SIBI Satellite Schools/Church Classrooms

David and Amber Hankins have been happily married for one year. They live and worship in Damon, TX, located southwest of Houston. Since August of 2007, David has served as the interim minister for the congregation in Damon. David participated in graduation this May with the Sunset Residential graduates to receive his Bible and Ministry Certificate through Sunset External Studies. The following is an interview with David. Read the rest of this entry »

After being in existence for more than 34 years and occupying  several locations, the External Studies Division of the Sunset International Bible Institute finally has its own building! Through the forethought of Cline Paden, founder and first Director of Sunset International Bible Institute, and the generosity of our present Executive Director and other concerned people, we were able to purchase the building previously owned and occupied by Ted and Dot Stewart’s BibleMart bookstore (originally called the Sunset Bookstore). For years the Stewarts served the school through their bookstore by making textbooks, Bibles and other study materials available to students of Sunset and the brotherhood. Because of health and other factors, they closed the store and retired. They wanted Sunset to have the building, and we are blessed to be able to purchase it, fulfilling their wishes and ours. 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 »