Bible Explorer
“Brilliant! A vivid way to explore the Old Testament. The pupils really enjoy learning in such a lively and varied way. A definite highlight in the year 5 curriculum.” - Natasha Patrick, Year 5 Teacher, Forest & Sandridge School
Who does it help?
Children in Key Stage 2 (years 5 and 6 in the UK) and Standards 5 and 6 (in Malawi) in schools in Malawi and in communities within the UK. The programme is currently working in 81 schools, reaching over 15,000 a week. Since the programme begun in 2012 the number of children who have been impacted is over 70,000.
TTeacher training
What does it involve?
The aim of Bible Explorer is to teach children the storyline of the Bible - the big picture. The Walk Through The Bible courses are non-denominational, non-confessional and non-conversionary. Their main aim being to ensure that all children get access to and understand the Bible and its wisdom at a crucial, foundational time in their lives. In order to do this, it utilises storytelling, videos, drama, multimedia presentations and hand signs. to ensure that all learning styles connect with the subject matter.
Our Starfish team consists of 2 trained Bible Explorer presenters in the UK and 16 in Malawi. This educational programme is taught exclusively in schools to children in Key Stage 2 (years 5 and 6 in the UK) and Standards 5 and 6 (in Malawi). There is a series of five one hour lessons of the Old Testament and five one hour lessons for the New Testament
Why are we doing this?
Bible Explorer helps children to understand the Word of God in a fun and interesting way. As a Christian charity, we seek to build the Kingdom of God in the lives of children throughout Malawi and the UK, Bible Explorer is just one of the many ways we achieve this.
The Bible is God’s book. As young people fashion their lives and identify their priorities, they need to discover the one great truth that they are made in the image of God. Jesus says “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life” (John 14:6).
Bible Explorer enables boys and girls to discover the Big Picture of God’s Plan and Purposes and how He has come into the world as a rescuer. Through telling the stories of the Bible by using creative and stimulating activities, boys and girls are able to memorise Scripture and enjoy the key themes of the Bible and to build upon these as they grow up.
The school featured in the film below is one of our linked schools (Chikombola) and Starfish Malawi is the only organisation in Malawi involved in Bible Explorer.
cChildren using props in lesson
Bible Explorer Programme started as a pilot project in 2012 in the following Schools; Msalura, Kaputu, Simaewa and Salima L.E.A with the objective of bringing the Kingdom of God into the lives of children
The Bible Explorer presenter’s goal is to provide Bible knowledge through sharing the various stories to raise spiritual awareness and encourage good life choices for children of all faiths. The presenters use props, pictures, hand signs, story-telling and discuss how they can be applied to real life situations.
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Name of the presenter/ teacher and names of the schools
Wiseman Mussa - Kapira, Thundu, Kachele, Simaewa and Msalura
Tionge Sitima - Kalonga, Kaputu, Mtumbira, Chimweta and Chigombe
George Edward - Lungumadzi, M’tunthama, M’temeiti, Katelera and Mpita
Agnes Gama - Salima l.e.a , Ngolowindo, Ntchentche, Demera and Chikombola
Jonathan Beyard - Mthawaluba, Katitima, Msanza, Namanda and Chitala
Ulemu Masala - Ntchuwa, Yambe, Dewa, Nakondwa and Njenga
Edna Makwinja - Para-chute, All Angels, Nafulu and Senga-bay
Cecilia Valamanja - Chionjeza, Chambawala, Chiluwa 2, M’chepa and Thavite
Sembe Dziwitse - Chikuluti, Chinguluwe, Mgoza, Makande and Kanyanyata
Lawrence Chinsewu - Chenjerani, Kachulu, M’pindimbi, Katete 2 and Mlambe
Dave Kawanga - Sele, Chitiwiri, Kambwiri, Kaphatenga and Kapiri
Malinga Kasoliphetsa - M’khula, M’sauka, M’tiya, Chipoka 1 and Chipoka 2
Abel Banda - Chilanga, Sambamfumu, Matenje, St Francis and Chikombe
Hendrina Chipelesa - Kanjuwi, Mlesi, M’chenga, M’nema and Nthumbo
Innocent Chitulutseni - Chithiba, Kasache, Chiluwa 1, Kola-Kola and Thawale
Richard Nkhwanzi - Ngodzi, Napache, Chimsolo, Thugulu and Chitipi
BIBLE EXPLORER
NB; From ''2019- 2023 '', 64, 775 learners have been reached with the programme. Which is conducted in the following zones;
Ngolowindo, Chitala, Kaphatenga, Lifidzi, Chipoka, Ngodzi, Matenje, Msalura and Katelera.
““Very many thanks for running Bible Explorer at out school. The children really enjoyed it – much better than usual RE!””
““I never knew you could have that much fun learning about the Bible!””
For more information, please contact Chris Knott,
Bible Explorer Presenter and Trainer in the UK on 01580 850251 or chrisknott@starfishmalawi.com