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When preparing curriculum, all Bible schools and colleges are faced with the task of balancing academics and spiritual value. In dealing with this question we decided to look to the Bible for our answer.
In searching the scriptures we find the following things that stand out:
In the Gospels we find that Jesus called the twelve Apostles to join Him and spent approximately three years teaching them. He accomplished this with an apprentice type approach, verbally instructing them with hands on experience. To these twelve, in Matthew 28:19 Jesus said, “ Go therefore and make disciples...” And in verse 20 of the same passage he goes on to say, “ teaching them to observe all that I commanded you...” Jesus’ disciples obeyed this command by going out, preaching and teaching in the same manner that He had with them (Mark 16;15-20 and the book of Acts). In Ephesians 4:11-12, the Apostle Paul says, “And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ.” This scripture also speaks of the same type of teaching that Jesus did, that is teaching for the purpose of equipping to do a work of service.
2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth.” This scripture is clear. We are to be diligent in our study, interpretation and application of the instruction that God’s Word brings to us. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” These scriptures and others clearly teach us that the Word of God is to be used for training in righteousness. Based on this instruction, and the fact that the Bible is God’s revelation of Himself, we firmly believe that knowing God and the communication of Biblical truth should be the most important factor in Bible school education. We believe that this refers to the plain and obvious teaching of the Word, not the obscure, the ambiguous, the supposition, or the intellectual stimulus that one might receive from it.
The Hebrew language uses one root (lamad) for two words “to teach” and “to learn”. In the Hebrew culture, the teacher has not taught unless the student has learned. All learning and teaching is ultimately to be found in the fear of the Lord. The goal of teaching is not the impartation of facts but the changing of lives. For the Hebrews, knowledge (yada) involves personal encounter and response to God’s revelation. In the lamad method of learning, we are returning to the true Biblical concept of education.
The student at CBTC will be brought into a personal encounter with God, through a deeper relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. He/she will learn to sense the moving of the Holy Spirit and to discern God’s voice as He speaks to the heart and mind. As a result the classroom becomes a place of impassioned discussion and sharing of real life experience. It is a place where we meet God and share in the life experiences of others. It becomes a place where truth is discovered and appropriated through the enlightenment of the mind and transformation of the heart. This will produce spiritual growth and maturity in the life of the believer.
With these truths in mind, it is our firm conclusion that it is the responsibility of every local church to make disciples of Jesus, equip them for the work of service, and to train leaders for every avenue of ministry in the Church. Our emphasis therefore is on spiritual growth, moral character and training for service of the individual, and then upon academic ability and achievement. This is not to limit the value of academics, but simply, to rightly prioritize the two from a Biblical perspective. We believe that one is Biblically superior to the other, but that both are important to anyone desiring to be an effective communicator of God’s word. To this end, we expect our students to measure up in character, grow spiritually. and present work that reflects their very best efforts. Any work presented that suggests otherwise will be graded accordingly.
THE BENEFITS OF LEARNING WITH CANADIAN BIBLE TRAINING CENTRE
Canadian Bible Training Center’s educational model utilizes the Biblical and historically proven approach that Jesus used to train His Disciples.
All training rests upon the Bible and the Holy Spirit, and will empower you to be a leader who demonstrates godly authority. You will experience individualized, specialized mentoring, which will allow you to develop your unique areas of giftedness and ministry. The-depth exploration of what the Bible communicates about the vocation/ministry area you choose to pursue will enable you to become an empowered leader who is also equipped to disciple others in that area of calling. Your personal gifts will multiply, enabling you to become an influential leader.
Canadian Bible Training Center’s curriculum is developed by proven national and international leaders.
Only leaders can apprentice leadership. For example; only someone who moves in the anointing is able to help you move in the anointing. CBTC’s curriculum was created by leaders and is proven in their lives. CBTC’s curriculum has the authority of experience. It is not just theory. CBTC’s curriculum flows from life itself, which makes it dynamic and life giving. CBTC’s mentors are today’s spiritual fathers.
Canadian Bible Training Center utilizes the leaders’ Paradigm (system) for discovering truth.
You will learn the process that leaders use to make wise anointed decisions, and begin to function in it yourself. You will also learn how to hear the voice of God and how to incorporate it into every decision you make. You will develop the confidence that comes with making wise spirit-led decisions, which in turn will enable you to fulfill the leadership role that God has ordained for you.
Canadian Bible Training Center’s graduates enjoy lifelong participation with trained, anointed, and professional leaders.
This offers you assistance in ministry and counsel towards vocational placement upon graduation. As a trained minister you will have opportunity to build relationships with other ministers that could develop into lifelong friendships that provide stimulation and resources. You will be equipped to train others. Apprenticing others stimulates the life transforming truths you learned at CBTC.
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