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PROSPECTIVE STUDENT GUIDE 1

Equipping men and women to take the Gospel and

God's Word with clarity into every person's world!

Contents ABOUT FLORIDA BIBLE COLLEGE ............................................................................................................. 3

FROM THE HEART OF THE PRESIDENT… .................................................................................................. 4

BIBLICAL STUDIES.................................................................................................................................... 5

ONE YEAR BIBLE CERTIFICATE..................................................................................................................... 5

ASSOCIATES DEGREE ................................................................................................................................ 5

Freshman Year ................................................................................................................................ 5

Sophomore Year .............................................................................................................................. 5

BIBLICAL STUDIES.................................................................................................................................... 6

BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES DEGREE ...................................................................................................... 6

Freshman Year ................................................................................................................................ 6

Sophomore Year .............................................................................................................................. 6

Junior Year ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Senior Year ...................................................................................................................................... 7

GENERAL EDUCATION ............................................................................................................................... 8

PASTORAL STUDIES .................................................................................................................................. 8

MISSIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 8

WORSHIP MINISTRY ................................................................................................................................. 8

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EDUCATION ................................................................................................................. 8

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY .............................................................................................................................. 9

ADULT MINISTRY ..................................................................................................................................... 9

YOUTH MINISTRY .................................................................................................................................... 9

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 10

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES ................................................................................................................ 10

BIBLE AND THEOLOGY COURSES ................................................................................................................ 12

MINISTRY COURSES ............................................................................................................................... 14

ADULT MINISTRY ................................................................................................................................... 14

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ............................................................................................................................ 15

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EDUCATION ............................................................................................................... 16

MISSIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 16

PASTORAL MINISTRY .............................................................................................................................. 17

WORSHIP MINISTRY ............................................................................................................................... 18

YOUTH MINISTRY .................................................................................................................................. 19

TUITION AND FEES ................................................................................................................................ 20

TUITION .............................................................................................................................................. 20

FEES ................................................................................................................................................... 20




SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID ..................................................................................................... 21

PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP ...................................................................................................................... 21

DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP ..................................................................................................... 21

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP ............................................................................................................................. 21

AWANA CITATION AWARD..................................................................................................................... 21

FLORIDA BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNUS AWARD ................................................................................................ 21

FLORIDA BIBLE COLLEGE GRANT ............................................................................................................... 21

PASTOR, MISSIONARY AND MINISTRY DEPENDENT GRANT ............................................................................. 21

HOMESCHOOL RECOGNITION AWARD ........................................................................................................ 22

SPOUSE TUITION REDUCTION SCHOLARSHIP ................................................................................................ 22

MILITARY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP .............................................................................................................. 22

FLORIDA BIBLE COLLEGE COMMUNITY COVENANT .............................................................................. 23

Preamble ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Our Community Covenant ............................................................................................................. 23

The purposes of this community covenant are as follows: .............................................................. 24

Affirming Biblical Standards .......................................................................................................... 24

Living the Christian Life ................................................................................................................. 24

According to the Scriptures, followers of Jesus Christ should: ......................................................... 25

By contrast, Scripture condemns the following: ............................................................................. 25

Exercising Responsible Freedom .................................................................................................... 26

Embracing College Standards ........................................................................................................ 26

Conclusion..................................................................................................................................... 27

STATEMENT OF FAITH ........................................................................................................................... 28

OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES .................................................................................................................... 30




ABOUT FLORIDA BIBLE COLLEGE Florida Bible College was established in 1962 in the Coconut Grove section of Miami on

the campus of Grove Community Church with a very clear, but unique, vision and

mission. It was on the cutting edge of a movement focusing on a 2 Timothy 2:2

approach to fulfilling the Great Commission.

It moved north to a new home in the former Hollywood Beach Hotel in 1971, where it

grew to become the largest non-denominational Bible college in the world. In the 1980s

it again relocated, this time to the Poinciana development near the central Florida town

of Kissimmee, before finally moving back to south Florida.

Florida Bible College will begin its classes at its new home in Orlando, Florida in the fall

of 2016.

Florida Bible College continues to mature believers in Jesus Christ into fully-committed,

biblically grace-oriented, knowledgeable, articulate, balanced, evangelistic disciples who

are faithful, competent, and effective in serving as the hands and feet and voice of

Jesus in the world, and in His church.

Since its inception in 1962, Florida Bible College has been committed to offering

comprehensive education in the Bible for those who know Jesus Christ as Savior and

want to serve Him.

Our salvation begins with the grace of God through the clear and simple message of

everlasting life by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, for the glory of God

alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). It is by this same grace that, as God's workmanship, we are

being refined into His image as mature disciples (Ephesians 2:10).

We are called to live in the wonderful grace and liberty of Christ, for it is in this

environment of freedom that we are designed to flourish. The fruitful and victorious life

of a mature disciple of Jesus Christ is not achieved or characterized by a strict

adherence to a legalistic moral code or by the avoidance of a lengthy litany of prohibited

behaviors.

Regardless of how He gifts us, or in what capacity He chooses to use us, by His grace

we can be diligent students of His Word, and faithful Godly evangels to the

world. Florida Bible College can equip you to be an effective communicator who can

share the faith in such a way that those you teach will be able to teach others. "You

therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The things which you

have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men

who will be able to teach others also. " (2 Timothy 2:1, 2)




FROM THE HEART OF THE PRESIDENT…

Dear Friends,

While Jesus Christ was on this earth, He devoted Himself to equipping

men and women who would be His representatives after He returned

to His Father. This was the ministry of discipleship that included the

Great Confession (Matthew 16:15-17), His two Great Commandments

(Matthew 22:37-39), and culminated in His Great Commission to them

in (Matthew 28:19, 20): "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in

the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I

commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” And this is the

precious message He entrusted to us as well (1 Thessalonians 2:4).

Jesus is the perfect model of leadership who perfectly fulfilled His own mission. Now we are

allowed to be a part of this exact mission. So in imitation of the Lord and by His power, we are

called to devote ourselves to Jesus Christ and His mission of pouring our lives into

people…training them in their responsibilities the Lord has entrusted us with and observing

them grow in maturity and effectiveness for the sake of the gospel.

This is the mission of Florida Bible College -- to be a training ground where students of all ages

come to prepare themselves for a life of lasting relationship with Jesus Christ, biblical

faithfulness, moral integrity, intellectual development and lasting contribution to God's mission

today. We are committed to providing deep spiritual life formation founded on God’s Word and

the Holy Spirit through a consecrated love for Jesus Christ along with a Biblical world-view

education that will prepare each student to make a Christ-like difference in each person’s world!

