Plans have been made for Dr. Rick Flanders and his wife, Toni, to minister in Kenya at the beginning of 2011.

In January of 2009, five fundamental Baptist missionaries organized a Bible college in Nairobi, Kenya, to train men and women to play key roles in the efforts to evangelize the multitudes that live in the spiritual darkness of East Africa. The blessing of God has been evident in the short history of the Independent Baptist College of Ministry, as the emphasis of the work has been placed on dependence upon the Holy Spirit for victory in life and ministry. Leaders of the college are saying, “We are seeking revival in our hearts so that we can impact Kenya, East Africa, and then all of Africa with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

In August, work began on renovating what had been the old Music Hall. Plans call for a new Chapel with upgraded staging, lighting, and sound. The renovated hall will also include expanded storage and cosmetic upgrades, and will be used to host recitals, small concerts, and other special events. Work is projected to be complete by January 1, 2010.

• 8/6/09 - Demolition work begins on the stage, platform, and backstage areas
• 8/12/09 - Framing and drywalling complete on stage and platform
• 8/13/09 - Electric organ donated to BCM for use in the renovated hall
• 8/15/09 - Backstage and storage framing complete
• 9/4/09 - New lighting and sound wired and installed
• 9/11/09 - Ceiling textured and coated
• 9/29/09 - Wood trim cut, finished, and installed; stage flooring installed
• 10/7/09 - New carpeting laid
• 10/10/09 - Baby grand piano donated for use in BCM chapel services and recitals
• 10/12/09 - First BCM chapel held in the new hall