The Global Herald-Vol. 1, Issue 2
April-June 2011 The most recent issue of The Global Herald is now available here: http://img.westernbibleinstitute.com/wbi-student-newsletters/2011Q2.pdf
Moving!
We’re in the middle of a big server move/update today. Thank you for your patience!
Wow!
Thank you for your prayers of support. The new applications have been coming in steadily. We now have 21 students in our new English-language leadership program. The countries represented are: Albania, Ghana, Guyana, India, Nigeria, the Philippines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay. We are excited to have these brothers and sisters join us.
Getting the Word Out
Just sent out an email to our list of churches. I am glad that the apostles didn’t have to worry about spam filters… Here is what was sent: Brothers and Sisters, Since 1993, Western Bible Institute has been working to strengthen the Kingdom by providing free training in Christian leadership. We recently started offering online leadership training courses in English and Spanish. Through our network of websites we offer free Bible courses with a focus on Christian leadership to members…
What We Do
WBI strives to meet a need that often goes unmet: access to Christian leadership education for those who are unable to uproot themselves to attend a school of preaching or similar institution. Our online programs allow established individuals an opportunity to enhance their ability to strengthen their local congregation. Here is a snippet from an email I recently received from a brother in India. It is a great example of how our programs are able to reach those who are…
Up and Running!
The English site for WBI is now up and running largely thanks to William Lambert, our new Associate Director of English Studies. Even though I hope to make several additions to the website and William has more database work to do, it is now possible for students to begin studying. There are two separate online classroom sites. One of these sites is for leaders and members of the churches of Christ. The other is for all other interested contacts. We hope…
Student Population Update
Hello, We are excited to announce that our enrolled student population has surpassed 300! We now have over 150 brothers and sisters enrolled in the leadership training program and 160 individuals from our global community enrolled in evangelistic Bible study courses. Thank you for your continued support of WBI! Please continue to keep our ministry in your prayers.