Because of our love for Jesus Christ, we want to train the finest men and women to take up the

mantle of discipleship; presenting the Word of God correctly and the Gospel of Jesus Christ

clearly, courageously, compassionately, consistently, and cheerfully to all the world for God’s

greatest glory!

If you are one of these who would like to discover how Florida Bible College would prepare you

to do just that, contact us right away!

For the glory of God,

Dr. Stan Ponz

President

Florida Bible College

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BIBLICAL STUDIES

One Year Bible Certificate Fall

Course Hours

Evangelism and Discipleship ............... 3

Survey of Christian Doctrine I .............. 3

Spiritual Life Formation ....................... 3

Old Testament Survey ........................ 3

Romans and Galatians ........................ 3

Spring

Course Hours

Survey of Church History.................... 3

Survey of Christian Doctrine II ............ 3

Christian Worldview & Apologetics ..... 3

Bible Study Methods ......................... 3

New Testament Survey ...................... 3

Associates Degree Freshman Year

Fall

Course Hours


Survey of Christian Doctrine I ............. 3



College Writing ................................... 3

Spring

Course Hours




New Testament Survey ..................... 3

Intro to Communication ...................... 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

Course Hours

Pentateuch .......................................... 3

Romans and Galatians ....................... 3

1-2 Corinthians.................................... 3

Introduction to Christian Ministry ......... 3

Survey of Western Civilization ............. 3

Spring

Course Hours

Historical Books ................................. 3

John and Johannine Epistles .............. 3

Acts, 1-2 Timothy, and Titus .............. 3


Introduction to Digital Technology ..... 3

Marriage and Family in Ministry .......... 3


The Difference is the Clarity of the Gospel

BIBLICAL STUDIES

Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degree Freshman Year

Fall

Course Hours


Survey of Christian Doctrine I ............. 3



College Writing ................................... 3

Spring

Course Hours




New Testament Survey ..................... 3

Intro to Communication ...................... 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

Course Hours

Pentateuch .......................................... 3

Romans and Galatians ....................... 3

1-2 Corinthians.................................... 3

Introduction to Christian Ministry ......... 3

Survey of Western Civilization ............. 3

Spring

Course Hours

Historical Books ................................. 3

John and Johannine Epistles .............. 3

Acts, 1-2 Timothy, and Titus .............. 3


Introduction to Digital Technology ..... 3

Marriage and Family in Ministry .......... 3



Junior Year

Fall

Course Hours

Prophetic Books ................................. 3

Prison Epistles .................................... 3

General Ed Elective ............................ 3

Ministry Elective ................................. 3


Internship ............................................ 1

Spring

Course Hours

General Epistles ................................ 3

Synoptic Gospels .............................. 3

General Ed Elective............................ 3


Ministry Elective ................................ 3

Internship ........................................... 1

Senior Year

Fall

Course Hours

Poetic Books ....................................... 3

Systematic Theology I ......................... 3




Internship ............................................ 1

Spring

Course Hours

1 & 2 Thess, Revelation ..................... 3

Systematic Theology II ....................... 3




Internship ........................................... 1



Electives General Education • US History

• US Government

• Algebra

• Statistics

• Business Math

• Philosophy of Science

• Logic and Language

• Communicating Scripture through Digital

Media

• Foreign Language (Spanish, Greek,

Hebrew)

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Economics

• Anthropology

• Writing for Publication

• Creative Writing

Ministry Majors Pastoral Studies

• Pastoral Theology

• Christian Leadership

• Introduction to Biblical Counseling

• Church Administration

• Homiletics

• Pastoral Ministries

• Pastoral Internship (4 hours)

Missions

• Introduction to Missions

• History of Missions


• Urban Ministry/Missions

• World Religions

• Cross-cultural Communication

• Missions Internship (4 hours)

Worship Ministry • Introduction to Music Ministry

• Fundamentals of Music

• Worship Planning

• Technology in Worship

• The Arts in Worship

• Applied Music

• Worship Ministry Internship (4 hours)

Christian School Education • Introduction to Christian Education

• History and Philosophy of Christian

Education

• Effective Bible Teaching

• Christian School Curriculum

• Methods and Instructional Strategies

• Christian School Administration

• Christian Education Internship (4 hours)



Children’s Ministry • Introduction to Biblical Counseling


• Children Evangelism and Discipleship

• Directing a Children’s Ministry

• Communication for Children’s Ministry


• Children’s Ministry Internship (4 hours)

Adult Ministry • Introduction to Biblical Counseling


• Ministry Administration

• Adult Leadership

• Adult Evangelism

• Effective Communications

• Adult Ministry Internship (4 hours)

Youth Ministry • Introduction to Biblical Counseling


• Children and Youth Leadership

• Children and Youth Evangelism

• Managing the Christian Youth

Organization

• Contemporary Youth Communication

• Youth Ministry Internship (4 hours)


Learning to take God’s Word into

every person’s world!

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

General Education Courses ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology: Within a Christian framework, this course explores

the concepts, methods, theories, and research of anthropology through its subfields of social

anthropology, physical anthropology, linguistics, and archaeology. This course applies insights

from anthropology to cross-cultural ministry.

COM 101 Introduction to Communication: This course explores the basic models, theories,

and concepts of individual, group, and public communication. The course examines the

communication process, perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, as well as

intercultural and gender communication issues.

ECO 101 Principles of Economics: This course surveys basic macro- and microeconomic

concepts that describe how markets work from the level of the individual and firm to the

economy as a whole. It introduces supply and demand, marginal analysis, consumer and firm

behavior, national production, employment, inflation, interest rates, economic fluctuations,

monetary and fiscal policy, and regulation.

ENG 101 College Writing: This course teaches students to read critically, to research, and to

write well-organized papers with well-supported theses. Students prewrite, organize, develop,

and revise their writing.

ENG 201 Creative Writing: This course presents the principles and methods of effective

creative writing, with an emphasis on writing in the Christian field. Students will read their writing

in class as well as edit and critique their peers’ writing. Prerequisite: successful completion of or

exemption from College Writing.

ENG 202 Writing for Publication: This course introduces the basic skills and knowledge

needed to research, write, edit, and publish written work in several different formats. Students

will write and submit a query letter, book review, profile, sidebar, letter to the editor, op-ed,

devotional, and newsletter. Prerequisite: successful completion of or exemption from College

Writing.

