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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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