PHILOSOPHY, MISSION, AND OBJECTIVES
PHILOSOPHY Word of Life Bible Institute as an educational institution has developed its entire program around a particular philosophy of education. This philosophy of education is based on three key words: Know (Study), Grow (Life), and Show (Ministry). These three words characterize our approach to education. Believers are commanded to study the Word of God, accepting it as their foundation and authority. Since discipleship and character building are the responsibility of godly leadership, we need to build an institution that will educate students in biblical doctrine and conduct through the classroom and lifestyle of our staff. Our goal is to produce students who practice excellence in the Christian life, bringing glory to God.
This philosophy is based on the following principles:
1. We believe that the Bible is not only the foundation for morality, but it is also authoritative in every area that it addresses. It is, therefore, the beginning of wisdom and a prerequisite for any academic endeavor (2 Timothy 2:15). 2. We believe that any area of Bible study must be built on a proper relationship to Jesus Christ (Colossians 2:6-7). 3. We believe that intellectual knowledge is only a beginning step and that a student has not learned until he has put this knowledge into practice (2 Timothy 2:1-2). 4. We believe that character development is a legitimate concern of education (Colossians 1:9-11, 2:8-9; Titus 2:7-8). 5. We believe that staff and faculty are more than teachers. They are role models and, as such, must display Christian character and commitment before the student (Ezra 7:10; 1 Corinthians 4:15-16; Matthew 28:19-20).
6. We believe that doctrine is the foundation of all our endeavors (2 Timothy 3:16; Titus 2:1).
MISSION The mission of Word of Life Bible Institute is to educate each student within a rigorous academic and structured discipleship atmosphere preparing him or her to live a life of maximum effectiveness for the Lord.
INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES Word of Life Bible Institute seeks to produce students who:
1. Know – Cultivating an increasing knowledge of God and His Word through diligent and deliberate study. 2. Grow – Possessing a growing relationship with God through the practical application of biblical truth to daily life and participation in biblical community. 3. Show – Demonstrating a commitment and ability to model and share biblical truth and boldly proclaim the gospel of Christ.
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