GRK 101 Greek I: This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary, morphology, and

grammar of biblical Greek. Students will learn to use reference tools and will translate selected

portions of the New Testament and Septuagint.

GRK 102 Greek II: This course continues the study of the pronunciation, vocabulary,

morphology, and grammar of biblical Greek, and it introduces basic syntax. Students will use

reference tools and will translate selected portions of the New Testament and Septuagint.

Prerequisite: successful completion of or exemption from Greek I.

HEB 101 Hebrew I: This course introduces the vocabulary, morphology, phonology, and

grammar of biblical Hebrew. Students will learn to use reference tools and will read aloud and

translate selected portions of the Old Testament.




HEB 102 Hebrew II: This course continues the study of the vocabulary, morphology, and

grammar of biblical Hebrew, and it introduces basic syntax. Students will use reference tools

and will read aloud and translate selected portions of the Old Testament. Prerequisite:

successful completion of or exemption from Hebrew I.

HIS 101 Survey of U.S. History: This course surveys four hundred years of U.S. history from

Jamestown to the 21st century. It emphasizes the key events, people, and documents that have

helped shape the American nation.

HIS 102 Survey of Western Civilization: This course surveys Western civilization from the

emergence of human society in Mesopotamia though the Ancient, Medieval, and Modern

periods. It emphasizes the key events, people, and documents that have helped shape Western

civilization.

MAT 101 College Math: This course presents the basic mathematics, algebra, and geometry

that students use in everyday life. Additionally, this course prepares students for the

Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE® General Test.

MAT 102 Business Math: This course presents the concepts and practices of financial

mathematics, basic probability, and descriptive statistics. It emphasizes mathematical

application to business, not mathematical theory.

PHI 202 Philosophy of Science: This course studies the methods, scope, strengths, and

limitations of science and analyzes how science relates to other forms of knowledge, especially

theology and faith.

PHI 201 Logic and Language: This course trains students to distinguish sound and fallacious

reasoning and applies the principles of logic to everyday reasoning and language. The course

surveys informal fallacies, definitions, categorical propositions and syllogisms, elementary truth

functional logic, truth and validity, and induction.

POL 101 U.S. Government: This course examines the historical and philosophical foundation

of the U.S. governmental system. The course emphasizes the U.S. Constitution, exploring its

meaning and application with an emphasis on civil liberties and civil rights. It also studies the

three branches of government, the Electoral College, political parties, presidential and

congressional elections, and the role of the media in American politics.

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology: This course surveys the field of psychology, examining

the physical, psychological, social, and cultural factors that influence individual behavior. This

course also analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of modern psychology from a Christian

perspective.

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology: This course explores how social institutions,

organizations, relationships, and social change affect the individual. It presents the concepts,

methods, theories, and research of modern sociology and describes how Christianity and

sociology inform one another.




SPN 101 Spanish I (4 hours): This course introduces students to the Spanish language and

culture through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course emphasizes basic needs in

everyday situations. This course is open only to students with no experience in the language.

SPN 102 Spanish II (4 hours): This course continues to refine students’ skills in listening,

speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Prerequisite: successful completion of or exemption

from Spanish I.

TEC 101 Introduction to Digital Technology: This course surveys the field of technology and

its integration in Christian ministry. The course covers both technical and practical topics, from

the history and operation of computers and the Internet to community building and assessment.

Bible and Theology Courses BIB 101 Bible Study Methods: This course introduces a systematic approach to interpreting

the Bible, in which students observe, interpret, apply, and correlate Scripture within the

framework of Christian theology and history.

BIB 103 Old Testament Survey: This course surveys the Old Testament in light of its cultural,

historical, and literary situation and traces the themes of creation, fall, and redemption. Students

become familiar with the message of each Old Testament book and learn to apply Old

Testament teaching appropriately.

BIB 104 New Testament Survey: This course surveys the New Testament in light of its

cultural, historical, and literary situation. The course presents intertestamental period and the life

and teaching of Jesus and the first-century church. Students become familiar with the message

of each New Testament book and learn to apply New Testament teaching appropriately.

BIB 201 Pentateuch: This course examines the structure, purpose, biblical theology, and

application of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, highlighting

foundational biblical concepts such as creation, the Abrahamic Covenant, and the Mosaic

Covenant.

BIB 202 Historical Books: This course examines the structure, purpose, biblical theology, and

application of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah,

and Esther. The course traces the history of Israel in light of the Abrahamic, Mosaic, and

Davidic Covenants.

BIB 203 Romans and Galatians: This course examines the structure, purpose, biblical

theology, and application of Romans and Galatians, emphasizing key themes such as the

sinfulness of humanity, justification, sanctification, the gospel, Christian liberty, and the

responsibilities of the believer.

BIB 204 John and Johannine Epistles: This course examines the structure, purpose, biblical

theology, and application of the Gospel of John and John’s epistles, stressing the deity of Christ,

the necessity of belief, and the importance of continuing to believe.

BIB 205 1 and 2 Corinthians: This course examines the structure, purpose, biblical theology,

and application of 1 and 2 Corinthians, exploring the themes of unity and holiness as well as

freedom and responsibility.




BIB 206 Acts, 1-2 Timothy, and Titus: This course examines the structure, purpose, biblical

theology, and application of Acts, 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, tracing the growth of Christianity

under the Apostles and the transition to post-Apostolic leadership.

BIB 301 Prophetic Books: This course examines the structure, purpose, biblical theology and

application of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah,

Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. It presents the prophets’ calls

for covenant faithfulness and their messianic hope.

BIB 302 General Epistles: This course examines the structure, purpose, biblical theology, and

application of the General Epistles (Hebrews, 1-2 Peter, James, and Jude), with an emphasis

on the preeminence of Christ, the importance of sound doctrine, and the holiness to which God

calls believers.

BIB 303 Prison Epistles: This course examines the structure, purpose, biblical theology, and

application of the Prison Epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon). It highlights

key Pauline themes such as grace, Christian maturity, unity, and loving others.

BIB 304 Synoptic Gospels: This course examines the structure, purpose, biblical theology,

and application of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It presents a cohesive portrait of Christ’s life while

also recognizing the emphases and intent of each author.

BIB 401 Poetic Books: This course examines the structure, purpose, biblical theology and

application of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. The course explores

the wisdom genre and introduces the forms of Hebrew poetry. Students write a substantial

exegetical paper in this course.

