (GS), Sayama Nei Mawi (Women Sect.), Sayama Rem Nei Tial (Lumbang GBC), D. Sang Ve (Falam GBC), San Thawn (Falam GBC -Youth pastor), Henry Van Phun Sang (Sunthla GBC), Lal Duh Awm (Congt'he GBC), Mal Sawm Piang (Darteti GBC), Van Luai (Zawngte GBC), Daniel Siang (Singai GBC), Van Cung Bik and San Hlei Ceu (Tio GBC), Thawng Luai (Lungpi GBC), Ram Than Mawi (Tlanglo-Matubuk GBC), Mang Sin Luai (Tlaisun GBC), Lal Ruat Kim (31st GBC-Yangon), Ruth Sinte (31st GBC), Khua Lian Uk (31st GBC), Siang Sin (31st  GBC) Awng Bawi (31st GBC), Cristo Siang Uk Lian (31st GBC), MP Roland Khuang Ling (31st GBC), Ebenezer No Than Zul (Kalaymyo GBC; GS- GBUCC), Tun Tun and Than Tluang (Taungphi GBC), Sayama Hoi Tang (Taungphila GBC), Sang Hlei Khup (Vengpi GBC; Mission Director –GBUCC), Aaron Lian Nun (Taungzalatt GBC), Lal Rem Ruat and Lal Nei Sung (Vengpi GBC), Mr & Mrs Simon (Vengpi GBC), E. Ling Maung (Vutbuak GBC), Mawng Thang (Pin Oo Lwin GBC), Lal Biak Muan (Satawm GBC), J. Sang Tin Sam (Hmuntha GBC), Sui Mang (Principal KGBBC), Za Nei Thuan (KGBBC), Samuel Luai (KGBBC), En Thang (KGBBC).

           

From Hakha & Matupi Association

Amos Ni To (GS), Paul Ceu (former GS), Mr & Mrs Sang Hup Ceu (Chuncung GBC), Ruth Sui (Chuncung GBC), Tawk Lian (Hairawn GBC), Van Bor Sung & Hanah Zingku (Chuncung GBC), Siang Bik Lian and Sang Hlun (Hakha-Pyidawta GBC), Cung Hre (New Hakha GBC), Sang Awi (Hniarlawn GBC), Titus Hmun Lian Thang and Solomon (Hakha-Pyidawta GBC), Chan Lian Thang, E. Bawi Fam Zi and Atial (Hakha Pidawta GBC), Tluang Uk Thang (Khuahlun GBC), Ngun Tha Thluai & Dawt Chin Sung (Khuahlun GBC): K. Kha Ning (former GS-Matupi), Mr & Mrs Lian Maung (Matupi GBC), Thang Ki (Phaneng GBC), Peter Sui Long (Chaingpaing B GBC), Par Hniang (Phaneng GBC) and  Mr & Mrs Cung Lian Thang, Par Iang and Dennis (Matupi).

 

From Yangon & Lashio Association:​

James Lingmana (former GS& MGBC Mission Director), Mr & Mrs Khun Win Aung (Mandalay GBC & Chairman MGBC), Thang Awm (Myitkyina), Mr & Mrs Nai Win Swe (Khaweichain), Daniel Lin Aung (Principal-YGBBC), Min San Lin (YGBBC), Mr & Mrs Saw San Aung (on study), Nay Moon (Hleku GBC), Mr & Mrs Khun Ohn Kyaw (Pinlong GBC), Saw Hto Hto (Naypidaw GBC), Yinbolwin (Naypidaw GBC), Sayama Timar Aye (Women Sect.), Mr & Mrs Ngun Khaw Zam (North Dagon GBC), Sayama Nwet Nwet Hlaing (Hlaingtaya GBC), Sayama Kha Taung (Delta area) Sayama Noami (Khaweichain GBC), Aung San Latt (Taungkyi GBC), Daniel Hrang Thang (Mr & Mrs Than Maung (North Dagon GBC), Elisha (Principal-North Dagon), Aung Phyu Min (Monyua GBC), David Tial Hlawn (Mandalay GBC), Peter Naing Thang & Keebu (Mindat GBC), Sayama Than Than Nu (Mindat GBC), Heih Ki Saw (Kanpetlet GBC) : Kyaw Tha (Lashio GBC), Bram Saing (Moese GBC), Mr & Mrs Zaw Aung (Kutkai GBC), Habakuk Thein Htut (Namkham GBC).

