Living Parchment Ministry (LPM) has officially opened the 2025 academic year for its Bible, Leadership, and Evangelism School of Ethiopia (BLESE), one of LPM’s key ministry services. Registration was open for three weeks, during which 32 students from 15 Seventh-day Adventist churches in the Addis Ababa area joined the program.
The orientation for the new academic year was held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, with 21 students in attendance. It was led by LPM’s Country Director, Zewdu Seblework, who emphasized the importance of Bible-centered education and the lasting spiritual and personal benefits students gain from BLESE. Zewdu also spoke about the physical, mental, and spiritual development that true education should provide.
BLESE coordinators Nimona and Eyerusalem guided the students through the Student Code of Conduct, a one-page document addressing attendance, academic integrity, and personal commitment. Each student read and signed the document, acknowledging the high value BLESE places on attendance—where repeated lateness or absence can lead to dismissal.
Eyerusalem, a BLESE graduate herself, shared a heartfelt testimony on how the program deepened her understanding of the Bible, strengthened her relationship with God, and improved her study habits.
The orientation included a session where students shared their backgrounds and motivations. This highlighted their collective enthusiasm and diverse personal goals for spiritual and leadership growth through BLESE.
This year marks a major step forward with BLESE’s first-ever hybrid format, combining in-person classes at the Filwoha SDA Church with online sessions via Zoom, making the program accessible to more students.
The event’s success was made possible by the dedicated work of coordinators Nimona, Eyerusalem, and Melal, who organized the orientation, set up the curriculum, assigned teachers, and prepared all necessary documents.
According to Dr. Yacob Alemu, Director of BLESE, this academic year will be “unique in many aspects.” The updated curriculum, expanded teaching staff through online access, and a broader academic scope will allow the school to cover at least 20 courses—more than in any previous year.
BLESE continues to shine as a place where faith meets learning, equipping men and women to serve God with knowledge, leadership, and devotion.