BIB 402 1- 2 Thessalonians and Revelation: This course examines the structure, purpose,

biblical theology, and application of 1-2 Thessalonians and Revelation, highlighting major

eschatological topics such as the Rapture, the Day of the Lord, and the Second Coming of

Christ. Students write a substantial exegetical paper in this course.

THE 101 Survey of Christian Doctrine I: This course surveys the biblical doctrines of the

Bible, God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, angels, humanity, and sin. Within a

Protestant, evangelical framework, the course emphasizes what has been believed by historical

Christianity.

THE 102 Survey of Christian Doctrine II: This course surveys the biblical doctrines of

salvation, the church, and the last things. Within a Protestant, evangelical framework, the

course emphasizes what has been believed by historical Christianity.

THE 103 Spiritual Life: This course examines the biblical principles (such as grace, Christian

liberty, and humility) and practices (such as prayer, fasting, giving, participating in corporate

worship, service, and Bible study) that guide the lives of maturing Christians.

THE 104 Christian Worldview and Apologetics: This course analyzes how a Christian

perspective influences the way Christians think about issues such as creation, evolution, evil,

morality, other religions, and social justice. This course also examines the plausibility of the

Christian faith, highlighting the reliability of the Scriptures and the historicity of Jesus and his

resurrection.




THE 106 Survey of Church History: This course traces the origin, development, and

refinement of Christian theology from the Apostolic era to the present, with an emphasis on the

major creeds, figures, events, and controversies of church history.

THE 401 Systematic Theology I: This course reviews and builds on Survey of Christian

Doctrine to examine in depth orthodox Christian teaching on bibliology, Trinitarianism,

anthropology, hamartiology, and angelology. Students analyze the interconnectedness of the

doctrines, examine how belief affects practice, and develop a worldview based on sound

doctrine.

THE 402 Systematic Theology II: This course reviews and builds on Survey of Christian

Doctrine to examine in depth orthodox Christian teaching on soteriology, sanctification,

ecclesiology, and eschatology. Students analyze the interconnectedness of the doctrines,

examine how belief affects practice, and develop a worldview based on sound doctrine.

Ministry Courses MIN 101 Evangelism and Discipleship: This course examines the message and methods by

which a person is led to Jesus Christ. It also examines what a disciple is and how a disciple is

made. The course presents the motivation and command for making disciples, defines the

gospel message, and emphasizes the necessity of the work of the Holy Spirit in evangelism and

discipleship.

MIN 103 Introduction to Christian Ministry: This course introduces the various vocational and

avocational ministry opportunities within churches and parachurch organizations. Students will

gain first-hand experience in a ministry.

MIN 105 Marriage and Family in Ministry: This course introduces the student to

considerations in the study of Marriage and Family systems. It also provides Biblical and practical guidelines for the Christian worker who tries to balance home and church ministry with the challenges that often confront the Christian worker.

Adult Ministry MIN 301 Adult Evangelism and Discipleship: This course develops the skills of personal

evangelism and discipleship that is the foundation for all church growth. Students learn to

communicate their faith in a way that is engaging, personal, and relevant so that they can play a

part in reaching others for Christ.

MIN 302 Communication for Adult Ministry: This course develops the teaching skills of the

student in conformity with principles of the teaching and learning process, with particular

attention given to communicating biblical truths to an adult audience.

MIN 303 Directing a Ministry to Adults: This course examines the rationale and methods of

ministry to adults. Students learn basic strategies for effective administration in adult ministry,

such as planning, organizing, recruiting, leading, and evaluating in church and parachurch

settings.




MIN 361 Effective Bible Teaching: This course develops skills in inductive Bible study,

assessment of learner needs and issues, and the design of audience-appropriate Bible lessons.

The course equips students to teach the English Bible based on the basic principles of

observation, interpretation, and application.

MIN 362 Introduction to Biblical Counseling: This course surveys the nature and scope of

biblical counseling. It introduces students to the essential principles and practices of counseling

as well as practical resources available for those in Christian ministry.

MIN 363 Christian Leadership: This course presents the biblical and theological, and scientific

bases for Christian leadership and team ministry in the church, marketplace, and mission field.

The course studies team dynamics and presents principles for organizational change and

conflict resolution. Students develop a philosophy of leadership in their major area.

MIN 400 Adult Ministry Internship (4 Hours): Under the direction of an approved ministry

mentor, students will receive practical ministry experience in adult ministry.

Children’s Ministry MIN 311 Children’s Evangelism and Discipleship: This course trains students to win children

to Christ, highlighting the methods, resources, and challenges of sharing the gospel with

children.

MIN 312 Communication for Children’s Ministry: This course develops the teaching skills of

the student in conformity with principles of the teaching and learning process, with particular

attention given to communicating with an adolescent audience biblical truths.

MIN 313 Directing a Children's Ministry: This course examines the rationale and methods of

ministry to children. Students learn basic strategies for effective administration in children’s

ministry, such as planning, organizing, recruiting, leading, and evaluating in church and

parachurch settings.












MIN 410 Children’s Ministry Internship (4 Hours): Under the direction of an approved ministry

mentor, students will receive practical ministry experience in children’s ministry.




Christian School Education MIN 321 Introduction to Christian Education: This course is designed as a foundational

teaching skills course and involves the student in current reading, various methods of instruction, and the operation and use of classroom visuals and equipment. Observation and peer teaching are important elements of this course.

MIN 322 History and Philosophy of Christian Education: This course is designed so that students will learn the history, principles, and philosophy of education in general and the distinctive of a Christian philosophy of education in particular. Guidance in identifying the personal and educational qualifications for teaching on preschool, elementary, and secondary levels is given in order to help students determine their individual interests and aptitudes.


assessment of learner needs and issues, and the design of audience-appropriate Bible lessons. The course equips students to teach the English Bible based on the basic principles of observation, interpretation, and application. Observation and peer teaching are important elements of this course.

MIN 323 Christian School Curriculum: This course provides an overview of curriculum and

assessment options for Christian schools with a focus on Biblical integration into coursework including a biblically-based approach to educational practices of examining, selecting, implementing, & evaluating Christian education curricula.

MIN 324 Methods and Instructional Strategies: An examination of the pedagogy of Christ and

other Biblical examples to learn to implement a variety of instructional strategies. Skills include: writing lesson plans, micro-teaching, and assessing of instructional philosophies. The importance of modeling a Christ-like attitude and teaching redemptively is emphasized throughout the course.

MIN 325 Christian School Administration: In this course the student would study essential

principals involved in the administration of a Christian school including biblical basis, philosophy,

organization, policies, finances, resource management, personnel supervision, and curriculum.

