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OBI is an independent,
non-profit,
non-denominational,
evangelical, distance
learning
program that adheres to traditional,
fundamental Christian theology.
Our Mission
We seek to provide local
church leadership with a free, seminary level, theological education
and
ministerial training.
Our Name
The name Oikia comes from
the Greek term for household or
family. The idea is that theological and ministerial training are
best achieved within the
context of the
local church family, under the tutelage of local pastoral
leadership.
Sadly, this important aspect of learning and discipleship is generally
lost in
the traditional Bible College and Seminary setting.
Our
Expectations
Upon the successful
completion of these courses, graduates
will be fully equipped to effectively exegete and
teach the Word of God, and to defend the faith; thereby making them
better
qualified to serve as deacons, elders, and even pastors and
missionaries,
depending upon denominational restrictions. And finally,
graduates will
be qualified and encouraged to reduplicate themselves—both academically
and
practically—in the lives of other faithful men and women within their
perspective congregations; thereby equipping the next generation for
ministry
as well.
Accreditation
Because Oikia Bible Institute’s
purpose is to provide theological and ministerial training to local
church
leadership, thereby training and equipping soldiers for the Lord, we
have not
sought, nor do we plan to seek, accreditation from any secular
accrediting
body, nor do we seek recognition from either the state or the federal
government.
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