4.24.2014

Student Fusion, GenReal, Redemption, Camp Intersect: Bible Institute Ministries, Explained.

Most Bible Institute graduates know exactly what we're talking about when we mention Snow Camp or OAE. But what about the Bible Institute's newer ministries?

Check out some of the Bible Institute's newest ventures below, then visit our ministries schedules to see when and where these groups are headed next.

Student Fusion

Each Student Fusion team takes students, puts them through a week of intense training, and launches them out to a foreign country.

Different language. Different food. Different everything! Each team has the awesome task of sharing Christ with people who are lost and likely haven't had many chances to hear the Gospel.

GenReal

GenReal aims to use God's Word to provide answers to girl-specific issues in an arena where women, mothers, and daughters can be of one mind. These conferences are for girls who want to know genuine and women who want to impart real.

GenReal looks to:
  • Stimulate spiritual growth.
  • Create a venue where friends, moms, and daughters can find answers in a safe atmosphere.
  • Encourage women, mothers, and daughters to get into each other's worlds.
  • Equip moms and women leaders in the local church to help girls effectively.
Redemption

The mission of Redemption is to influence students in schools and youth groups throughout the nation, making a difference in today’s youth culture through music, drama, and worship that glorifies God and brings people to the cross.

Camp Intersect

Click here to see Tom Phillips describe the new ministry.

4.23.2014

Jeju Kitchen: All Finished!

When the Bible Institute opened its Jeju campus in 2012, the teaching site was only partially completed. Classes began without a key piece -- the campus's cafetorium (and kitchen), which not only feeds the students but also is built to be easily expanded beyond its current double function as a teaching space as the student body grows.

Jeju recently finished its cafetorium and kitchen, with volunteer work and donations helping the campus take an important step in its effort to reach all of Asia for Christ.

Check out some photos of the finished kitchen.





4.02.2014

Be Praying: April Ministries Schedule.

Pray along with us during this season of ministry.

April 2-6
Open Air Evangelism trip to New York City
GenReal in Akron, Ohio

April 4-6
Student Fusion at New Hope Bible Church, Irasburg, Vermont
Springfield ministry

April 4-13
Voice of Victory tour (churches visited: First Baptist, Goshen, Indiana; Calvary Baptist Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Mayfair Baptist Church, Flushing, Michigan; Fish Lake Bible Church, Sturgis, Michigan; Calvary Baptist Church, Ypsilanti, Michigan; Alfred Almond Bible Church, Almond, New York; alumni events in Getzville, New York, and McMurray, Pennsylvania)

April 5-7
Drama team at Lowville Mennonite Church, Lowville, New York

April 5-13
Collegian tour (churches visited: Seneca Gospel Mission, Buffalo, New York; Centerpointe Community Church, Lancaster, New York; Bailey Road Baptist Church, North Jackson, Ohio; Delaware Bible Church, Delaware, Ohio; Delaware Christian School, Delaware, Ohio; Olmsted Performing Arts Center, Olmsted Falls, Ohio; First Baptist Church-Glen Este, Batavia, Ohio; Bethel Baptist Temple, Cincinnati, Ohio; Colonial Baptist Church, Wintersville, Ohio)

April 6-9
Open Air Evangelism trip to New York City

April 9
Ministry team to Capital City Rescue Mission in Albany, New York

April 9-13
Open Air Evangelism trip to New York City

April 11-13
Student Fusion at North Pownal Congregational Church, North Pownal, Vermont
Praise team and travel team at Syracuse Teens Involved

April 21
Ministry team to Capital City Rescue Mission in Albany, New York

April 25-27
Intersect event in Albany, New York
Ministry team at Word of Life Inn & Family Lodge for Mother-Daughter Retreat
Ministry team to Lighthouse Mission in Long Island, New York

Click here to read what's behind some of the Bible Institute's newer ministries, including GenReal, Redemption, Student Fusion, and Camp Intersect.

3.03.2014

Be Praying: March Ministries Schedule.