MIN 420 Christian Education Internship (4 hours): Under the direction of an approved

classroom teacher, students will receive practical classroom experience. The course requires the student to work in an actual classroom with teaching responsibilities along with a variety of other projects.

Missions MIN 351 Introduction to Missions: This course studies the biblical basis and principles of the

church’s commission to evangelize the world. The course also covers pragmatic topics such as

deputation, working with a mission board, working with fellow missionaries, and working under

foreign governments.

MIN 352 History of Missions: This course surveys the history of Christian missions from the

New Testament to the 21st century. The course studies the key people, events, and movements

of Christian missions.




MIN 353 World Religions: This course surveys the major aspects of the many world religions

such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and minor religions. The course presents the history,

teachings, and present-day influence upon society of non-Christian religions from a Christian

perspective.

MIN 354 Cross-cultural Communication: This course is an interdisciplinary, interactive class

designed to provide an introduction to intercultural questions stemming from the growing

diversity and interconnectedness of the United States and the world. This course challenges

students to learn about the ways people from different cultural backgrounds think, communicate,

and behave based on their value systems, worldviews, and religious beliefs for the purpose of

evangelism.

MIN 355 Urban Ministry/Missions: This course provides an overview of the methods and

theories currently applied in ministries within the American urban society. Theories of

intercultural communication, evangelism and spiritual warfare will be addressed. An

introduction to effective models of Christian communication and leadership for urban

ministries/missions are examined.





MIN 450 Missions Internship (4 hours): Under the direction of an approved ministry mentor,

students will receive practical ministry experience in missions.

Pastoral Ministry MIN 331 Pastoral Ministries: This course addresses the pastor’s responsibilities, roles,

relationships, and rites. It concludes with a rethinking of pastoral ministry in terms of the

pastor’s place of service, style of leadership, and length of service.

MIN 332 Homiletics: This course emphasizes the importance of expository preaching for today.

Students learn to prepare and deliver sermons. Preaching labs, video recording, and sermon

critiques aid in this process. Prerequisite: Introduction to Communication.

MIN 333 Church Administration: This course combines pastoral theology and "how to"

principles in all the work of Christian ministry including the administration of local church

business affairs and other operations. Church planting recommendations are included.




MIN 334 Pastoral Theology: This course is designed to introduce the student to the nature and

practice of pastoral ministry. It provides a scriptural understanding of the call, qualifications, and

work of the minister. The course includes an overview of the history and forms of church

government and a survey of the church’s approach to pastoral ministry throughout its history.

The student will analyze his own sense of calling and begin to formulate a theology of pastoral

ministry.








MIN 430 Pastoral Internship (4 Hours): Under the direction of an approved church staff

member, students will receive practical ministry experience in areas such as preaching,

baptism, Communion, weddings, hospital visits, and funerals.

Worship Ministry MIN 340 Applied Music 3 hours (one hour each—three of four semesters): As available,

private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, organ or any other instrument for which an instructor can

be acquired.

MIN 341 Introduction to Music Ministry: This course provides an overview of the principles,

organization, and supervision of music ministry. This course focuses on the role of the music

minister, utilization of children’s, youth/adult choirs and praise teams, preparation methods, time

management, music library, church facilities, resources, and staff rapport. An examination of the

biblical fundamentals of worship will assist the student in developing sound doctrine.

MIN 342 Fundamentals of Music: This course includes the study of the basic elements of

music including notation, rhythm, major and minor scales, intervals, basic chord structures,

fundamental keyboard, and elementary conducting.

MIN 343 Worship Planning: This course is an all-inclusive study in the philosophy and

preparation of Christian worship. In consideration of corporate practices, established and

innovative, and other issues concerning worship, the student will acquire the necessary skill

sets to prepare and lead services of worship.

MIN 344 Technology in Worship: This course introduces the student to technologies

accessible to the church for use in worship. The student will review audio design, lighting

design, and music programming. This course provides for the study of visual and media arts for

application in video and song presentations, as well as other creative resources during worship.

MIN 345 The Arts in Worship: This course will provide an overview of biblical topics using the

arts in worship. Consideration will be given to topics such as music, visual arts, drama, etc.

Prominence will be given to the chronological development of music as it pertains to worship.




MIN 440 Worship Internship (4 Hours): Under the direction of an approved ministry mentor,

students will receive practical ministry experience directing a choir (children, youth, or adult),

preparing an order of service, leading worship, rehearsing a worship/praise team, and working

with performing arts as opportunities are available.

Youth Ministry MIN 371 Youth Ministry Leadership: This course explores the definitions, Scriptural basis, and

principles of youth work. It analyzes youth culture and presents various approaches to youth

ministry. Students develop a philosophy of leadership and a plan for intentional discipleship

within the environment of youth ministry.

MIN 372 Youth Evangelism and Discipleship: This course trains students to win youth to

Christ, highlighting the methods, resources, and challenges of sharing the gospel with youth.

MIN 373 Communication for Youth Ministry: This course develops the teaching skills of the

student in conformity with principles of the teaching and learning process, with particular

attention given to communicating biblical truths to an adolescent audience.

MIN 374 Directing a Youth Ministry: This course examines the rationale and methods of

ministry to youth. Students learn basic strategies for effective administration in youth ministry,

such as planning, organizing, recruiting, leading, and evaluating in church and parachurch

settings.








MIN 470 Youth Ministry Internship (4 Hours): Under the direction of an approved ministry

mentor, students will receive practical ministry experience in youth ministry.




TUITION AND FEES

Tuition

• Full-time (12 semester hours or more) .............................................................................$2000 (Total Semester Tuition)

• Part-time (Less than 12 hours per credit hour) ..................................................................$175

• Audit (per semester hour) ................................................................................................. $85

Fees • Application Fee .................................................................................................................$35

• Matriculation Fee (full time) .............................................................................................$150

• Matriculation Fee (part time) ............................................................................................$90

• Graduation Fee .................................................................................................................$125

• A Student Activity Fee is charged each semester for students taking 6 credits or more and covers chapel, special events, technology fees, library, and media functions. (There may be some special events not covered by this fee) ..............................................................................$150

• Books and other resources ................................................................................................ $200 - $400

• New Student Deposit ........................................................................................................$200, A tuition deposit is applied against tuition, and is required of all new students in order to receive course selection materials. Should you choose not to enroll, your deposit is refundable until June 1.

Florida Bible College reserves the right to change, without notice, any charges, fees or policies.

Payment plans available upon request.




SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

President's Scholarship • Competitive scholarship awarded to full-time incoming freshmen. Applicants must have a high

school GPA of 3.85 and a SAT I score (Critical Reading and Math sub-tests only) of 1400 or ACT score of 32. Renewable with a college GPA of 3.5.

• Deadline: January 23, 2015 ...............................................................................................$3,500

Distinguished Scholar Scholarship • Awarded to traditional, full-time students

• Minimum GPA: 3.65 and

• SAT I score: 1050 - 1600 (incoming freshmen only; based on Critical Reading and Math sub-tests only) or

• ACT score: 22 - 36

• Renewable with a 3.45 cumulative GPA ............................................................................$1,000

Music Scholarship • Awarded by the Music Department to students who demonstrate superior music ability and

who are committed to Florida Bible College and the ministry focus of the programs. Annual application is required.

• Please contact the Music department for more information. ............................................Varies

AWANA Citation Award • Awarded to each first and third year full-time students who has completed the Awana Citation

Award ...............................................................................................................................$1,500

Florida Bible College Alumnus Award • Awarded to each first and third year full-time student who is the child or grandchild of any

Florida Bible College alumnus ...........................................................................................$700

Florida Bible College Grant • Awarded to students based on academic achievement and financial need. The student must be

enrolled full-time at Florida Bible College and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. ......................$3,000

Pastor, Missionary and Ministry Dependent Grant • Awarded to full-time students demonstrating need, who are dependents of full-time pastors,

missionaries or in ministry work who provide their family's primary support and whose ministries are consistent with the mission of FBC.

• Renewable with a college GPA of 3.5 ...........................................................................$1,750




Homeschool Recognition Award • Awarded to each first and third year full-time student who will have completed their secondary

education through homeschooling ....................................................................................$700

Spouse Tuition Reduction Scholarship • Florida Bible College funded benefit for married FBC students who desire to train together for

ministry. The amount is two-thirds reduction rate for one spouse up to nine credit hours (recipient will be the spouse with the fewest credit hours) (Note: After the first nine credits’ reduction, each subsequent credit taken will cost the regular price). One spouse must be attending Florida Bible College with full-time enrollment (12 credits). The spouse who will receive the deduction will attend with equal or fewer credits. Student must reapply each semester. ..........................................................................................................................Varies

Military Service Scholarship • Thank you for your service and welcome home! Florida Bible College is proud of the courageous

men and women who actively serve our country. Therefore, we offer a $4000 scholarship ($500 toward each semester’s tuition up to eight semesters) to all Active Duty, Reservists, National Guard - all branches, Veterans, and military spouses with current military ID’s. ................$4,000

*All scholarships and financial aid are provided when funding is available




FLORIDA BIBLE COLLEGE COMMUNITY COVENANT

Preamble

Florida Bible College is an institution of higher learning, a rigorous academic community that

takes seriously the spirituality of the mind and life. But this description does not exhaust the

College's understanding of itself. Florida Bible College is also a community made up of

Christians who, according to the College motto, are dedicated to loving the Lord and others to

glorify God to advance His Kingdom.

These features in combination mean that Florida Bible College is a unique Christian community

of worshipping, living, learning, and serving that cannot be condensed to a simple model. While

the College is not a church, it is yet a faith-community of Christians who seek to live according

to biblical values laid down by Jesus Christ for His body, the church. To accomplish this, for the

sake of fulfilling the community's purposes, its members voluntarily enter into a social

agreement. At Florida Bible College we call this social agreement our community covenant.

For Florida Bible College community covenant to serve its stated purpose, it is essential that

each member of the College family understands it clearly and embraces it sincerely. In

committing to this covenant we are, before the Lord, joining in a covenant with other members

of the Florida Bible College community. If we do not wish to live under the provisions of this

covenant, we should not agree to it. But if we do agree to it, it should be with the full intention of

living with integrity under its provisions.

Our Community Covenant The goal of campus life at Florida Bible College is to worship, live, learn, serve, and work

together as an educational faith-community with Jesus Christ and our love for Him at the center

of all we think, say, and do. Our mission as an academic community is not merely the

transmission of information; it is the development of whole persons who will build the Church

and benefit society worldwide “for the glory of God.” Membership in this community comes with

not only privileges, but also responsibilities. The members of the Florida Bible College

community take these responsibilities seriously.

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable

for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness”

2 Timothy 3:16

The biblical foundation of Christian community is expressed in Jesus' two great commandments:

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind," and,

"Love your neighbor as yourself" (Matt. 22:37-40). Jesus was the perfect example of this…

demonstrating the pattern: love for God, acted out in love for others, in obedience to God's

Word. By acknowledging our dependence on the power and grace of God, the members of the

Florida Bible College community will humbly covenant to live according to this ideal.














The purposes of this community covenant are as follows:

• To establish a campus atmosphere that inspires spiritual, moral and intellectual growth

• To engage our lives around devotion to Jesus Christ that fosters a heartfelt obedience to God’s Word and Christian principles

• To eliminate whatever may hinder or prevent us from our calling as a Christ-centered academic community

• To encourage one another to realize that living for Christ involves dependence on the Holy Spirit and obedience to God’s Word, rather than a passive acceptance of prevailing practices

Affirming Biblical Standards We desire to build this covenant on essential biblical standards for godly Christian character and

behavior. We understand that our calling includes the following:

• The call to love God with our whole being, including our minds, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Christ-like love should be the motive in all we think, say, and do (decisions, actions, and relationships) (Matt. 22:37-40; Rom. 13:8-10; 1 John 4:7-12)

• The call to pursue personal holiness in every aspect of our thought and behavior (2 Cor. 7:1; 1 Thess. 4:7; Heb. 12:14; 1 Pet. 1:15-16)

• The call to acknowledge and confess the Lordship of Christ over all of life and thought. This involves a wholehearted love for Jesus Christ, obedience to God’s Word, and careful management in all dimensions of life: our time, our talent (abilities), our treasures (possessions), and our tongue (how and what we communicate) (Deut. 6:5-6; 1 Cor. 10:31-33; Eph. 5:15, 16; Col. 1:18;3:17, Jas. 3:1–12)

• The call to treat our own bodies, and those of others, with the honor due the very temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:17-20)

• The call to demonstrate our Christian freedom responsibly within the framework of God's Word, humbly submitting ourselves to one another (1 Pet. 5:5; Eph. 5:21) with loving regard for the needs of others (Phil. 2:3-11; Rom. 14:1-23; 1 Thess. 4:9)

• The call to involve us in the worship and activities of the local church, which forms the basic biblically mandated context for Christian living (Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:25; 1 Tim. 3:14-15)

Living the Christian Life We believe these biblical standards will show themselves in a distinctly Christian way of life, an

approach to living we expect of ourselves and of one another. This lifestyle involves practicing

those attitudes and actions the Bible portrays as virtues and avoiding those the Bible portrays

as vices and sinful.




