The Heart & Mind of Hands-on ministry
MISSION STATEMENT
Keystone Bible Institute (KBI) was established in 2004 with a vision of training theMINDand stirring the HEART of God’s people through God’s Word and Spirit, then putting our HANDS to the work of ministry. KBI is a life-changing Bible School that provides foundational instruction for you to transform your communities, congregations, and the world for the glory of God.
KBI is targeted for adults (18 years and older) who are passionate about pursing their God-given destiny in a Spirit-filled environment. Students will be challenged to go deep in their knowledge of Scripture, obtain a global vision and perspective for ministry and missions, and be empowered to apply biblical principles and truth to daily living.
COURSE OPTIONS
1. Audit Option.
You can take any course for audit. That means you will not be required to
do any homework or take any exams, but you will not receive a certificate or credit.
2. Credit Option -for a Diploma (42 credit hours)
Courses on Biblical Literature (Old and New Testament studies), Theology (Systematic and Practical), Historical Studies in Jewish, Christian and American Histories)
3. Degree Option
KBI can assist you in pursuing either a Associate degree, 60 credit hours or a Bachelor degree, 120 credit hours in thirteen different areas of ministry study through Christian Leadership University.
4. Credentials
Keystone Bible can provide you with a Ministry licensed and ordination credentials through Christian Leadership University.
This would be a two-year process to obtain a valid ministry license/ordination. It includes the completion of the following courses from
Keystone Bible Institute:
Year One (License)
Four Keys to Hearing God's Voice (12 weeks) 3 credits
Counseled By God (12 weeks) 3 credits
Prayers for a Healing Heart (12 weeks) 3 credits
Year Two (Ordination)
Survey of the Bible (12 weeks) 3 credits
Christian Church History (12 weeks) 3 credits
Theology (12 weeks) 3 credits.
LEADERSHIP
KBI is personally led by its founder Dr. Kenneth R. Gibson, a former Pastor with over 50 years of integrity and hands-on experience. Dr. Gibson is a dynamic Bible teacher having received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky. Additional classes will be taught by local Pastors/Educators who specialize in specific areas of ministry.
GRADING POLICY
A Excellent 90-100 4.0
B Average+ 80-89 3.0
C Average 70-79 2.0
D Average- 60-69 1.0
F Failure Below 60 0.0
I Incomplete No Credit
W Withdrawal
Grades are assigned at the discretion of the instructor, according to the percentage of the coursework completed by each student.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Student requests admission application
Student completes and submits application with non-refundable application fee of $20.00
Registrar reviews application and schedules an interview with the Director of the school.
Registrar notifies applicant of acceptance or non-acceptance.
Criteria for Non-Acceptance
Not meeting the academic requirement
Being under church discipline
Not agreeing with the statement of faith
Not agreeing with Conduct Code.
Code of Conduct:
Be on time and prepared for class.
Adhere to a modesty and neatness of dress and appearance.
Respect for others
Refrain from offensive appearances or questionable behavior/language.
Regular church attendee /involved in ministry.
RESOURCES REQUIRED
A good Study Bible,
Pens, Pencils, Highlighters,
3 Ring Binders, Paper and a Journal.
ASSIGNMENTS
All examinations, homework, and paper/projects, must be the student’s own work. Plagiarism, the representation of another work as one’s own, is not permitted and is grounds for failing the course or being dismissed.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance in class is required. Students late ten minutes will be counted tardy. More than ten minutes, students will be counted absent. Two excused absences will be permitted per study unit. An excused absence is death of immediate or extended family member, accident or hospitalization.
ASSOCIATIONS
Keystone Bible has an association with the following ministries:
International Bible Institute
Santa Fe Springs, California
Chartered since 2004
American Pastor’s Network
Sam Rohrer, President
Elverson, Pa
Evangelical Training Association
Wheaton, Illinois
Christian Leadership University
On-line University Degrees
Perry Stone Ministries
ISOW (International Study of Word)
Communion with God Leaders Network
(Licensing and Ordination Credentials)