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Credibility - It means worthy of belief. In more practical terms it means to live out what you say you believe. This year at the Bible Institute, we desired more than anything to challenge your belief system and to encourage you to live your life according to Biblical Principles. I believe that if you think and believe Biblically, you will behave Biblically. I don’t believe that you will leave the Bible Institute and do your Quiet Time at 6:45 every morning. But, my prayer is that you will see the value and need of spending time with God on a regular basis no matter what time it is! I don’t believe that you will be in your rooms at 10:30 every night or that you will have devos with your siblings or that you will carry your toothpaste back to your room when at home! But, my prayer is that you would have learned responsibility. I don’t believe that you will write out a special permission to spend time at a friends house or that you will run into church so as to
not be late. I also do not believe that you will wear a tie to church all the time. But, my prayer is that you will have learned to communicate and be sensitive to others. I don’t believe that all of you will do open air evangelism in New York City every year. Or that you will spend 8 week-ends in the winter counseling students at Snow Camp. But, my prayer is that you will open your eyes to opportunities to share the Gospel. All that we seek to do here at the Bible Institute is to create men and women who are credible in their Chrisitan faith. To live out, in creative ways, that which they hold to be truth from Gods Word. Know that as you move ahead in your life - that we here at the Bible Institute love you and count it a privilege to believe in you and see true Life Change that comes from changing your beliefs to be in conformity to the Word of God.
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i kj The newest addition to the Bible Institut campus is the Charles Ryrie Library and Study Center. Through the generous support of financial donors and the services of many craftsmen, the library was completed. The dedication service was held on October 13, 2007. Administration, staff, alumni, students, and supporters of Word of Life gathered together to celebrate the opening of the Charles Ryrie Library. The night consisted of worship and a tribute to Dr. Ryrie's ministry, concluding with a dedication message from Dr. Charles Ryrie. One purpose of the library is to commemorate the importance of dispensational A library is... A otoov 'tl^o^t vpu caw i>JaKc 'tl^voa.^A- 'to 'tl^e^ ya&t A ia J o W m /J 'to 'tl^tc ywe£>evtt, AwJ. a- daw voSft 'to 'tlwc ATur.
and Dr. Ryrie's and Word of Life's continuance of it. The library also provides for the students an atomsphere that is more conducive for studying. With almost double the amount of volumes and over three times the size of the old library, the Ryrie Library is able to better meet the academic needs of the students. The new library also offers many more computer workstations and separate study rooms. With a view overlooking the campus and a comfortable work environment, the Charles Ryrie Library and Study Center will be enjoyed and greatly utilized by many classes to come.
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Joe Jordan came to know Christ as Savior through the influence of a Christian businessman who sent him to camp at Word of Life Island in 1961. Joe responded to the Gospel under the preaching of Jack Wyrtzen and God changed the life of a troubled teenager into a young man with a burning desire to be used of God to reach others. Joe graduated in 1969 from Tennessee Temple University with a bachelor of arts degree in Bible and Theology. He studied at Philadelphia College of Bible and Lynchburg College. He also holds a Doctor of Divinity degree from Tennessee Temple. In 1969, Joe was accepted as a full-time missionary with Word of Life. Later that year he left for Argentina,
where for the next 20 years, he founded and directed the ministry of Word of Life. God blessed and expanded the work in Argentina to include a Bible Institute with some 560 students, camps in Buenos Aires and Pichi Traful and Clubs throughout the country. From Argentina, missionaries have been sent out to almost every Spanish speaking country in Central and South America as well as to Italy, Spain, Romania, Ukraine and Portugal. After serving five years as Senior Vice-President of Ministries, in 1995 Joe was appointed Director of Word of Life Fellowship International. In August of 1999, Joe was then appointed Executive Director of the worldwide ministries of Word of Life.
"u^rethren, I c&Hnd not myself to have apprehended; but this one thing I dip ? forgetting those things which are behind, and forth unto those things which are before, I toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus!1 Philippians 3:13-14
"Therefore seeing fyje also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us httn with Wience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of oui faith; who for the him endured the drenA, despising the shame, an
In 1992, he returned to Schroon Lake, New York to take the position of Assistant to the Director of Word of Life International Ministries. After assisting Paul Bubar for five years, he was appointed as the Vice President of the Word of Life International Ministries Division. He has ministered in over fifty countries, and in 2006, Don was given the added responsibility of Director of Word of Life Fellowship. Don is married to Darla and is the father of four children: Alyssa, Jonathan, Justin, and Ashlyn.
