Channel Islands Bible College & Seminary
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
"...for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the
ministry,
for the edifying of the body of Christ"
Ephesians 4:12
CIBCS Oxnard, California, United States of America
Welcome To Channel Islands Bible College & Seminary Dubai
The Fall Semester is upon us and promises to be an exciting time as we study together the manifold wisdom of God. God continues to bless the ministry of the school as students become better equipped and join others in leading local congregations in more meaningful service. We have ministered to more than one thousand students since opening our doors in the Spring of 1999.
Channel Islands Bible College & Seminary was born, out of a desire to provide for the "...equipping the saints for the work of the ministry....” Although every believer has a ministry to perform, there has been very little training provided to equip them for ministry. Effective training has been reserved for those believers who are going into vocational ministry and have the resources to afford Christian Higher Education. This lack of training has seriously hindered the work of the church.
Channel Islands Bible College and Seminary operates on a grace basis. This means tuition and registration fees are not charged. Such fees would prevent most Christians from getting the training they need and desire. The school is supported by contributions from those who have both the ability and the desire to contribute. The high cost of college and seminary training is no longer a valid reason for believers to not become better trained in the use of their gifts to achieve effective ministry.
Cost of operation is kept at a minimum by using the facilities and resources of Nyeland Community Church, the governing body. The faculty and staff are made up of volunteers of qualified believers who have this grace conviction and share our vision. Yet, a high standard of academics is maintained that is on a par with Universities and Seminaries that charge prohibitive fees for the majority of believers as we offer accredited degrees from the Associate through the Doctorate.
Our independent studies department continues to grow. We now have around two hundred inmates in California and Nevada prisons. These inmates join a growing number of pastors and church leaders from places like, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ghana, Pakistan, India, the Philippines, and now Dubai.
There is a contagious atmosphere on campus generated by the excitement of students who are growing in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
To God be the glory great things He has done - Is Doing!
Because of His Grace,
Troy S. Welch, Th.D., Ph.D.,
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Currently working on:
*Site structure and development
*Class Streaming Schedule
*Dubai Customization