Summit's Fall quarter!

          We have some awesome classes and seminars coming up in our Fall quarter! Classes start September 23rd, so be sure to sign up for classes before they fill up!

          Here is a list of the classes we are offering and the dates, times, description and the professor's name.

          Church History I will be held Monday nights starting September 23rd from 5:15-6:45 P.M. It is being taught by Professor Andrew Victorio who is teaching the class in English and Spanish! This class is the first of two parts, form the early church up to but not covering Luther, it covers:  Jesus and the Apostles, the age of Catholic Christianity, the age of the Christian Roman Empire, and the middle ages.

          Healing and Wholeness is being taught by Professor Mike Evans, founder of Wholeness Ministries. It will be held Tuesday nights starting September 24th from 5:15-645 P.M. Healing and Wholeness is part of the “Learning to Do What Jesus Did” series. It is an exploration of the methods of praying for physical, emotional and spiritual healing.   The purpose of this class is to equip believers to minister to others in a complete manner, sensitively in the Spirit.

          Systematic Theology is a core class for all bachelor students. It will be taught by Professor Alvis West starting September 24th from 6:55-8:25 P.M. This class is about the different doctrinal beliefs, their origins and validity, and teaches how to formulate doctrine based on God’s Word. 

         

          Team Development will be held Tuesday nights starting September 24th from 8:35-10:05 P.M and will be taught by Professor Pete Baker. This class develops the team by showing how promotion is done through obedience to the good of the whole.  It instructs a leader on how to find the gifts of the other members of the team, how to develop servant-leadership, how to stay on course, working together on mutually shared goals, how to build teams, transitioning the culture, and more.

          The Christian Counselor is being taught by Professor Jennifer Anderson starting September 25th from 5:55-7:25 P.M. This course is necessary for learning practical Christian counseling purposes, goals and techniques; it includes forms, resources and support materials for private Christian Counseling services.

         

          Professor Michelle Amaro is teaching Developing Cultural Relations starting September 25th from 7:25-7:25 P.M. This course teaches the chaplain on how to speak in the proper ways to build relationships with people of various ethnic and religious views. Also reviewed are: traditions, principle beliefs, information about birth, diet regulations, sickness, dying/death, and appropriate prayers that could be said with patients.

          Christian Counseling Care will be held Thursday nights starting September 26th from 5:15-6:45 P.M and will be taught by Professor Lowell Lueck. This course covers counseling issues for the 21^st century including process, ethics, emotional issues, addictions and impulse control, and grief and trauma matters such as job loss, PTSD, sexual abuse, and abortion.

          Call 661-328-1151 or visit www.summitbiblecollege.com to enroll today!

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Why Go to a Non-Accredited Bible College?

By Eric Crane

Motivation.  It’s the main thing we always claim is missing when we attempt to accomplish anything.  “I want to write the next great American novel, but I lack motivation.” or “The dishes are piling up in the sink, but I haven’t the motivation to clean them.” or “I want a college degree, but lost my motivation.”  It’s something that plagues us all, in any setting…but none more-so than college. 

          We all enter school with a gung-ho attitude, truly believing we are going to change the world!!!  Then a few seminars and exams later, we’re wondering why we even bother.  Our momentum eventually burns out.  This happens no matter what school we attend, but how does one regain that gung-ho attitude if they’re attending a school of ministry; nonetheless, an unaccredited school.

          The face value benefits of Summit Bible College are fairly obvious: equipping leaders for ministry.  Our minds become renewed as we truly learn about the Word of God.  Our knowledge increases tenfold as we acquire top notch theological training.  We discover our identity in Christ, our passion for ministry, and our vision for the future according to God’s will.  However, not everyone desires to be a pastor or is called to create a street team or is even led to take a leadership role in their own church; so the question becomes, “Why continue on with this work if I’m not going into those areas?  How does a degree from Summit Bible College actually benefit me?”

