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Just_in

July 23, 2007, 04:26:05 PM
As I get ready to go off to Bible College I have been thinking an I would like to ask all you that have attend a Bible College "What Contribution did Christian Education make on you life?" I just want to get everyones view and maybe hear some stories from when you were in Bible College.



~You will never save the world by being like the world~



MelodyB

#1
July 23, 2007, 10:08:33 PM
Back when I went to Bible College, I remember when Professer Moses would go on a rampage and get mad at at of our complaining and sometimes he would slam the textbooks down and it would destroy them. Then the Principal would get mad and send him on a probation period for over a month, and when he came back, he would just have more rules and things....UGH....that class seemed to last 40 years!

:hypocrite:
Have you slapped that one dude from Indiana with a pie in the face today?
 

NessasMama

#2
July 23, 2007, 10:15:19 PM
I went to Kent Christian for a while. It closed the year I left. So sad, I loved Sis. Dawn Schnur so much. She was amazing!!!

I didn't stay there that long, so I really can't think of what kind of contribution it made in my life. BUT, I do know this, that if I had the chance to go back to Bible School, I would jump at the chance.
I was born weird -- this terrible compulsion to behave normally is the result of childhood trauma.

SippinTea

#3
July 28, 2007, 11:47:18 PM
Quote from: Mel-Mel on July 23, 2007, 10:08:33 PM
Back when I went to Bible College, I remember when Professer Moses would go on a rampage and get mad at at of our complaining and sometimes he would slam the textbooks down and it would destroy them. Then the Principal would get mad and send him on a probation period for over a month, and when he came back, he would just have more rules and things....UGH....that class seemed to last 40 years!

:hypocrite:

:spitlaugh:  Mel, you're a riot! But somehow I don't think that will be overly helpful. ;)

Justin, I've only taken correspondence courses from a Bible school, not stayed on campus, so I'm probably no help. But.... please PM me your address when you get settled in Indiana. I might get motivated to send you a package or two. *smile*

:beret:
"Going somewhere means leaving somewhere. Choosing something means choosing against other things. Gaining something means losing something else. And between the old and new--the 'was' and the 'not yet'--there exists only one thing: a very frightening journey called faith."
--taken from the book Coming Up For Air

MelodyB

#4
July 28, 2007, 11:52:07 PM
:ignore:

I was gonna make a comment here about your lack of motivation on sending packages, but I will refrain....

:hypocrite:
Have you slapped that one dude from Indiana with a pie in the face today?
 

SippinTea

#5
July 28, 2007, 11:53:40 PM
*ahem* Did it, or did it not arrive?

LOL

:beret:
"Going somewhere means leaving somewhere. Choosing something means choosing against other things. Gaining something means losing something else. And between the old and new--the 'was' and the 'not yet'--there exists only one thing: a very frightening journey called faith."
--taken from the book Coming Up For Air

MelodyB

#6
July 29, 2007, 12:03:06 AM
Yeah...after how long?

*cough*

Nevermind.
Have you slapped that one dude from Indiana with a pie in the face today?
 

Sister_Mom

#7
July 29, 2007, 12:25:45 AM
Quote from: Mel-Mel on July 23, 2007, 10:08:33 PM
Back when I went to Bible College, I remember when Professer Moses would go on a rampage and get mad at at of our complaining and sometimes he would slam the textbooks down and it would destroy them. Then the Principal would get mad and send him on a probation period for over a month, and when he came back, he would just have more rules and things....UGH....that class seemed to last 40 years!

:hypocrite:

How did I miss this?  :o

That is hilarious Mel-Mel!!! Positively hilarious!!!  :laughhard:  :laughhard:  :laughhard:  :laughhard:
God determines who walks into your life....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.

MelodyB

#8
July 29, 2007, 12:36:06 AM
Thanks!
Have you slapped that one dude from Indiana with a pie in the face today?
 

SippinTea

#9
July 29, 2007, 01:55:59 AM
Quote from: Sister_Mom on July 29, 2007, 12:25:45 AM
That is hilarious Mel-Mel!!! Positively hilarious!!!  :laughhard:  :laughhard:  :laughhard:  :laughhard:

Exactly. And from the gal that tries to tell me she "can't write well".  :roll:

:beret:
"Going somewhere means leaving somewhere. Choosing something means choosing against other things. Gaining something means losing something else. And between the old and new--the 'was' and the 'not yet'--there exists only one thing: a very frightening journey called faith."
--taken from the book Coming Up For Air

MelodyB

#10
July 29, 2007, 02:05:20 AM
Who says that?
Have you slapped that one dude from Indiana with a pie in the face today?
 

