Saints Bible Institute of Church Planting: Papanga, Philippines

Since 2002, Saints Bible Institute (SBI) of San Lorenzo, Italy, has been committed to providing a unique international experience: one where education meets ministry. At SBI, hundreds of students have had their hearts stirred to pursue missions and evangelism while benefitting from an outstanding academic curriculum.

Now, SBI has expanded to the Philippines! The new Saints Bible Institute of Church Planting (SBICP) is offering a program specifically designed to train and equip Filipino nationals to plant and pastor new, healthy, reproducing churches.

SBICP is a unique study program that combines excellent academic training with practical mission work. We are committed to transmitting a biblical view of God, a passion for the lost, and a love for the Church-all in the context of practical preparation for the mission of church-planting and evangelism.

The three-year program includes two years of classroom instruction and a third year practicum where students will be directly involved in church-planting efforts overseen by experienced church planters.

Courses for the 2008-2009 academic year will include:

Missions
Evangelism
Acts
Romans
Church History
Philosophy
Biblical Interpretation
Cross-cultural Communications
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Genesis
Church Planting
Youth Ministry
Theology
Cults
Greek
Pastoral Care

Students are enrolled fulltime in 18 hours of coursework, all of which taught in English. Instructors are selected for both their academic qualifications and their ability to work cross-culturally. Instructors represent Moody Bible Institute, Bryan College, Saints Bible Institute (Italy), and other American colleges.

The SBICP Center is a newly constructed educational facility located in Papanga, Philippines.

Tuition for SBICP is P.20,000 which includes tuition, room and board,and travel expenses related to the program.

SBICP works in collaboration with Lord Jesus Filipino Fellowship.