Spring is coming, and new ministries along with it. Pray with us this month.

Snow Camp
March 7-9: Snow Camp Weekend 8

Spring Break Trip
March 14-23: Panama Missions Trip

Other Ministries
March 28-29: Praise Team 2, Travel Team, Volunteer Team to Perth Bible Church in Amsterdam, N.Y., for lock-in
March 28-30: Ministry Team to Word of Life Inn & Family Lodge for Law Enforcement and Military Retreat
March 28-30: Springfield Ministry Team to Lion’s Den Outreach in Springfield, Mass.
March 29-31: Collegian Group 1 to Life Source Church in Cherry Valley, Mass., and Twin City Christian School in Lunenburg, Mass.
March 29-30: Drama Team to Calvary Baptist Church in Norwich, N.Y.
March 29-30: Praise Team 1 to Lake Champlain Bible Fellowship in Port Henry, N.Y.

All the Church Support Ministries have started for the spring. About 30 students go to 13 churches on a weekly basis.

2.15.2014

Alumni Gatherings: Spring 2014.

We're still locking down the details, but pencil in the dates and locations for these alumni gatherings this spring.

March 21: Capital City Baptist Church (Columbia, South Carolina)
March 22: The Summit Church, Brier Creek campus (Durham, North Carolina)
April 10: The Chapel (Goetzville, New York)
April 11: The Bible Chapel, South Hills campus (McMurray, Pennsylvania)
April 22: Bridgewater Baptist Church (Montrose, Pennsylvania)
April 26-27: The Creation Museum (Petersburg, Kentucky)
April 29: North Royalton Baptist Church (North Royalton,Ohio)
May 9: Faith Community Church (Gambrills, Maryland)
May 10: Fellowship Bible Church (Sewell, New Jersey)
May 16-17: Bible Institute's Owen Sound campus
May 23-26: Homecoming/Founders Conference/Alumni Reunions/Memorial Day (Bible Institute's New York campus)

For a complete list of alumni gatherings, visit wordoflife.edu/alumnigatherings.

2.10.2014

Homecoming • Founders Conference • Alumni Reunions • Memorial Day

May 23-26, 2014

We anticipate alumni from all over the country joining us in Schroon Lake for Homecoming this spring during Founders Conference on Memorial Day weekend. Speakers for the conference are Don Lough, Jr., Harry Bollback, and our special guest speaker, Dr. Paul Dixon, chancellor of Cedarville University. The featured speaker at our Memorial Day patriotic rally is Lt. Col. and Texas state Sen. Brian Birdwell. Brian was severely injured on 9/11 at the Pentagon.

Activities for the weekend include a reception Friday night after the opening session, a camp tour, a golf outing (Saturday afternoon), family fun time (Sunday afternoon), and the introduction of the Alumnus of the Year. Accommodations are available at the Word of Life Inn & Family Lodge, and meals are available at the Inn and Bible Institute. We look forward to seeing you there!

Two reunions are in the works, but alumni from all years are welcome:

40th Reunion (Class of 1974)
Hosts: Dave Feltz, Joanne Scurlock Feltz, Elizabeth Bollback Nelson
Honored Guest: Dr. John and Janet Master

35th Reunion (Class of 1979)
Host: Daryl Bollinger

Preliminary Schedule:
Friday (May 23), 7 p.m.: General Session (Dr. Paul Dixon)
Saturday (May 24), 9:45 a.m.: General Session (Dr. Paul Dixon)
Saturday (May 24), 11:15 a.m.: General Session (Dr. Paul Dixon)
Saturday (May 24), 7 p.m.: General Session (Harry Bollback)
Sunday (May 25), 9:45 a.m.: General Session (Dr. Paul Dixon)
Sunday (May 25), 11:15 a.m.: General Session (Don Lough, Jr.)
Monday (May 26), 11 a.m.: Memorial Day Concert and Rally (Lt. Col. Brian Birdwell)