The Jackson Bible Institute and School of Ministry is fully supported by the First Baptist Church of Jackson and is a not-for-profit entity of the First Baptist Church of Jackson. It consists of a four year curriculum based upon a variety of biblical studies and ministry related training courses. It is offered as a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Jackson and is designed primarily for the further training and equipping of its faithful members and ministerial friends.

Courses taken at the Jackson Bible Institute and School of Ministry receive no credit and are therefore non-transferable. No professional status is granted for completing any course or classes. No guarantee for future vocational ministry is offered.

Upon completion of each course, the student will receive a certificate of completion. Upon completion of the four year program each student will participate in a graduation ceremony held at the First Baptist Church of Jackson and will be presented with an official completion certificate (diploma).

Each course will require a variety of classroom and instructional hours ranging from 1 to 34 hours per course. When completed, these courses will give the student a resource guide for future ministry work.

Each student will be required to complete all tests and term papers in accordance to the rules established by the course instructor. This is mandatory for recognized completion of all Bible Institute courses. All required courses must be completed before a student will graduate from the overall four year program.

The course descriptions will be classified under the following headings: Biblical Studies, Discipleship, Education, History, Missions, Pastoral Studies, and Theology.

•  Application Fee (to be presented at time of registration) $20.00

•  Standard Tuition (Per Trimester) $60.00

•  Additional Tuition Fee N/A

   (Additional tuition fees may apply if classes require special teaching resources)

Note: Student must purchase any and all required textbooks/workbooks in addition to tuition fees.

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•  Must be a commissioned discipler

•  Must be involved in a ministry of FBCJ

•  Must have completed the following FBCJ elective classes and be able to produce notes     from each class:

How to Study the Bible Biblical Relationships The Character Qualities of a Man of God Walking with God Church History

•  Must be a faithfully attending, tithing, covenant member of FBCJ

•  Must be recommended by the leader of the ministry in which you are serving

•  Must faithfully pay, at the required time, for each trimester registration and materials fee

•  Must participate in a mission trip at least once during the four year tenure

•  Must adhere to Baptistic beliefs

•  Must be a member in good standing with your local church

•  Must have the approval from your pastor

If your church is absent of a pastor, we may be able to help you. We have enthusiastic students in our Bible Institute who are available to lead your Sunday morning services. They can teach a wide variety of Sunday school curriculum and/or preach from your pulpit Spirit empowered messages.

Church Planter John Honeycutt teaches students at the Bible Institute.

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