ADMIRALS BASKETBALL ACADEMY & MBS PARTNERSHIP (DISCIPLESHIP CLASS)

(by T. Schoeneck) It was with great joy and expectation that I headed off to Kishinev, Moldova on October 8. I had been invited to once again teach at Moldova Bible Seminary. As I was heading off there was a special excitement about this class. This class would be unique in that 8 of the students would be members of the Admiral basketball team. The Admirals are the Junior level national basketball team for Moldova. Their coordinator is Nick Morari, an MBS graduate. I first met Nick on my first teaching visit to Kishinev in 1999. As an “ex” basketball player myself who had been involved in using the sport as an outreach instrument for the Gospel, I was looking forward to meeting these players and learning more about their ministry. 

The class was a blessing for me as I observed the excitement and growing comprehension by all the students of this understanding of the spiritual life - what it means to turn our focus upon Jesus and His life through us rather than a focus on ourselves and our “doing” for Jesus. 

My prayer is that the seeds that were planted in this class will grow and mature as the students continue to seek more knowledge about and application of The Abiding Life. ​

Eight young men are undergoing hands-on training on coaching and project organization. As part of this training these young men will take seven courses provided by Moldova Bible Seminary that are designed to help in discipleship,  theology knowledge,  and ways of leading others we well as defending their faith.

ADMIRALS BASKETBALL ACADEMY INTERNSHIP

Nicolai Morari

During the 2015-2016 school year Moldova Bible Seminary has entered into a partnership with a sports outreach ministry titled Admirals Basketball Academy.  This ministry was started by Nicolai M., one of MBS graduates (Class of 2001), my cousin.  

Admirals Basketball Academy has been developed into a Junior level national basketball team in Moldova, that rates as one of the top teams in the country. 

The Admirals Basketball Academy regularly conducts trainings for different age groups in the city of Chisinau, the team had toured the state of Texas in USA playing various Junior teams.  The Admirals Academy has a major impact on the young and upcoming generations in Moldova.