Channel Islands Bible College
& Seminary
"...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
For those of you logging on from a satellite campus.
This Spring Semester promises to be an exciting time as we begin our tenth year. God continues to bless the ministry of the school as students become better equipped, and join others in leading congregations in more meaningful service. We have ministered to more than fifteen hundred students since opening our doors in the Spring of 1999.
Channel Islands Bible College and Seminary has initiated a new concept in Christian education - no tuition or registration fees are 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 three hundred inmates in California, Nevada, and Arizona prisons. We have an extension school at the state prison in Lancaster, California. These inmates join a growing number of pastors and church leaders from places like, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ghana, Pakistan, India, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates.
This past semester we partnered with UCLA, and educators around the world, in focusing on providing education to those even in the most remote parts of the world. In august we began an extension school in the United Arab Emirates, at Dubai/Sharja. Minnie and I visited there in December and the students are excited about the opportunity. We hope to have them in class with us by way of video conferencing this semester. We are awaiting the installation of DSL at their church villa.
To God be the glory great things He has done - Is Doing!
Because of His Grace,
Troy S. Welch, Th.D., Ph.D.,
President
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