REACH BIBLE INSTITUTE (RBI) operates as a study group affiliated with Global University’s Berean School of the Bible, a highly esteemed, fully accredited, non-profit Christian University.
RBI provides comprehensive instruction in biblical and doctrinal studies, ministry skills, and leadership development. In addition, RBI’s courses fulfill the educational prerequisites for individuals seeking credentials with the Assemblies of God Fellowship, enhancing their qualifications for ministry roles.
RBI strives to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and passion to effectively serve in ministry, promote spiritual growth, and spread the transformative message of the Gospel to the world.
Commitment to Scripture: RBI upholds the reliability and authority of the Bible as the foundation for all teachings and studies.
Support in Ministry Calling: RBI recognizes that all believers are called to be ministers and seeks to equip individuals accordingly.
Focus on Spiritual Maturity and Leadership: RBI aims to produce spiritually mature adults capable of assuming leadership roles through a rigorous curriculum encompassing biblical, doctrinal, and ministry studies.
Vision for Gospel Transformation: RBI has a vision to share the life-transforming power of the Gospel in every sphere, reaching deeper, learning and living Gospel truth.
SPRING 2025
MIN 123 – THE LOCAL CHURCH IN EVANGELISM
Class Begins Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 7PM
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SYLLABUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The local church is the provenance of evangelism for reaching its community and the world. After a foundational, biblical theology of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s role in evangelism, this course proposes a comprehensive and integrated approach to evangelism in the local church that avoids over compartmentalizing evangelism and discipleship. It focuses on a variety of evangelism methods, the evangelistic purpose of an organized fellowship of churches, and pastoral leadership in evangelism. The largest portion of the course is devoted to the evangelistic responsibility of all believers and practical biblical instruction about effective personal evangelism.
This study group is for students who have registered and submitted payment for RBI’s Spring 2025 semester. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Fri, Jan 3rd.
Instructor: Reverend Dr. Daniel Valentin
BIB 114 – CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
Class Begins Wednesday, January 29, 2025 @ 7PM
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS is an introductory study of our Lord’s life and times according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It examines the background of the world into which Christ came “when the time had fully come.” It focuses on His life from the Annunciation to the Ascension. It also stresses His message and His method, including His parables and His miracles. Organized around three themes—the world, the Man, and the message—this study helps students integrate their understanding of Christ’s life and work with a clear commitment to live by the principles He taught and the values He demonstrated.
This study group is for students who have registered and submitted payment for RBI’s Spring 2025 semester. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Fri, Jan 3rd.
Instructor: Reverend Wally Best, MBA., MDiv., CGAS
BIB 121 – INTRODUCTION TO HERMENEUTICS
Class Begins Saturday, February 1, 2025 @ 10AM
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SYLLABUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION TO HERMENEUTICS: HOW TO INTERPRET THE BIBLE is an introductory course on the principles for interpreting Scripture. It summarizes the need for hermeneutical principles, and explores the qualifications, tools, and goals of a biblical interpreter. This is followed by a historical survey of hermeneutics from early Jewish interpreters to the present. The course includes a unit on the general and specific principles for interpreting the Bible, a unit on genres, and a unit on applying the principles. Students develop their skills by practicing the principles in exercises that are provided.
This study group is for students who have registered and submitted payment for RBI’s Spring 2025 semester. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Fri, Jan 3rd.
Instructor: Jose Centeno, M.Ed., B.Ed., BBS
ENROLL WITH OUR TWO-STEP PROCESS
STEP ONE:
Complete and sign the RBI ENROLLMENT FORM.
This form is to be completed one time to set up your account.
Print the form
Return the completed form to Reach Church or email to [email protected]
ENROLL WITH OUR TWO-STEP PROCESS
STEP TWO:
Register with RBI today by completing the form at the link below.
ENROLL WITH OUR TWO-STEP PROCESS
How much does each course cost?
Each course with RBI requires a registration fee of $130. This fee covers the course registration, set up of your Global University student portal, access to your online course materials, and a hard copy of the study guide, which will be distributed on your first day of class. This non-refundable fee is due at the time of registration.