IV. SPIRITUAL LIFE The Bible Institute program has been designed to encourage spiritual growth, but, in the end, it is the student’s responsibility under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to undertake the changes the Word of God demands in order to grow. In keeping with an environment conducive to spiritual growth, all students are responsible to observe the following: A. Chapel – Chapel services are held Wednesday and Friday featuring resident and adjunct faculty as well as guest speakers. All students, including off-campus students, are required to attend chapel services. Students are strongly encouraged to take notes during chapels. B. Church – Church attendance on weekends is required. Students are highly encouraged to attend local churches in the area. A campus community gathering is conducted at the Bible Institute each weekend for those unable to attend a local church. Physical attendance is required; watching a service is not sufficient. There are times when students must attend on campus due to conferences, Snowcamp or special training sessions. Bolton Community Church: Bolton Landing.....................................................................................518.644.9103 Calvary Bible Church: Wevertown....................................................................................................518.251.3304 Faith Bible: Chestertown..................................................................................................................518.494.7183 First Baptist Church: Warrensburg....................................................................................................518.623.9373 Grace Bible Fellowship: Olmsteadville..............................................................................................518.251.3290 Horicon Baptist: Brant Lake.............................................................................................................518.494.2584 Mountainside Bible Chapel: Schroon Lake.......................................................................................518.532.7128 New Hope Community Church........................................................................................................518.798.5778 C. Dorm Devotions 1. Devotions are held in the dorms. Devotions are generally led by the Dorm RAs, with students presenting the devotional on a scheduled basis. 2. The Deans may occasionally change the time of dorm devos or schedule special speakers. Dorm RAs must first obtain permission from their RD to have a special speaker in the dorm. 3. All students are expected to participate in presenting devotions periodically each semester. D. Quiet Time 1. Time is set aside each day for students to have their own personal “Quiet Time” with the Lord. 2. Students do not have to be at their desk for Quiet Time. While we allow students to not be at their desk, a full 30 minutes must be designated to Quiet Time. No other activities are allowed during the Quiet Time period. Students with early morning work assignments must complete their Quiet Times before going to bed. 3. Students are required to use at least the current Word of Life Quiet Time Diary as part of their devotional period and to fill in the comments for each day. As a means of providing helpful accountability, staff, RAs and RDs will periodically check Quiet Time Diaries. 4. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, students are responsible for scheduling their own Quiet Time period. In each case, they must be completed prior to “In-dorms.” 5. Students must complete the Quiet Time Diary every day they are enrolled as a student, including weekends. During breaks Quiet Time is encouraged to keep accountability with other students. E. Conferences We consider Missions Conference to be an integral part of the program, and all students are required to attend. 1. Missions Conference: Several days are devoted to a special mission’s emphasis during the second semester. Speakers and seminars as well as personal interaction with the missionaries themselves provide valuable insight and motivation. God often uses this conference to dramatically change the direction of students’ lives.
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