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Clarkston Bible Institute End of Semester News and Events
The sixth graduation of Clarkston Bible Institute will be on June 22, celebrating ten new graduates, including students from Myanmar facing severe military oppression. The Youth Apologetics Conference engaged youth on the church's role. The institute is also planning for future sustainability while
Celebrating Our Fifth Graduation: Expanding Global Ministries
On December 3, 2022, Clarkston Bible Institute celebrated its fifth graduation with 11 students from various U.S. cities. The adapted online and in-person classes proved effective in fostering discipleship despite pandemic challenges. Graduates are now serving in diverse global ministries, demonstra
Youth Apologetics Conference 2022: Understanding Gender in Faith
On November 21, 2022, Clarkston Bible Institute held its third free Youth Apologetics Conference in partnership with Clarkston International Bible Church, attracting around 60 students. The event focused on the biblical understanding of gender. A poignant story was shared about a girl from Pakistan
Welcoming New Students for the Upcoming School Year
Even though we were not able to begin classes as planned in August 2021, we began January 10, 2022 with eleven eager students. Eight of those are Burmese, two are African American, and one is a white American. One of the Burmese even moved from Milwaukee to Clarkston to attend
Youth Apologetics Conference: Exploring Truth
The Youth Apologetics Conference held on April 7-8 attracted 70-80 attendees, focusing on topics such as evolution, world religions, and sexual relationships. Engaging sessions included discussions on truth facilitated by local pastors. The positive feedback led to requests for a future conference.
Youth Committed to Faith: Highlights from Our Apologetics Conference
We conducted the Youth Apologetics Conference on Monday and Tuesday, November 22 – 23, while the youth were on Thanksgiving break. We were praying for 50 youth to attend. Including the adult helpers, there were nearly 80 people present. On Monday morning, there was a presentation about how we received the
Overcoming Challenges in Theological Education Amid COVID-19
Our institute began in August 2017 with the purpose of providing Bible training and mentoring in a culturally diverse environment for the purpose of multiplying spiritual leaders. Our dream has been in one year’s time to provide the theological foundation and practical ministry experience to set our graduates up
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Impact of Remote Learning at Clarkston Bible Institute
The 2020-2021 school year at Clarkston Bible Institute began with a diverse group of students, including five Burmese individuals and others from Iraq and New Jersey, engaged in live and remote learning. The institute aims to train ethnic pastors and future church leaders, significantly impacting st
Does our training work?
What evidence do we have that our training is working? We had six people (two Americans, two Burmese, and two Congolese) for most of the year in our first class that began in July 2017. One of the Americans decided that he wanted to attend seminary and is currently a
Our 2018-2019 Graduates: A Global Community
In the 2018-2019 graduating class, fifteen students completed their studies, featuring a diverse group including three Burmese pastors, a youth pastor, and a church leader, alongside Karenni and Congolese leaders. Additional representatives came from the Ivory Coast and an American elder in an Arabi
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New School Year: Burmese Pastors Accepted as Students
We are excited to report that we have accepted applications from three Burmese pastors in the area and approved them as students for the new school year beginning July 30, 2018. We also have received four applications from men currently living in Myanmar and have accepted them as students for
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Celebrating Our First Graduates: A Journey from Congo to Myanmar
In the inaugural class of 2017-2018, six students participated, consisting of two Americans, two from Myanmar, and two from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Four graduated; one pursued seminary, while another completed five courses. Graduates contributed significantly in their home countries and ch
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New Students from Myanmar Join Our Program
Three Burmese pastors have been accepted as students for the upcoming school year, commencing on July 30, 2018. Additionally, four men residing in Myanmar have also submitted applications and been approved as students for the same academic year.
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Our First Classes Start
Classes commenced on July 31 with seven new students enrolled, comprising two men from the Democratic Republic of Congo and two men from Myanmar. This diverse group marks the beginning of a new educational term.
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Our First Student Orientation
On July 26, we had a New Student Orientation that was attended by new students, Board members, faculty, and mentors.
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New Students
I am happy to report that we have added additional students for a total of eight. This is a solid start toward our prayer goal of 12 students when we begin classes July 31.
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Join Us: Exciting Opportunities at Clarkston Bible Institute
The Clarkston Bible Institute is excited to announce four student applications for classes starting on July 3, 2017. With over ten qualified teachers, support from various partner churches and Christian organizations providing interns, and an increasing number of donors, the institute welcomes parti