 

From Mission Field & Other Churches:​

Peter Do Aung (Aunglan GBC) Aung Nay Lin (Swepantaw GBC), Law Hung (Oositpin GBC), Ngun Nei Mang (Mindone GBC), John Bawi Luai (Tachileak GBC), Thomas (on study Kyainkhin GBC), Oral Siang Za Khup (former Convention GS& alumni Chairman), Cin Khan Tuang (Vice Chairman Alumni), Z. Thomas Ro (Assit. Sect. Alumni), Ram Lian Sang (Paletwa), Cung Tial (Namsam), Soe Soe Khaing (North Dagon), Hang Vum Kim (Lecturer), A. Biak Thawng, Van Za Ben (Insein), Sui Lian Thluai (Yangon FBC), Lal Nun Tluang (President EFC), Caleb Laltinhrem (Principal - Conerstone), Kyaw Myint (North Dagon), Mr & Mrs Bu Ling (North Dagon), Ram Khaw Lian (Principal North Dagon), Joel Lai Hli (Principal - Peniel), Mr & Mrs Thawng Lian Aung (Moesee), Mr & Mrs Thangpi, Bawi Thang (Lecturer), Thang Mawi (Mandalay), Henry Zachia and Thang Kawl (North Dagon), Robert Jelly (Pale-Tingankyun), Evan. S. Tha Nei Fai(Tahan), Elezabeth Dawt Hlei Par(North Dagon), James Len Sang (Pale-Mingalardon), Khai Thit (Hyawbi), P.Lan Nei Khim, Lal Cherry and Hannah Lal Nei Mawi (Taungkyi GBC), Mr & Mrs Tha Cung Lian (Khawaichan GBC), Moana, Mr & Mrs Titus Tun Tun (Yangon 2 GBC), Shykay, (Principal GBC College, Khawaichan), Za Lian Thang (GBC Bible College), Mr&Mrs Lal Din Thar (Tahan), Mr Chitsan Bawi Lian Uk (Myoma GBC),Titus Sai Zung, Mary Ni Hlei Par, Cung Luai & Lydia Sui (Swemyaya), Seng Naw and Zaw Tam (Kachin), Mr & Mrs Ngi Ngi Naing ( Innlay).

 

From GBBS and abroad

Samuel Zung Bawi Thawng (GBBS), Benjamin Ngun Nei Thio (GBBS), Daniel Zam Vum (GBBS), Paul Hre Ling (GBBS), James San Thawm Thang (GBBS), Kei Sel Thang (GBBS), Joshua Henry Thang Bik Lian (GBBS), Esher Van Khaw Mawi (GBBS), David Vum Za Lian (GBBS), Grace Zungtin Mawi (GBBS), Titus Zaw Zaw Naing (GBBS), Mang Tum (GBBS), Van Bawi Kil (GBBS), San No Thluai (GBBS),Mercy Van Hlei (GBBS-CHM),  Mr & Mrs Joel Van Thawng Lian (Former faculty - New Delhi), Abraham Khar (New Delhi), Isaac Thang (Malay), Thomas Thawm Hu (Malay), Elisha (Malay), Mr & Mrs. Alian (Malay), Ruth Thawng (Malay), Zing Kolh (Malay), Bram Maing (Malay), Elijah (Malay), Hau Mun Nang (Malay), David Thian Lian Sang (Malay), Ling Paing (Malay), Job Ling Song (Malay), Lal Tleu Mawi (Malay), Khamh Sui Cer (Malay-UNHCR), Morris Za Mang (Malay UNHCR), Lydia Tai (Australia), Mr & Mrs Bawi Lian Mang (Australia), Abigail Sui Ngun Hngel (USA), Van Kim (USA), Esther San Cer (Former faculty-Atlanta GBC-USA), Micah Cuang (Former faculty-Atlanta GBC-USA), Lante & Lalte (Atlanta GBC-USA), Sui Ly Thang (Battle Creek GBC-USA), Nathan Cem (Battle Creek GBC-USA), Za Thleng (USA), Chan Lian Thang (USA), Hau Dal (USA), Hoi Sung (USA), Saw Aung (USA), Bawi Lian (USA), Mr & Mrs Nawjar (Rockvell GBC-USA), Mr & Mrs Aung Mai (Rockvell GBC-USA), Tangku (USA), Thian Lian Uk (USA), Kap Lian Thang (USA), Sang Hi (USA), Mr & Mrs Cung Bawi Lian (USA), Van Lal Lian (USA),Mercy Par Hlei Sung, Sui Tha Mawi, Van Lal Uk and David G. Lal Ram Lian (Frederick GBC-USA), Lal Hming Thang (Canada) and Swe Kee (UK), Aung Tun Min (Germany).