According to the Scriptures, followers of Jesus Christ should:

• Demonstrate the fruit (evidences) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within them, such as "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control" (Gal. 5:22-23)

• "Put on" compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and supremely, love (Col. 3:12-14)

• Seek righteousness, mercy and justice, particularly for the helpless and oppressed (Prov. 21:3; 31:8-9; Micah 6:8; Matt. 23:23; Gal. 6:10)

• Love and support what is good in God's eyes, and abhor what is evil in God's eyes (Amos 5:15; Rom. 12:9; 16:19)

• Uphold the God-given worth of human beings, from conception to death, as the unique image-bearers of God (Gen. 1:27; Psalm 8:3-8; 139:13-16)

• Pursue unity and embrace ethnic diversity as part of God’s design for humanity and practice racial reconciliation as one of his redemptive purposes in Christ (Isa. 56:6-7; John 17:20-23; Acts 17:26; Eph. 2:11-18; Col. 3:11; Rev. 7:9-10)

• Uphold chastity among the unmarried (1 Cor. 6:18) and the sanctity of marriage between a man and woman (Heb. 13:4)

• Be people of integrity whose word can be fully trusted (Psalm 15:4; Matt. 5:33-37)

• Give faithful and clear witness to the Gospel (Acts 1:8; 1 Pet. 3:15), practice good works toward all (Gal. 6:10; Eph. 2:10; Heb. 10:24; 1 Pet. 2:11-12), and live lives of prayer and thanksgiving (1 Thess. 5:17-18; James 5:16; Titus 2:7-8)

By contrast, Scripture condemns the following: • Pride, dishonesty (such as stealing and lying, of which plagiarism is one form), injustice,

prejudice, immodesty in dress or behavior, slander, gossip, vulgar or obscene language, blasphemy, greed and materialism (which may manifest themselves in gambling), covetousness, the taking of innocent life (unborn and older), and illegal activities (Prov. 16:18; 1 Cor. 6:10; Exod. 20:7; Rom. 13:9; Col. 3:8-9; James 2:1-13; Gal. 3:26-29; Rom. 13:1-2; 1 Tim. 2:8-10; Heb. 13:5-6)

• Hypocrisy, self-righteousness, and legalism, understood as the imposition of extra-biblical standards of godliness by one person or group upon another (Acts 15:5-11; Matt. 16:6; 23:13-36)

• Sinful attitudes and behaviors such as “immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing [orgies], and things like these” (Gal. 5:19-21)

• Sexual immorality, such as the use of pornography (Matt. 5:27-28), pre-marital sex, adultery, homosexual behavior and all other sexual relations outside the bounds of marriage between a man and woman (Rom. 1:21-27; 1 Cor. 6:9-10; Gen. 2:24; Eph. 5:31)






















Exercising Responsible Freedom Beyond these explicit biblical issues, the Florida Bible College community seeks to foster the

practice of responsible Christian freedom (Gal. 5:13-14; 1 Pet. 2:16-17). This requires a wise

stewardship of mind, body, time, abilities and resources on the part of every member of the

community. Responsible freedom also requires thoughtful, biblically guided choices in matters

of behavior, entertainment, interpersonal relationships, and observance of the Lord's Day.

"…you are not your own…you have been bought with a price:

therefore glorify God in your body."

1 Corinthians 6:19, 20

Of particular concern in a collegiate environment are those issues related to alcohol, illegal

drugs, and tobacco. While the use of illegal drugs or the abuse of legal drugs is by definition

illicit, and the use of tobacco in any form has been shown to be injurious to health, the situation

regarding beverage alcohol is more complex. Because Florida Bible College is a ministry

founded upon a great appreciation for the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit in the

lives of believers, we are loathe to impose rules not imposed by scripture. Yet the fact that

alcohol is addictive to many, coupled with the biblical warnings against its dangers, also

suggests the need for serious caution. The abuse of alcohol constitutes by far our society's

greatest substance abuse problem, not to mention the fact that many American Christians avoid

it as a matter of conscience. Thus the question of alcohol consumption represents a prime

opportunity for us to exercise our freedom responsibly, carefully, and in Christ-like love. The

Florida Bible College community also encourages responsible freedom in matters of

entertainment, including the places where members of the College community may seek it, such

as television, movies, video, theater, concerts, dances and the Internet. For the sake of

conscience and personal testimony in ministering effectively to the lives of others, the College

assumes its members will be guided in their choices, including abstinence where appropriate,

by the godly wisdom of Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is

honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if

there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.", 1 Corinthians

10:23, 24: “All things are lawful, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful, but not all

things edify. Let no one seek his own good, but that of his neighbor.”, and 1 Corinthians 10:31-

33: “Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Give no

offense either to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God; just as I also please all men in all

things, not seeking my own profit but the profit of the many, so that they may be saved.”

Embracing College Standards To foster the kind of campus atmosphere most conducive to becoming the Christian community

of worshipping, living, learning, and serving that Florida Bible College aspires to be, the College

has adopted the following institutional standards. These standards embody such foundational

principles as self-control, avoidance of harmful practices, the responsible use of freedom,

sensitivity to the heritage and practices of other Christians, and honoring the name of Jesus

Christ in all we do.




• Florida Bible College and all Florida Bible College-related functions will be alcohol-free and tobacco-free. This means that the possession or consumption of alcohol or the use of tobacco in any form will be prohibited in, on, or around all campus properties, owned or leased. The same prohibition applies to all Florida Bible College vehicles, whether on or off campus, and to all Florida Bible College events or programs, wherever they may be held

• All members of the Florida Bible College community will take care to avoid any entertainment or behavior, on or off campus, which may be immodest, sinfully erotic, or harmfully violent (Eph. 4:1-2, 17-24; 5:1-2; Gal. 5:22-23)

Conclusion We, the Florida Bible College community, desire to be a covenant community of Christians

marked by integrity, responsible freedom, and dynamic, Christ-like love, a place where the

name of Jesus Christ is honored in all we do. This requires that each of us keep his or her word

by taking the commitment to this covenant seriously as covenant keepers, whatever pressures

we may face to do otherwise.

