September 10, 2009

Fall 2009 Semester News

Our Fall semester began in August with 16 students. Of these students, three are freshman and five are part time students. Some who have attended in the past are hoping that within the year or by fall of next year, they will be able to come back to finish their education. We have some who are praying about attending in the Spring or Fall of next year.

Brother Scott Bourland, pastor of Landmark of Indianapolis, was one of the men who helped to start the school. He is back in the state and is now helping in the classroom. We are not yet able to teach a full fourth year schedule. Our heart's desire is to have enough staffing next year to help us finalize our curriculum. I have spoken with other men who may be in a better position to help as teachers next year.

We appreciate the support and encouragement that we get from the churches in our area. If you would like more information, don't hesitate to drop us a line and we will get in touch with you.

December 22, 2008

November Report

We saw the ordination of two of our students this past month. Brother Nate Lowe was ordained to the pastoral ministryand pastors New Hope Baptist Church in Kokomo, Indiana.Brother Joe Dorsey was also ordained to the pastoral ministry and pastors First Landmark of Marion, Indiana. Both of these young men have attended IBI since the beginning and are now pastors in our state. We praise God that He continues to bless us in this area.

Four new potential students are on the horizon for next year! It is always a blessing to her that the interest in our school continues to grow. These four men live within two hours of our school and are considering enrolling in the fall of 2009. Please continue to pray for these men who are making IBI their school of choice for Christian Education and training.

We are also blessed to have pastors in our area who are willing to come help out when a faculty member is out do to pastoral obligations or illness. We appreciate their willingness and dedication to help as well as the sacrifice of their time and energy to travle to Anderson.

Often we are asked if we offer any corses for laypeople. We strive to make our evening courses those that would benefit those laypeople who desire to broaden their knowledge of God's Word. We strive to do all we can to equip each student for service within their local church. We welcome each one and are dedicated to equip them for service so that they can fulfill their place of service and calling.