OPEN BIBLE BULLETIN VOL.55 NO.05 MAY 2014
New Brunswick
Bible institute GOD’S PURPOSE
OUR PASSION
ANNOUNCING
NBBI has been in the building business for many years. This ministry has been building into the lives of students who have left this place and gone on to do great things for the Lord. We have built into many believers’ lives who have come to our campus to enjoy our various retreats and conferences. Today, to the glory of God, we are still building. Recently, our Board of Directors has launched a campaign based on a threepronged initiative.
first, we have re-branded our one year program and have called it “LifeQuest”. The solid, foundational Bible teaching the students have come to expect will in no way change. We are simply trying to give the program a fresh look for the young person looking at our school. second, we have lowered the cost for a student to attend NBBI. What people have come to expect from a Bible institute is that they will receive a solid biblical education at an affordable price. As we have compared ourselves to other schools, we have concluded that we are competitively priced, but we are not content to be status quo. We are convinced that our task is not only to impart knowledge to the students
but also to position them to succeed in life. In talking with Christian leaders and mission organizations, we are well aware that many times students leave a Bible college or seminary, full of great knowledge, but also loaded down with debt. This debt will inevitably stifle their ability to be used of God and will greatly diminish their opportunities for effective ministry. As a result of this, we have prayerfully decided to lower the cost of our tuition and room and board. Our costs will drop from $10,920 to $8,900. This is a drop of $2,020 and reflects a 20/20 vision of refocusing our commitment to students first. This adjustment will make us one of the most affordable Bible institutes you will find anywhere. I believe this is in keeping with the foundational philosophy of NBBI. It is a welcomed relief for our students and has been met with an exciting response from leaders in the Christian community. NBBI is about students and, by God’s grace, we will make whatever sacrifices necessary to help them succeed for Christ.
third, we are seeking to build the base of our faithful supporters. This ministry has existed since 1944 due to the faithfulness of God’s people. It humbles me to think of the hundreds of believers who have sacrificially given to this ministry over the years. We say a heartfelt thank you to each one. Many of our supporters are aging and, like most churches, we find a need to send out a rallying cry to a new generation. We need to raise up a new army of supporters. We are trusting God to lay it on the hearts of many of you to commit to regularly supporting this ministry. You will be investing directly into the lives of students who are passionate about serving the Lord. These are resources well spent. Would you prayerfully consider joining our NBBI support team and help us build today into the leaders of tomorrow?
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