Make appropriate personal application of God’s Word to their own lives in order to become totally dependent upon Christīe able to give a reason for the hope that is in them (I Peter 3:15)Įffectively communicate God’s Truth in both word and deed #2 Goal: It is the goal of Cornerstone Bible Institute to prepare students to:Įxegetically interpret the Scriptures by the application of fundamental dispensational hermeneutical principles The opportunity for Christian service on a practical level Guidelines for a standard of conduct to foster personal disciplineĪ social atmosphere that encourages spiritual growth #1 Goal: It is, therefore, the goal of Cornerstone Bible Institute to provide the student with:Īn academic environment compatible with gaining a thorough knowledge of the Word of God Our graduates are serving in pastorates in the U.S., in foreign and home missions, and as lay people in local churches. Cornerstone Bible Institute has adopted the philosophy that it is a school of applied Biblical ministries. Subsequent presidents Jim Steel, Jon LeBar, and Howard Friesen have also carried this same desire. The heart-beat of the first president of the school, Joe Charles, was missions, sending Christian workers into the far corners of the world to lead people to Christ and to see Biblical local churches established. All students major in Bible and select an area of ministry emphasis: pastoral ministries, missions, Christian education, or Biblical Discipleship/Counseling. Cornerstone has operated in the black ever since through God’s gracious provision.Ĭornerstone Bible Institute was founded in 1993 with the goal of training men and women for ministry.
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We rejoiced together in seeing God’s hand supply the $90,000 yet needed the property was paid for in full and on time. The final amount came in on the last day of our second missions conference, a check of $7,000. The Lord began supplying financially for the remaining purchase price of the property.
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They were asking $240,000 for the property but sold it to CBI for $150,000 they accepted a down payment of $60,000 – gifts from God’s people for the establishment of CBI (leaving $38,00 for initial operating expenses) – and agreed to carry the balance interest free for a year and a half. The owners were delighted to have a Christian organization interested in purchasing the property, which included six buildings and seven acres.
A property was located in Hot Springs, SD, where the Wesleyan Methodists had previously had a school for Native Americans.
The Lord clearly lead to the establishment of CBI. Joe and Michele Charles, Dick and Edith LeBar, Marsden and Marlys Peterson, Alvin and Holly Gwin, Dave and Kathy Trimble, Stan and Barb Aman, and Jon and Laurie LeBar had sought the Lord’s direction for several months. Cornerstone Bible Institute was founded as a result of prayer.
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