Don Lough accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior on January 22, 1970. Ten years later, he dedicated his life to the Lord to be used for full-time ministry. / In 1984, he received his diploma from the Word of Life Bible Institute and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cedarville University in 1987. Don then went on to Dallas Theological Seminary to receive his Masters in Theology in 1992. While at Dallas, Don served as a Teaching Assistant for Drs. Howard Hendricks and Mark Bailey
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0 / JH Every year in the history of Word of Life has been a great year to the glory of God. Through the years, Word of Life has never been a sensational work with immense growth in any one year but, rather, a steady work that has been built on the solid foundation of the Word of God. Many people asked "What is going to happen to Word of Life when Jack Wyrtzen goes to be with the Lord?" Our history gives evidence that this work has continued even after the home going of Jack Wyrtzen. Because it truly is of the Lord, Word of Life has continued to grow and expand under the leadership of George Theis and presently under Joe Jordan. There have been certain decades that were epic in the story and have given Word of Life the personality that it has today. These are the selected years that have helped bring Word of Life to this moment in time; however, under the present leadership, the dreams for the future of Word of Life are greater than the victories of the past.
J ack W yrtzen receives the L ord J esus C hrist as his S avior . T he vision for W ord of L ife began .
1 7 AO's. W ord of L ife offically BEGAN THROUGH RADIO PROGRAMS AND LARGE RALLIES. THE PURCHASE of W ord of L ife I sland STARTED THE CAMPING MINISTRY.
1 15 '0 ’s. T he first W ord of L ife CAMP IS FOUNDED IN BRAZIL STARTING THE OVERSEES ministry . W ord of L ife I nn was opened . L ocal C hurch M inistries began with its FIRST CLUB.
W ord of L ife B ible I nstitute was started in S chroon L ake , NY. W ord of L ife F ellowship BEGAN TO EXPAND AROUND THE WORLD.
F rom the beginning of W ord of L ife as a young men ' s CLUB TO SOLD-OUT MEETINGS at C arnegie H all to over 60 YEARS OF SERVICE DEDICATED TO the L ord , J ack began it all . H is main heartbeat was TO REACH THE WORLD WITH THE gospel of C hrist . J ack ' s JOYFUL SPIRIT WILL CONTINUE IN THE SPIRIT OF WORD OF LlFE.
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H arry B ollback began by PLAYING THE PIANO FOR WORD OF L ife rallies . B ecoming aware of the L ord ' s calling into missinos work , H arry began his ministry in the interior of B razil . S till a vital part of the ministry , H arry now spends his TIME CHALLENGING THE YOUTH OF TODAY WITH THE GOSPEL AT MANY LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD.
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Tucked away in Pottersville, New York at the base of Schroon Lake is the New York campus for the Word of Life Bible Institute. Surrounded by mountains, towering trees, and a placid lake, the campus provides a beauty that few other places in the world offer. It is almost impossible to go anywhere without admiring God's creation. A year at the Bible Institute in New York is a busy one. The campus hosts ministry activities, Word of Life events, as well as Snow Camp and Summer Ministries. Although
the schedule may allow for little free time, the constant submersion in ministry reaps rewards far beyond what could ever be imagined. The knowledge and wisdom gained throughout the year by sitting under the teaching of the resident professors, Dr. Davis and Dr. Wicks, serves not only as instructional but also as a godly example for your life. If you really apply all that you have heard and seen at the Word of Life Bible institute in New York it truly will be one of the best years of your life.
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Married students' houses at the campground. -Jess Kuhn
In the annex, by the fireplace, with my friends. -Abbianne Huizinsr
My dorm... where I sleep! -Briana Cowen
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was great, and the people were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed it so much we came hack to do a cookout, hayride and bonfire for our staff and their families, and we hope to do many more activities on the campus in the future.” The Florida campus’ close location to places like Tampa, Orlando, and Clearwater
advantages. From the sun and sand to the swims in the middle of January, the Bible Institute in Florida is certainly unique from its New York counterpart.