BrittaniHonaker

#11
August 31, 2007, 07:03:26 PM
Quote from: Sister_Mom on July 29, 2007, 12:25:45 AM
Quote from: Mel-Mel on July 23, 2007, 10:08:33 PM
Back when I went to Bible College, I remember when Professer Moses would go on a rampage and get mad at at of our complaining and sometimes he would slam the textbooks down and it would destroy them. Then the Principal would get mad and send him on a probation period for over a month, and when he came back, he would just have more rules and things....UGH....that class seemed to last 40 years!

:hypocrite:

How did I miss this?  :o

That is hilarious Mel-Mel!!! Positively hilarious!!!  :laughhard:  :laughhard:  :laughhard:  :laughhard:


Dont feel bad sismom i totally missed it too!!!!!!!  lol  so yeah i feel dumb :o :o but it was great i must agree, im in class an just started giggling! thank God i didnt read it during lecture!!! :roll: :roll:  but yep great job melmel!!

sunlight

#12
February 02, 2008, 08:30:29 AM
Quote from: SippinTea on July 28, 2007, 11:53:40 PM
*ahem* Did it, or did it not arrive?

LOL

:beret:

not yet, but im sure its on the way... REG...

:laughhard: how fitting!
  :attackhug: Be full of hugs!

MelodyB

#13
February 02, 2008, 03:25:43 PM
???
Have you slapped that one dude from Indiana with a pie in the face today?
 

SippinTea

#14
February 03, 2008, 12:38:26 AM
:pound: Chel

You just HAD to do that, didn't you?

:beret:
"Going somewhere means leaving somewhere. Choosing something means choosing against other things. Gaining something means losing something else. And between the old and new--the 'was' and the 'not yet'--there exists only one thing: a very frightening journey called faith."
--taken from the book Coming Up For Air

Backseat Radio

#15
March 26, 2008, 12:38:36 AM
Personally I see no purpose or use for Bible college unless its actually an accredited school.  None of the Oneness Pentecostal colleges that I know of are truely accredited.

My brother did 2 years in Bible college and the contribution it made to his life was bitterness and causing him to quit church.

Just_in

#16
March 26, 2008, 05:10:28 PM
Quote from: bsr on March 26, 2008, 12:38:36 AM
Personally I see no purpose or use for Bible college unless its actually an accredited school.  None of the Oneness Pentecostal colleges that I know of are truely accredited.

My brother did 2 years in Bible college and the contribution it made to his life was bitterness and causing him to quit church.



I am sorry that you feel that way. I don't care if its accredited or not cause i am going in to the ministry. An as long as i do what God wants me to do he will take me far beyond what any accredited degree could ever take me..... The reason why none of the colleges are not accredited is cause we wont give in to the world and teach trinity.

Its seems like to me your brother was not in it for the right reason, or he is just trying to find something to blame for him blacksliding. Bible college did not cause the bitterness in him... He let the devil distract him and pull him away from God... It has nothing to do with the College it has to do with the person and their relationship with God.



~You will never save the world by being like the world~



MsJennJenn

#17
March 26, 2008, 06:30:46 PM
I agree!

I do NOT believe that bitterness can be caused by simply "attending" a bible college.

Bitterness comes in a sequence of events and emotions. By people that might have hurt you, or situations that might have hurt you, and you not letting hte Lord handle and heal like he should have- cus if you did- you wouldnt have any bitterness!

Bitterness is scary- its one of the worst things you could possibly have- seriously it can really eat you alive.
 "When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower."
-Alexander Den Heijer-
"When I wait, you strengthen my heart."
-Psalms 27:14-
:shine:

Sis

#18
March 26, 2008, 07:40:54 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on March 26, 2008, 06:30:46 PM
I agree!

I do NOT believe that bitterness can be caused by simply "attending" a bible college.

Bitterness comes in a sequence of events and emotions. By people that might have hurt you, or situations that might have hurt you, and you not letting hte Lord handle and heal like he should have- cus if you did- you wouldnt have any bitterness!