The issue of keeping one's word is for a Christian an important one. Being faithful to one's word

is a matter of simple integrity and godliness. The Psalmist asks, “O LORD, who may abide in

Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill?” And then answers, “He who walks with integrity,

and works righteousness, and speaks truth in his heart. He does not slander with his tongue,

nor does evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his friend; in whose eyes a

reprobate is despised, but who honors those who fear the LORD; he swears to his own hurt and

does not change;” (Psalms 15:1-4) Christian integrity dictates that if we have voluntarily placed

ourselves under Florida Bible College 's community covenant, we must make every effort to

fulfill our commitment by living accordingly.

Keeping our covenant may also on occasion require that we take steps to hold one another

accountable, confronting one another in love as we work together to live in faithfulness both to

God's Word and to our own word. Such loving acts of confrontation are at times difficult, but

when performed in the right spirit (Gal. 6:1), they serve to build godly character for both the

individuals involved and the community as a whole (Matt. 18:15-17). Only in this way, as we are

willing to speak the truth in love, will we "grow up in all aspects into Him who is the Head, even

Christ" (Eph. 4:15).

“Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one

another…Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks

through Him to God the Father.”

Colossians 3:16-17

The history and writings of Florida Bible College, Texas Bible College, Wheaton College, Moody Bible Institute, Liberty University, and

other godly Christian institutions of higher learning have inspired this Community Covenant.

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STATEMENT OF FAITH 1. The Bible in its original documents is the inspired Word of God, the written record of His

supernatural revelation of Himself to man, absolute in its authority, complete in its revelation, final in its content, and without error in its statements and is sufficient for life and godliness.

2. There is one God who eternally exists in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, coequal in power and glory having precisely the same nature and attributes.

3. The Lord Jesus Christ is fully God who took on flesh and dwelt on earth. He was sinlessly perfect and gave Himself as a substitutionary sacrifice by shedding His blood and dying on the cross; He then rose from the dead. This was to pay for all sins (past, present, and future) and everlasting life is given to all who believe in Him.

4. God is absolutely sovereign and in His sovereignty gave man the ability to accept or reject the salvation that He has provided. It is God’s desire that all would be saved and that none should perish. God foreknows, but does not predetermine any man to be condemned. God permits man’s destiny to depend upon man’s choice.

5. Each member of the human race is born fallen, sinful, and lost. The moment a person believes in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior immediately the Holy Spirit regenerates, indwells, baptizes into the Body of Christ, and seals him until the day of redemption.

6. Man is saved by undeserved mercy through faith and nothing of man enters into his salvation; it is a free gift. Man’s efforts, regardless of how good or well-intended, before or after salvation, have no meritorious value. Salvation is based on the death and resurrection of Christ and nothing can be added to it.

7. The Church began with the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and is composed of all believers. By the Holy Spirit we are all baptized into the one body of Christ. Water baptism is not essential for salvation but is a testimony to the world.

8. Every child of God possesses everlasting life and is, therefore, safe and secure for all eternity, being justified by faith, sanctified by God, and sealed by the Holy Spirit; he cannot lose his salvation. However, a Christian can through sin, lose his fellowship, joy, power, testimony, and reward, and incur the Father’s chastisement. Relationship is forever, being established by the new birth; fellowship, however, is dependent upon obedience.

9. A child of God has two births; one of the flesh, the other of the Spirit, giving man a flesh nature and a Spirit nature. The flesh is neither good nor righteous. The Spiritual man does not commit any sin. This results in warfare between the Spirit and the flesh, which continues until physical death, or the return of the Lord. The flesh of man does not change in any way with the new birth, but can be controlled and kept subdued by the new man.

10. There will be a resurrection of the saved and of the lost; of the saved unto everlasting life, and of the lost unto eternal conscious punishment. These two resurrections are separated by at least 1,000 years.

11. We believe in the personal, pre-tribulational, and pre-millennial return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

12. Satan is an actual being, the author of sin, and he and his angels shall be eternally punished.




13. God can heal but physical healing is not in the atonement. God heals miraculously today when it is His perfect will to do so. Healing cannot be claimed through the guarantee of the atonement. At times it is God’s will for sickness not to be removed.

14. The sign gifts were a manifestation of the Holy Spirit’s power solely for the demonstration of God’s wisdom, purpose and power in the establishment of the early church.

15. The child of God is not under the Law but under grace; he is saved by grace and disciplined by grace.

16. The Greek word for “repent” is metanoeo, which, translated into English is: “to change one’s mind.”

Many teach repentance for salvation incorrectly, by including some form of human effort or

righteousness, such as willingness to turn from sin, or turning from sin. It adds works to

salvation and causes many to not understand God’s great gift.

Salvation is not the result of what we do, but is by receiving what God has done for us.

17. It is every Christian’s privilege and duty to make clear God’s plan of salvation wherever and in whatever vocation he or she may be.

Florida Bible College Faculty and Staff are available and delighted to

answer your questions about what Florida Bible College can do to prepare

you for a life of making a difference for Jesus Christ. Please contact us

and let us help you!

Florida Bible College 2200 Pembrook Drive Orlando, FL 32810 Phone: 407.412.9322 Email: [email protected] Website: www.FloridaBibleCollege.com

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OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Joseph Alessi (Chairman)

Round Rock, TX

Regional Vice President, Primerica

Steve Bils (Vice Chairman)

Portland, OR

Executive Minister, American Baptist Churches of the Central Pacific Coast

Mels Carbonell – (Secretary)

Blue Ridge, GA

Founder and President, Uniquely You

John Boehm (Treasurer)

Willoughby Hills, OH

Business Consultant, Agility, Inc.

Daniel Coggins

Lutz, FL

Pastor, Northside Bible Church (North Tampa)

William “Bill” Murphy

Tulsa, OK

Retired Pastor

Ed Williamson

Hollywood, FL

Senior Trainer, QP3 Training Systems

Stan Ponz

Orlando, FL

President, Florida Bible College

Trustee Emeritus, Florida Bible College

Florida Bible College – 2200 Pembrook Drive – Orlando – FL – 32810 – 407.412.9322

www.FloridaBibleCollege.com [email protected]

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is

the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His

workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared

beforehand so that we would walk in them.

Florida Bible College is a nonprofit, nondenominational, Christian educational organization, existing for the purpose of

preparing students for the Lords service. Florida Bible College will admit students of any race to all the rights, privileges,

programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. FBC does not discriminate on the basis

of race, age, national or ethnic origin, or handicap in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship

and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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