The smaller campus fosters a smaller family atmosphere while still keeping up with the demands of being a conference center. The students and staff work together to keep the place looking beautiful while guests come through all year to admire the accommodations. One group of guests, staff members of Ourchurch.com, came to Word of Life for a one- the International Mall. The make it a hub for people all over central Florida to come and hear the gospel of Christ. Many times, students can be found using their free time to reach out to people at the beach, Busch Gardens, and Word of Life Florida campus has wonderful, unique ministry opportunities, as would a campus in any varied location. day conference. Many of them came for the first time. “The facilities were first-rate” said CEO Paul Steinbrueck. “Lunch
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The theme for the year is to “Walk Worthy of Your Calling.” (Ephesians 4:1) The staff at the Bible Institute is our living example of how to do so. They lead by example, living out Biblical Principles in their own lives, praying that it will cement in our minds so that we can begin to live out scripture in the same way. This iswhat makes the staff unique.
Not only does the administration and staff take the time to show the students they care about them on a personal level, but the staff also has an interest in the student's spiritual lives. If a student is struggling academically or having problems at home, they know they can approach any staff member with questions and the staff will take the time to listen, offer advice, and pray with them. In return,
the staff may frequently stop the students and ask about their quiet time or what they have learned in classes, checking up on the students spiritual growth. As the students finish their time at WOLBI and go into different fields of life, one thing they will remember most is how the staff loved them and impacted their lives, influencing them as they grew closer to Christ.
Top: Robb Hibbard Right Top: Jeremy Heikkinen sings karaoke; Right Bottom: Dr. Davis cheers on the WOLBI soccer team; Far Right: Cheryl Gredlein and Jessica Martin at the Masquerade;
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Shawn Baker Chef Manager
Michelle Alexander Academic Department
Sarah Bubar Discipleship Coord.
Alan Cappella Librarian
Michael Bare Island Intern
John Cartwright Dean of Students
Blucher Chacon Chef
Elizabeth Cole Nurse
Allison Congden Tech Intern
Tim Carter Childrens' Ministr
Adam Cook Admissions Dean
Dr.Tom Davis
Ralph Deshetsky Maintenance Coord.
Elizabeth Dineen Reachout Intern
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Gloriann Furushima Financial Services Assist.
Nancy Goodrow
Ellen Garland Dean of Women
Ric Garland Executive Dean
Tom Goodrow Health Service Coord.
Carla Gray Assist. Dean of Women
Karalie Gray Ministries Coord.
Bob Gray Financial Services
Cathey Hare Exec. Admin. Assist.
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Jen Headlee Service Assign/Ministries
Michelle Hartsell Discipleship Coord.
Renee Hartsman Culinary Intern
Jason Headlee Campus Life Coord.
David Harris Chef
Jeremy Heikkinen Discipleship Coord.
Robb Hibbard Discipleship Coord.
Tabitha Hood * Service Assign/Ministries
Cristy Henson
Jim Henson Financial Services
Kazuaki Kato Assist. Dean of Men
Stephen Kapusta Campus Life Coord.
Jacquie Johnson Academic Dept.
Daryl Jackson Athletic Director
Amy Kato Admissions Dept.
Amanda Kilcollins Transportation Intern
Kendra Lytle Administrative Assist.
Todd Kinzer Dean of Men
David Kirabira Discipleship Coord.
Bobby Lanyon Admissions Dent.
Jessica Martin Athletics Intern
Megan McGee Admissions Intern
Becky Milliron Admissions Intern
Hayley Miller Admissions Dept.
