|
Written by Administrator
|
|
Friday, 09 December 2011 19:47 |
|
Discipleship is really what sets us apart at the Owen Sound campus of the Word of Life Bible Institute.
"I really enjoy the personal discipleship here. The disciplers are really interested in you and want to see you grow closer to God in your spiritual walk." - Student Class of 2012
"It has been an amazing year to grow closer to God and learn. In two months I believe I have learned more at WOLBI than in my year at another Bible college last year." - Student Class of 2012
Some would consider discipleship as meeting with people and simply asking, "So, how are you?" "How’s work?" etc. but is that really what Jesus had in mind when He put forth the command to "Go and make disciples"? Don't get me wrong, there is nothing ungodly about just 'getting together' as a form of informal discipleship. We seek to provide just that through the many social activities such as banquets, crazy game nights, and other merely fun and social activities that dot our calendars allowing students and staff to connect. However, if this is our only definition of discipleship, I believe we are being blatantly disobedient to God’s desire. Let's look at Jesus' words
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you..."
- Matt. 28:18-20a
You see discipleship is more than just what we call "fellowship." It is teaching people to obey everything that Jesus commanded – the whole counsel of God! This grand a task cannot effectively be done shooting the breeze over coffee with idle chatter. It is transparent, purposeful, and diligent inter-personal ministry.
"A big blessing for me has been discipleship. There have been times when I feel like I am the only one struggling with the issue that I have. Through discipleship, I have learned that my struggle is actually very common and the Bible has the exact answer for it. The more I get into God's Word the more I learn about the mighty God we serve." - Student Class of 2011
"A staff member was used by the Lord to change my life and I daily remember the things he has taught me...He changed the way I used to think and taught me life-values from the Bible. He taught me how to make biblical principles for my life. He taught me how to act proper in the way I treat my parents. He taught me how to deal with many bad situations." - Student Class of 2011
So what makes us so different? Our daily Quiet Time (personal devotions), evening Dorm Devos, chapels, dorm life, and the voluntary, personal one-on-one discipleship program with discipleship-equipped staff members, all focus on the intersection between God’s Word and our lives and is a powerful recipe for life-change!
"Deans' chapels have really been applicable and practical in helping me dealing with sin in my life!" - Student Class of 2012
There's no better place to not only learn the Word, but to learn to live the Word.
Why not consider joining us as we corporately and personally 'provoke each other to love and good works' and teach each other to ‘observe all the things that Jesus has commanded us."
Jonathan Ward, Assoc.Dean of Students |
|
Last Updated on Friday, 09 December 2011 19:48 |
|
|
Ministry Report October 2011 |
 |
 |
 |
|
Written by Administrator
|
|
Monday, 24 October 2011 16:34 |
|
Evangelism Road Trip! 37 students, 2 interns and 9 staff went to Toronto for 4 days, October 3 through 6 to share the gospel with as many people as we could talk to. The gospel was presented in full with about 900 people, over 1000 gospel tracts were handed out, 30 people received a New Testament and out of that 14 people professed salvation right there on the streets! On two of the days a team was also sent to Simcoe to participate in the Norfolk County fair with Child Evangelism Fellowship. Over 1100 children heard the gospel clearly and received a New Testament. The week of evangelism was also an opportunity to bless the church where we were housed. Long Branch Baptist Church is a lighthouse to their community on Lakeshore Boulevard in Etobicoke. On Tuesday night we were blessed to see a man at prayer meeting that started to come to the church last year because of door to door evangelism that last year's students took part in. Wednesday we helped the church by going door to door in the community giving out information about the church’s ministries along with gospels of John. Some of our students also participated in the Conversational English Language class that the church held, teaching Chinese students conversational English and sharing the gospel. During September students participated in interviews and auditions for the various ministry teams to serve on. All of the students have been given a ministry to be involved in that will help them stretch and develop their skills for the service of God and the church. Whether it be a vocal team, drama team, children’s ministry team or work at a local church, the students will be challenged to use the gifts and abilities God gave them for His glory. Please contact us if you would like to have one of these teams at your church to bless you and team up with you in ministry. The vocal team will travel to several churches this year to share God’s love through song and testimony. Resonate is actively promoting the Bible Institute through music, drama, and teaching. The children’s ministry team is available to partner with churches in ministering to children and promoting the Word of Life Youth Camp. You can book any of these teams by contacting Mr. Richard Heppner, Associate Dean of Ministries at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
. |
|
Last Updated on Monday, 24 October 2011 16:37 |
|
|
Written by Administrator
|
|
Monday, 04 July 2011 22:32 |
|
As we wrap up the Academic year it is a good time to stop and think about the variety of activities and opportunities that have made it a success. Year 9 of the Bible Institute officially started on Friday, September 10, 2010 with the arrival of 41 students from Canada, and Brazil! Some already knew us well, others were only acquaintances, and still others found themselves in very unfamiliar territory. That had all changed by the end of Open Air Evangelism at the beginning of October! After a month of orientation, being introduced and adjusting to dorm life (and dorm mates!), rules, service and ministry assignments, we took the students to the cities of Toronto and Hamilton for 4 days of OAE. No more comfort zones left at this point! As we have found other years however, as the week went on the students seized every opportunity to share their faith with strangers to whom they introduced themselves on open streets and parks of the big cities. We were joined by a few alumni as well who were great examples for them. |
|
Last Updated on Sunday, 04 September 2011 19:08 |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 Next > End >>
|
|
Page 1 of 3 |
