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Dedicated Christians should ‘heed the warning of Jesus’ and look at ways of being grounded in their faith, says Regents Theological College Principal Nigel Tween.

Nigel believes Bible Colleges have never been as crucial as they are now.

He said, ‘Jesus challenged his followers to observe the “signs of the times�. We must heed his warning because the future is upon us now. God is on the move today; the statistics prove it. There are more growing churches; more innovation and expansion in the kingdom of God than ever. In Europe our greatest need is for men and women prepared to go into vocational or market place ministry. Christians who think creatively about contemporary issues and can communicate the Christian faith effectively.

Solid preparation ‘Ministry is not a sprint, it is a marathon. After 30 years of leadership experience I can assure that I have found my Bible college education to be solid preparation for Christian service. Over the years I have known scores of Bible College graduates who are leading fulfilling and rewarding lives in a variety of ministries and occupations. ‘Regardless of the path on which the Lord leads you in the days to come, you will have both the responsibility and the privilege of living for him. I believe a Bible college education can be a great foundation for life that is lived to its fullest. Many first generation Christians have not had the grounding in the faith, but a Bible college course can provide this essential foundation.’ Nigel admits that Bible

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