ICAT Open House: Program

After all the prep work, guided tour, and meal was completed, the program started.

Pastor Ivan Reyes was the MC and read a passage of Scripture to start the program.


Several testimonies were given from past and current BI students. The testimonies reinforced the need for the BI ministry and the impact it has and can have in a person's life.

Above: Mauren C. gave an excellent testimony of God's call and provision in her life. She also shared some hurdles and barriers that she has experienced during her time studying at the BI. Her testimony was very impacting to those in attendance.

Pastor Claudio V. shared a powerpoint that effectively reminded others of the great need for the Bible Institute ministry in the advancement of local churches in Chile. I will share more of this information in a future post.

After the powerpoint presentation, the group was asked to stand and pray for the BI ministry and the many many needs and challenges that it currently has to keep the ministry going. After the prayer time, as everyone started to sit down, several men just started talking out loud with ideas and commitments to support the BI. We praise the Lord for a renewed enthusiasm for supporting the BI ministry. Pray that this enthusiasm will continue and come to fruition in practical ways (financial support, participation, and maintenance).

Daryl Thompson (the current director of ICAT) gave a short devotional to close the program. The banquet and program was a big success and there is talk that ICAT should do it more often.

In the next post we will introduce you to the people connected to ICAT.