I was a fairly new believer and a recent high school graduate when a godly Christian family told me about the Word of Life Bible Institute. I had very little knowledge about the Bible and was convicted that I needed to know more and learn how to apply God’s Word to daily living.
Life at the Bible Institute was so different than anything I had ever experienced. As I look back over the past 25 years, I am so thankful that God led me there. I learned so much through the daily studies and disciplines as well as the invaluable experience of traveling with the Collegians. To this day, I still remember many of the lessons the professors taught us, and I am thankful for the godly staff.
I have been married to my best friend for the past 20 years and have three amazing children. As our oldest son heard my husband and I talking about our experiences at Word of Life (my husband was a camper on the Island), he began asking questions. God soon made it very clear that the Bible Institute was the place for him.
Interestingly enough, our diplomas will have the same graduation date of 2012. Due to illness, I was unable to complete the program. Twenty-five years later, it has become official, and we shared the year 2012 as our finishing date. To God be the glory!
Word of Life Bible Institute has prepared me for real life and real ministry. It is not just book learning but practical, hands-on experience that equips believers to live in today’s world, enabling us to make godly choices.
I teach piano lessons each day and have the privilege to serve God in my local church in worship ministry, women’s ministry, and ladies small group Bible studies. The education I received at Word of Life has helped shape who I am and has a direct impact on the way I teach my students and relate to others.
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