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About us

Assemblies of God Bethel Seminary

A Christian school devoted to Academic, Spiritual and Moral Excellence.

School overview

Assemblies of God Bethel Seminary is situated in the academic community of Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, within the premises of Assemblies of God Church, Owerri District Headquarters, Umudibia Nekede. The institution comprises Crèche, Nursery, Primary and Secondary education, with this website focused on the Secondary School.

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Our Vision

“To have a dynamic quality service that ensures effective and efficient education delivery.”

Our Mission

“To raise Godly leaders who will achieve a consistent record of moral and academic excellence.”

Our core values

Academic Excellence

Pursuing knowledge with diligence and purpose.

Spiritual Development

Growing in faith and the knowledge of God.

Moral Excellence

Living with integrity, discipline and respect.

Our history

The vision for the establishment of the school began in March 1987 when the then Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Owerri District, Rev. M. O. Ogbah, recognized the need for a worthy educational project. This vision eventually gave birth to Assemblies of God Bethel Seminary on February 12, 1990.

Since its establishment, the institution has been guided by its commitment to Academic, Spiritual and Moral Excellence.

School leadership

Rectors of the Seminary

  1. 1.Late Rev. N. Obitulata — First Rector, appointed in 1990.
  2. 2.Late Rev. C. Aliche — Second Rector.
  3. 3.Deacon Maxwell Arimonu — Third Rector.
  4. 4.Rev. C. C. Ezuka — Fourth Rector.
  5. 5.Rev. O. Amadi — Fifth Rector, 2001–2011.
  6. 6.Pst. C. Nwaneri — Sixth Rector, associated with 2015.
  7. 7.Rev. C. Okafor — Seventh Rector.
  8. 8.Rev. Dr. M. Afuta — Eighth Rector.
  9. 9.Pst. R. K. Madufor — Ninth and present Rector.

Chief Proprietor

The Chief Proprietor of Assemblies of God Bethel Seminary is Rev. Agbawodikeizu James (JP), the District Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Owerri District.

Chairman, Board of Governors

The Chairman of the Board of Governors is Rev. Nwoko Obinna (PhD).

Our Christian foundation

As an Assemblies of God institution, our school life is rooted in the Christian faith, shaping how we teach, guide and care for every student.