SIBI Satellite Schools/Church Classrooms

The Central California Institute of Biblical Studies is a ministry of the Woodward Park Church of Christ in Fresno, California. This article was written by Dr. Stephen Powers, the CCIBS administrator.

The first word that comes to mind concerning the benefits of having an SIBI satellite school (known as Central California Institute of Biblical Studies at Woodward Park Church of Christ) is FAITH.

Presently, we are in our 6th year in a 6-year cycle that covers the 40 courses required for the Level 3 Biblical Studies Ministry Certificate. About 2 years into this 6-year cycle I was diagnosed with Level IV Malignant Melanoma. I think we all have wondered what our reaction would be if told by a doctor that cancer was present in our body. I was pleasantly surprised, my first reaction was not shock, not hysteria, but one of complete calm. Read the rest of this entry »

The North Mississippi Bible Institute (NMBI) is approaching one year of operation. Our first class had approximately twenty students, and though a few dropped out because of work and personal conflicts, we have about fifteen who are faithfully studying God’s word. That includes one credit student who is furthering his ability to preach and teach in a congregational setting.

From the start we wanted NMBI to be open to the public, and we wanted to reach beyond our immediate community. We have had students from six different churches and four different towns. Read the rest of this entry »