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- About UsThe Great Commission Bible Institute was started in 2005 by a team of pastors, Bible teachers, and missionaries for the purpose of training young people in God’s Word, that they may be “thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:17). Believing that the most important aspect of learning God’s Word is living it, we’ve designed a “life learning laboratory” that combines exceptional classroom teaching with hands-on ministry experience. Whether it’s in the church, the dorm, the workplace, or on the street, students will be prepared to take the principles they learn from Scripture and walk them out in everyday life. Students will also be mentored throughout the year by spiritual coaches who are committed to seeing them become disciples who will make disciples. During the nine month course of GCBI, students will… study the Bible cover to cover create a personal Study Bible through academics work with a variety of dynamic local ministries become a vital part of the local church live in real community with other believers tour the Holy Land and walk where Jesus walked The Great Commission Bible Institute is committed to helping young people become passionate followers of Jesus Christ, young people who will impact…
- AdmissionsAdmissions Requirements 1. Applicants are to be at least 18 years of age. 2. Applicants are to have completed a high school diploma or equivalent. 3. All applicants are to complete the application documents in full and distribute the character reference forms. 4. Applications must include a double-spaced autobiographical essay (300-500 words) stating how the applicant came to know Christ and why they would like to attend GCBI. 5. All appropriate fees must be paid in full before entrance to GCBI will be granted. All tuition payments are to be paid according to the established payment plan. Any financial payment plan deviating from the norm must be reviewed and approved by the Administrative Director. 6. This program requires a serious commitment in spirit and an eagerness of heart. All applicants are to commit themselves to uphold the standards of the Word of God and exhibit diligence, faithfulness, and teachability in their daily lives. Application Requirements Application for admission 2 Personal Reference Forms 1 Pastoral Reference Form $50 Application Fee Forms should be completed and mailed directly to: Great Commission Bible Institute P.O. Box 1315 Sebring, Fl 33871-1315 Applications will not be processed until all paperwork (including reference forms) has been…
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- FAQsWhen does the school year begin and end? For the 2010-2011 school year, GCBI will begin Orientation on Tuesday, August 31st. The Student Bible Experience (read further down!) will be held September 6-16. Fall semester classes will begin on September 21st, 2010 and end on December 17th, 2010. Spring semester classes will begin on January 18th and end on May 12th. The Israel Experience will be held May 19th – 31st. The students’ graduation ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 5th. What is the Student Bible Experience? As part of our orientation process, the students and on-site ministry directors read through the Bible in 10 days. I know, I know! “What? Read the entire Bible in eight days?!” Our goal in this project is two-fold: first, we want every student to get a sense of the big picture of God’s story; second, we want to create an opportunity for students to dive right in and work together to accomplish a rather large goal. We read through the Bible chronologically, following a strict daily reading schedule. Students and ministry directors read aloud, taking turns and sharing the “burden”. The reading schedule provides for many stretch breaks, meal times, and intentional…
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The Scroll of God’s Call
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Ezekiel 2:4 I am sending you to them who are stubborn and obstinate children, and you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD.’ 5 As for them, whether they listen or not—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. 6 And you, son of man, neither fear them nor fear their [...]
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Hesed…
I first heard the definition of this word from Professor/Pastor Randy a few months ago, and it didn’t mean anything [...]
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Back from the Break
The students have arrived from their Christmas break. It is good to have them back. I was just speaking with [...]
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Welcome Home
It has been a long couple of weeks. David and I have been covering for Pastor Randy as he has [...]
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Off to Ormond Beach
I have been out of town for the last week and a half, fortunately the student assignments are turned in [...]
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Slavery and Sugar Cookies
God is love. We say it all the time. It’s a statement that is both Scriptural and true, but also [...]
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2011 GCBI Classes #2-4: Sin, Blessing, Suffering, and More
The students have been working hard and we are starting to see them be able to pull out truths and [...]
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2011 Class #1: God is Creator, Therefore Master
We had our first actual Bible class of the year yesterday. We took a look at God as the Creator [...]
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Much learning hath made us mad
And it came about that on the Second Day of Bible reading, in the Second Week of GCBI that there [...]
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2011 Bible Experience Update
Well today is the day. Our students will have completed their reading of the Bible in just eight days. It [...]
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2011 Bible Experience Update
The students have just completed the Hebrew Scriptures. They have just opened the Gospels and are now reading about God [...]
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