Lyndee Metzler Admissions Intern
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I was born and raised in a Christian family and asked Jesus to come into my life at the age of eight. When I was 17,1 went forward at a Bible Conference dedicating my life to the Lord. As I grew up, my parents always housed visiting missionaries so I was exposed to people who lived in other countries. When I was in college, I had the opportunity to become friends with students from other countries and learn more about the world. I didn't know it at the time but the Lord was preparing me for my future ministry. I was always interested in teaching English as a foreign language and Word of Life Korea started a new ministry called School of Youth Ministries in English. My plans were to go to Korea for 3 months but the Lord had me stay for 3 1/2 years. When I returned to the States, I was asked to begin a ministry for the international students here at the Word of Life Bible Institute. It has been amazing to look back and see how He's prepared me to love and serve our students. -4 a
You want to be credible? You want to live a life that is worthy of your calling? You want to bear fruit? People will only believe you when you show them you love them. Honestly, genuinely, sincerely... love them. Check out 1John 4:7-21. I especially like verse 12, "Me one has seen God at any time; if we love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us" People see God when we love! WOW! Whether that's speaking hard truth to them, giving them your time to show you care, or being gentle when they don't deserve it... it's all about love. Jesus Himself said it, loving God and loving people. If you want credibility spelled out for you, check out Romans 12:9-21. "Let love be without hypocrisy..!' That, is credibility. - Michelle Hartsell
Joanna Rushlow Financial Services
Sonya Quiet Discipleship Coord
Euanna Pigford Music Coordinator
Shirley Richards Academic Secretary
Dayna Welch Ranch Intern
Craig Streicher Baker
Karl Storman Dean of Ministries
Glenn Slothower Culinary Services
Wendy Williamson Lindsay Young Internat'l Student Coord. Radio Intern
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For some it was their first time away from home, first time at college, first time living with roommates; while others have been through the college process before. But for all the first year students, they were in for an adventure that they could have never dreamed of having. From jumping right into classes and weekend ■ ministries fall quarter to walking across the stage at graduation, not one student is able to leave
the Bible Institute without seeing some change in his life. The cirriculum of the first year program is designed to lay a Biblical foundation in every student's life. With year long classes such as Bible Survey and Theology, as well as guest lecturers typically teaching a specific book of the Bible, a knowl edge of the Word of God is engrafted into the thinking of each student. Learning to balance classes, homework, and service assignments can be a tedious
process. Being pushed far beyond your comfort zone on ministry is a stretching experience. Living with roommates can be exciting and trying and frustrating. But, at the end of the year, the work and effort invested by each student will be rewarded. The principle of life change becomes evident in more than just the gaining of a greater knowledge of God's Word. Left: Bethany Archer; Sierra Fields; Rachel Boddie; Andrew Gombossy. Right: Tim Moroz, Adam DeLong; Amanda Klaus; Sarah Kamau; Dana Ratchford.
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Luke Amick
Eric Alvarez
Yo-Wan Ahn
Melissa Adams
Martha Acklin
David Arthur
Maria Azcarate Marcial
Irma Arroyo
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Michael Beauharnois
Kimberly Bean
Russell Batson
Todd Balsle
Allan Berger
Mark Benson
Eric Benoit
Samantha Beistline
Rebekah Blanchette Andrew Blount
Ronald Bilotta
Brian Berger
Leonardo Brito
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Korban Bradshaw
Sarah Boone
Rachel Boddie
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Megan Burkholder
Timothy Brooks
Rushton Brown
Mollie Burke
Elizabeth Burill
WO L I What are you most excited for this year? The Freshman Fifteen. -Justin Elam
Samantha Cancilla
Megan Caraher
Britni Carmichael
Matthew Calabrese Thomas Campbell
How do you feel about paying for laundry?
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I think it's ridiculous how prejudicial the laundry machines are. They don't accept foreign currency, even when the quarters are of the same value. What Sysco food would you be and why? Any dessert that is sooo sweet, because I am sweet. -Mark Jones -Kathleen Macqueen
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Eun-Hey Chun
Melissa Clements
Amanda Conklin
Meredith Cook
Brianna Cowan
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"Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away: Fear though not; for 1 am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea I will help thee; yea, I j . j w|lljU]3lioljd^thee with the right hand of my righteousnes!1
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Coming to the Bible Insitute is something that my husband and I have dreamed about for at least five years. We didn't think it would be possible for at least five more years, but last January God said, "Now" We prayed diligently and discussed it thoroughly. We were scared, but we obeyed. Being an off campus married student has both amazing privileges and challenges. I have had to work diligently to make sure my focus is remaining on Christ. It is very easy to be so busy and forget who I'm serving. It seems for every challenge we face, God blesses and provides abundantly. We have had the privilege of developing relationships as we've gotten to know some of the students. If you're paying attention you will see God doing awesome things all around through all kinds of people. We are so grateful to have this opportunity to be in God's Word receiving incredible teaching from incredible teachers. We thank God for this privilege. We are confident we are exacty where God has brought us.
