Written by Paul J Bucknell on September, 02, 2026
Prayer Letter #421

A Dream Fulfilled

Dear Prayer Partners,   

You might be surprised by how many people, both online and in person across various countries, have asked whether BFF offers courses and certificates. I know training courses are not as important in the West, since we have so many resources. But many coworkers around the world have limited resources for biblical studies. The most recent and notable example is India. People sometimes persecute Christian church planters in their own villages, alleging they lack special training. They desperately ask me to offer courses, training, and certificates. 

Some of you know I uploaded some course material to my new website earlier this year. I thought that would be the end of it. But now, with AI’s help, I have completely revamped these courses. BFF now offers enrollment, progress tracking, specialized video training, a free digital course book, lesson quizzes to pass, helpful handouts, and a certificate upon course completion. It’s amazing. Thanks be to God!

This advanced presentation of our resources makes them fully accessible to people around the globe. We have posted nine courses, with more to come. These courses will form a key part of the foundation for future work. Let’s watch what the Lord is doing! He is surprising me left and right.

Praise

• In just over a month’s time, after much work, Paul has presented 9 full, certified Christian leadership courses, open to all! Praise the Lord!
• Paul has had the opportunity to preach in Chinese and speak a number of times in English. Thank you for your heartfelt prayers.
• Our family and many friends welcomed Linda into the 70’s-club! We are so proud of our children who put so much into it.
• Our trips north to visit family and old church friends worked out well, though shorter.
• This is BFF’s 25th year. We have produced 2 of the 3 videos retelling the behind-the-scenes story.

Pray

• Paul still writes new articles and is completing several books.
• May God richly bless these resources as they go to the world. 
• Pray for the third video to celebrate God’s mighty work through BFF’s 25 years.
• Much is happening fast for us, as you can see. Pray for leaning on the Lord.
• A couple of our children are in need of jobs and direction and would appreciate your prayers for guidance