Location: The Bible Institute, as well as other ministry operations, is based out of two World Reach training compounds near the cities of Meru and Muthetheni.

 

Background: The Bible Institute has graduated two classes of pastors each through the three and a half year training process. A total of 64 pastors have completed the curriculum. It was decided that before another class is initiated, an in-depth survey would be conducted that targets pastors who have graduated, and their church memberships regarding the effectiveness of the curriculum and training process. This survey began in March 2009 and was completed in April 2010. Pastors and members from 34 participating churches took part in the study. The purpose for the survey was to assist the training efforts in Kenya, as well as at other World Reach training sites in Latin America and Eastern Europe. The survey produced excellent results in which the graduating students were unanimously in agreement that their studies provided by World Reach were excellent. The only recommendation by the students was to incorporate more courses in the class schedule. The church members were in agreement that their pastors had significantly increased in their ability to preach and teach God's Word. The third class will be started about the fall of 2010 or early 2011. The number of courses in the schedule will increase from 15 to 18 courses.

 

Curriculum Taught: The curriculum consists of three Preliminary courses, plus 15 Core courses, as follows:

 

Bible Study Methods and Interpretation, Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Bible Doctrine Survey, Teaching Principles and Methods, Preaching Biblical Messages (Expository), Church History Survey, Marriage and Family, Book/Character Study (Personal Spiritual Life), Church Ministry/Administration and Education, Missions/Evangelism and Discipleship, Children's Ministry, Guidance and Counseling, Pastoral Care, and Soul Winning.

 

Financial Support Information: It costs $24 per month to support one pastor's study, $288 to support him for one year of study and $1,008 for the entire three and a half year program. All contributions to support pastors at the Bible Institute are U.S. Tax Deductible. If you would like to provide support, please click on the "Support this Institute" link or contact World Reach.

 

 

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