MASSACHUSETTS – On August 27, we welcomed our new class of students to the Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies! This is our 34th cohort of students consisting of eight women and three men – our largest first-year enrollment in the last 10 years. What a joy it is to get to know these students and embark with them on this formative journey of discipleship.

We are mindful that God had already started his work in the hearts of these 11 students long before we met them – and for that we give glory to him and our thanks to the families and church families whom he has used to that end. But we are grateful that God has given them to us for the next nine months for a season of serious spiritual and life development.

Our explicit aim is that these students would be rooted in the Word of God, continually growing in the grace of God, and ultimately, that they would flourish for the kingdom of God.

The theme we’ve chosen for the year is “Our Refuge and Strength,” based on Psalm 46:1. We’re striving to help our students comprehend more and more of the character and promises of God so that we see that he is worthy of our complete trust and confidence. We’re praying the Lord will use this year to that end and that it will be one of the most transformative years of their lives.

Our gratitude abounds when we consider God’s gracious provision of another cohort of students and your generous support. If you have any questions about the ministry of BICS, please don’t hesitate to check out our website or get in touch: www.berkshireinstitute.org | info@berkshireinstitute.org

Submitted by Andy Rice