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Ubong Okorie
GCS Graduate, December 2024
Ubong Okorie is from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Before beginning his graduate degree, he worked full time as a tutor at the Nigerian Christian Bible College (NCBC) in Ukpom-Abak. Ubong initially began his studies at NCBC in 1996 before pursuing a medical degree at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. After graduating, he worked at a mission hospital and preached part time. Inspired to pursue advanced training in ministry to assist in training other ministers, Ubong returned to his theological studies.
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Ubong graduated in December 2024, and his post-graduation plans include engaging in full-time missions and pursuing further theological studies.
Reflecting on his time at Harding, Ubong shared how his training has shaped his ministry: “My theological training at Harding has really been impactful,” he said. “So far, I have organized two seminars for preachers and church leaders in Nigeria at the Nigerian Christian Bible College in 2023 and 2024. I have also delivered many keynote lectures and subtopics at different forums on adaptive changes for church growth. I have helped in reviewing the ministerial training curriculum at the Nigerian Christian Bible College. By God's grace, I hope to continue to impact preacher training for the betterment of the church in Africa and beyond.”
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Ubong expressed gratitude for the support he received through GCS and HST and looks forward to supporting GCS in the future, sharing their vision and mission.