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A Nonprofit Community Ministry
~ Open to All Denominations ~
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What is a Bible Institute?
Historically, the Bible Institute movement began in thelate 1800s by men such as A.B. Simpson (founder of
the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church) and
D.L.Moody (founder of Moody Bible Institute). The
purpose of the Bible institute is to train lay people
for ministry. Characterized by a (1) Commitment to
the reliability & authority of the Scriptures; (2) Belief
that God has called all believers to be ministers; (3)
Purpose of producing spiritually maturing adult lay
people through a practical, yet demanding program ofBiblical, doctrinal, & ministry studies; (4) Vision to
share the life-transforming power of the Gospel
everywhere - here at home and around the world.
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Do We Need One?
In a survey of 106 local churches,
23% are United Methodist, 16%
Baptist, 4% Episcopal, 4%
Presbyterian, 2% Lutheran, andthe remaining 46% are of various
denominations or are non-
denominational. Some, not all,
non-denominational churches lacka solid teaching program that
teaches lay people the necessary
skills to do ministry.
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Six Reasons to Start a
Bible Institute
1. Meet the NEEDS OF ADULTSthat may not be
met elsewhere in the church.
Local Church
Bible Institute
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2. EQUIP/TRAINadults. Equippingfocuses on
providing adults with the tools they need for
successful Christian living and ministryinvolvement in the local church. Training
provides adults the practical skills needed to
be able to effectively utilize the tools at their
disposal.
Teaching them to observe all things
whatsoever I have commanded you.
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3. EMPOWERadults for personal ministry.
Biblical knowledge alone is not enough. Jesus
wanted the church to produce people who livedlike He lived. The Bible institute is committed
to communicating Biblical knowledge and
ministry skills so that adults will become active
in the ministries of their local church.
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4. Provide the local church with a SOURCE OF
trained and equipped leaders. Churches
desperately need teachers and workers andinstead of developing an adequate training
program they sometimes simply recruit warm
bodies who are often ineffective and
destined to become ministry drop-outs.
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5. Provide teachers with an opportunity to
BROADEN THEIR MINISTRIES. The Bible
institute can provide an opportunity for thosewho are already gifted and trained in teaching
to exercise their gifts and who have much to
offer students at the Bible institute level.
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6. Visibly DEMONSTRATEthe UNITYof the Body
of Christ. In John 17, Jesus prayed three
times that they may be one, as we are. ABible institute which admits students from a
variety of backgroundsdenominationally,
economically, racially, educationally,
ethnicallywill produce a vivid example ofwhat John saw in heaven
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BBI Mission Statement
Berlin Bible Institute (BBI)
Exists as a non-degree granting
school of adult education,
primarily for lay people, to
provide advanced training andequipping in Biblical &
doctrinal studies, and ministry
& leadership skills so they may
be prepared to carry out the
work of the ministry.
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Purpose of BBI
Provide accurate instruction inthe Word of God
Bring additional Bibleeducation to the local church
Enlist the assistance of church
leadership in the trainingprocess
Allow the student to remain inhis/her home church whiletraining
Encourage the laity to usetheir training toward thefulfillment of the GreatCommission
Prepare students to
Interpret Scriptures byapplication of inductiveprinciples
Make personal application of
Gods Word in their own lives Give a reason for the hope
that is in them
Participate in the GreatCommission by teaching anddiscipling
Fully comprehend the highpriority of the local church inGods program and theimportance of ministry in thechurch
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Certificate Program
BBIs Church Ministries
Certificate Program
will utilize the study
material, credits, andcertificates of the
Evangelical TrainingAssociationas a
means to teach andtrain the ministry of
the laity.
Foundational Church
Ministries Certificate
Standard Church
Ministries Certificate Advanced Church
Ministries Certificate
Leadership in ChurchMinistries Certificate
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Evangelical Training Association
Non-profit ministry organization comprised of
seminaries, colleges, universities, institutes, &
churches whose basic calling is to provide
programs, materials, and services to assistchurches in equipping lay leaders for ministry
within the local church.
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Curriculum Classes to be offered over time
Growing Toward Spiritual
Maturity Understanding People
You & Your Bible
The Triune God
Biblical Leadership Perspectives from Church
History
Old Testament Survey I &II
New Testament Survey Biblical Beliefs
Christian Ethics
Sunday School Ministry
Understanding Teaching
Teaching Techniques
Understanding Music &
Worship
Teaching Adults
Teaching Youth
Your Ministry of
Evangelism
World Missions Today Beyond Reasonable
Doubt
The Truth About World
Views
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Professional
Development Program
It is the desire of BBI that
students learn to study
Gods Word inductively,
consulting commentaries
only after allowingScripture to interpret
Scripture, in an effort to
discover Gods truth on
their own. PreceptMinistriesoffers the
optimum opportunity for
such inductive studies.
Precept Ministries Biblical
studies are accredited by
the Association of
Christian Schools
International; therefore,offer Continuing
Education Units (CEUs)
that serve to certify the
professional status ofteachers that most
Christian organizations
require for their staff.
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Non-Credit Classes
The Amazing
Collection
Alpha Course
Disciple
Jesus in the Gospels
Christian Believer
Various Bible Studyprograms
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Target Date September 2012
Done
Developed MissionStatement
Approved Constitution
& Bylaws
Obtained Federal ID #
Approved by ETA &
Precept to teach
curriculum
Steering Committee
- Select Board of
Directors-7 Members
To Do
- Incorporate
Seek Federal & StateTax Exemption
Obtain Insurance
Recruit teachers Promote! Promote!
Promote!
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Membership
Membership of BBI shallbe open to any
individual or church
that is in agreement
with the doctrinalstatement of the
Institute.
Each member shallhave one (1) vote at
BBIs Annual Business
Meeting.
Officers & members ofthe Board must be a
member in goodstanding of theirchurch.
Teachers must be
approved by ETA&/or Precept toteach theircurriculum.
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Come On Along
Wont you partner
with the
Berlin BibleInstitute?