If you could be any Sysco food, what would you be? What is Sysco? -Eddy Gil Andujar
What is your favorite Sysco food?
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Kayla Dalton
Adam Curtis
Derreck Cullen
Peter Croslev
What in the world is Sysco?? -Eddy Gil Andujar What memory has made you laugh the most? dinner with us during a really awkward, funny conversation. -Dana Ratchford Having Todd Kinzer eat
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Kimberly Derisi
Adam DeLon^
Stephen Deere
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Timothy Donnelly
Briana Donley
Samantha Dimmick
Emily Donley
Brenda Dutton
Courtney Dykeman
Rosa Driskell
Randy Driesensa
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Victoria Emanuele
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Christina Faisst
Brittany Farrell
Lauren Evans
Danielle Farese
Lukas Fadness
Rebekah Fisher
Andrew Ferrell
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Sierra Field
Alex Ferrell
CJ Fanklin
Demitirus Flores
Bree Foie
Jeff Flemin
Michael Flaherty
Daniel Godfrey
Shane Fraser
Kellie Gelo
Eddy Gil Andujar
"The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is might; He will save, He will over thee with joy; He will in His love, He will in thee with singing1,' - Zephaniah 3:17
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Zachary Gottshall
Abby Grenier
Craig Gornall
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Megan Hornb\
Rebekah Howydshell
Grace Hubbell
Kelsey Holmes
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of and not of evil, to give you an expected end"
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Beniamin Hydock
Rachel Jacob
Joel Hutchinson
Matthew Hudson
Cindylee Takubiak
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Rebekah Tanho
Dong-Yeop Tang
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Rachel Kibler
Sarah Kamau
Hye-Young Kan
Eric Johnson
Mark Tones
"My integrity, being able to be trusted in the area of my Biblical standard, because they are in line with God's teaching" Dan Vanderkooi "To me credibility is to live my life patterned after Christ and to strive to be like Him in every way. To be a living sacrifice and lay my life and all at Jesus' feet, to show and share Christ's love to everyone and be a diligent servant of the Lord!' Bethany Archer
Andrew Kim
Aesra Kim
Eun-Tae Kim
Stephen Kilcollins
Amanda Klaus
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Yong-Woog Kim oseph Kin
Matthew Knorr
Daniel Koontz
Steven Kostusyk
Mana Koyano
Shoshanah Kravitz Sierra Kreft
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Kvria Laurens
Elizabeth Lauer
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Krista Lansrworthv Ian Lanvon
"Being able to keep your word, trustworthy, and responsible"
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Hoo-Saner Lee
Matthew Layton
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"I think of it as my relationship with God. Am I going to Him with EVERYTHING or just some things?"
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Nicholas Levasseur
Elisabeth Levey
Sue-Sung Lim
Amanda Libb
Nichole Salazar
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We've defined credibility as walking worthy of the calling with which yon were called. But when I think about it, who is really truly worthy of God and His calling? There is nothing we can do to earn credit in God's kingdom, since it's only by His grace we are saved, only by Him are we justified. Credibility can only be the life we live in gratitude to our Saviour for His wonderful gift of life. Credibility is daily taking up our cross and following God in His commands. He has given us through the holy Word of God, faithfully honouring Him in everything we do. Credibility is, upon entering the presence of our almighty Father, hearingHim say, "Well done, good and faithful servant" -L^ifeen
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Rachel McMahon
Matthew Maurer
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Kristy Morgan
Melissa Morales
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Michelle Nagel
Cherith Newell
Timothy Moroz
Kaitlyn Mousseau
Sarah Newlin
Elizabeth O'Connor
Christine O'Connor
WOLBI: A solid rock foundation that doubles as a trampoline. As this year has progressed, the Word of Life Bible Institute has continually been building in my life a stronger and stronger foundation upon my Savior Jesus Christ. The key to that foundation is what I like to describe to non-WOLBI§ as Bible Study on steroids. A foundation so good, it doesn’t just sit there under me. It springs me up and out to use what I have learned to change lives, kind of like a trampoline. And after all, who but insurance companies doesn’t like trampolines? - Cl^\rt3 Lov\ _______ ____________________ 0
And ye shall know the truth and the wuf shall make thee free.. -John 8:32 Misa Onishi Monique Ouellete Benjamin Owen Cortney Palmer ordan Parker
Erica Persson
Charles Perkins
Elizabeth Peer
William Parker
Heather Pfrommer
Brandon Pfrommer
Joshua Petry
Veronica Petrash
Michelle Peteet
William Price
Benjamin Price
Natalie Price
Krista Pomorski
Kaitlyn Platt
Carl Rambow
Edwin Ramirez
Lynette Radebaugh
Danielle Putnam Emily Racer
in the Lord and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. _____________________r Psalm 37:4
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Dana Ratchford
Tiffany Randall
"Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set be fore him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God" Heb. 12:1-2
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David Rineer
