Bear Valley Bible Institute Lectureship — Organization Profile
Bear Valley Bible Institute (BVBI) is a ministry training school focused on preparing students to preach, teach, and serve in the local church through concentrated Bible study. Based in Denver, Colorado, BVBI describes its teaching as anchored in Scripture and aimed at shaping leaders who handle God’s Word with clarity and conviction.
Within that broader mission, the Bear Valley Bible Institute Lectureship (often referred to as the “Bear Valley Lectures”) serves as an annual concentrated series of Bible lessons connected to the school’s work. The lectureship is designed to provide structured instruction around a biblical theme, drawing on multiple speakers and sessions that support preaching, teaching, and deeper engagement with the text of Scripture.
A distinctive feature of the BVBI Lectureship is its commitment to making teaching accessible beyond the on-site experience. BVBI publishes lectureship resources through its online platforms, including audio and other materials associated with lectureship lessons. This makes the lectureship useful as an ongoing reference point for sermon preparation, personal study, or congregational classes—especially for those who want organized teaching tied to a single book or theme.
The lectureship also reflects BVBI’s broader emphasis on equipping workers for ministry through intensive biblical coursework. BVBI’s core programs include a two-year preaching program and graduate-level study, alongside ongoing resources intended to support continuing education. The lectureship sits naturally within this ecosystem: it gathers focused instruction in a way that complements the school’s classroom training and its wider publishing and media efforts.
BVBI’s ministry is not limited to Denver. Through its international schools initiative, the institute partners with local teachers and supporters to help train preachers and church leaders in multiple settings outside the United States. In that sense, BVBI’s lectureship materials can serve people well beyond the local campus, reinforcing a broader reach that includes both U.S.-based congregations and international training efforts.
Ways to engage with the BVBI Lectureship include using the published lessons for ongoing study, sharing resources with ministry teams, and supporting the institute’s work through giving and partnership. Those who want to connect directly can contact BVBI for guidance on programs, resources, and how the lectureship materials can strengthen preaching and teaching in the church.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.wetrainpreachers.com/
- Lectureship: https://www.wetrainpreachers.com/lectureship/
- Chapelcast (includes lectureship audio): https://www.wetrainpreachers.com/chapelcast/
- Resources & Publications: https://www.wetrainpreachers.com/publications/
- Preaching Program: https://www.wetrainpreachers.com/preachingprogram
- Graduate Program: https://www.wetrainpreachers.com/mastersdegree/
- International Schools: https://www.wetrainpreachers.com/international-schools
- Donate: https://www.wetrainpreachers.com/donate/
- Contact: https://www.wetrainpreachers.com/contact-us/
Contact Information
- Email: in**@**************rs.com
- Phone: 303-986-5800
- Mailing address: 2707 S. Lamar Street, Denver, CO 80227
Socials
- https://www.facebook.com/Bear-Valley-Bible-Institute-325927371143002/
- https://www.youtube.com/@bearvalleybibleinstitute4266
Leadership
- Wayne Jones — President / Instructor
- Michael Hite — Vice President of Operations / Instructor
- Donnie Bates — Academic Dean / Dean of Graduate Studies
- Brett Petrillo — Dean of Students / Instructor
- Shana Kaye Jones — Dean of Women / Women’s Instructor