Bitterness is scary- its one of the worst things you could possibly have- seriously it can really eat you alive.


OOOOHHHHHH Jen! That's goooood!

Backseat Radio

#19
March 27, 2008, 02:33:59 AM
Quote from: Just_in on March 26, 2008, 05:10:28 PM
Quote from: bsr on March 26, 2008, 12:38:36 AM
Personally I see no purpose or use for Bible college unless its actually an accredited school.  None of the Oneness Pentecostal colleges that I know of are truely accredited.

My brother did 2 years in Bible college and the contribution it made to his life was bitterness and causing him to quit church.



I am sorry that you feel that way. I don't care if its accredited or not cause i am going in to the ministry. An as long as i do what God wants me to do he will take me far beyond what any accredited degree could ever take me..... The reason why none of the colleges are not accredited is cause we wont give in to the world and teach trinity.


My brothers experience in bible college is one of the reasons I've become very anti bible college.  For a time after I graduated from high school I wanted to do a year at a Bible college.  My other reason for becomming anti Bible college I won't get into here.

newkris

#20
March 27, 2008, 02:45:32 AM
bible college has had a profound affect upon my son's life.  he knows more about people and God and ministry and music and life than he could have at any other school.  he also learned a lot about religion. and the difference between being a follower of Christ and a religious person.

time will tell what he lasting impact is, but i can already tell you it was the best decision for him. 

besides the friendships he formed and the traveling he was able to be a part of.

it's very expensive and it may not "count" in some circles, but i think if God asks you to go to bible school, then you ought to.  if your parents or pastor or friends ask you, you may not have the same experience.

just my mother's view . . . . 

and for the record, bitterness and disillusionment in one's denomination has nothing to do with bible school.  it's an inner matter. 
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Just_in

#21
March 27, 2008, 02:47:05 AM
Quote from: bsr on March 27, 2008, 02:33:59 AM
Quote from: Just_in on March 26, 2008, 05:10:28 PM
Quote from: bsr on March 26, 2008, 12:38:36 AM
Personally I see no purpose or use for Bible college unless its actually an accredited school.  None of the Oneness Pentecostal colleges that I know of are truely accredited.

My brother did 2 years in Bible college and the contribution it made to his life was bitterness and causing him to quit church.



I am sorry that you feel that way. I don't care if its accredited or not cause i am going in to the ministry. An as long as i do what God wants me to do he will take me far beyond what any accredited degree could ever take me..... The reason why none of the colleges are not accredited is cause we wont give in to the world and teach trinity.


My brothers experience in bible college is one of the reasons I've become very anti bible college.  For a time after I graduated from high school I wanted to do a year at a Bible college.  My other reason for becomming anti Bible college I won't get into here.


Well you can't let someone else experience make you that judgemental about it cause you haven't been there for your self....

Thats like saying i don't believe in God cause my brother used to but don't know, so i don't.. You can't live by someone else experience... You have to experience it for yourself.
I am sorry you just can't do that!



~You will never save the world by being like the world~



dnr1128

#22
April 03, 2008, 03:18:56 PM
Bible college was the best three years of my life.  I walked away with experiences, both in and out of the classroom, that developed me as a person, and as a minister.  I I wouldn't trade that time for anything in this world. 

If bible college makes people backslide, then secular education makes people walk away from God even more.  I've seen countless young people go to secular college one way, and come back doubting their faith.  My own brother backslid due in part, in my assessment, to time spent at a secular college. 

Accreditation isn't a big deal, so don't get your shorts all up in a bunch over your school not having a stamp of approval from a secular institution.  Don't worry about them;  they're irrelevant. 
Sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.

bishopnl

#23
April 03, 2008, 04:58:29 PM
QuoteThe reason why none of the colleges are not accredited is cause we wont give in to the world and teach trinity.

I hate to break it to you, but our doctrinal beliefs don't play any role in why the colleges aren't accredited...it takes a lot of money and qualifications in order to receive accreditation.  Our Bible colleges just don't cut the mustard. 

When I was there, IBC was working towards accreditation.  However, they still had quite a way to go. 

~Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.~
- Mark Twain, a Biography

~There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.~

- James Madison, speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 16, 1788

Sis

#24
April 03, 2008, 06:40:11 PM
There is a new college in Michigan that is  accredited. Forgot the name, but Stevebert applied to them. They didn't have the funds to meet his $$ requirement.
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