Roger Richards
Alexandra Ricca
Sonia Sanchez
Nichole Salazar
Moises Santana
Keegan Scofield
Amanda Russell
Rhiannon Sheats
Gregory Shepherd
Daniel Seibert
Don Shuffler
Kayla Slusser
Timothy Slothower
Carl Sims
ennifer Singleton
Christina Somers
Sondra Smith
Debi Smith
David Stinebaugh
Keith Stephens
Ruthanne St. John
Candace St. John
Kaitlin Stark
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Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each es teem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name ofJesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. Phil. 2:3-11
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Jessica Taylor
Bessie Sulouff
Kiki Strickland
Nohara Tomizawa
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Sarah Todd
Andrew Tenea
Daniel Vanderkooi
Tatiana Vareas-caba Patricia Velasquez
Anne Vaillancourt
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Lauren Westcomb
Amber Warkentien
Colin West
Elizabeth Wallace
Kaitlin Walker
Kellie Whittaker
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ork ealing with specific types of ministry and current issues facing Christianity, the instruction received this year lays the primary steps for beginning a life of ministry. Combining a busy class schedule with ministry leaves little free time. But a year of training, receiving (and possibly giving) discipleship, growing, and forming and strengthening friendships is an eternal investment that most students will never forget.
while the Florida students are adapting to an entirely new campus (and the cold)! But for all the second year students, this year has been an adventure that they will never forget. Building on the Biblical fundamentals taught in first year, the emphasis of the second year program is developing a ministry foundation. The focus ofthe classes is putting into practice the principles that have already been taught. From the infamous Bible Study Methods and Homoletics or Public Speaking to classes
A shift happens in the transition from first year into second year. There is a different atmosphere in the classroom that was noticeable the very first day in class, and it had more to do with the change from the Jack Wvrtzen Center to W Council Hall. One significant change for the second year class is the mixing ofNew York and Florida students. For the original New York students, it is an adjustment to seeing new faces in the classroom;
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Lord had other plans. He is ’not willing that any should perish, but all should come to repentance!’ (2 Peter 3:9) I am grateful that my Lord was not willing that I perish but had a plan to save me from my sins. He desired my life, my heart, and my all. He sent a woman after His own heart, my grandmother, whose only desire was to please' Him. She presented the Gospel to me when I was twelve years old. It was then that I trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior, being my only way to heaven. “For by grace (I have) been saved through faith!’ (Eph.2: 8-9) Since then, God has brought me to Word of Life Bible Institute and is continually preparing my heart, mind, and soul for His service. He is leading me to attend the Word of Life Bible Institute in Argentina for further training. This will prepare me for full time ministry on the mission field of Managua, Nicaragua.
My name is Sebastian J. Murillo. I come from a family of five (four sisters!). I was born in Managua, Nicaragua into a society that did not know Christ. Wars were breaking out all around us, with people fighting to see who will be in power. Murders and things of this sort where happening at the time that I lived there. We children still attended church with my mom even though there would be a man with a machine gun in his hands around every corner. I have been attending a Baptist church since I was born. I have attended churches in Nicaragua, Florida, North Carolina, and New York. Now I am twenty- five and attend Word of Life Bible Institute in Schroon Lake, New York. Preparing my life for the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. Before I was saved, I was walking in the flesh, Galatians 5:19-21. These things separated me from God. I was dead in my trespasses and only deserved death, but the
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January students get a unique perspective of the Bible Institute. Not only are they new among a campus of students who have already spent a quarter together, they also start at the beginning of Snow Camp. For most of them, this is their first impression of Word of Life. Once they begin to become acquainted with the campus, life starts to settle down, but just a little bit! These students fit right in and make friends quickly with their roommates and classmates. Soon, you can hardly tell the difference between the January students and those who have been there since September. Class often presents a challenge to January students; jumping into Theology,
which builds on the fundamentals taught in the fall quarter, can prove to be difficult, and starting Bible Survey in the middle of the Old Testament can be quite interesting. However, with the help of classmates, the January students are able to successfully make it through the year. / Often January students are placed in their own separate category. But, in reality, they strongly contribute to the unity found on the campus. Although they encounter some challenges starting their education at the Bible Institute in the winter quarter, the January students are able to press on through them to finish the year with excellence.