 

The Seminary offers three major Programs. Bachelor of Theology (B.Th) & Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E) are four year Degree programs for candidates. The Master of Divinity (M.Div) is a two year Degree program for those who hold a credited Biblical Bachelor Degree and a three year program for those who hold a credited Secular Bachelor Degree and have passed the entrance examination.

 

Gospel Baptist Bible Seminary and the Chin Hills Ministries​

For six years (1987-1993) the Seminary functioned at premises rented in Kalaymyo. With the joining of qualified faculty, students from different parts of Myanmar, and with the vision to meet the needs of the Churches of Myanmar at large, the leadership deemed best to move the Seminary in Yangon. Again, the Seminary functioned at rented premises in Yangon since 1993, at 46 Ward, North Dagon till 2008.  But now God used Dr. Forth Naisang and Family (The Chin Hills Ministries) to buy 12 acres of land in 2001 for the Campus and made beautiful buildings for boarding, class rooms, all purpose hall and staff quarters too. The Chin Hills Ministries began after Dr. Forth and his wife Judy visited Myanmar along with his brothers and sisters in 1997. They visited GBBS rented buildings and few Library books with one small cupboard in 46 Ward, North Dagon. Since then, Dr Forth and Judy formed the Chin Hills Ministries having purpose and plan to buy a large enough Campus for GBBS. In order to get the large Campus, Aunty Judy and Lucky Cung Hlen contributed their precious time and energy for the cause of the ministry. After years of searching for GBBS Campus they finally purchased a plot of land which was discovered by U Ral Lian Thang (Van Lung pa) in 2001 at Pale-Mingalardon. The land was bought in the name of Bawi Sung (Van Lung nu) and Tawk Hngel (Kim Kim nu) which later became in the name of Bawi Sung (Van Lung nu) only after Tawk Hngel (Kim Kim nu) migrated to USA in 2010. The Lord used several people and means to have this wide and beautiful Campus of the GBBS.

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The construction of buildings (All purpose building) begun later in 2004 then chapel-class rooms, dorms (for Ladies and Men) and staff units since 2006 onward. After then over 15 years of living in rented buildings at 46 Ward, North Dagon, Yangon, the Seminary finally moved to the new Campus in June 2009 at Pale-Mingalardon, Yangon. In order to keep going the ministry, the Chin Hills Ministries appointed Mercy Van Hlei as Campus Administrator to take care of the Campus and buildings as well as all properties of the Chin Hills Ministries in Myanmar. Water treatment (Ever Living Water) has been operating in order to maintain the Campus and ministry of the Chin Hills Ministries (CHM) also to provide free purified drinking water distribution to neighbors. The GBBS is greatly indebted to Dr. Forth Naisang and family (the CHM) not only for creating the Campus of the Gospel Baptist Bible Seminary, but also for receiving a blessing of his teaching on Apologetics and evangelism which he has vision and much concern to evangelize the whole Myanmar. The Seminary was also blessed to have Dr. Cory from the Southern Baptist Convention to teach Theological Foundation of church growth and church planting.

 

Students life

 

Chapel​

The Seminary provides worship services for students each morning, Monday through Friday. Chapel services feature worship services as well as messages by members of the faculty and other Christian leaders. Chapel attendance is required.

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Worship Services

The Seminary also provides weekend church (Pale GBC) worship services for students, faculty/staff family and friends of GBBS. Saturday night as mission night and Sunday school (children and adult) including main morning worship service. Sunday night services are also arranged for students as youth program.

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Student Council

Gospel Baptist Bible Seminary has an active student body committee. The Student Council serves primarily to integrate all phases of extra curriculum life of the student body. Officers are appointed by the faculty members.

 

Summer Ministry

Summer evangelism is planned during which the faculty and students form themselves in to small groups to share the gospel in different parts of Myanmar.

