Fellowship Bible Institute

The Institute offers five certificate programs. They are the Introductory Bible, Advanced Bible, Theology, Practical Christian Living, and Christian Leadership programs. The Institute will also offer various short seminars in various topics. In order to obtain the certificate, required and elective classes must be taken in accordance with the programs as listed below.

The institute has two primary goals: to train believers to know and do the Word of God (Matthew 28:19-20), and to prepare future church leaders (2 Timothy 2:2). It is open to members of our church and other likeminded believers.

0. Introductory Bible Program

Objective: Increase your familiarity with the entire Bible.

Assignments: Bible reading and writing of Bible book outlines for each book.

Meetings: Meet with the instructor and others in the program in order to compare outlines. This will happen approximately once a month.

Classes: There will be no formal lecture classes in this program. Class #001 will be the identifier for the Genesis assignment, 002 for Exodus, ..., 039 for Malachi, 040 for Matthew, ..., 066 for Revelation.

All 66 Bible books must be read and outlined to obtain this certificate.

1. Advanced Bible Program

Objective: Increase your knowledge of various Bible books and sections of the Bible.

Assignments: Bible and commentary reading and writing of reports on interpretive and application issues from each book studied.

Meetings: Approximately every two weeks.

Classes: Four required classes and six elective classes obtain this certificate.

2. Theology Program

Objective: Build a robust knowledge of Christian doctrine.

Assignments: Bible and book reading, writing of book reviews, and participating in class discussions.

Meetings: Approximately every two weeks.

Classes: Seven required classes and three electives to obtain this certificate.

3. Practical Christian Living Program

Objective: Develop a sound Biblical foundation for living the personal Christian life, and for using your spiritual gifts in the local church.

Assignments: Bible and book reading, participating in class discussions and church-related projects.

Meetings: Approximately every two weeks.

Classes: Seven required classes and two electives to obtain this certificate.

4. Christian Leadership Program

Objective: Develop a Biblical understanding of local church offices and the functions of deacons, pastors, and missionaries, to complete the loop of 2 Timothy 2:2.

Assignments: Bible and book reading, participating in class discussions and projects.

Meetings: Approximately every two weeks.

Classes: Three required classes and two electives obtain this certificate.