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Every year the Word of Life Bible Institute becomes home for students from all over the world. Each inhabitable continent is represented in this year's classes with students from approximately fifteen different countries. You can rarely go anywhere on campus without running into someone from a different culture. Adjusting to life in a dorm can be an interesting experience for both the international student and their American roommates! From overcoming language barriers to tasting foreign delicacies, friendships are formed that no ocean can ever m iff alltne
natia separate. Interacting together in the classroom, at meals, and in the dorm provides great opportunities to learn from one another. For many of the international students, studying in a language other than their own can become difficult. But, because of the help received from many of the other students, they are able to learn God's Word in a way that most never dreamed possible. After spending one or two years at the Bible Institute, almost all of the international students return to their home countries with a great burden and passion to share the Gospel with their people.
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share the same meals, (housing, or activities. With all the added responsibilities of being an - off campus student, finding a balance can be quite difficult. However, one common thing we all share is an awesome God. In the same amazing way that He brought us together to serve Him, He also provides the necessities that off campus students need to support them through the year. This brings new meaning to the phrase, "God does not call the equipped, He equips the called"
Every student who finds themself at the BI has had to make some kind of sacrifice. For off campus students, these sacrifices can often be a little more demanding. Off campus students change their lives drastically by moving away from home and leaving jobs while they learn to adapt to classes and studies all over again. They must keep up with homework, papers, and mega-quizzes, while being parents, running a home, and managing finances. Connecting with on campus students is also a challenge since they do not
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The staff at the Bible Institute really become like parents away from home. Their j honest, caring attitude encourages students to come to them with any questions, and they don't mind addressing any/ issue. The staffs commitment to Gods Word is evident in the way they live their lives, as they do their best to disciple the students and set an example for them. They really do pour their lives into the students.
On the Florida campus, Dr. Charles Scheide and Mr. Gary Ingersoll are the ‘resident* lecturers. Both have unique ways of teaching; Dr. Scheide with his numerous sources of information and humble attitude, and Mr. Ingersoll with ‘commercial breaks' spread sporadically throughout the class. The Yice President of Florida Ministries, Mr. Tom Phillips, really sets the mood with his unique look at life. Being a kid “stuck in a grown-up's body,’ as he says it, there is never
a dull moment when he is around. Deans Becca Robinson and Jonathan Lindstam are personally involved in the students' lives and their love for Christ induces a similar love in each student. They both give wonderful examples of how to conduct a well- balanced Christian life while serving full-time. These and all the rest of the staff at the Florida extension encourage students to “Know, Grow, and Sho\$ the love ofJesus Christ.
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Jonathan Lindstam Dean of Men
Jess Kota Maintenance Intern
Verna Williams Library Assistant
Jerry Teboe International Students
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If there were ever a class devoted strongly to winning souls for Christ, the Florida class of 2008 is it. From day one, friendships were made that could never be broken, and as soon as they started delving into Gods word, they couldn’t help but share it with everyone they met. They all work together as a team for a common goal, fulfilling the Great Commission and preaching the Word of Truth. Ministry teams
unified in their task of bringing glory to God.
take trips everywhere, including the state fair to work with Child Evangelism Fellowship where all they did was tell the “story of the Wordless Book' and hundreds of people came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Specialized teams such as the Praise Team, the Ensemble, and the Drama Team get the chance to minister using their artistic talents for the Lord and each member of each team has gained a special bond with one another, making them
The biggest testament to the class’s commitment to Christ is their excitement as they look forward to ministering to campers from all over. “What I looked forward to the most about camp was the campers God would put in my life and how I would be able to be an influence in their lives’, said Alicia Wulf. Across the campus, the answers would be the same. God worked His will through the Class of 2008.
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