BGC is an old college. I gave a lecture there in 1978 when it was located in Mundri. They were rebuilding after an aerial bombardment.
Now in Juba, the college is important as a training facility for people from the whole country; some of the regional Bible colleges serve only one tribal group. Facilities are basic. The library and one meeting room now have power, thanks to a bank of solar panels and batteries provided by Core.
The one thing not in short supply is students. They all speak and learn in English, which is the official language, but most are more comfortable in Arabic or a local language. The biggest challenge for me is to understand their English, and they mine. But we muddle along. Their eagerness to learn is humbling.
Daoud is not untypical. South Sudan is a big country where travel except by air is hazardous. He comes from the north-east but is here in Juba, training to be a pastor. His family? Fleeing drought and war, they recently had to walk for two days to get to a camp in Ethiopia where they would be safe and have food. Daoud looks forward to being able to visit them.