 

The Seminary had (366) graduates to date. They serve in various ministries;

​   Church Pastors (48%)          

   Bible Teachers (13%)

   Evangelists (10%)

   Other Ministries (9%)

   Further study (20%)

   Click here and see ministers of GBBS graduates list here!

 

The Faculty & Staff (2013 – 2014)

​Faculty

Andrew Sa Tin Uk/B.Th., B.D., MABS., D.Min., Th.D./(Principal)  

Titus Hrang Hlei Khuai/B.D., M.Div., D.Miss./(Vice Principal)

Daniel Zam Vum/B.A.(Hist.).,B.Th.,M.Div., M.Th.,Th.D./(Academic Dean)

Benjamin Ngun Nei Thio/B.Th., B.D., M.Min., (ThD)/(Dean of Students)

Samuel Zung Bawi Thawng/B.Th., B.D., Th.M., D.D./(Faculty)

Paul Hre Ling/B.Th., M.A., M.Th.,D.Min., (PhD)/(Faculty) 

Joshua Henry Thang Bik Lyan/B.Th.,B.D., M.Div., M.Th., D.Min., PhD/(Faculty)

James San Thawm Thang/B.Th., M.Div., M.Th., (ThD)/(Faculty)         

Kei Sel Thang/B.Th., M.Div., M.Th., (ThD)/(Faculty)

David Vum Za Lian/B.Th., M.Div./(Faculty)

Esther Van Khaw Mawi/B.R.E., M.R.E./(Faculty)

 

Adjunct Faculty

​Dr. Cory Gonya, D.Min., PhD (Candidate)

Dr. Forth Naisang

 

Staff

​Titus Zaw Zaw Naing/B.Sc (Computer)., B.Th., (M.Div.)/(Administrative Officer)

Grace Zung Tin Mawi/B.A (Geography)., B.R.E., M.Div./(Librarian) 

Anthony Ngun Nawl & Lal Chan Dam/(General Worker)

May Lun (Mrs Sang Nawl)/(Cook)                                                                                     

 

Faculty/staff and student Body in 2013-2014 Academic Year

​The Lord brought 91 students (MDiv 12, Bth/BRE 79) from various parts of Myanmar in 2013-2014 Academic year. Not only teaching in classes as Academic requirements the faculty members are concentrating on the ministry which God has given in taking various responsibilities as Job Description for functioning of the Seminary.

Andrew Satin Uk (Principal & Pastor of Pale GBC)

Titus Hrang Hlei Khuai (Vice Principal & Secretary of Faculty/staff)

Bejamin Ngun Nei Thio (Dean of students & Assist. to Warden (Ladies))

Daniel Zam Vum (Academic Dean & Pastor of Laydauntkan GBC)

Samuel Zung Bawi Thawng (Faculty & In charge of Chapel program)

James San Thawm Thang (Faculty, In charge of Light & Power, Sunday night programmer, Pastor of North Okkala GBC)

Paul Hre Ling (Faculty & Supervisor of night study)

Kei Sel Thang (Faculty & Saturday Mission night programmer, also Assist. to Supervisor of night study)

David Vum Za Lian (Faculty, In charge of Maintenance & Music Director as well as Mission & Outreach Director)

Esther Van Khaw Mawi (Faculty & Warden (Ladies))

Joshua Henry Thang Bik Lian (Faculty, Sport Director & Warden (Boys))

Titus Zaw Zaw Naing (Administrative Officer (AO) & Board Treasurer)

Grace Zung Tin Mawi (Librarian)

Lal Chan Dam & Ngun Nawl (General Worker)

May Lun (Mrs Sang Nawl) (Cook)

 

School Fees

Each student needs to arrange the following expenses for his/her own.

        (These are subject to change from time to time).

• Initial fee/Ks. 8000  per-year

• Messing fee/Ks.13000  per-month

• Tuition fee/Ks.3000/4000 per-month

• Graduation fee/Ks.10000/15000  

       (Graduation fee for graduating students only)

 

Note:

• Every last week of a month on Friday>>> Fasting prayer

• Every first week of a month on Friday >>>>Monthly Faculty Meeting

• The Seminary will be closed on all public holidays.

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For More Information

The Principal

Gospel Baptist Bible Seminary

529B, 530C Aungthapyay Street, Laydauntkan Ward

Pale, Mingalardon, Yangon, Myanmar

Email: gbbs87@gmail.com

Phone: 0943067081