          It’s an honest question and one we shouldn’t be ashamed to ask.  How can I use a SBC certificate or degree in ordinary life?  First of all, the life of a Christian is anything but ordinary.  We stand on the front lines of spiritual warfare, commanded by Christ to bring the Kingdom of God to a dying world; we are all of us, ministers.  Whether you work in an office, a drilling rig, or even a stay-at-home parent, “you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood…that you may declare the praises of Him that called you out of darkness into His wonderful.” (1 Peter 2:9)  So no matter your position in life, you are a minister.

But that’s not the question you asked, is it?  You want to know how this degree can benefit you…professionally.

          It’s true, some professions do require a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited colleges; but many high paying, entry-level professions only require some college, usually a year or more.  These are fantastic careers that offer great pay (most usually starting at $50k or more a year) and benefits.  This is where a certificate or degree from SBC puts you ahead of the game…

          You see, employers ask for a year of college simply to know that their applicant are mildly educated and somewhat follow through with tasks.  The average applicant merely completed general education and dropped out or they only took “fun” personal interest classes; so the average applicant still poses a risk for the employer.  Then you enter, and at the bottom of your application is a note stating you have received a Bachelor’s Degree from Summit Bible College.  Although religions, faiths, and beliefs are not to hold bearing in a professional environment, the words “Bible College” do tell the employer something very important about you: that you have a servants heart, meaning you are a hard & thankful worker; that you have high moral standards, meaning that you won’t lie or cheat the company; and lastly, whether the employer knows it or not, their natural hunger for the Holy Spirit will drive them to want to work with you.   

          So how does a degree from Summit Bible College benefit you?  With the knowledge and training you acquire here, you will be led by faith to apply for the career God as called you to be in.  You will be entering that job as a servant of God, sent by God, for God.  And finally, your future boss will look at your college experience and know that this person is a humble and devoted worker, that they are highly educated, and that they are a driven employee...that you are motivated!

Summit Bible College wants to ask the question

Summit Bible College wants to ask a question,

Did you know:

·         At any given time, 75% of pastors in America want to quit?

·         1,500 pastors leave their assignments each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout or contention within their local congregations?

·         70% of pastors do not have a close friend with whom they can openly share their struggles?

*Statistics from Focus on the Family, Fuller Institute of Church Growth and Church Resource Ministries

How is your pastor doing?  Do you know?  Do you care? Is your pastor one of the 70% that doesn’t have anyone that he can share his burdens with? 

Summit’s mission is, “Equipping Christian Leaders to Help Those in Need,” and that includes your pastor.  God has incredible gifts in store for those who answer the call to ministry.  Summit Bible College wants to make sure that your pastor will be ministering for a lifetime. 

The reality is that pastor’s must deal with real life.  Within a pastor’s congregation there are marriages on the brink of divorce, untimely deaths, spousal and child abuse, all that require crisis counseling.  Our culture is in the middle of a war on families and the core of healing is the local pastor who is ill equipped to handle these tragic circumstances. 

Summit Bible College offers counseling courses including: Biblical Marriage and Family Counseling, Suicidology, Crisis Counseling and Christian Counseling Ethics.  Other classes include: Pastoral Leadership, Principles of Missions, Healing and Wholeness, the Call of God, Personal Revival and Gifts of the Holy Spirit just to name a few.  Pastors become equipped with Christ centered teaching that enables them to assist in any situation. 

Summit Bible College also offers a support system for pastors who are linked together.  The bonds formed during seminars and class times last for a lifetime.  Professor’s encouraging the student pastors and pastors supporting one another’s ministry.

Not all pastors can afford to go to Talbot, Denver or Dallas Seminary but that does not mean that they can continue to function in this tough environment without help.  “Equipping Christian Leaders to Help Those in Need,” is the vision and goal of Summit Bible College.  An ABS degree is less than $3,000.  Bachelor, Master’s and Doctorate programs are also available, all at incredible rates!

The next Pastor/Minister class will be held October 29th at 3:30 P.M at our office. Call 661-328-1151 for more information!