UBS has a system of a bunch of students being under a professor for personal care and spiritual nurture. This small group is called Care Groups (CG) and the professor is called the Care Group Advisor. It meets every Tuesday for a short 
time of worship and fellowship. The CG Advisor has the responsibility to take care of the students and monitor their growth.
I have been under two professors during my four year stay in UBS. First two years under Dr. Simpson from whom I have learnt lots of things for life. The best being the art of being disciplined and focusing on the work and being strict to myself. In the last two years under Rev. Kam
ble from whom I have learnt the value of simplicity in life. He is just a wonderful, simple human being to begin with and then only a professor and the Registrar of the Seminary.
Last night we had the CG Dinner and the juniors gave farewell to us. It was wonderful. Today we had our last CG and it was heart-warming to think of this kind of structure which enables the students to open up and hone their talents in many ways. My friend Shine who normally never talk to any one in public got used to talking after he became the CG leader last semester. His last speech in the CG made me realise how that small responsibility has changed him. This is one solid instance I knew but other wise there are so many opportunities to lead singing, share and open up given by this setting which has enable many to enhance themselves.
For me the time I spent with my advisors, talking to them about my personal plans and getting their advices was a enriching asset I would never forget. The evening times I have spent with Dr. Simpson has changed my life beyond imaginations. Many of my habits have been nurtured by trying to imitate him. When I shared about the work I am going to do in Mumbai, Rev. Kamble gave me a suggestion which I am trying and planning to execute. He said “Prepare yourself during this years of ministry for the future studies. This gap gives you the rare opportunity to read more about the area you are going to specialise and get ready.” He also said, “The church ministry give more opportunity to develop yourself than any other ministry. If you are focused and disciplined you can do it.” These are the words I will always cherish.
